8/7/25 Troy Times

Ridgedale Players to present ‘Spring Awakening’

Funding underway for nature preserve

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — The Oakland County Parks are waiting on the Michigan legislature to approve a $2.17 million grant from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund that will pay for the county’s acquisition of Turtle Woods Nature Preserve.

The park is a 70-acre parcel located on the north side of Square Lake Road between John

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — The theater group Ridgedale Players has announced its next play.

The rock and folk musical “Spring Awakening” will be performed Aug. 1-3, Aug. 8-10 and Aug. 15-17 at 205 W. Long Lake Road. Showtimes are 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $22 for adults and $20 for seniors.

Featuring music by Duncan Sheik, and a script and lyrics by Steven Sater, the show is based on the play of the same name by Frank Wedekind. It’s a coming-ofage story focused on a group of teenagers in Germany during the 19th century as they come to terms with their sexuality and identity during the transition from adolescence to adulthood.

The mature tale also explores the roles that parents and other adults can play — for better or for worse — in guiding teens through this phase of life.

“The adults don’t help, and multiple kids don’t survive,” said Lauren Neuwirth, the play’s director at the Ridgedale Players. “It’s pretty heavy and still poignant. There are systemic issues and the cycle of abuse, but there’s a message of finding the love you have with your fellow people.”

The plot unfolds from the perspective of different children but mainly focuses on the characters of Melchoir Gabor, Moritz Stiefel and Wendla Bergmann as they

Armored vehicle purchase approved for Troy Police

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — During its meeting July 14, the Troy City Council unanimously approved the purchase of an armored rescue vehicle for the Troy Police Department’s Tactical Support Team.

The TST handles incidents like highrisk warrant services, barricaded subjects, hostage situations and civil disturbances, as well as preparing for and responding to any school-related mass casualty incidents.

The newly purchased vehicle — a Lenco BearCat G2 — will aid them in their work.

“The main mission for the Troy Police and TST is to protect human life and to ensure its officers are equipped with the most current and tactically sound equipment available,” read an agenda report from the July 14 meeting. “The absence of an armored rescue vehicle makes officers vulnerable in the event of a mass casualty-type incident. The addition of this vehicle would protect our first responders when used for these types of incidents.”

Troy Police Chief Joshua Jones said the vehicle would be used in high-stakes situations.

“It is designed with the specific goal to help law enforcement officers resolve the most challenging scenarios safely and efficiently,” Jones said. “Additionally, the proposed armored rescue vehicle will be configured for medical treatment and moderate fire-extinguishing use.”

The vehicle’s loadout also includes medical benches, trauma lighting, IV hooks and a fire hose nozzle. Similar vehicles have also been used to rescue residents in a variety of situations.

“...because of the Lenco BearCat G2’s extreme maneuverability and armor characteristics, it serves as an excellent tool to assist law enforcement with rescuing citizens that find themselves in harm’s way, (including) severe winter storms, tornadoes and other natural disasters such as the flood that occurred in Troy in 2014 when, unfortunately, no such vehicle was available for use and the Troy Police had to rely on Fire Department apparatus,” the report noted.

The city has used similar vehicles for

community events, as well. This would likely continue as soon as this Lenco BearCat G2 vehicle is acquired, following an 18-month lead time.

“I remember the previous armored truck (would often appear) in the Halloween gathering with the kids,” said Troy City Councilmember Rebecca Chamberlain Creanga. The vehicle is manufactured by Lenco

Industries, Inc. of Pittsfield, Mass. The contract cost is estimated at roughly $426,100. The council also approved a budget amendment to the Police Department Drug Forfeiture Fund in the amount of $26,108 to offset the cost of the vehicle.

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BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — Community members can look forward to the return of Troy Historic Village’s Old-Time Radio Show Aug. 16-17, this year with a science fiction theme.

The performance will take place at Troy Historic Village, located at 60 W. Wattles Road. The Village is operated by the Troy Historical Society and features a collection of buildings and programs that provide insight into the development of the Troy area during the 1800s and 1900s.

Previously, the Village staged a fall murder mystery for a few years be-

Old-Time Radio Show returns to Troy Historic Village COUNCIL

BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com

TROY — During its meeting July 28, the Troy City Council unanimously ap-

proved a contract extension with HAAS Alert so that the Troy Fire Department can continue to use the company’s advanced alert system.

Known as the Safety Cloud Advanced

Collision Prevention System, the technology delivers real-time digital alerts that notify drivers if they’re approaching an emergency scene, or if an emergency vehicle is approaching. The alerts are sent when first

responders activate the emergency lights on their vehicles.

“It’s an alerting system that’s put in all our fire vehicles,” said Troy Fire Department

CRUISEFEST PARADE TO BRING CLASSIC CARS BACK TO BERKLEY

BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com

BERKLEY — Dream Cruise weekend is approaching once again, and with that comes the annual Berkley CruiseFest Classic Car Parade.

Berkley’s yearly parade will start at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 15, on 12 Mile Road. It will begin at Woodward Avenue and end at Greenfield Road.

The Classic Car Parade will feature more than 300 vehicles rolling down the street in view of the residents and visitors to the downtown.

“We’re just excited to continue to bring this parade and event to the city in coordination with the Woodward Dream Cruise as a whole,” Parks and Recreation Superintendent Dan McMinn said.

Outside of the parade, there will be a showing of “A Goofy Movie” at 7:30 p.m. in front of The Neighbor’s Shoppe, 2833 12 Mile Road, music covers from BandWagon and a dance party from the Tri-Community Coalition.

The CruiseFest has been running as long as the Dream Cruise, which is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. McMinn said nothing surprises him in terms of the kinds of cars he sees drive in the parade, but this is the Motor City, so anything can show up.

“I don’t think I’m ever super surprised by anything, because people love their cars

here and the classic car owners … they look at their cars in a very special way,” he said. “The variety of cars is always up there and it’s always nice to see a little bit of everything. So it’s just a good time if you’re a car enthusiast.”

Berkley resident Lance Harrison will be bringing his 1965 Morgan Plus 4 Drophead Super Sport to the parade this year.

The Morgan has been in Harrison’s family since 1969, and he’s been its owner for the last 20 years. The car brand has a long connection to Harrison’s family, dating back to his father.

“My dad raced Morgans when he was younger,” he said. “He had four or five different ones and he came across this one. And this is just a very rare model.”

“The car meant a lot to my dad,” he continued. “It means a lot to me. Like I said, it’s a pretty rare version of the car. I think there’s maybe as far as that year, I think there’s three of them in existence at this point.”

Harrison said he’s brought the Morgan to most of the CrusieFest parades, where he does notice it gets a good amount of attention.

“It’s a really unique-looking car,” he said. “It’s yellow with black fenders, but it kind of looks like something out of ‘The Great Gatsby’ or something. It’s got swooping fenders and real sleek body lines.”

Harrison said he doesn’t take the car on the road too often, but he does bring it out in the lead up to the Dream Cruise.

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Calvary Chapel to host clothing giveaway

TROY — Calvary Chapel of Oakland Mall, located at 1975 E. Long Lake Road in Troy, will host its Fall Free Mall event from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 23, giving away gently used clothing items.

The church has hosted the charitable event annually, holding it multiple dates throughout the year. All items are free and clean, with items available for men, women and children.

For more information, visit ccoaklandcounty.com.

Matthew Ball to perform at Troy Community Center

TROY — The Troy Community Center, located at 3179 Livernois Road, will be hosting Matthew Ball — also known as “The Boogie Woogie Kid” — for a musical performance 1-2 p.m. Aug. 12. Ball is a nationally touring piano performer who has more than 5 million views on his YouTube channel. He also offers virtual music lessons. His family-friendly music event will be performed in the Theater Room. Guests can expect covers of songs such as “In the Mood,” “Georgia,” “All My Lovin,” “Can’t Help Fallin’ in Love with You,” “Isn’t She Lovely,” “It Had to be You,” “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” “Don’t Get Around Much Anymore,” “When the Saints Go Marchin’ In,” “Take Good Care of My Baby,” “Just a Closer Walk,” “Moonglow,” “What a Wonderful World,” “On the Sunny Side of the Street,” “New York New York” and “Bumble Boogie,” among others.

For more information, visit boogiewoogiekid.com or rec.troymi.gov.

Kensington Church to host foster care event

TROY — Kensington Church will host its Foster Care Family Fun Day, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at its Troy campus, 1825 E. Square Lake Road. The free event helps raise awareness about the need for foster care homes and offers a variety of enjoyable activities.

At the event, community members and foster care families can partake in activities like bounce houses, face painting, caricature drawings, a petting zoo, music and more, while also learning more about foster care and enjoying food and drinks.

According to the church’s website, more than 10,000 children are currently in foster care in the state of Michigan.

For more information, visit kensingtonchurch.org.

Food drive competition brings in donations

TROY — Patrice McDonald Rowbal, a Troy resident who volunteers with Lighthouse Pontiac, recently organized an event called the Summer Cereal/Mac & Cheese Food Drive. It was arranged through Nextdoor, a social media network service for neighborhoods.

Lighthouse helps youth, families and individuals who are experiencing homelessness, assisting them with needs such as food, shelter, rentals, utility bills and other financial needs. Lighthouse also provides crisis referrals, affordable housing developments and other resources.

After successful events collecting winter coats and houseware items, Rowbal asked Lighthouse what they needed most in the summer. The resulting food drive featured two teams in friendly competition: “Team Cereal” and “Team Mac & Cheese.” Around 70 boxes of cereal and 110 boxes of macaroni and cheese were donated.

Rowbal and her husband delivered the donations July 16.

For more information, visit lighthousemi.org.

Auto dealers: Buy now before tariffs drive prices up

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

With looming tariffs likely to push auto prices higher, industry insiders say now’s the time to buy.

It’s a buyer’s market, according to Robert Shastal, general manager of the Fox Automotive Group in Rochester Hills.

“Right now, buyers have an advantage,” he said. “If they wait, they could face higher prices, fewer incentives, missed opportunities on trade values, and the end of EV credits.”

Buying sooner may keep more green in your wallet, with tariffs on imported vehicles expected to lead to price increases in the near future.

“The tariffs and supply chain costs are rising, but right now, automakers are still holding their line with in-

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Paddleboard National Championships held in Michigan

BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com

DETROIT — The USA Stand Up Paddleboarding National Championships took place in Michigan this year, held July 18-20 at Belle Isle and Wyandotte. Officials

said the weekend event was a success for both the community and USA SUP organization. There were a handful of competitions during the weekend, including 100-meter sprints, technical races and 10k distance races. All events were held at either the Wy-

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‘Benefit on the Bay’ continues to help Capuchin Soup Kitchen

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

HARRISON TOWNSHIP/ST. CLAIR

SHORES — When Michael Schodowski was studying tae kwon do to earn his black belt more than 40 years ago, another student invited him to visit the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit after class one night.

“I didn’t know anything about it,” Schodowski said. “He drove me there and gave me a tour. I was taken aback from all the good work they do. I felt more appreciative about the things we take for granted.”

After volunteering for several years, Schodowski — president of the company Shelving.com based in Madison Heights — wanted to do more. So, in 1993, he invited family and friends to Island Cove Marina in Harrison Township for a fundraiser to benefit the nonprofit organization.

While listening to music from an AM/ FM radio, a crowd gathered for beer and pizza and raised $1,400 for the charity during Schodowski’s initial fundraiser. In its 10th year, the “Benefit on the Bay” fundraiser moved from the marina to MacRay Harbor, located at 30675 N. River Road in Harrison Township. Schodowski has never lost his desire to help the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and is preparing for the 32nd annual Benefit on the Bay Aug. 22 at MacRay Harbor.

“Benefit on the Bay is very high-electricity. There’s a high vibe in the room,” Schodowski said. “It’s a very high-energy event.”

The event will include food, entertainment, silent and live auctions, an ice cream and frozen espresso cart, and more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Also scheduled is a per-

formance by the Capuchin Show Choir. Ryan Ermanni, of Fox 2 News, will emcee the benefit, and there will be a special appearance from retired Detroit Lion Herman Moore.

According to organizers, all of the evening proceeds support the Capuchin Soup Kitchen. To date, Benefit on the Bay has raised over $3 million in net proceeds for the charity.

“We underwrite 100% of the costs,” Schodowski said.

With its success over the years, Schodowski added another component to the fundraiser: a VIP night. This year’s third annual VIP night will be held the evening before Benefit on the Bay from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 21 at Hook Restaurant, located at 24214 Jefferson Ave., in St. Clair Shores.

Tickets are $250 per person and include hors d’oeuvres prepared by Robert Nahra, also known as “Chef Bobby,” an open bar including Celani Wines and desserts by On the Rise Bakery Café, which is one of the Capuchin programs. Tickets are limited.

Those who attend will learn more about the Capuchins because several brothers from the charity will be in attendance. The VIP evening will have an island flair. Attire is casual, and guests can arrive by car or boat. Valet parking will be available. Sponsorships are available.

For tickets and sponsorship details for either event, go to benefitonthebay.org. Checks can be made payable to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and mailed to Shelving. com c/o Mike Schodowski, 29275 Stephenson Hwy., Madison Heights, Michigan, 48071. For more information call (248) 318-7655 or email dbell@thecapuchins.org.

Awakening

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grow and try to survive in a society that doesn’t always support them.

“There are themes of suicide, child abuse, sexual content, trauma,” Neuwirth said. “(These themes are) really important … and people should do their homework before the show.”

Melchior is played by Lliam Hamilton-Kraft. The character is described as a researcher whose experiments are a form of rebellion against a repressive society. This is HamiltonKraft’s first show with the Ridgedale Players.

“I hope people are persuaded that learning is not wrong and feelings are not bad through this show,” Hamilton-Kraft said.

Moritz is played by Chase Williams. The character is a friend of Melchior’s and is very anxious, quiet and troubled. Williams has done other shows before with his high school, but this is his first time performing in community theater.

“I hope people walk out more openminded,” Williams said.

Wendla is played by Analisa Thomas. Wendla is a naive and trusting girl who is curious about the world around her and has an attraction towards Melchior. This is also Thomas’ first show with the Ridgedale Players.

“The show is very different from other Broadway shows, and I hope audiences will be having important conversations,” Thomas said.

The cast has been rehearsing the play since June.

“Rehearsal has been pretty smooth,” Neuwirth said. “We hit the ground running with music to start and we’re very lucky. The cast all came in great. They take notes, learn the dances, and develop and grow on the show’s foundation.”

“Everyone is excited,” Neuwirth added. “With locals, it’s a well-known show and a bold choice in a good way.”

For more information, visit ridgedaleplayers.com.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

CruiseFest

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“I don’t really go out on Woodward during the Dream Cruise too much, because it’s kind of crazy. If I do, it’s a short jaunt. I’ll take the back roads up to Catalpa and just

Dealers

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centives. People will risk paying more once those costs hit because the manufacturers can’t take on the additional costs forever,” said Shastal.

Ledell Griffin, sales manager at Galeana’s Van Dyke Dodge in Warren, said tariffs will not only increase prices, but it will also affect incentives and how vehicles and parts are shipped.

“It’s passed down to the consumer, so it’s not something that the manufacturer pays for,” he said. “If a part used to cost $100, it might cost $150 to $200, depending on the tariffs.”

New vehicle inventory has rebounded to near pre-pandemic levels, so buyers also have a wider selection to choose from. And, with increased inventory, dealerships are more likely to offer deals to attract buyers.

“Whenever we have a lot of inventory, we put a lot of sales on, so that’s another good reason to buy, because inventory is now

Alert

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Chief Peter Hullinger. “So, when a firefighter turns on the emergency warning lights, it sends a signal to the satellites and the cloud systems, and (those) then talk to programs like Waze, Apple Maps, and several of the (programs that) auto manufacturers incorporated into their navigation systems.

“It’s giving (drivers) advanced warning,” he continued. “As we know, newer vehicles are getting more soundproof, (and) people are busy doing many things when they’re driving now. So, it’s an extra layer of protection for our first responders out there.”

Once the alerts are sent through navigation systems and mobile devices, they reach drivers within 30 seconds of them approaching an emergency vehicle or the scene of an emergency. According to a report in the agenda for the July 28 council meeting, the notifications can reduce the risk of collision by up to 90%.

come down to 11 Mile,” he said. “(CruiseFest is) a great way for somebody to see a lot of cars without 1,500 mini vans mixed in with them. … The CruiseFest process is put together fairly well. They do a good job of hosting it.”

In April 2021, the Troy Fire Department began a one-year evaluation and trial

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at an all-time high for me. I’ve never had so many trucks,” said Griffin.

Those interested in purchasing a new or used electric vehicle, or an EV, can also take advantage of savings, but only for the next two months. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 qualified certain electric vehicles for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for eligible buyers. However, the federal vehicle tax credit is set to expire Sept. 30.

“One of the big incentives for all brands is the federal EV tax credit — $7,500 on new, and $4,000 on used — which ends Sept. 30, making the next two months the last chance to capture that savings for a buyer,” Shastal explained.

If you already have a car and are looking to trade, industry leaders say now is an excellent time.

“Trade-in value remains strong and used car inventory is still tight, so the dealers are paying top dollar for trades, making it a great time to maximize the vehicle’s value,” Shastal added.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

phase of the HAAS Alert system. All hardware and infrastructure were provided free of charge during this trial.

In July 2022, the Troy City Council awarded a three-year contract to HAAS Alert to use the service in 24 Fire Department vehicles.

“Since this contract was enacted, the (Troy Fire Department) has alerted in excess of 4,000 drivers per month to either approaching emergency vehicles, or to emergency scenes in the driver’s path of travel, potentially being rerouted around these emergency scenes,” read the agenda report.

The contract extension for this service includes a five-year subscription period for all 24 vehicles at a combined estimated annual cost of $9,950.

While the Troy Fire Department is currently the only city service utilizing the alert system, officials say it could potentially be used for other services in the future.

“It’s a wonderful thing, I think,” said Troy City Councilmember Hirak Chanda.

For more information, visit troymi.gov.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

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fore deciding to try a show in the style of an old-fashioned radio show. Here, guests use their imagination to travel back in time as they listen to a story told through a mock broadcast.

“We felt like the radio show fit the Village better in terms of adding a bit more history to the program, and for the last few years we’ve even been using original scripts from the shows,” said Jen Peters, the Village’s executive director, in an email. “It makes for a really fun program, and sometimes I think it’s even more fun to close your eyes for a bit just to listen to the show and (in-house) sound effects!”

This year’s broadcast is themed around science fiction. Actors will perform scripts from popular shows like “Buck Rogers,” “Flash Gordon” and “The Planet Man.” Live piano music and sound effects will also be incorporated into the show.

The cast includes the program’s director Tom Arwady and fellow history interpreter Laura Boeberitz alongside other talent such as Sean Boeberitz, Michelle Cohl, Deb Dworkin, Eric Kent Franz and Tom Pagano.

Sound effects are arranged by Alex Konieczny — the Village’s youth program director — while pianist Ron Pietrantoni will score the soundtrack.

“This is our fifth Old-Time Radio Show,” said Tom Arwady, the program’s director, in a press release. “I feel they are important because they give an entertaining glimpse into mid20th century pop culture. This connects it to the history preserved at the Village, as radio broadcasting became popular in the United States … in the early 1920s, around the same time as our Township Hall was built.”

The Saturday show starts at 7 p.m. while the Sunday show starts at 2 p.m. Both shows will feature desserts and refreshments served at intermission. Admission is $15 per person for members of the Troy Historical Society, and $17 for nonmembers. The show is recommended for ages 12 and older. Space is limited, so it’s recommended to purchase tickets in advance by calling (248) 524-3570 or visiting the front office of the Village during regular business hours.

For more information, visit troyhistoricvillage.org.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

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Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union Opens New Branch

Cornerstone Community Financial Credit Union announced the opening of its new Troy Branch and Operations Center at 2138 E. Big Beaver Road.

The new location features a full-service branch designed to better serve members and a modern operations center to support the credit union’s expanding team. The location also features a free community meeting space for up to 50 people. Reservations for the space will be available starting in the fall.

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Modern additions fire up Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe’s vintage ride

BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com

David Watson wanted to buy a classic car that represented the year of his birth: 1947.

The St. Clair Shores resident looked around but didn’t find one made that year. He got as close as he could, though, by purchasing a striking 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe. He bought the car in 2004.

While the white vintage vehicle — with the decorative purple and blue flames — is 77 years old, Watson had it modernized over the years at local shops.

“When I got it, it was all white. I had the flames painted on it,” he said. “I put the rims on it.”

If you look under the hood, you’ll see the motor of a 1991 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z.

“It’s just a modern engine. It’s fuel-injected,” Watson said. “It has a digital dash, power steering, power brakes, power windows, and a custom interior. It’s an automatic. All the shiny parts are stainless steel.”

Other updates were completed to keep the car running smoothly. The transmission was rebuilt, air conditioning was added, and there also is a power antenna and a power trunk. So he could play music, an AM/FM radio and a compact disc player were installed. And “breaker one nine,” the car has a

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Paddleboard

andotte Boat Club or on Belle Isle Beach.

“Detroit and the Belle Isle location have a very, very long history with paddleboard racing,” said Harrison Withers, a member of the USA SUP Board of Directors and event organizer for the 2025 national championship. “And to be able to tack onto an existing event that has its own pretty rich history in Detroit … kind of adds to the legitimacy of stand-up paddleboarding.”

This was the third USA SUP national championship. The location has moved each year, with the first two championships taking place in Long Beach, Calif., and Hilton Head, S.C. in 2023 and 2024, respectively.

“Before USA SUP and the national championships, there was no one single definitive event in our sport,” Withers said. “We’re coming to the Midwest (this year) because paddleboarding is a sport that people enjoy on all kinds of different water. It’s not just the surf-related locations. … We don’t just paddle on the coast; we paddle throughout the country.”

The sense of community is something that USA SUP was excited to bring to Detroit. Officials say the paddleboarding competitions are truly for everyone.

“When we have events like this, there might be somebody … that doesn’t know that paddleboard racing is a thing,” Withers said. “If we can show folks that it’s more than just paddling around for a few minutes,

and that you can actually build community and make some friends … that’s the greatest impact we can really have.”

The star of the show was paddleboarding legend Seychelle Webster, who ended the weekend with three gold medals and a silver in what was her first time paddleboarding in Detroit.

“Personally, I’m thrilled. … It went extremely well,” Webster said. “Being one of the best in the country is a huge honor … and I’m training to be one of the best paddlers in the world.”

Webster has been paddling competitively for about a decade now and has seen the growth of the sport right in front of her eyes.

Having a national championship for paddleboarding is something that paddlers don’t take for granted. The title can open the door for even bigger opportunities.

Webster said that the championship series provides an official path for athletes in the sport. The 2025 series was deemed a success with strong viewership all weekend. It was also a success for USA SUP, with a new region of the country now following the sport.

“One of the things I love about this sport is all the different places it can take you to,” Webster said. “Belle Isle was gorgeous. … It had all the different elements you’d look for in a stand-up paddle race.”

For more information on USA SUP, visit usasup. org, or follow “usasupofficial” on Instagram to track future competitions.

Call Staff Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 498-1090.

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‘I believe we make an impact’

Capuchin Soup Kitchen Executive Director Br. Gary Wegner said money raised during the annual benefit primarily is put towards the charity’s general operating expenses. Wegner, who has been a Capuchin friar since 1982, also said the organization does not receive any government assistance. He has attended the Benefit on the Bay events at MacRay Harbor for several years and described them as “celebratory.”

“It’s a beautiful location out on the lake,” he said. “People are very supportive. We hope they get to know the soup kitchen. I believe we make an impact.”

Inspired by St. Francis of Assisi, a number of friars that were part of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, based in Rome, started the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit in 1883. In 1924, Rev. Solanus Casey arrived at the monastery, and the charity began to expand, especially when the Great Depression hit in 1929. The Capuchin Soup Kitchen now has seven programs to assist men, women and children in need.

The meal program, which started it all, currently has two Detroit sites for families to get a free meal. The 1264 Meldrum St. facility is open for breakfast and lunch. The second site at 4390 Conner St. offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wegner said between the two the meal sites more than 1,000 meals are served per day.

The friars also made farming part of its community with the Earthworks Urban Farm, a 1.25-acre certified organic farm located on the east side of Detroit. There is a spiritual care component, which

See CAPUCHIN on page 17A

Coupe

citizens band radio that works, although Watson doesn’t use it.

The ’48 model does not have any door handles but rather shaved doors. The shaved doors were a popular trend that gave cars a smooth look.

Perhaps you’ve come across the car around town. One spot Watson likes to take the coupe on a regular basis to is Eddie’s Drive-In in Harrison Township, which has a classic car show from 4 to 8 p.m. every Sunday during the warmer months.

“That’s my favorite place to go,” Watson said.

Watson sometimes shows up to the weekly car shows from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in St. Clair Shores, and to the Friday night car shows from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Walter F. Bruce Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1146, also in St Clair Shores. He made it to

the Eastpointe Crusin’ Gratiot car show June 14 at Eastpointe High School.

“There’s somewhere to go every day,” the car buff said. “People wave and they give you a thumbs-up.”

He also comes across people whose dads or grandpas once owned a 1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Coupe, which generally sparks conversations. Watson’s car gets around, as it was featured in the background of a commentary video for the 2008 Clint Eastwood film “Gran Torino.” Watson used to go to Kalamazoo for the Street Rod Nationals, which he said was great for meeting other car enthusiasts.

“The newest car that could get in was a ’48,” Watson said. “Anywhere from 1925 up to ’48.”

Watson has always been into cars.

“When I was 15 years old, I started working on cars. I would go to people’s houses. The first car I ever worked on was a 1953 Buick convertible. A straight-A car, three speeds on the column,” he said. “My neighbor gave it to me. He said, ‘Here, it

doesn’t run. You can have it.’ At that time, there was nowhere to donate them. You just took it to the junkyard. This was in ’62.”

Watson found a Buick book and discovered it was the coil causing problems for the convertible.

“I put a coil on it and I gave it back to him,” said Watson, who found a new pastime fixing cars in the neighborhood. “I got really busy. I couldn’t do it anymore. Too many cars at the house.”

At age 21, while working for Chrysler, Watson bought his first car, a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner. Price tag: $2,850.

“It was a ’69, but I bought it in December of ’68. We were making, I think, $3.40 an hour,” Watson said. “The car payment was $100 a month, but I paid $1,000 a year for insurance in 1969, which was a lot of money then; it’s a lot of money now. The first year, I put 30,000 miles on that car. I just went everywhere. My mother would pull her hair out because at the time there were no cellphones and no way to track you.”

As a young adult, Watson cruised

Woodward Avenue. Maverick’s Drive-In, Big Boy and the Totem Pole on Woodward were regular hangouts.

“You would go and mingle,” he said. “You could cruise then and people would pull over and stop. You could talk to them.”

The Road Runner was like a second home.

“I slept in the car out on Woodward more than I slept in my house. You get tired, too far to drive,” Watson said. “I had police wake me up, ‘Hey, what are you doing?’ I’m in the back sleeping.”

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

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‘Building Community’: Biennial Black Box Theatre Series event presented by The Link School of the Arts’ ARK Initiative, features dance, film, singing and live theater by local and national performers, also music by Troy Metro Symphony Orchestra, 2 and 7 p.m. Aug. 9 and 3 p.m. Aug. 10, Varner Recital Hall on campus of Oakland University, 371 Varner Drive in Rochester, continues 2 p.m. Sundays until Sept. 21, artsatthelink.org

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Relay for Life: Benefits American Cancer Society Relay For Life of South Oakland County, also includes games, activities and entertainment, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak, relayforlife.org/southoaklandmi

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Weekly car show: Also DJ, 5-7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Big Boy, 200 W. Maple Road in Troy, (248) 362-0840

Thursdays at Troy Historic Village: Open late until 7 p.m. during summer, special activities include guided tours, scavenger hunts and rental of immersive games on first Thursdays of month, yoga on second and fourth Thursdays of month, and history interpreters on site every third Thursday of month, 60 W. Wattles Road, see times at troyhistoricvillage.org

‘The Underground Railroad in Michigan’: Exhibit on display from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays (10 a.m-7 p.m. Thursdays) until Aug. 28, also lecture about roles Indigenous people played at 6 p.m. Aug. 7, Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, (248) 524-3570, troyhistoricvillage.org, read story at candgnews.com

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from page 15A

serves as another program, and the Capuchin Services Center provides emergency food and clothing where items are offered in a retail-like setting.

The Capuchin Soup Kitchen also provides substance use disorder support and treatment and sponsors Jefferson House, a 12-bed, residential treatment facility for men recovering from addictions. The program, too, provides the men the opportunity to work at other Capuchin Soup Kitchen locations, for which they are paid a modest stipend. New residents to Jefferson House are admitted via referral from inpatient substance abuse treatment programs.

In an effort to boost the lives of children and teenagers, the Rosa Parks Chil-

dren & Youth Program was incorporated with after school tutoring and art therapy sessions for children ages 6-15, youth leadership opportunities, and family activities.

The seventh Capuchin Soup Kitchen program is the On the Rise Bakery & Cafe located inside the Solanus Casey Center at 1780 Mount Elliott St., in Detroit. The bakery is open for business Tuesdays through Saturdays for muffins, pies, sandwiches, sweets, coffee and more. The menu items are prepared by men who have recently been released from prison or have completed a substance use disorder treatment program.

For more information on the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, go to cskdetroit.org or call (313) 579-2100.

Call Staff Writer Maria Allard at (586) 498-1045.

CRIME WATCH

Victim scammed over phone call

TROY — A 64-year-old woman from Basswood Drive told police July 25 that she received a phone call from a person claiming to represent a tether company, and the caller claimed that she needed to pay for a tether for her son, who is currently incarcerated.

The victim was told that her son would be released on a tether as soon as the fee was paid. The suspect instructed her to transfer the money via Zelle.

The victim found this suspicious, but the suspect sent her an email that included details from the case, convincing the victim of the caller’s credentials. The victim transferred the money before realizing it was a scam.

Suspect steals license plate from Secretary of State

TROY — Branch employees at the Secretary of State office at 1111 E. Long Lake Road reported that a man came into the office for a new license plate around 3:30 p.m. July 22.

The suspect, a 58-year-old from Royal Oak, reportedly became upset about the wait time and cost of the new plate. Before the license plate was entered into the system, the man took the plate and fled the location without paying.

The next day, officers located the man at his residence and took him into custody. He has been charged with larceny in a building.

Firearm found on suspect during traffic stop

TROY — Officers initiated a traffic stop on the driver of a 2016 Ford Escape around Todd and West Big Beaver roads around 7:15 p.m. July 23.

The Escape was a suspect vehicle involved in a retail fraud that had recently occurred. Officers spoke with the driver, a 17-year-old man from Detroit, and observed several clothing items on the front passenger seat. The items were identified as stolen.

During a search of his vehicle, officers also reportedly located a firearm under the carpet of the front passenger seat.

The man was arrested and lodged at Children’s Village. A petition was authorized for charges of carrying a concealed weapon and receiving and concealing stolen property.

Drunken driver arrested at police station

TROY — Around 6:10

officers spoke to a man in the lobby of the Troy Police Department at 500 W. Big Beaver Road, who advised officers he was there to drop off medication for his wife, who was in lockup.

While speaking with him, officers noted he was unsteady on his feet and reeked of alcohol. Officers found that he drove to the Police Department.

The man was asked to perform several sobriety tests, which he did, but the officers noted he performed poorly. He submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of 0.162% blood alcohol content.

The driver, a 43-year-old man from Troy, was arrested at the station. He later agreed to take a chemical breath test, with results of 0.175% and 0.177%. He was issued a citation for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Drunken driver crashes vehicle

TROY — Officers responded to the area of West Big Beaver Road and northbound Interstate 75 on reports of a traffic crash around 5:30 p.m. July 26. The vehicle had allegedly crashed into the wall of the overpass.

Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver, a 24-year-old woman from Pontiac. She was offered medical attention but declined. Officers noted the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and glossy, and she reportedly reeked of alcohol.

The driver was asked to perform several sobriety tests, which she did, but the officers noted she performed poorly. She submitted to a preliminary breath test with a result of 0.189%.

She was arrested and later agreed to a chemical breath test that registered results of 0.228% and 0.234%. She was issued a citation for operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol content of 0.17% or higher.

Victim receives false job

TROY — Sometime between June 26 and July 23, a 46-year-old man from Oakland Drive reported that he applied for a job at a construction company and was told in an email that he got the job, with an electronic check sent to his email. The victim was told to deposit the check into his account and then wire the funds to a vendor for his office equipment, which he did.

The victim was then contacted again and told the equipment price was higher, and that he needed to send additional money via Zelle or Apple Pay. He sent the additional funds and then received another electronic check, which he was told to deposit again, sending them the funds.

The victim realized it was a scam when

R and Dequindre roads in Troy. It features wetlands and a lakeplain prairie ecosystem, which are home to several endangered plant species.

The property was acquired by the Troy School District in 1967, and a new high school was initially planned to be built on the property. However, the property remained untouched due to changing developmental needs in Troy, so the park has served the district as a natural space for educational field trips instead.

The nature preserve is controlled by a purchase agreement between the Six Rivers Land Conservancy and the Troy School District, which permitted the former to secure the property and hold it while Oakland County Parks searched for grant funding.

The county had originally applied for the state grant in 2023, but the project was not selected for funding at that time.

This past January, the school district voted to donate half of the value of the property, estimated at more than $1.8 million, to help the country secure the latest grant.

“The Troy School District remains grateful to the Michigan National Resources Trust for this funding and excited about preserving the land for future generations,” said Alison Hendry, spokesperson for the school district, via email.

In May 2025, the Michigan House of Representatives voted in favor of funding the roughly $2.1 million grant as part of House Bill 4392.

The overall bill includes $41.7 million in funding for 17 land acquisition projects and 68 recreational development projects across the state.

All funding comes from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund, which draws upon revenue from resource leases rather than the state’s general fund.

“Turtle Woods is more than just green space. It has been a peaceful, natural retreat for generations of Troy families,” said state Rep. Tom Kuhn (R-Troy) in a press release. “It’s a place where kids explore, seniors walk, and wildlife thrives. I’m proud to support this funding that will protect the area from development and ensure it remains a community treasure.”

Following approval by the House, the bill now moves to the state Senate for consideration.

“We’ve been working on this acquisition in partnership with Six Rivers Land Conservancy for several years and are excited to (hopefully soon) receive the grant agreement so we can finish the acquisition,” said Melissa Prowse, manager of planning and development at Oakland County Parks, in an email.

“In the meantime, we’ll be kicking off our master planning for the property later this summer, which will include some public meetings to hear from community members,” she said. “Park development will be minimal, including a parking lot, restrooms, and trails and boardwalks.”

For more information, visit oakgov. com/community/oakland-county-parks or sixriversrlc.org/turtle-woods-preserve.

Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.

Crime

the first check was rejected by his bank several days after he first deposited it.

Con artist poses as bank representative

TROY — An 18-year-old man from Northfield Parkway told police that around 7 p.m. on July 16, he received an email from a sender posing as a representative for Flagstar Bank. The email claimed there had been a fraud alert on his checking account.

He then began receiving phone calls from another correspondent who also claimed to represent Flagstar Bank. The correspondent advised the victim that his account had been hacked, and that they needed him to verify his information, including his Social Security number.

The victim was then instructed to transfer $4,800 from his checking account to an Apple Cash account to protect his money.

The victim transferred the money but then became suspicious of the call and hung up. When he checked his accounts, he realized that the money had been transferred to two vendors located in Pakistan.

Fake email leads to multiple cash requests

TROY — A 78-year-old man from Beattie Drive told police that around 3 p.m. on July 15, he received an email from a source claiming to be cybersecurity company Norton, telling him that his service renewal would cost $400.

The victim contacted the person listed in the email and gave them remote access to his computer and cell phone. The victim was then told that a substantial sum had been deposited in his account by mistake, and that he needed to pay back $49,500 in cash.

The victim was told that a courier would be sent to his house to collect, and later that day, a man arrived at the house and collected the money.

The victim was contacted again the next day and told that an additional $43,000 had been placed in his account by accident, and that he needed to wire back the money.

At that point, the victim realized it was a scam and contacted police.

Flagpole damaged at local church

TROY — Central Woodward Christian Church, located at 3955 W Big Beaver Road, reported that an unknown person damaged the flagpole for their LGBTQ+ Pride Flag

located in front of the church. The incident occurred sometime between 2 p.m. July 13 and 9 a.m. July 14.

Officers apprehend drag racers

TROY — Officers initiated a traffic stop on two vehicles for drag racing along East Big Beaver and Rochester roads around 11 p.m. July 13.

The driver of a 2023 Polaris Slingshot was pulled over while the driver of a 2013 Chevrolet Camaro failed to stop for the officer’s emergency lights and fled.

Officers contacted the driver of the Slingshot: a 20-year-old male from Sterling Heights. He was arrested for drag racing and for not carrying insurance.

During an inventory search of his vehicle, officers allegedly located a black cylinder container in the center console that reportedly contained marijuana.

In lockup, the driver of the Slingshot was processed and issued a citation for drag racing, no insurance, and possession of marijuana under age 21.

Additional officers pursued the driver of the Camaro; however, the pursuit was terminated due to the suspect’s reckless driving. Officers were still able to identify the driver, and the suspect turned himself into the Police Department later that evening.

The driver of the Camaro is a 20-yearold male from Sterling Heights. He has been charged with fleeing and eluding in the fourth degree.

Drunken driver arrested after hitting median wall

TROY — Around 10 p.m. July 13, officers were dispatched to the off-ramp at southbound Interstate 75 at Crooks Road on reports of a possible drunken driver in a 2015 Chevrolet Suburban, who had reportedly hit the median wall and was driving with a flat tire.

Officers located the vehicle stopped on the shoulder of the southbound I-75 off-ramp to Crooks Road. The occupants included a male driver, 40, and his 12-yearold daughter. Both were reportedly walking away from the vehicle. While speaking with the driver, officers allegedly noted his eyes were bloodshot and watery, his speech was slurred, and he was unable to stand up straight.

The driver was found to not have a valid driver’s license and to have a felony warrant for his arrest. He was asked to perform several sobriety tests, but he allegedly refused.

The driver was then taken into custody. He was read his rights and refused to submit to a blood draw. A search warrant was granted to draw blood.

The driver was charged with operating while intoxicated, third offense, as well as driving while license suspended – revoked –denied, failure to stop at the scene of a prop-

erty damage accident, and reckless driving. If you know more about these crimes or others, call Troy Police at (248) 524-3477. — Sarah Wright

TROY SCHOOL DISTRICT ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS BID NUMBER: #2526-03

The Board of Education of The Troy School District will receive sealed Bids on or before 2:00 p.m. on August 12th, 2025, for: Troy School District – BP#5 Administration Building Renovation. The BOE will not consider or accept a Bid received after the Due Date, the date, and time specifed for Bid submission. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud on August 12th, at 2:30 p.m. at 1140 Rankin St, Troy, Michigan 48083. The public bid opening may also be attended virtually by clicking on the following Microsoft Teams Live Event: https://tinyurl.com/a54txu7j

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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call (248) 953-5682 or email Adam Lewis at Adam.Lewis@bartonmalow.com

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID TROY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - RFP 2526-01 3-YEAR BID FENCING REPLACEMENT & INSTALLATION DISTRICT-WIDE

Troy Schools is accepting frm, sealed proposals for Fencing Replacement & Installation District-Wide to perform specifed fence removal, replacement, new installation & pricing for repairs throughout the 2025-2028 fscal calendar year.

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All questions regarding the specifed services, or the RFP terms and conditions, will be accepted in writing ONLY and subsequently answered through an addendum to all interested parties. Questions must be received no later than 11:00 a.m. (local time), Thursday July 31, 2025 at no other time prior to the RFP opening will questions/concerns be addressed or accepted and may be faxed to: 248.823.4077, or emailed as a Word document to: PurchasingOffce@troy.k12.mi.us.

The contents of RFP and Bidder’s (also referred to as Contractor in these documents) Proposal will become contractual obligations, if a contract ensues. Failure of the Bidder to accept these obligations will result in cancellation of the award. Award of a contract by the District is subject to the Contractor executing a Contract, which shall incorporate the contents of this RFP and the Contractor’s Proposal and fnal approval if the same by the District’s legal counsel.

Each bid must be accompanied by 1) A 5% bid bon or certifed check; 2) A sworn and notarized statement disclosing any familial relationship that exists between the owner, any employee of the bidder and/or any member of the BoE or Superintendent of Troy School District; 3) A sworn and notarized Iran Disclosure Statement. The Board shall not accept a bid that does not include these sworn and notarized disclosure statements.

The Troy Board of Education reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids, either in whole or in part; to award contracts other than the low bidder; to waive any irregularities and/or informalities; and in general, to make awards in any manner deemed to be in the best interest of the owner.

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