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Inside... Your Health & Fitness Digest Est. 1 980 Proudly Serving Troy & Surrounding Communities Every Monday For 36 Years • www.troy-somersetgazette.com Foundation Nixes Beer Tent at Troy Family Daze Monday, Aug. 1, 2016 Vol. 36, No. 46 Wacky Wednesday! $4/person at Community Center Keep the family active as summer winds down on August 3 or 10 from noon - 8 p.m. It’s Wacky Wednesdays, at the TroyCommunity Center, which includes using the indoor pool, fitness center and gym. Every Wednesday we will be charging the wacky rate of just $4/person between noon-8 p.m. Price is valid for residents and non-residents. Safety Town II Helps First Graders Refresh the Rules Help your child entering first grade reinforce the safety habits learned from Safety Town I, scheduled for August 15-18, along with learning new topics about water and gun safety. Topics such as whom to allow in your safe side circle and how not to fall for tricks will also be covered. Our mock town will be used to refresh the road rules of railroad crossings, stop signs and traffic lights. Field trip to the Troy Community Center indoor pool focuses on water safety. Fee: $94/Res; $104/NR Location: Martell Elementary Time: 9 a,m, – 2 p,m, Register at the Troy Community Center or call 248-524-3484 for details. Chamber Members Enjoy Picnic Where the Cooking Is Done by the Prez THE HOT WEATHER DIDN’T stop Troy Chamber members from a feast from local eateries as well as hot dogs and hamburgers once again grilled by Chamber President and CEO Ara Topouzian, l-r, whose customers included Doug W. Smith, Ganesh Reddy (who hosted the annual Chamber cookout for HTC Global Services at its new renovated building at 100 E. Big Beaver) and Troy Councilman Dave Henderson. by CYNTHIA KMETT It’s always hard to predict the weather the third week of September might bring. Last year it was chilly and wet, causing a major decrease in revenue for the Troy Family Daze event which was being held for the first time at the crossroads of Troy Center and Civic Center Drives – think Troy’s outdoor Family Aquatic Center and tennis courts. In addition, since you couldn’t see a ferris wheel from Crooks or Livernois, as you were able to in years past when the annual fall celebration was held first at Boulan Park and then Zion Christian Church, many people didn’t know where to go. This made the event sponsor, the North Woodward Community Foundation, take a new look at the annual event. One of the events that See TROY DAZE, page 5 Gazette Media Group Says “Goodbye to Patti!” At the Gazette Media Group we’re saying goodbye to long-time retiring Art Director Patti Sweitzer. An accomplished graphic artist, Patti’s prime task was ad composition and structure. Many of those attention grabbing ads you’ve responded to over the years are products of Patti’s skill and imagination. For eighteen years, Patti has also been our very own IT specialist. There is no Mac or Apple situation she can’t remedy. She can also find your long lost cousin, or check the background of your daughter’s new boyfriend with the efficiency of a PI. Patti researched all equipment we’ve acquired through the years. She always found the best deals and, when we purchased it, she made it all work together. An animal lover, particularly dogs, the Humane Society was Patti’s special Gazette charity. She made sure we had room for a homeless pet ad every week. And, her lunch break was Murphey’s time, her Wheaten Terrier. Patti put together expanded pet personals adoption sections every Valentine and Sweetest Day. In the past few years Patti’s new focus has been her three adorable grandchildren, and spending more time with them is definitely at the top of her retirement priority list. Increased travel with husband, Bob is also on the agenda. Patti’s cheerful demeanor will be missed. We will especially miss her when the server goes down on deadline day. Police Arrest Suspect in Clark Station Robbery Inside 5 Movie Review 10 Classifieds 11 Police Report Troy Police have arrested a suspect for an armed robbery that occurred at approximately 8 PM, on July 24 at the Clark Gas Station, 6951 Rochester Road. Shaun Edward Benns of Pontiac, 38 years old, was arraigned on a charge of Armed Robbery on July 26 in front of Magistrate Waldmann of the 52-4 District Court. Benns’ bond was denied. Troy officers responded to the scene after Benns threatened the clerk with a screwdriver and demanded money from the cash register. Benns obtained the money, ordered the clerk to the ground and then fled the scene. Investigators of the Troy Special Investigations Unit were able to provide possible vehicle information to area Departments. A short time later, deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and officers of the Auburn Hills Police Department attempted to stop Benns’ vehicle on University Drive near Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., in Auburn Hills. A short vehicle pursuit ensued, followed by a foot pursuit. Benns was apprehended by OCSO deputies, after leaving a trail of money along his path. Benns is also being investigated as a suspect in several other area armed robberies. The Troy Police Department wishes to thank the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the Auburn Hills Police Department, and investigators of the Troy Special Investigations Unit. The See ROBBERY, page 3 PATTI SWEITZER. Page 2 ■ ■ August 1, 2016 August 1, 2016 ■ “To be upset over what you don't have is to waste what you do have.” —Ken S. Keyes, Jr. EMPIRE TRAINS AND HOBBIES Complete Selection of Trains and Railroad Supplies Train Sets • Slot Cars • Models Science Kits • Rockets • Kites Puzzles • Hobby Tools & Supplies Entry-Level RC • Games • Die-Cast Telescopes • Collectible Toys Games Workshop • Coin Supplies Doll House Miniatures Train Repair & Parts SHAUN EDWARD BENNS Clark Gas Station Robbery Suspect In Police Custody ROBBERY, From page 1 Troy Special Investigations Unit is comprised of officers from the Birmingham Police Department, the Bloomfield Township Police Department, Royal Oak Police Department, and Troy Police Department. These investigators routinely work together in a collaborative, multi-jurisdictional Unit that investigates criminal activity impacting the region. (248) 524-4868 FAX (248) 524-9140 P.O. Box 482 • Troy, MI 48099 www.gazettemediagroup.com An Independent Newspaper Established 1980 By Claire M. Weber PUBLISHER Mark Nicholson CITY EDITOR Bryan Everson, Cynthia Kmett EDITORIAL STAFF Peter Maurer, Rich Milostan, Damon W. Perry, Greg Russell ADVERTISING Pam Brown PRODUCTION Patti Sweitzer Amanda White CIRCULATION Michael Algarra OFFICE 6966 Crooks Rd • Suite 22 Troy, Michigan 48098 This newspaper is not responsible for errors in advertising copy received after the 5 p.m. Wednesday Deadline. Classifieds close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. We are taking your thoughts, letters to the editor, and interesting tidbits of news via the Internet. We’ll accept messages for the next week’s edition through Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. You can contact us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook. Now This Is a Unique Help Wanted Sign PERHAPS YOU NOTICED the school bus parked in a local shopping center last week, with a sign attached to each side. This time the bus was spotted a Long Lake and Rochester and it’s advertising the need for bus drivers for the fall. First Student operates the local school buses and if you think you have the skills and temperament for the job, call 248-823-4054 for details. Tues.-Fri. 11 am-7 pm • Sat. 11am-6 pm Sun. & Mon. Closed 3278 Rochester Rd. • Troy 4 Blocks North of Big Beaver 248.680.6500 WE BUY OLD TOYS, TRAINS & SLOT CARS! ■ Page 3 “A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of.” —Ogden Nash Repair & Custom Designing 3495 Rochester Rd • Troy 248.528.0962 www.TroyDiamonds.com Reg. $6.99 Limit 2. Most Watches. Exp. 8-31-16 TSG Page 4 ■ ■ August 1, 2016 Chambers Host an After-Hours Mixer Make your reservations now for the August 10 after-hours mixer sponsored by the Troy and Rochester Area Chambers of Commerce. It will happen from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University. Complimentary appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Cost is $12 for Troy/Rochester Area Chamber members, and $25 for future members. An additional $5 for those registering the day of the event. Although accepted, registrations taken after 3 p.m. on August 10 may not appear on registration list. To register, go to www.troychamber.com/events. 2016 Troy Police Department Charity Golf Outing Register Today! Monday Sept. 12th Sanctuary Lake Golf 7:30 am Golfers may arrive Course located at 1450 8:00 am Driving Range Open E South Blvd. Troy 9:00 am Shotgun start $100 per golfer ($400 foursome) To benefit the Troy Police Honor $25 dinner only option Guard Benevolent Association, • 18 holes golf with cart • Use of driving range • Lunch on the course • 4 drink tickets • Buffet dinner after golf • Cash bar • Raffle prizes, Swag, and Camaraderie Troy Youth Assistance and Troy Community Coalition Contact Det. Russ Bragg at 248-840-4719 or email: [email protected] Enclose a check Payable to Troy Police Honor Guard and mail to: Troy Police Honor Guard c/o Golf Outing/Russ Bragg 500 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 Sponsors! Contact Russ for sponsorship packages! FAA Has Final Say on Building Near Airport If you want to build a four-story building next to an airport, you have to get permission from the FAA before you can get your site plans approved by the Troy Planning Commission. That’s what the planners decided last week when 1-800-Mini-Storage asked for site plan approval for a new facility on Coolidge, just south of Maple, and very close to the Oakland/Troy Airport. The petitioner already has a facility right around the corner on Maple, and it ready to build another on Rochester Road, just south of Maple. While architect Joseph A. Guido has had contact with the airport and the FAA, there has been no final conformation about how the FAA wants the building to look. There are apparently options for the proposed 58-foot in height storage building to make it safe for approaching flights. Because that is five feet over the allowable height, the applicant has two options: 1). Reduce the height of the proposed building; or 2). Agree to install & maintain obstruction lights on the building. They’ve asked for the lights, but don’t know where they would be placed, or if they’ll be approved. This made the planners a bit anxious about giving permission for the proposed self-storage facility. It would be built in two phases. The first phase would be a 4-story, 34,356 square foot building and phase two is a 4-story, 29,610 square foot addition, connected to the phase one building from the second through fourth floor. Once completed the total combined building envelope will be 13,880 square feet and house 478 self-storage units. There were other concerns, too. If phase two is built, it would make the facility over the allowable space on the property. The planners can allow this if they believe it won’t hurt the use of the property. And then there’s the storm water question. While a rain garden is already part of the plans, the commission wanted to know what other sustainable design plans they were going to use during phase two. Plus, when did they plan to build phase two? Initially, the planners where concerned about the fencing around the property. However, it seems fencing is a big security issue at storage facilities, especially one that have units OU Research Finds Black Bear Can Link Real Objects To Computer Images OU Psychology research indicates American black bears may be able to recognize that images presented on a computer screen correspond to real life objects. A study led by Zoe Johnson-Ulrich and Jennifer Vonk from the Department of Psychology at Oakland University indicates that American black bears may be able to recognize that images presented on a computer screen correspond to real life objects. Their findings come after working with a black bear named Migwan at the Detroit Zoological Society and are now published in the journal Animal Cognition. The study forms part of a broader research project into the welfare of bears in captivity. It aims to find out how the animals themselves rate the environment in which they are held, and the facilities, food and features provided to them. In this study, Migwan, a black bear born in the wild, but injured and subsequently rescued at a very young age was the test subject. She had previously received training on an unrelated task using photographs of food items from is Now Hiring! Part-Time Graphic Artist For printed media. Must understand file types, sizes and web press print requirements. Good organizational skills. Positive attitude. Willing to learn and grow! Send Resumes to [email protected] LIMIT ONE PER GUEST. OFFER EXPIRES 9/30/16 USE CODE TSG0816 accessible from the outside, as some of these units would be. With a little tweaking of the kind of fencing facing Coolidge, they seemed to settle that question. With the new tree ordinance in place, you might guess this question would come up. However, there’s only one maple tree on this vacant property, and a landscape plan has already been made. Now if the petitioner from 1-800Mini Storage can just hear from the FAA they might get the Planning Commission’s approval. They did want the planners to tell them that they agreed this property was a good one for such a facility. While the planners didn’t vote on that question, the did seem to acknowledge that this parcel would work for 1-800-Mini Storage. Remember Maplelawn II which wanted to use two buildings on Crooks for offices, a restaurant, a spinning facility and car storage? Last month the planners had given them a whole list of concerns. The petitioner corrected them all and last week was quickly given approval for the plans to move forward. her normal diet. For this study, she was presented with eight objects new to her and her ability transfer what she had learned about photos to their corresponding objects, and vice versa, was assessed. This ability to perceived the correspondence between images and the objects that they represent has been previously researched in hens, rhesus monkeys, gorillas, pigeons, tortoises, and horses. “Bears can transfer learning with real objects to photographs of those objects presented on computer screens,” says Johnson-Ulrich. This means that photographs of items (food, objects, people or other bears) that are familiar to bears can be used to further test their discrimination ability. Johnson-Ulrich therefore believes that the findings have important implications for the use of photographs in computerized studies involving bears, and in ultimately ensuring the welfare of captive bears. “Because a lot of research with photographic stimuli uses familiar images (e.g. food, conspecifics) this is useful in suggesting that bears’ responses to these photographs may reflect behaviors towards real items,” according to Vonk. Johnson-Ulrich and Vonk caution that the ability of bears to recognize features of real objects within 2D-images does not necessarily mean they understand the representational nature of photographs. It is also still uncertain how well bears are able to recognize tangible objects which they first saw in a photograph before being introduced to the real thing. Further research using other bears is therefore needed to verify if the animals can transfer information from pictures to objects, too. August 1, 2016 ■ ■ Page 5 Kaszubski Resigns as Executive Director TROY DAZE, From page 1 took quite a huge loss was the beer tent, the first since the 1980s. While it was scheduled to make a return with the Troy Kiwanis Club again acting as innkeepers, Judge Kirsten Hartig informed her fellow Kiwanians that the board of the Foundation had decided it would not sponsor a beer tent this September. Word quickly spread the next week that Troy Family Daze would be looking for sponsor, and might well start with the Kiwanis Club. In addition, the Foundation board informed the Troy Family Daze committee that it didn’t want the event to spend any more money than it had in the bank. While many groups, including all the city’s non-profits and food vendors pay, it’s the gate receipts and ride vendor’s profits that cover many expenses, like tents and trailers and security. Plus, Judge Hartig had other news, too. Foundation Executive Director Tom Kaszubski had tendered his resignation. His wife, Cheryl Whitton Kaszubski, has continued at the Foundation as she heads up the Foundation’s Blessings in a Backpack effort which feeds children in dozens of school districts on weekends. As to whether or not the Troy Kiwanis Club was interested in sponsoring a beer tent on its own, the answer came at the club’s weekly meeting last Tuesday at Maggiano’s. Let’s see: buy beer, pay for a tent, hire entertainment, and, oh, insurance. Members definitely wanted to pass on that opportunity. The club didn’t even make enough money last year after four days at Troy Family Daze to pay for the t-shirts it purchased for members to wear while working at the beer tent. And, they weren’t happy with the rules that didn’t allow folks to bring in the food they bought from festival vendors or have their children with them to listen to the entertainment. That didn’t mean they didn’t want to participate in Troy Family Daze. The Kiwanis Club just wants to be like many other non-profits and small retailers. They want to rent space at $300 for a booth, perhaps have some games and giveaways for kids and enjoy the weekend. Kaszubski is still head of the board of Troy Daze and we’re sure he will be looking for new sponsors to support this annual family festival. Account Executive Full time sales position with the Gazette Media Group selling our community newspapers and website. Good compensation plan. Email resume to [email protected] Leto, Robbie Unleashed in ‘Suicide Squad’ MOVIE SHOW PLUS by GREG RUSSELL This week we have three films for you. One in your local theatres and two for your home video library. Lights…. Camera… Action. Here we hurt each other. This off center action film is rated PG-13. MOTHER'S DAY. This movie features Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston, Kate Hudson and Jason Sudeikis. This was director Garry Marshall’s last film. This comedy follows the ups and downs of several families in the week leading up to Mother¹s Day. The Blu-Ray/DVD has behind the scenes specials and a director’s commentary. This film is rated PG-13. KEANU. This film stars KeeganMichael Key, Jordan Peele, Will Forte movie is rated R. That’s it for this week. Have a good one and go out and enjoy a movie. Greg Russell is the host and producer of the syndicated television show, Movie Show Plus. Greg can also be seen weekly on Live In The D on Local 4. Plus, you can hear him every Friday morning talking movies with Paul W. Smith on WJRAM 760. CITY OF TROY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A Public Hearing will be held by the City of Troy Zoning Board of Appeals at City Hall in the Council Chamber, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following: In order to construct a pergola at the rear of the house, a 15 foot variance from the required 45 foot rear yard setback. LOCATION: 1204 Rothwell ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: Zoning 4.06 (C), R-1B APPLICANT: James Hall for FunSpace Direct, LLC PROPERTY OWNER: Vamshi and Swetha Garlapaty The application on file can be viewed and/or copies can be purchased at the Planning Department, City of Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084. Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or written comments can be directed to the attention of the Planning Department at the above noted address, or by email to [email protected] no later than 3:00 p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you have questions, you may contact the Planning Department by email or by phone at (248) 524-3364. Notices and information for public hearings will also be posted on the City website at http://troymi.gov/Government/PublicHearings . go. SUICIDE SQUAD. This film stars Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith and Joel Kinnaman. It’s been at least a month since the last superhero movie came out. That means we’re due. This one is from the DC vault and it has a mixture of oddball villains who are recruited by the government to take on a mission that they think is too dangerous for superheroes. This group of misfits must come together as a unit to help save mankind and not and Method Man. Detroit’s own Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, better known as the comedy duo Key & Peele, star as two cousins who are naïve to street life. When Peele’s character’s beloved kitten, Keanu, is catnapped, the two guys toughen up to hit the mean streets to retrieve their favorite pet. On the Blu-Ray/DVD Key & Peele take you on a hilarious ride about the making of this film. Plus, they have running time commentary that you can select to listen to. This M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, CMMC City Clerk NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by e-mail at [email protected] or by calling (248) 524-3317 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations. 6XQGD\$XJXVWDPSP &ROXPELD&HQWHU:%LJ%HDYHU5RDG &ODVVLF&DU6KRZSURFHHGVEHQHÀW 7UR\+LVWRULF9LOODJH )UHH$GPLVVLRQIRU6SHFWDWRUV'-%RE 6WHHO3OD\LQJ*ROGHQ2OGLHV*UHDW)RRG 5HJLVWHU\RXUFODVVLFFDUQRZ $15 early registration fee ($20 day of) Includes a goody bag and dash plaque. ZZZ7UR\7UDIÀF-DPFRP 0DMRU6SRQVRUV Health & Fitness Digest Do You Want More in Your Relationship? COUNSELING CORNER by KALYNN POTTER MA, LLPC, MBA With all the issues facing us today, healthy couples are necessary to hold families together and create strong role-models for future generations. Healthy role-modeling is one of the most important things we can provide to our children. We know that mutual respect is key. However, what creates lasting joy and peace for a couple? Effective communication is one characteristic of a healthy, happy couple. How we process information and how we respond are critical. The ability to interpret incoming information and to respond appropriately versus react to the situation is essential. Couple counseling deals with negative emotions that are present and should emphasize and strengthen positive emotions. It is these positive emotions that will create responses such as empathy, compassion, caring and the longing for connection that are vital in a loving relationship. Intimacy in a relationship allows for vulnerability. Adult attachment theory is the basis for EMOTIONALLY FOCUSED THERAPY, (EFT), which is a research-validated approach to couple counseling. Dozens of outcome studies have demonstrated its effectiveness. In EFT, emotion is the focus of change. This means that emotion causes us problems and emotion allows us to resolve problems. Understanding the general nature of emotion is essential. It is not a primitive, irrational response or simply a sensation or a “feeling”. It is a highlevel information-processing system involving one’s innate needs. Emotion comes from the Latin word emovere, meaning to move. Hence, emotion moves us physically and mentally. Couples need to be connected to be happy. Being connected is a core basic human need. In EFT we are focused on the primary emotion which is generally being covered by the secondary emotion; that is, primary could be rejection and secondary could be anger. Hence, the visible emotion is anger, but the feeling is rejection. How we control our emotions and how we engage with our loved one on an emotional level is a key determinant of relationship quality. The most intense emotions arise during the formation, maintenance, disruption and renewal stages of attachment relationships. Formation is falling in love, maintenance is in loving someone, disruption relates to loss and renewal to reconnection. The unchallenged maintenance of a bond is experienced as a source of security and the renewal of a bond as a source of joy! Unfortunately, couples do not give freely unconditional love. The tendency is to judge, withhold love, hold grudges, set expectations and so on. It is these negative human characteristics that get in our way of learning to love at the highest level. These effects are often passed on through the generations. What we learn is what we pass on. However, do you ever wonder if there is a better way? Do you want more? Do you want to feel closer and more connected? Do you want to give more? If the answer to any of these questions is yes and you are willing to do the work, then you should consider couples counseling. Do you know that couples usually think about maybe getting some help six years before they actually do? That is a sad statistic. Couples wait until they are in crisis. If we are going to make a difference in the world and live more productive lives it needs to start within the home. We as couples are worth it! Because I believe that all couples could benefit from strengthening their relationships, I am offering a free consultation through the end of August. I know taking the first step can be difficult; however, nothing is gained by not taking a risk. And in closing I ask you to contemplate the following question, “What is the opposite of Love?” The answer lies in the thing that holds us back….FEAR. Rochester Area Counseling Services is located at 945 S. Rochester Road, Suite 101, Rochester Hills, Michigan near the corner of Rochester Road and Avon Road. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. For more information, call 248-266-6166 or visit our website at rochesterareacounselingservices.com. ADVANCED OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PLC BARBARA M. 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Each uploaded milk receipt provides an opportunity to win** official prizes, including a trip to the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, a web training session with a Team USA athlete and co-branded Team USA gear. ■ ■ Page 7 Getting Real About the Bathroom: Tips and Resources for Managing IBS-D (NAPSI)—For most people, going to the bathroom is a routine and uneventful experience that requires little planning. Yet for as many as 15 million Americans with Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D), trying to predict when they’ll need the bathroom again is a daily source of anxiety. IBS-D, a chronic disorder characterized by diarrhea and recurring abdominal pain, gives sufferers little or no ability to predict when they’ll have to run to the bathroom. Beyond the physical and emotional impact of IBS-D is the fact that this is a condition that is difficult to talk about, making it harder for those affected to receive the support and treatment they need. Dr. Jonathan Rosenberg, M.D., of the Illinois Gastroenterology Group, shares his top three tips for people struggling to manage their IBS-D: 1. Make That Appointment: Many patients have told me that they are embarrassed to discuss their symptoms with anyone. 2. Use Credible Online Resources: I really like a new website, IBSDonTract.com, created by Allergan, which has great information and downloadable resources including a symptom tracker, 3. Open Up to Your Inner Circle: Although IBS-D can be difficult to talk about, it can be helpful to let your closest family members, friends and colleagues know. To learn more about IBS-D, including signs, symptoms, tips and expert resources, visit www.IBSDonTract.com. 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According to the survey, nine out of 10 U.S. Olympian respondents grew up drinking milk*, largely thanks to encouragement from their moms. In addition, U.S. Olympic Training Centers, where athletes train at the highest level, serve tens of thousands of gallons of milk every year. "I'm always focused on getting the right nutrients to help fuel my training and protein is something I aim to get in every morning," said Jennifer Kessy, professional beach volleyball player and London 2012 Olympic Games silver medal winner. "My mom encouraged me to drink milk growing up because of all the nutrients you get in one glass. Milk is still a staple in my diet, and now that I am a mom, I try to take what my mother taught me about healthy eating and nutrition and pass it on to my daughter." 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We accept most insurance plans. 2877 Crooks Road • Suite B • Troy, MI 48084 • 248-822-7003 ANNA LUISA DI LORENZO, M.D. SUE LIM, M.D. Dr. Di Lorenzo is Board Certified in Ophthalmology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Lim is Board Certified in Ophthalmology. They are members of the Medical Staff at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak and Troy and Crittenton Hospital in Rochester. Page 8 ■ ■ August 1, 2016 A Great Choice For Independent Senior Living You’re invited to All Seasons of Rochester Hills “Moving Expo” Moving doesn’t have to be stressful! Come and meet professional resources that can make moving “Easy.” The “Moving Expo” happens Thursday, August 4th, from 12 p.m. Meet professional movers, packers, realtors, designers and more all in one place! Lunch will be prepared All Seasons own Chef Antonio Moore. R.S.V.P. to 248-299-0700 by Monday, August 1st. Limited seating available. 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In some cases, you can't reverse the damage from a pinched nerve. But treatment usually relieves pain and other symptoms. Causes of Pinched Nerves A pinched nerve occurs when there is "compression" (pressure) on a nerve. The pressure may be the result of repetitive motions. Or it may happen from holding your body in one position for long periods, such as keeping elbows bent while sleeping. Nerves are most vulnerable at places in your body where they travel through narrow spaces but have little soft tissue to protect them. Nerve compression often occurs when the nerve is pressed between tissues such as: Ligament, Tendon or Bone. For example, inflammation or pressure on a nerve root exiting the spine may cause neck or low back pain. It may also cause pain to radiate from the neck into the shoulder and arm (cervical radiculopathy). Or pain may radiate into the leg and foot (lumbar radiculopathy or sciatic nerve pain). These symptoms may result from changes that develop in the spine's discs and bones. For example, if a disc weakens or tears -- known as a herniated disc -- pressure can get put on a spinal nerve. Nerve compression in your neck or arm may also cause symptoms in areas such as your: Elbow, Handm Wrist or Fingers, This can lead to conditions such as: Peripheral neuropathy, Carpal tunnel syndrome or Tennis elbow, If nerve compression lasts a long time, a protective barrier around the nerve may break down. Fluid may build up, which may cause: Swelling, Extra pressure or Scarring, The scarring may interfere with the nerve's function. Symptoms of Pinched Nerves With nerve compression, sometimes pain may be your only symptom. Or you may have other symptoms without pain. These are some of the more common symptoms of compressed nerves: Pain in the area of compression, such as the neck or low back Radiating pain, such as sciatica or radicular pain Numbness or tingling "Pins and needles" or a burning sensation Weakness, especially with certain activities Sometimes symptoms worsen when you try certain movements, such as turning your head or straining your neck. Treatment for Pinched Nerves How long it takes for symptoms to end can vary from person to person. Treatment varies, depending on the severity and cause of the nerve compression. You may find that you benefit greatly from simply resting the injured area and by avoiding any activities that tend to worsen your symptoms. In many cases, that's all you need to do. If symptoms persist or pain is severe, see your doctor. You may need one or more types of treatment to shrink swollen tissue around the nerve. In more severe cases, it may be necessary to remove material that's pressing on a nerve, such as: Scar tissue, Disc material, or Pieces of bone. Treatment may include: NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen may reduce swelling. Oral corticosteroids. These are used to reduce swelling and pain. Narcotics. These are used for brief periods to reduce severe pain. Steroid injections. These injections may reduce swelling and allow inflamed nerves to recover. Physical therapy. This will help stretch and strengthen muscles. Splint. A splint or soft collar limits motion and allows muscles to rest for brief periods. Surgery. Surgery may be needed for more severe problems that don't respond to other types of treatment. Work with your doctor to find the best approach for treating your symptoms. – WebMD Medical Reference Chronic Hepatitis C Affects 3.5 Million People Daniel J. O'Brien DDS, PC Family Dentistry Specializing In: • Preventative and Restorative Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Non-Surgical Treatment for TMJ • Oral Surgery • • • • • Root Canals Implants Dentures Oral Cancer Screenings Digital X-rays GREAT WITH KIDS! 20% Discount OFF First Visit New Patients Only 3796 Rochester Rd. • Troy www.theartofsmiles.net (NAPSI)—In 2001, William Yarbrough was looking forward to his future. He had relocated his family to Durham, N.C., to pursue his dream job and adopted two young children— growing his family of four to six. He decided to visit his doctor to find out why he was feeling constantly fatigued and was shocked when the results of a simple blood test showed he was infected with chronic hepatitis C (HCV). Like so many others diagnosed with this potentially life-threatening liver disease, William was blind-sided; he wanted to see his children grow old. Stories like William’s aren’t uncommon because HCV is highly infectious and the most prevalent chronic blood-borne infection in the United States, affecting nearly 3.5 million Americans. Baby boomers—born between 1945 and 1965—account for 81 percent of adults with this virus. HCV can be spread via contaminated needles from tattoos, needle sticks or intravenous drug use. Before widespread screening of the blood supply in 1992, the virus was often spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants. African Americans at High Risk, but this “Silent Disease” is Often Ignored In the United States, HCV is more prevalent among African Americans than any other demographic and is a significant public health problem. African Americans represent only 12 percent of the population, but make up approximately 22 percent of Americans living with HCV. They are also more than twice as likely to be infected with HCV as the general population and experience higher rates of HCV-related cirrhosis, liver cancer and death. Because HCV is often a “silent disease,” about 50 percent of people infected are unaware. Since chronic infection often has no noticeable symptoms or, as in William’s case, symptoms don’t appear until many years later—testing for HCV is vitally important. There is Hope–HCV Can Be Cured After his diagnosis with HCV in 2001, William enrolled in several clinical trials in an attempt to treat his disease—yet nothing worked. Now, thanks to recent scientific advances, highly effective treatment options are available. These advances are especially important for African Americans, who experienced lower treatment response rates with previous therapies. The newer treatments are able to cure the disease in more than 90 percent of patients—meaning the virus is undetectable in the blood when checked three months or more after treatment is completed. Treatment success rates are now just as high in African Americans as they are in other demographics. “When I was diagnosed with HCV, I was worried I would never be cured, but I learned the importance of keeping a positive attitude,” said William, who is now cured and, as a result, has gained a new perspective on life. “I’ll continue to see my children live and grandchildren grow up. If you have HCV or believe you are at-risk, take action. Get tested and get treated.” To learn more about HCV, visit HepCHope.com. “The part can never be well unless the whole is well.” —Plato August 1, 2016 New Research Study for Low Back Pain New treatment for low back pain: minimally invasive procedure receives FDA clearance Beaumont doctor helped design research study to determine safety and effectiveness of device JEFFREY FISCHGRUND, M.D. It’s the most common reason people go to their doctors – back pain. According to the National Institutes of Health, 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain some time in their lives. In fact, chronic low back pain, lasting 12 weeks or longer, affects nearly onethird of the nation’s population. Laura Donlon, 48, of Monroe had been dealing with low back pain for five years before she found out about a back pain study at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. The flight attendant says her pain was unbearable at times, especially when sitting. Seeking relief from her pain, caused by a degenerative disc, she contacted the orthopedic research team at Beaumont for details. Treatments for low back pain range from noninvasive to invasive: physical therapy, pain medications to major surgery, such as spinal fusion. Now a minimally invasive, nerve ablating procedure, recently cleared by the Food and Drug Administration, may give some people with chronic low back pain a new treatment option. “In 25 years of practicing orthopedics, this is the most important clinical study I’ve ever done,” said Jeffrey Fischgrund, M.D., chairman, Orthopedics, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak and principal investigator of the FDA-approved Relievant SMART trial. “The system is proven to be safe and effective in clinical trials. It is much less invasive than typical surgical procedures to treat low back pain.” A spine expert and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Fischgrund helped design the research study. Research teams in the United States and Germany recruited 225 participants, with 150 receiving the minimally invasive, ablation treatment and 75 receiving the placebo. Donlon was told she met the trial criteria and enrolled in the study. In December 2014, she had an outpatient spine procedure by Beaumont physicians. Because she did not know if she received the minimally invasive trial procedure or a placebo, she had to guess based upon results. “After the procedure, I went home and within 24 hours I could touch my toes,” said Donlon, a running enthusiast and marathon competitor. “That’s when I figured I had the study procedure. Within 48 hours, I was back to work.” One year later, the research team confirmed what she suspected; she had undergone the nerve ablation treatment. The treatment uses radio frequency energy to disable the targeted-nerve responsible for low back pain. Under local anesthesia with mild sedation, through a small opening in the patient’s back, an access tube is inserted into a specific bony structure of the spine, called a vertebral body. Radio frequency energy is transmitted through the device, creating heat, which disables the nerve. The access tube is then removed. The minimally invasive, implant-free procedure takes less than one hour. “This is a new way to treat back pain. This type of treatment has never been done before,” said Dr. Fischgrund. “It’s revolutionary, compared to more traditional therapies; the odds of success are much greater.” Patients eligible for this new procedure typically are candidates for more invasive back surgery or take strong pain medications, like opioids. Those research participants that had the radio frequency ablation procedure noticed significant improvement in their back pain within two weeks of surgery. The nerve ablation procedure and technology was developed by Relievant Medsystems Inc., a California-based medical device company. Nineteen months after Donlon’s minimally invasive nerve ablation treatment, she said, “Today, I have no back issues. I’m pain free. In fact, since my procedure, the pain has not recurred. I’m extremely grateful for the care and treatment I’ve received through my participation in the lower back pain study.” For more information about this procedure, visit: http://www.beaumont.org/healthwellness/news/new-back-paintreatment-receives-fda-approval Family and Friends CPR Training It happens on Wednesday, Aug 3, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. at the PNC Center 755 West Big Beaver Road in Troy. It’s To register go to: classes.beau mont.edu or call 248-964-5000. Fees: are: $30.00 - Regular (per person) and $24.00 - Beaumont Employee (per person). The Family and Friends CPR course teaches the lifesaving skills of adult Hands-Only CPR, child CPR with breaths, adult and child Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use, infant CPR and relief of choking in an adult, child or infant. Skills are taught in a dynamic group environment by using the American Heart Association's research-proven practice-while-watching technique, which provides students with the most hands-on CPR practice time possible. “Health of body and mind is a great blessing, if we can bear it.” —John Henry Cardinal Newman ■ ■ Page 9 Tips to Help Prevent the Spread of Back-to-School Germs Amongst Kids (StatePoint) Back-to-school is an exciting time of year for families, but it also means new exposures to germs. From school desks found to have 400 times more bacteria than the average toilet, to personal items like backpacks and cellphones, germs are everywhere. Taking steps to reduce exposure can make for a healthier school year ahead. Remember to wash hands and your items frequently -- did you know that backpacks have 10,000 germs per square inch? Then, use shelf liner in areas of your home where school items are stored for extra protection. Try using Easy Liner brand shelf liner by Duck brand with Clorox antimicrobial protection, which protects the liner from the growth of mold and mildew. Plus, the liners can be tossed in the wash for easy cleaning. Parents can help keep classrooms cleaner by providing teachers with disinfecting wipes and shelf liner to protect desks, drawers and shelves. Shop With Reusable Bags at Whole Foods, Help Kids With Cancer Whole Foods Market selected Camp Casey, a Michigan based nonprofit horseback riding program for children with cancer and rare blood disorders, as their charity recipient for their One Dime at a Time Program from July 1 to Sept. 30. A 10 cent refund is given for every reusable bag used while shopping at Whole Foods Market. 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We have expanded our practice to provide exceptional care for women of all ages, from care of the adolescent girl, through pregnancy and menopausal women. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 58851 Van Dyke, Suite 100, Washington Twp., MI 48094 Center: Rhonda L. Kobold, DO, FACOOG Left: Beth K. Mutch, MSN, FNP-BC Teressa C. Kuz, MSN, WHNP-BC Angela V. Viviano, MSN, FNP Right: Hina Javaid, MD Marcie S. Mullins, MSN, CNM Tanya M. Vaughn, MS, CNM, FNP-BC MACOMB TOWNSHIP 15959 Hall Road, Suite 301, Macomb Twp., MI 48044 Contact our main office at 586-247-8609 to make your appointment today. For more information visit us at: partridgecreekobgyn.com Page 10 ■ ■ Page 10 ■ August 1, 2016 ■ July 22, 2013 CL ASSIFIED ADVERTISING 15 words for $12.00, each additional word 25¢ • Call Our Classified Hotline at 248-524-4868 or fax to 248-524-9140 Phone numbers and hyphenations count as 2 words, abbreviations count as 1 word. • Payable by mailing a check with ad copy to GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS, P.O. 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(248) 524-4868 Dogs • Cats • Birds Small Animals & Horses CLASSIFIEDS WORK! Call 765-623-4446 or email: [email protected] ✯ ✯ QUICK CLASSIFIED AD FORM Please put one word per box. Phone numbers and hyphenated words count as two words. Summer ASTROLOGY PSYCHIC FAIR PLACE AD UNDER: ____________________ RICH MILOSTAN, Director ★ ASTROLOGERS/PSYCHICS CARD READERS/PALMISTRY Troy Masonic Center ★ $12.00 1032 Hartland Dr., Troy 2 blocks N. of Big Beaver Rd, E. off Rochester Rd Saturday, August 6th • 10am-4pm ★ Admission $5 Special Readings $25 Full Readings $35 Rich is Also Available For Parties & Private Consultation $12.25 $12.50 $12.75 $13.00 $13.25 Novena’s $17.00 each A novena is a nine-day period of private or public prayer to obtain special graces, to implore special favors, or to make special petitions. (Novena is derived from the Latin "novem", meaning nine.) As the definition suggests, the novena has always had more of a sense of urgency and neediness. ★ Call For Info 1-248-528-2610 Name _________________________________ Ph. # __________________ Visa/MC/AE Charge#: _____________________________ Exp. ___________ Call and Charge by phone: 248-524-4868 or Mail Check or Money Order to: Gazette Newspapers, Inc. ATTN: CLASSIFIED SECTION • P.O. BOX 482 • TROY, MI 48099 August 1, 2016 Alcohol and Drugs Lead to Severe Penalties POLICE PATROL by CYNTHIA KMETT n You’d think they’d learn that drunk driving in Troy is not a good idea. Officer initiated a traffic stop on a gray 2015 Lincoln MKZ for a traffic violation on southbound Crooks. The officer spoke with the driver, a 46- year-old male from Troy, and noted an odor of alcohol emanating from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to having consumed three alcoholic drinks while at an establishment in Troy. He was asked to step out of the vehicle to perform several sobriety evaluations to which he did but the officer noted that he performed poorly. He submitted to a Preliminary Breath Test with a result of .118%. He was arrested and while searching his vehicle, a one hitter and an Altoids box containing suspected marijuana was found in the center console area. The suspected marijuana was field tested with a narcotics test kit with the officer receiving a positive reaction for the presence of marijuana. He was charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol – 1st Offense, Possession of Marijuana, and Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia. n More of the same bad behavior. Officers initiated a traffic stop on a gray 2014 Subaru Legacy that was being driven erratically on John R near Wattles. The officers spoke with the driver, a 26-year-old male from Royal Oak, and noted an odor of alcohol emanating from his person and from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to having consumed two drinks of alcohol. The driver was asked to step out of the vehicle to perform several sobriety evaluations to which he did but the officer noted that he performed poorly. He submitted to a Preliminary Breath Test with a result of .15% (unless he’s very, very skinny, it was more than two drinks). He was arrested charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol – 1st Offense n Need we remind you to lock your vehicles, even in your own driveway? Sunridge Drive residents found their unlocked black Jeep Grand Cherokee and their black Chrysler 200 had been entered by unknown suspect(s). The only item found missing was a multi-purpose tool taken from the driver’s door pocket of the Chrysler 200. Oh, the kind of tool that will break a car window or cut a seat belt, I’m betting. n This will make your heart skip a beat or two. Victim was sitting in the rear seat of her white 2008 Dodge Caravan at the Troy Aquatic Center studying, when suddenly her front passenger door window was smashed. It was 1:15 in the afternoon for heavens sake. The victim observed a male suspect reach inside her van and steal her purse, which contained her State of Michigan Operator’s License, several credit cards, a Starbuck’s Gold Card, and a Nordstrom Gift Card. The victim exited her car and observed the suspect, described as being in his 30’s, jump into a black SUV and leave the parking lot. Officers at the scene, were notified of another vehicle in the parking lot that had a broken window. The officers discovered the sliding door window broken out to a red 2006 Toyota Sienna and spoke with the owner of the vehicle who reported that her purse was missing from inside the vehicle. Inside the purse was her wallet which contained: $3 in currency, her State of Michigan Operator’s License, her bank debit/credit card, several credit cards, a phone charger, miscellaneous medications, and miscellaneous papers. A purse that a thief can see through a vehicle window is just too tempting a target for a criminal to ignore. n You know that these kids ae probably not soliciting for legitimate causes. Victim was an employee of the Rochester Road restaurant and while two subjects were in the store soliciting for donations, her phone was taken from atop a back table that she set it on. The responding officers recognized the suspects after having had contact with them the day prior for soliciting at another business. The officers were able to locate the suspects in the area of E. Big Beaver Road and Rochester Road where they were soliciting for donations in front of businesses there. The officers spoke with the three suspects A and were given permission to search them. When asked, the 15-year-old male suspect from Detroit states he found the phone on a table in the restaurant, took it, and handed it to a second suspect that the officers were questioning. That suspect, a 16-yearold male from Detroit, was found to be in possession of the stolen phone. He was also found to be in possession of cigarettes. Both suspect were arrested and charged with Larceny in a Building with the 16-year-old receiving an additional charge of Person Under the Age of 18 Years Old in Possession of Tobacco Products. The third suspect, a 13-year-old male, also from Detroit, had a valid warrant out for his arrest out of Wayne County for Escaping From Custody. He was arrested and transported to the Wayne County Juvenile Center in Detroit. The arrested 15-year-old suspect was turned over to his legal guardian who signed the Juvenile Petition Form agreeing to bring him to Juvenile Court upon notice. The 16-year-old arrested suspect was turned over to his father who signed the Juvenile Petition Form agreeing to bring him to Juvenile Court also upon notice n Never a good idea to do this. Victim states someone stole his Apple iPhone 6 from his backpack while it was set down near the benches on the basketball court at the Troy Community Center. Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes, or any other offenses, please call the Troy Police Department at 248524-3477. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call 248-5249777 and leave a message. Troy Police have a new supply of gun locks in case you didn’t get one in June. They’re free and available during business hours at the Police Desk, which is at the back of Troy City Hall. City Center Financial, LLC and lawyers Clark Hill PLC will be presenting a free, 40-minute presentation Thursday, August 4 at 11 a.m. at the Troy Community Center on Livernois, Rm. 305. 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Within days of introduction, every kid in America wanted a Frisbee or Superball or whatever cheap piece of plastic they had come up with. Parents would just shake their heads, not sure what to make of whatever creation Wham-O had just turned into a craze that swept the nation like a juggernaut of $0.99 toys, their specialty. But parents didn’t need to ‘get’ it; we kids did. There was an unexplainable joy to running and sliding down a plastic chute with jets of cold water hitting you, or bouncing a ball so high, it went over telephone poles, or gyrating your hips like Elvis in order to suspend a hoop of plastic. Fast forward a few decades, and we find ourselves in a similar situation, only it doesn’t involve Wham-O toys, plastic, or even money. Unless you live under a rock or in a cave, you have heard of the craze sweeping the world, an electronic game available for smart phones by Nintendo, called Pokemon Go. Nintendo created a monstrous money maker many years ago by introducing a relatively crude video game named after fictitious ‘pocket monsters’, from which the name Pokemon was made. Cards, action figures, TV programs, stuffed creatures, and a million other things that could be licensed filled the toy stores of Japan, America, and every country in between. Of course, like all crazes, Pokemon gradually faded, to be replaced with the next big thing. But just a few weeks ago, an unexpected cannon shot was fired by Nintendo. They released a free video game for cell phones, one that involves their famous Pokemon characters, which ‘exist’ in the geographic locations in the area immediately surrounding your phone. I spent a recent afternoon at the zoo with a newly-minted college graduate in order to both understand the appeal of the game, and also why there was so much controversy about a seemingly simple and fun game. During the several hours I spent with my guide, she showed me how to find Poke Pockets to collect Poke Balls in order to capture Pokemons. The map of the game shows clearly where the Pokemons are ‘around’ you in fictitious space, where there are Gyms where the Blue, Red, and Yellow teams (you need to join one) constantly battle one another to establish dominance. It is easy to play, fun, and pulls you into the invisible Pokemon Go universe around you. So why are there complainers? Ostensibly, people are upset that Pokemon players will become so absorbed by the game, they might walk into a pedestrian, stroll into the middle of a road, sink into a swamp, or fall off a cliff. Others are outraged that players go into cemeteries in search of Pokemons, desecrating the sanctity of our loved ones’ final resting place. No argument from me, except from what I’ve seen, adults are incredibly distracted when using their phones to talk, text, or search something on Google, rather than focusing on the road ahead. If you’re going to point out the risks of playing Pokemon Go, then be prepared to cry ‘Mea culpa!’ when YOU are caught using your phone while driving, something far more dangerous than walking in a cemetery in search of a Squirtle. Besides, so many people already complain that kids stay inside the house too much, and don’t get enough exercise. Playing Pokemon Go gets kids outside, gets them to walk, and gets them into venues or destinations they might not otherwise visit. So, lighten up all you complainers! Pokemon Go is nothing but a Wham-O Superball, 2016-style. [[email protected]] Shield’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Hosting Golf Outing Shield’s Restaurant and Pizzeria will host its annual golf outing on Friday, August 26th at Sylvan Glen Golf Course, on the west side of Rochester Road just south of Square Lake Road in Troy, with proceeds going to benefit the ClawsonTroy Optimist Club. The event will kick off with early registration at 8 am, a shotgun start at 9 am, and an early dinner at Shield’s in Troy starting at 3 pm featuring its awardwinning pizza, plus chicken, vegetable, pasta, potatoes, salad, and pop/coffee/tea. A cash bar is available. The cost per golfer is only $95.00 per person or $360.00 per foursome, which includes a lunch of hot dogs, chips, and pop, 18 holes of golf, welcome goodie bags, cart, awards, raffles, and prizes. Registration forms may be picked up at Shield’s in Troy, 1476 W. Maple Road, or at Shield’s in Southfield, 25101 Telegraph. Checks should be made payable to Shield’s of Troy and mailed to Shield’s of Troy, 1476 W. Maple Road, Troy, MI 48084. Space is limited and no cancellations, please. The deadline to enter is Monday, August 22nd. Shield’s is a strong community supporter that continues to contribute to many charitable organizations, schools, and churches. For more information and interviews, please contact Paul Andoni at 248/637-3131. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses…Are You Ready to Grow? The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program links learning to action. This program provides practical skills that can be put into action. It happens on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at LJPR Financial Advisors, 5480 Corporate Dr., Ste. 100, in Troy. It’s FREE. 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