Week in Review: Recall Effort Moves Forward, Group Rallies with Guns and More

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

• Father's Day: Honor your father this year by posting his sage advice on Troy Patch.
• Recall News: . Janice Daniels, who , made the comparison during a radio show Wednesday morning.
• Protest: . A dozen open carry advocates assemble at Shain Park on Monday to support 18-year-old Sean Combs, who was arrested in Birmingham in April for carrying a loaded M1 Garand rifle.
• Summer Reading: Your Guide to Summer Reading, Troy. Here you go: 54 book recommendations for preschoolers, teenagers and every kid in between.
• Photo Contest: . With more than 100 stunning photos submitted, choosing a winner was not easy.
• School News: . Students in three classes checked smoke detectors in more than 100 homes in order to win the top honor from the Troy Fire Department.
• Statewide: . Hundreds of local sellers peddle bottle rockets, Roman candles and other dazzlers for summer revelry.
• Arts: . High-quality reproductions will be on view in Troy and four other area communities from July to September.
• Patch Drives: . She's taken six different vehicles for test drives. Now it's time for van-driving-mom-of-4 Angela Youngblood to get serious about her next ride.
• Fire Department: . There were no injuries reported after a fire damaged a single apartment Monday afternoon.
• Police News: and . This information was obtained from the ; where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.
• Pets of the Week: . Gumdrop, Jujubee and Gummi Bear are available for adoption through Paws for Life Rescue in Troy.
• Volunteers in the News: . The Michigan Catholic Credit Union's scholarship awards individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of others through volunteering. . The money will be used to fund the year-round robotics program.
• Safety: . Following these tips can help prevent serious or fatal injuries this season.
• Opinion: Rep. Lisa Brown of West Bloomfield referenced her Jewish faith and anatomy while arguing against legislation restricting abortion.
• Government: . The 9th District Congressman was in Farmington Hills today to push the Preserving American Homeownership Act, which would reward those who make regular mortgage payments with principal reduction.