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Tuesday, December 19

City of Troy Now Has an Official Christmas Tree

by Dave Lambert on Tue 19 Dec 2006 10:19 AM EST

The Troy City Council adopted the resolution below at last night's meeting. I'm very pleased that it was adopted by a unanimous vote.

WHEREAS, Christmas trees can be found in the homes of Troy families citywide;

WHEREAS, In early December of every year the Mayor, City Council, and people of Troy assemble in a festive gathering to light the Christmas Tree outside in front of City Hall;

WHEREAS, Also the national Christmas tree is found each year on The Ellipse in Washington D.C. to proclaim the Christmas season;

WHEREAS, Also the state legislature and governor have pronounced that the adorned tree placed in front of the state capital building be named “The State of Michigan Christmas Tree”;

WHEREAS, The holiday of Christmas, which is celebrated late in the year, has special importance to the lives of many citizens of Troy and Michigan; and

WHEREAS, In observance of this holiday, a prominent display is erected on the City Hall grounds;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the tree prominently displayed outside the Troy City Hall late each year be officially designated as “The Troy Christmas Tree” to properly symbolize the cherished event being observed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a sign with the words, “The Troy Christmas Tree donated by Tom’s Landscape, Troy, MI” be posted near the base of the designated tree;

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That from this day forward, the tree and its graceful branches, which adorn the City Hall lawn each year, will be known as “The Troy Christmas Tree.”

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Troy Police Crime Report --- December 19, 2006

by Dave Lambert on Tue 19 Dec 2006 10:15 AM EST

TROY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Charles T. Craft, Chief of Police
500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan 48084
(248) 524-3443

Community Services ... more »

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Troy Police Department Assist in Capture of America's Most Wanted Featured Fugitive

by Dave Lambert on Tue 19 Dec 2006 06:10 AM PST

From the Troy Police Department…

On November 11, 2006, Lamont "L, L-Boogy, Blake" Davnielle PARIS, subject of a DEA and Internal Revenue Service Investigation, was a featured fugitive on the popular FOX TV Show "America's Most Wanted". On December 7, 2006, DEA agents, U.S. Marshals, Troy and Belleville Police arrested PARIS, an accused contract hit man for a convicted drug kingpin, after an anonymous tipster e-mailed AMW.COM which provided valuable information regarding his whereabouts. Following the tipster's leads, agents and officers were able to locate PARIS in a Belleville residence where he was arrested without incident and taken into custody.

PARIS will face attempted homicide charges, drug trafficking and money laundering charges. The DEA and Internal Revenue Service were searching for PARIS for his role in the Lewis Drug Organization in Detroit. PARIS is an accused hit man for the leader of the organization, Quasand LEWIS, who was also charged and subsequently pled guilty to drug and money laundering charges in April 2006.

Thanks to the anonymous tipster and the remarkable teamwork of America's Most Wanted, DEA, U.S. Marshals, Troy and Belleville Police Departments, a dangerous fugitive, who has left a trail of violence and crime in his path, has been apprehended.

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Troy Youth Assistance presents Effective Parenting of Teens

by Dave Lambert on Tue 19 Dec 2006 06:06 AM PST

The next series in the program calendar is entitled Active Parenting of Teens, which is a six-week program for parents of 12-17 year old children. The program focuses on presenting practical strategies for drawing families together during the challenges of adolescence. It will be held on Mondays, beginning January 15, 2007 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at Stone Haven Free Methodist Church. The church is located at 1349 W. Wattles in Troy. To register for this free class please contact Troy Youth Assistance at 248-823-5095.