Week in Review: Budget Talks, City Manager Search, Athlete of the Week

A lot happened last week and we want to make sure you didn't miss a thing, so here are some of the highlights:

• Government: : City Council met at 5 p.m. Wednesday to discuss how to replace City Manager John Szerlag, who recently accepted a position with Cape Coral, FL. 
• Budget Talks: : Continued funding of the Troy Historic village is also on the table with a second budget study session scheduled for Monday evening. : Troy Police Chief Gary Mayer discusses his department's budget challenges with Troy Patch in this candid, unedited Q&A session.
• Pet of the Week: . Onyx is available for adoption through Paws for Life Animal Rescue in Troy.
• Readers' Choice: . Young's Chinese Food Carry Out in Royal Oak beat out nine other restaurants and carryouts, based on reviews and ratings.
• Accomplishments: . Dudzinski is recognized for his community service initiatives and exemplary service in the department. . The winners will be recognized at a special award ceremony on May 17.
• School News: : School secretaries encouraged students to collect hundreds of pairs of socks for Oakland Family Services foster care programs. A local elementary school has a spelling bee with a twist: they partner up with residents of American House Senior Living Community. : Students spend Friday learning about different countries and cultures during the school's first-ever World Exploration Day.
• Volunteers in the News: : Wristbands are still available for the charity game, Field of Angels, which will take place May 11 against the Clarkston Wolves. : The group will ship the recorders to troops in Afghanistan, including Troy Rotary member and soldier Jason Hale, who will distribute the recorders to Afghan children.
• House & Home: : Want a glimpse of Detroit's artistic past? Check out the stunning, several-decades-old tile work during the Detroit Junior League's stylish house tour in Grosse Pointe Shores. : Getting ready to put your home on the market? 'Tis the season, but be sure you de-clutter and get organized first, says a local organization guru.
• Sports: : The Knights overcome some sloppy defense in the third and fourth inning to beat the Red Hawks 10-8 Monday.
• Athlete of the Week: : Red Hawks starting pitcher tops Berkley’s Ian Kobernick in a competitive week of voting.
• Police News: : This information was obtained from the Troy Police Department; where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
• Summer Camps: : Registration is open for the more than 45 summer camps offered through the Troy Parks and Recreation Department.
• Accomplishments: : Mark Dziatczak is named a 2012 Diversity Champion for his proactive work in fostering and encouraging diversity and understanding at Troy High School.
• Patch Drives: : Mother-of-four Angela Youngblood prepares to begin test driving vehicles to replace her full-size van.