Current Issue - Troy
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Current Issue - Troy
www.troy-somersetgazette.com troy-somersetGAZETTE Our 34th Year Serving Troy’s Business Community Every Monday Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 Boys & Girls Club Employee Charged for Molesting Child Vol. 35, No. 19 Troy's 2015 Preschool Expo Slated for January 21 at Troy Community Center Families seeking information about area preschools won't want to miss the 2015 Preschool Expo slated for Wednesday, January 21 from 6:308 p.m. at the Troy Community Center, Room 304-305. The City of Troy is offering this event to benefit the community by providing a comprehensive forum to parents to help them determine the best daycare and preschool match for their family. "Choosing childcare is too important to leave to a newspaper ad or website, which is why this event is the perfect opportunity for parents to meet with preschool providers and determine which is best for their child," Community Affairs Director Cindy Stewart said. "Parents can speak to dozens of qualified childcare professionals that are located right in their own city." More than 30 area licensed daycare and preschool providers will be participating in the 2014 Preschool Expo. This event is free to attend. The Troy Community Center is located at 3179 Livernois. Do You Support a Dog Park in Troy? If you want a nice park for your pooch to enjoy with other canines, you’ll want to be there on Monday, Jan. 19, when there will be a dog park forum open to the community. It will be held at the Troy Community Center, Room 304-305 at 7:00 p.m. Members of the committee planning the park will be there to field questions and solicit the support of our community. Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to attend. Inside 4 “MLK – A Celebration of Freedom” 5 Police Report 6 Classifieds When we send our children to school, Sunday School or the Boys & Girls Club, we assume they’ll be safe. Unfortunately, that might not always be true. A staff member at the Troy Boys & Girls Club has been charged with molesting a child in his charge. WITH THE 27TH ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW opening this week, there’s a good chance we’ll get a look at this Volkswagen Golf GTI. Debuting at the Los Angeles Auto Show last November, the inventor of the Golf TI presented a show car which was originally created as a purely computer generated car in bits and bytes for the PlayStation 3 classic “Gran Turismo 6.” The two-seat convertible not only looks hot, it’s very high powered. Who can resist a red convertible, especially in snowy January? Vehicles of Our Dreams Coming to Cobo Perhaps you missed the weekend’s spectacular kickoff on Saturday for the 27th Annual North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) at The Gallery party at the MGM Grand Detroit. Henry Ford Hospital is celebrating its 100-year anniversary in 2015 and kicked off their centennial celebration by hosting The Gallery. And while it featured some very exclusive cars like the Maserati, Ferrari and Lamborghini, more than $7 million worth of the industry's most iconic, exotic and luxury vehicles, in fact, and food from Wolfgang Puck, we’ll all get our turn this coming weekend when NAIAS 2015 opens its doors at Cobo Center for public viewing. Actually, many of you will likely be among those attending the Industry Preview on Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15. "This area is rich with people who work in the auto industry," says Rod Alberts, executive director of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, which is located on Big Beaver in Troy. "From the auto manufacturers, to the companies that supply the manufacturers, to the companies that supply the suppliers... Michigan is the number one state when it comes to auto suppliers, jobs, and economic impact." According to the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's Automotive Office, 61 of the top 100 automotive suppliers in the world are headquartered in Michigan. In all, nearly 110,000 people are employed by approximately 800 automotive suppliers in the state. Alberts says the event remains an important, must-attend and relevant event for those connected to the auto industry. Tickets are $95 per person and are good for either day. Others among us may get their first peek at the display of vehicles on Friday, January 16 at the glamorous black tie Charity Preview, which benefits a host of children’s charities in metro Detroit. Since 1976, the Charity Preview has raised more than $96 million for southeastern Michigan children's charities - over $45 million of which was raised in the last 10 years alone. Tickets are $400 per person and can be purchased online, where you’ll be able to select which of nine children’s charities you wish to be the receipt of your donation, which gives you a $390 tax deduction per ticket. Besides all the cars from concepts to compacts, you can enjoy the music of the Steve Miller Band. AARON GERSHON MASSEY Now it’s time for the Public Show. Here you will experience the next generation of transportation. See more than 500 vehicles on display, representing the most innovative designs in the world and experience North On December 30, 2014 at 52-4 District Court in Troy, a preliminary examination for Aaron Gershon Massey, 34, from Hamtramck was held in front of Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig. See NAIAS, page 2 See BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, page 2 We Specialize in Buying • • • • • • • • • Coins Jewelry Diamonds Unique Wrist & Pocket Watches Sterling Silver Flatware and Hollowware Bullion Stamps Lalique, Herrand, Lladro, etc. Collectables WE BUY WITH HONESTY On-Site Jewelry Repair Serving Our Community for Over 35 Years www.BirminghamCoin.com 33802 Woodward Ave. • Birmingham Hours; Mon. - Fri. 10 am-5:30 pm • Sat. 10 am-2:30 pm Page 2 ■ ■ January 12, 2015 Coin Show at the Polish American Cultural Center Coin collectors wont want to miss this coin show. It will be held on Sunday, February 15th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Polish American Cultural Center which is located on the NW corner of 15 Mile (Maple) & Dequindre, in Troy Michigan. The coin show is hosted jointly by the Polish American Numismatic Society and the Windsor Coin Club. There is free admission, Polish cuisine, and raffle prizes. Pretty Foot Coin will be giving free appraisals. any event. any size. we cater! Mention this ad and get 10% OFF your catering order with an event date prior to 1/31/2015. 3672 Rochester Rd z Troy, MI 48083 z 248.250.9263 For everything Dickey’s, visit us at dickeys.com $3 pulled pork big barbecue sandwich 162 Not valid with any other offers, specials, promotions or online orders. Troy location only. Must present coupon to receive offer. No cash value. Limit 1 offer per person per visit. Expires 2/15/15. Man Charged With Criminal Sexual Contact BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, From page 1 The charges were three counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) 2nd degree (victim under 13-years-old and suspect over 17-years-old). Massey was bound over on all charges to Oakland County Circuit Court. The charges are a 15-year felony. The suspected incidents occurred upon one 10-year-old victim while at the Troy Boys & Girls Club and span from June 2012 to June 2014. Massey had been employed at the club for several years and was considered a good worker with the kids. He came to Troy from another Boys & Girls Club and had passed the background check and the drug test with- NAIAS, From page 1 America's largest and most prestigious automotive showcase. If you’re among those who want to wander the show at your leisure, and we do suggest comfortable shoes, the Public Days are open from Saturday, January 17 through Saturday, January 24, 2015 from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. (no admittance after 9 p.m.), and Sunday, January 25, 2015, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (no admittance after 6 p.m.). N National ational GLAUCOMA GLAUCOMA Awareness A ware eness M Month onth *Source: * Source: G Glaucoma laucoma R Research esea rch FFoundation oundation To To schedule schedule an an appointment, appointment, call call 2 248-581-5200. 48-581-520 0. As part pa r t of of W ayne S ta te As Wayne State U niversit y P hysician G roup’s University Physician Group’s n ewly o pened TTroy roy C a m p u s, newly opened Campus, Kresge K resge Eye Eye Institute Institute provides p rovides comprehensive comp rehensive e eye ye care ca re in in a convenient convenient llocation ocation to to patients patients of of all all a ages. g es . Kresge Eye Institute WSUPG Troy Campus (0DSOH5RDG7UR\0, kresgeeye.org kresgeeye e.org our attention the employee was immediately removed from any contact with youth and banned from the property. The employee has subsequently been terminated, and is barred from any access to Boys & Girls Club facilities and programs. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Troy has as its primary concern the safety and well-being of the young people it serves. The organization does not tolerate illegal or inappropriate activity or behavior on the part of any staff member, volunteer or youth member. The organization will withhold further comment on this case until the investigation is completed and the case is resolved." NAIAS 2015 Opens for Public Viewing on Sat. Increasing Awareness Improving Outcomes E ar ly detection detection iiss c r itical iin n tthe he p revention Early critical prevention a nd ttreatment reatment o laucoma, y et a uch and off g glaucoma, yet ass m much as 40 40 percent percent of of v i s ion c an b e llost os t w ithout a as vision can be without vi s ion person noticing. noticing.* Maintain Maintain your your healthy healthy vision person b y tturning urning tto o the the experts exper ts a resge E ye IInstitute. nstitute. by att K Kresge Eye out any problems. Troy Police Investigators are seeking any other potential victims and/or witnesses and they are asked to contact Detective Kristine Shuler at 248-524-3449. Jeff Evans, executive director of the Boys & Girls Club, has issued the following statement: "Allegations of misconduct by an employee have been reported to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Troy. The organization is deeply concerned about these allegations, and is cooperating fully with local law enforcement authorities in a thorough investigation of this case. As soon as the allegations came to upgdocs.org There’s lots to do as all the manufacturers hope you’ll stay and linger in their displays. Ticket prices are: Adults: $13 per person Seniors: $7 (65 and older) Children: $7 (7-12 years old; 6 and Winter Fun at Detroit Zoo s Wild Winter Weekends Experience the magic of the Detroit Zoo in the wintertime on Wild Winter weekends in January, February and March, 2015. The annual family-friendly events feature children s music, zookeeper talks, games and crafts. Wild Winter activities take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and are free with Zoo admission. Wild Winter Arctic Adventure Jan. 17 and 18 Embrace the arctic chill of winter with arts and crafts and live performances. Watch ice carving demonstrations and learn about the Zoo s arctic animals with enrichment and zookeeper talks. Wild Winter African Adventure Feb. 7 and 8 Celebrate African American history with an African drum lesson and hear stories by Kenyan naturalist and Detroit Zoo education specialist David Gakure. Enjoy live entertainment, arts and crafts, games and educational experiences. Wild Winter Safari Social March 7 and 8 Escape the winter blahs with hot drinks and cool treats. Ice cream and hot cocoa will be available for purchase at a discount. Animal arts and crafts, enrichment, zookeeper talks and a winter safari scavenger hunt add to the fun. The Detroit Zoological Society is a nonprofit organization that operates the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Zoo. Situated on 125 acres of naturalistic habitats, the Detroit Zoo is located at 10 Mile Road and Woodward Avenue off I-696 in Royal Oak, Mich. The Detroit Zoo is open 362 days a year, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. November through March. under free with a parent or guardian) PLEASE NOTE: Senior and children tickets must be purchased at the door and are only valid the day of purchase. All tickets to all events may be purchased online at www.naias.com. Just click on tickets, and read carefully because when they are picked up with the voucher, you need a picture ID and you must take all the tickets at once. You can also find parking information on the site during the show, just in case the Cobo roof turns out to be full. GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS, INC. (248) 524-4868 FAX (248) 524-9140 P.O. Box 482 • Troy, MI 48099 www.troy-somersetgazette.com An Independent Newspaper Established 1980 PUBLISHER Claire M. Weber CITY EDITOR Cynthia Kmett EDITORIAL STAFF Rich Milostan, Peter Maurer, Carol Azizian 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]. January 12, 2015 Third Time's a Charm for HAPPENINGS... Troy’s Billhighway Troy Community Chorus Seeks Singers! The Troy Community Chorus is looking for adult singers interested in choral music. Auditions are not required and members do not have to be Troy residents. The Chorus rehearses on Tuesdays, beginning Jan. 6 from 7:309:30 p.m. in room 1620 at Athens High located at 4333 John R Road in Troy. Registration will take place on Jan. 6 and 13 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Registration is $35/person or $60/couple. For more info please visit www.troycommunitychorus.org or contact Bob Darwood, at [email protected] or 248-905-3499. Inauguration Season Begins with the Swearing-In of Oakland County Board of Commissioners On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners' Inaugural Swearing-In Ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., in the Oakland County Board of Commissioners’ Auditorium, located at 1200 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac, Michigan. Oakland County Chief Circuit Court Judge Nanci J. Grant, Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard, Oakland County Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Honor Guard will participate in the Inaugural Ceremony. Local talent scheduled to share their voices for the ceremony include: • Olivia Millerschin, America’s Got Talent Finalist • Alexis Sargent, the National Association of Music Educators National Honor Choir Awardee • The Gentlemen Songsters Chorus Joining the 21-member Oakland County Board of Commissioners will be first term elected members David Bowman and Wade Fleming. The Board will welcome back Hugh D. Crawford and Eileen T. Kowall, former Oakland County Commissioners, who served in the Michigan State House of Representatives. CITY OF TROY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held by and before the Council of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan on Monday January 26, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit, for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Community Development Block Grant Program Year 2015 application in the approximate amount of $152,857 to fund eligible projects. You may express your opinion by writing this office or by attending the Public Hearing. M. Aileen Bittner, CMC City Clerk Notice: People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248.524.3317 at least two working days in advance of this meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations. Billhighway Named a National Best & Brightest Company to Work for In 2014 Billhighway, creator of cloudbased automation software that simplifies finance and fundraising operations, announced it has been named a National 101 Best & Brightest Company to Work For by the National Association for Business Resources. This is the third straight year Billhighway has achieved this honor, beating out hundreds of competing companies from Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, Milwaukee, San Francisco, and West Michigan. “Our most valuable asset is our team members, and we invest heavily in creative ways to keep them engaged, celebrate successes and support a healthy work-life balance,” said Brenda Gallick, Team Member Success Leader at Billhighway. “We’re thrilled to be recognized on a national level for our commitment to building a better workplace.” Billhighway was assessed by an independent research firm which reviewed a number of key measures relative to other national nominees. These include compensation and benefits, employee education and development, recruitment, achievement and recognition, communication and shared vision, diversity and inclusion, and work-life balance. When It’s Cold They Garden Indoors While enthusiastic gardeners are already planning for the 2015 outdoor growing season, Lisa Steinkopf, designer and houseplant guru, has additional food for thought and action. Her presentation of "African Violets: Care & Cultivation," will help members of the Troy Garden Club bridge the cold weather gap. Steinkopf, of Steinkopf Nursery in Farmington Hills, says that African violets "are not your grandmother's plants!" The Troy Garden Club invites you to join them for Steinkopf's lecture on Wednesday, January 14. Guests are welcome and should check in by 11:45 a.m. at Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R, Troy, just south of Wattles. The $7 guest fee includes a light lunch at noon and the 1:00 p.m. presentation. Please register in advance to attend by emailing: [email protected]. Prepayment is not required. For additional information, visit the Troy Garden Club web site: www.TroyGardenClubMI.com. Click on January Program. In the event of inclement weather which closes Troy Schools, the meeting will be postponed. “There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart.” — Celia Thaxter Billhighway, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, develops cloud-based automation software that makes nonprofit financial management easier. Since 1999, we’ve helped our clients free up internal resources and focus more time on mission by increasing revenue, cash flow and the bottom line. Through a robust, rules-based engine that integrates payment processing, banking and accounting with existing systems, Billhighway provides a transparent, holistic view of your organization’s finances so you can work smarter, not harder. Billhighway is recognized for awardwinning customer service and industry-leading data security. ■ ■ Page 3 Boxed Narratives Coming to Paint Creek Paint Creek Center for the Arts presents Boxed Narratives: The Portraiture of Structures, a solo exhibition showcasing the paintings of artist T.R. Wilson on view from Saturday, January 24 through Saturday, February 28, in the Main Gallery. The exhibition features Wilson’s current body of work which is reflective and represents three connective narratives told through the portraiture of structures. The narratives include intrinsic ideals, collective histories and elements of capitalism. Wilson currently lives in the Greater Detroit metropolitan area. He received his BFA from Eastern Michigan University in graphic design and his MA in painting from Wayne State University. He has participated in multiple group and juried exhibitions and has been the recipient of a number of distinctive honors. Wilson’s current direction as an artist leans toward the exploration of social issues. He embraces a personal responsibility to contribute elements of substance; works that add to the conversation of humanity. Please join Paint Creek Center for the Arts for a gallery talk with the artist on Saturday, January 24th from 4- 5 p.m followed by an opening reception from 5 – 7 p.m. The gallery talk and reception are free and open to the public. This exhibit is supported by the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs and the National Endowment The mission of Paint Creek Center for the Arts is to enhance life in the region by promoting, encouraging and creating opportunities to participate in and appreciate the arts.For more info, special events or volunteer opportunities, call 248-651-4110 or visit www.pccart.org. The Tridentine Latin Mass Discover the beauty of the Catholic Church’s Traditional Liturgy and Sacred Music High Mass Every Sunday at 9:45 AM Chapel of the Academy of the Sacred Heart 1250 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills (No Mass on Feb. 8) Reception and presentation after Jan. 18th Mass “Beginner’s Guide to the Latin Mass” Sponsored by the Oakland County Latin Mass Association 248-250-2740 • [email protected] Celebrant: Msgr. Ronald T. Browne Full Choir Every Week Welcoming “Providing Excellent Care With Compassion and Dignity” Dr. Staci Hopkins & Dr. Melissa Kennedy to Our Team! We Offer: • State-of-the-Art Care for Women • Individualized Health Care Plans for Every Patient • Complete Range of Obstetrical and Gynecological Services for Women of All Ages Staci Hopkins, M.D. & Melissa Kennedy, M.D. Troy/UnaSource Rochester Hills/Wellpointe Bldg. Lake Orion 4550 Investment Dr. • Suite 200 1701 South Blvd. East • Suite 200 1455 South Lapeer Rd. • Suite 208 248.218.4073 248.997.5805 248.232.0090 www.oaklandmacombobgyn.com Page 4 ■ ■ January 12, 2015 “MLK – A Celebration of Freedom” Gary Peters Sworn in as Michigan’s U.S. Senator AS THE NEW YEAR STARTED in Washington, D.C., Gary Peters moved from one side of the Capitol to the other, being sworn in by Vice President Joe Biden as Michigan’s new senator, with Colleen Peters holding the Bible. Sen. Peters once represented Troy in Congress before redistricting after the last census. “I am truly honored that the people of Michigan have entrusted me to represent them in the U.S. Senate,” said Sen. Peters. Honor the legacy of one of America’s greatest leaders at the 2015 “MLK – A Celebration of Freedom,” a tribute to the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The annual program will take place at Athens High School on Monday, January 19 at 8:30 am. There is no charge to attend, but donations will be accepted to help organize next year’s program. All ages are welcome. “We look forward to capturing the spirit of Dr. King and remembering his life through this celebration,” Cindy Stewart, Community Affairs Director for the City of Troy said. The Celebration kicks off with a welcome by Superintendent of Troy Schools Dr. Rich Machesky and Troy City Manager Brian Kischnick followed by a symbolic Unity Walk with Troy School District students around Athens High School. This will be followed by our Keynote Speaker Jyarland Daniels, MBA, JD; Marketing Communications Director from Race Forward. Race Forward advances racial justice through research, media and practice. Founded in 1981, Race Forward brings systemic analysis and an innovative approach to complex race issues to help people take effective action toward racial equity. Race Forward publishes the daily news site Colorlines and presents Facing Race, the country’s largest multiracial conference on racial justice. Prior to joining Race Forward, Jyarland Daniels was the Executive Director of The Metropolitan Detroit Truth & Reconciliation Commission on Racial Inequality where she led a community-based effort to conduct an analysis of structural and institutional racism in metro Detroit. Daniels, a 2012 graduate of Wayne State University Law School, chose the field of law to pursue justice, equality and be a voice for those facing discrimination on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation and/or economic class. Prior to her legal studies, Daniels earned an MBA from the University of Michigan in marketing and finance. She has been a successful manager in corporate America, utilizing her talents in communication, team building and project management. Jyarland’s marketing and communication skills led to her success in well-known organizations including Hallmark Cards, Johnson & Johnson, Ford Motor Company, and Bentley Motors. Daniels has lived in Japan and attended school in Germany and Japan. She has also had various international work assignments which have enhanced her ability to understand and effectively communicate across cultures. There will be music performances by the Troy Honors Choir, “A Celebration of Diversity” and the Troy Looking For Love: High School Colts Drumline. A continental breakfast prepared by Sodexo Food Service will immediately follow the program In addition, there will recognition of the Troy School District student art contest winners, plus recognition of the MLK Essay Contest and Video Contest winners. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy This year’s theme for the essay and video contests is “What am I doing to make a positive change in my community?” “We receive hundreds of essays and videos from students about how Dr. King’s legacy has affected them and how they are making a positive change in our community,” said Kerry Birmingham, Troy School District. “From volunteering at Soup Kitchens to accepting others, to raising money for very worthwhile causes and organizations, the efforts demonstrated in the essays were amazing. It’s truly inspiring to see that Dr. King’s words and actions are still living on in our youth.” Organized by the City of Troy and the Troy School District, this year’s event is sponsored by: Troy Community Coalition, Troy Foundation for Educational Excellence, Alliance Mobile Health, Beaumont Health System, Walsh College, Sodexo Food Service, Troy Interfaith Group, Big Beaver United Methodist Church, Lutheran Church of the Master, and Community Bowling Centers – Troy Lanes & Bowl One. “We are so grateful to our local businesses for sponsoring this wonderful event,” added Stewart. “They are also an inspiration in their commitment to partner with the City of Troy and Troy School District in supporting such a moving tribute to Dr. King.” Athens High School is located at 4333 John R. For more information about the program call the Community Affairs Office at 248524-1147. CITY OF TROY PUBLIC HEARING ♥ ZENA ♥ She’s not a warrior, but she can be your princess. Zena is a 2-year-old Anatolian Shepard is a sweet and loving girl. She loves to cuddle and play and will make a great addition to anyone’s active family. The adoption fee includes sterilization, age-appropriate vaccinations, the MHS Adoption Guarantee and much more. For more information, visit or call the MHS Rochester Hills Center for Animal Care at (248) 852-7420 and provide the pet ID number, 794586. www.troymetroagency.com 88-20-36-451-022 315 Indusco Ct., Troy, MI. 48083 T2N, R11E, Section 36, Indusco Sub, South 70 feet of Lot 14 and all of Lot 15 You may express your comments regarding this matter by writing to this office, or by attending the Public Hearing. M. Aileen Bittner, CMC City Clerk 2032 E. Square Lake Rd. • Suite 300 • Troy (248) 813-8540 Fax 813-8598 A Public Hearing will be held by and before the City Council of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan on Monday, January 26, 2015, at 7:30 P.M. to consider the establishment of an Industrial Development District (IDD) and the granting of an Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate (IFEC) for Unified Business Technologies, Inc., at the following location: Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills adoption hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Visit www.michiganhumane.org for pictures and descriptions of many available pets! NOTICE: People 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 accommodation January 12, 2015 Don’t Send Money on a Green Dot Card POLICE PATROL by CYNTHIA KMETT ■ No police agency asks you to send them money on a Green Dot card, ever! The Troy Police want to warn residents and citizens of an attempt to defraud an elderly person, although it can certainly happen to you, too. This scam was committed on December 31, 2014 where the caller impersonated a Troy Police Officer on the phone and attempted to bait the caller with claims they owed money for several moving violations. The scam continued where the only way the call taker was to avoid a warrant was to provide a "Green Dot" prepaid card number back to caller. Call taker/victim did not do so. The caller also gave a telephone number of: 248-296-6737 which had a voice mail for "Oakland County Sheriff's Office." This is not the Oakland County Sheriff's Office! Please be on guard against any type of scare tactics via the phone, email or even door-to-door! Before taking any action such as providing personal information or even financial information contact the Troy Police or your local law enforcement office! Also calling a trusted family member would be beneficial! Be forewarned, the next attempt at the same scam will be calls claiming you owe money to the IRS. Even if you do, rest assured they will send you registered mail about it, and won’t call you and demand payment. ■ What you don’t need for a court appearance. That would be a gun. But that didn’t stop this guy. Last Monday, during the screening process of visitors at the entrance of the 52-4 District Court in Troy, Deputies observed a handgun on the X-Ray machine. The loaded handgun (Springfield 9 mm) was inside of a briefcase being brought in by a subject who was due in court for Driving While License Suspended. Need we say that Deputies took the subject into custody for carrying a concealed weapon into a courthouse without a Concealed Pistol License. The suspect also had two other hand guns (H&K .45 cal. & Glock .45 cal.) inside his car that were taken to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office property room. The suspect, 47-year-old male resident of Clinton Township, was lodged Oakland County pending charges for Carrying a Concealed Weapon. ■ Goods now for sale on Craig’s list. A member of a construction firm working on Adams advised police that a construction trailer was broken into, and taken were two tool boxes containing hand tools and four kerosene heaters (those will sell quickly). ■ Who knows your gone for a couple of days? Neighbors on Lovington called police when they noticed the door open on a residence. Officers observed the front door open and the residence had been “ransacked.” The homeowner came home and advised police that missing from the home were several watches, clothing and a camera. ■ There are some things that should be left in your car. Yes, money, electronics, etc. In addition, this person lost their passport – not good. ■ Thieves like to use others credit when possible. An Avalon resident reported that two fraudulent charges totaling $900 to her MasterCard. A Webb street resident advised police that her Bank One card had been used to make two purchases that were fraudulent. ■ Would have been a routine stop, except... Officers stopped a vehicle for failing to stop for a stop sign entering Crooks. Officers detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The passenger and driver both admitted to having marijuana. The driver, a 34-year-old from Pontiac, and the passenger, a 23-yearold from Lake Orion, were cited for “Possession of Marijuana.” ■ This driver should have stayed at home. It was 4:48 a.m. when officers stopped a vehicle on Wattles for an equipment violation. The driver was found to have a warrant for his arrest and an orange prescription bottle containing marijuana. Officers found in the vehicle 11 baggies of marijuana packaged for selling, a glass pipe and a small digital scale. The driver, a 27-year-old from Troy, was arrested for “Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Sell,” “Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia” and “Driving While License Suspended.” ■ It was 2:30 a.m., so you might guess someone was drinking. Officers responded to an accident at I-75 and 14 Mile where the responsible driver was found to have a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 23-year-old from Hamtramck, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated.” A blood test was conducted with result pending. ■ When it’s 4 a.m. on New Year’s Day, what do you think police might wonder? The Officer stopped a vehicle for an improper lane change. Officers detected a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the driver’s breath. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 24-year-old from Troy, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated.” Breath test results were 0.17%. obviously a good celebration to reach twice the legal limit. ■ There’s no parking on South Blvd. Officers investigated an accident on South Blvd. where the responsible driver struck a parked car. The driver was observed with a strong odor of intoxicants coming from her breath. The driver, a 59year-old from Troy, failed field sobrieties and was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated.” Breath test results were 0.28%, which is very, very drunk. ■ There were numerous arrests for drinking and driving over the holidays. Officers stopped a vehicle for swerving all over the I-75 roadway. Officers detected a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the interior of the vehicle. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 33-year-old from Auburn Hills, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated.” Breath test results were 0.14%. ■ These are the guys usually driving too slow. However, Officers stopped a vehicle for speeding on John R. Officers detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle and observed small bits of marijuana on the driver’s pants. The driver, a 25-year-old from Rochester Hills, was arrested for “Possession Of Marijuana.” 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. ■ Page 5 Wish the Mass Was Still in Latin? Ever wanted to know what’s really going on at a Latin Mass, why it’s in Latin or you just want to hear beautiful traditional choral hymns? The Oakland County Latin Mass Association extends a warm welcome to all to join us for coffee, pastries and a presentation after Mass on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. Noted liturgical expert Alex Begin will present the topic “Beginner’s Guide to the Latin Mass”. Alex is the co-creator and host of the series “Extraordinary Faith” which is carried on EWTN. Celebrations of the High Mass in A Extraordinary Form (the “Tridentine” or “Latin Mass”) are celebrated every Sunday, 9:45 a.m. at the Chapel on the grounds of the Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1250 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills. This timeless, traditional liturgy is celebrated in Latin, the sacred language of the Mother Church. Easy to follow Latin-English Missals are available for Mass. Visit us at OCLMA.org or on Facebook at Oakland County Latin Mass Association. To be placed on our mailing list, email [email protected]. ntonio’s I TA L I A N C U I S I N E Italian! As Only Mamma Can Make It! Catering Available Locally 1/2 OFF SERVICE AREAS: Sterling Heights, Warren, Troy, Royal Oak, Madison Heights and Clawson Bottles of Wine Every Friday Please call for details. (586) 264-5252 2505 E.14 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights (Between Dequindre and Ryan) www.AntoniosItalianCuisine.com Mon.-Thur. 11:00 am - 9:30 pm • Friday: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm Saturday: Noon - 10:30 pm • Sunday: Noon - 9:00 pm Smart Girls Book Club to Meet at Eileen Fisher Store at Somerset The Smart Girls Book Club will host an afterwork reception/discussion of "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle" by Barbara Kingsolver, the local food movement and becoming a locavore in Metro Detroit. It happens at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, January 14, at the Eileen Fisher* Store, Somerset Mall/South, Troy They be there to discuss Kingsolver's book about her own family's extraordinary one-year effort to eat nothing but locally- and homegrown food and how to find and eat locally-grown foods at home and restaurants in Metro Detroit. The Smart Girls Book Club is a group of 60+ local professional women who gather regularly to discuss books and subjects of social, family and individual relevance. Started by Becky Sorenson (SVP/UBS) and Laurie Horvath (Partner/Baker Tilly) following the Sandy Hook tragedy, they began the group because they wanted to establish a forum for local professional women to meet, discuss good books, share ideas and take action about important issues and events. ■ No one stacks up to Great stocking Lifetime Warranty Onstuffers Most for the holidays! Cell Phone Batteries $ 4.99 Watch Battery & Installation Reg. Price $8.99. Some makes, models and styles may be excluded. Offer valid on in-stock products at participating locations. Not valid with other offers or busine pricing. Some exclusions may apply. Must present coupon in-store; not va for online purchases. No cash value. for complete details. 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Work location is Troy, MI and various and unanticipated client locations in US which may require relocation. Resumes to WIT, INC., Attn: HR, 900 Tower Drive, Ste 325, Troy, MI 48098. Resume must specifically identify all skills relevant to job offered. 1/1 Never known to fail. Oh most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine splendor of heaven, blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the Sea, help me and show me herein, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary. Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who has resource to thee 3x. Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands. 3x Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. This person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, after 3 days the results will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. C.M.K. HELP WANTED HOME IMPROVEMENT ADVERTISING SALES REP Troy Area Experience Helpful. Enthusiasm Essential. Detail Oriented Understanding of 4 color Print Advertising a Plus Great Opportunity for Stay at Home Parent Looking to Get Back to Work! Carpets Re-stretched, repaired and installed. Vinyl floors repaired too! Lifetime guarantee. 32 years experience. Call Steve, (248) 585-2650. 6/52 Advertise Your Rummage Sale SNOW REMOVAL Send Resume to: Gazette Newspaper P.O. Box 482 Troy, MI 48099 or Email: [email protected] Residential Snow Plowing Seasonal Rates Starting at $225 Call Dave (248) 828-0055 t/f t/f MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Wanted Commercial cleaners Drug screen & background check required Part-time evenings 586-759-3700 1/4 Sears ProForm Crosswalk 380 Treadmill. Excellent, condition, rarely used $150. Call (248) 840-1592 1/1 ADVERTISE HERE MR. MARVIN’S WINDOW CLEANING GUTTER CLEANING • TRIMMING SMALL TREES & SHRUBS (248) 737-3713 TILE-4-YOU Expert Installation Ceramic Tile Professional • Licensed • Residential • Commercial (248) 689-7719 ✯ ✯ ✯ WHICH WICH Superior Sandwiches Is Now Hiring for their NEW location in the Troy Sports Center Shopping Plaza at 1893 E. Big Beaver Rd. Apply in person or online at: whichwich.com Selling Your House? Want Full Market Value? Call To See If Your House Qualifies 248.301.1267 Open interviews will be held in store on Tuesday, January 13 from 1-5 pm ASTROLOGY & Tarot Readings CAN YOU PROVIDE A TEMPORARY HOME FOR A DOG OR CAT? EMAIL US AT [email protected] TO APPLY TO BE A FOSTER! Local Company Is Buying Houses No Concessions - No Commissions - No Fees A New Leash On Life is a non-profit, no-kill organization dedicated to rescuing dogs and cats from high kill shelters in and around Michigan. We rely on a network of fosters to care fo ‘unwanted’ companion animals until they can be place in loving, permanent homes. (248) 524-4868 Food and Medical provided for your foster animals. CLASSIFIEDS WORK! QUICK CLASSIFIED AD FORM ✯ ✯ ✯ Please put one word per box. Phone numbers and hyphenated words count as two words. PLACE AD UNDER: ____________________ by RICH MILOSTAN • Personal Chart Interpretation & Tarot Reading • Compatibility Interpretation • Phone readings available • Home Parties & Company Events • Astrology Classes • Gift Certificates • Full taped readings mailed to you • Also Available For - private instruction to learn Astrology or The Tarot cards Also call for the special of the month For Private Consultation Call Rich Milostan 1-248-528-2610 $12.00 $12.25 $12.50 $12.75 $13.00 $13.25 Novenaʼs $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. 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 January 12, 2015 Troy Historic Village Seeks Stories from Early Troy Welcome to 365 Stories. On December 12, 1955 Troy Township was incorporated as the City of Troy. A great deal has changed in our local community, the State of Michigan, our country and the world in the last 60 years. Technology, communication, environmental awareness, human rights, medicine, scientific discoveries, global political and economic policies, and even the furnishings and gadgets in our own homes have all changed. Our goal is to publish a different story each day in 2015 that highlights a person, discovery, or event that occurred locally, regionally, nationally, or even globally between 1955 and 2015 that helped shape our lives and our community. We will try to post stories on important anniversary dates, but we also realize that dates are less critical than content and context. We invite you to read and comment on the stories. Your suggestions for topics are also welcome and can be posted here on our Facebook page. You can also email stories or ideas to the 365 Story Editor at [email protected]. A story should be between 150- 250 words and include at least two references. Attach illustrations as jpegs at 300 dpi. Please respect copyrights when quoting material or attaching images. Also remember that 60 years is a lot of time to cover. We can’t possibly include all noteworthy events. But our collective memory and research will provide a good historic perspective and a wonderful way to actively commemorate this important anniversary year in Troy. Check out: troyhistoricvillage.org! ■ ■ Page 7 Sheriff's Office Provides Ice Safety Tips As the temperatures continue to decline, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard wants to remind residents that there is no ice that is 100 % safe. The following is a recommended guide to help judge recreational use of clear, solid blue ice and help you minimize your risk: 5" inches thick minimum for general use (fisherman, ice skaters, and foot traffic) 8" inches thick minimum for travel by snowmobile, Off Road Vehicle (ORV) (Automobiles should never be driven out on the ice. This would void any insurance claim.) It is important to survey the ice, keeping in mind that ice conditions change day by day, lake by lake, and location by location on the same body of water. Some signs of changing ice conditions can be, but are not limited to: mov- ing water near a stream or river, an unseen spring or inlet, slushy areas, depressions in the snow, heavy snow, white “milky” or black colored ice as well as “frazzle” ice which has been weakened by the freeze-thaw cycles. Frazzle ice is pocketed with tiny air pockets and often looks like frozen slush. Additional tips to remember: • Do not go out alone on the ice. Always take a partner or someone who can call 9-1-1or obtain help in an emergency. • Do not make the first tracks on the ice. • Always leave a travel plan with someone who can call for help and direct a search party. • Plan ahead by dressing appropriately for changing weather conditions. Dress in layers to protect all exposed parts of your body. Consider wearing a Enhance YYour our Beauty.y.y Look! k! Love Your L Are small lines around your eyes or forehead revealing your age? Now it’s easier than ever to soften age lines, wrinkles on the forehead and crows feet. TTroy roy r Grand Opening BOTOX® injections $10 per unit BOTOX® cosmetic, the #1 in-office cosmetic procedure in the U.S., is now being performed by trusted U-M providers near you. Call the U-M Vein Center in Troy today to enhance your beauty and love your look again! personal flotation device (PFD) as part of your overall protective clothing or a flotation jacket or suit. • Bring safety items. • Check and double check the ice thickness with an ice spud, auger or cordless drill. If you discover a weak spot, retrace your route off the ice. • If you hear the ice crack or detect unsafe ice you should stay spread out, immediately lie down (which will distribute your weight) and crawl back to safer ice by the same way you came. • If someone falls through the ice, do not run to the hole. First call 9-1-1 and get help on the way. After contacting emergency responders, use a pole, branch, rope or any other handy object, which can be extended to the victim from a safe position. You cannot help if you also become a victim. • If you fall through the ice, do not panic, because this will only hinder your self-rescue actions. Call out for help and kick your feet while getting your hands and arms up onto safer ice. This is when the ice awl or screwdriver will help you with your self-rescue. Continue to "swim" up onto the ice far enough to crawl or "roll-out" to safer ice. • Snowmobiles, ORVs and vehicles on the ice increase your risk of falling through, especially at night. • Pets that venture onto unsafe ice are another major cause for many near drownings and deaths. If you find your pet has ventured out onto the ice, resist the urge to go out after them. • Wildlife that ventures onto unsafe ice is a natural occurrence. Wildlife, such as deer, are strong swimmers that are prepared for cold weather, and find their own way off the ice. Most often, wildlife discovered in the water are injured and succumb to injuries from predators or natural forces. Oakland County offers many outdoor recreation opportunities with our lakes, ponds and rivers. However, before you step out onto the ice we strongly urge you to plan ahead and consider the risks involved. "When in doubt, don't go out". CITY OF TROY PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE A Public Hearing will be held by and before the Council of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan on Monday, January 26, 2015 at 7:30 pm, or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit, for the purpose of hearing public comments on the Community Development Block Grant Program - that program year 2014 unexpended funds of $107,000 from Parks-Recreational Facilities account should be re-programmed to the Removal of Architectural Barriers Account for the Project to retrofit current entrances and exits at the Troy Historic Village to ADA standards. Through December 31, 2014 You may express your opinion by writing this office or by attending the Public Hearing. M. Aileen Bittner, CMC City Clerk U-M Vein Veein Center in Troy Tro ry TTroy ro r y Medical Plaza • 1777 Axtell Road,, Suite 201 Tro r y, MI 48084-4435 48084-443 Troy, 248.205.1980 umvein.com umv ein.com Notice: People with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation should contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248.524.3317 at least two working days in advance of this meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations. Page 8 ■ ■ January 12, 2015 “There's never enough time to do all the nothing you want.” —Bill Watterson Some Random Information on Ears, Uvulas, and Kissing PERSPECTIVES by PETER MAURER By now, like me, you’re sick of winter, hearing about the stock market plunge because oil prices are dropping faster, and the Russian ruble. I thought we should take a week off from all the doom and gloom, and instead focus on something truly important, something like why our ears get bigger as we get older. Actually, despite the fact that most people attribute our ears getting bigger as we age to cartilage, it is not the cartilage. Ears are made up also of skin, fat, a little bit of muscle, and assorted connective tissues. It is those tissues that continue to grow as we get older; the cartilage inside our ears – and noses for that matter – does not grow once we reach puberty. And science, ever on a quest to answer the truly burning and meaningful questions of our generation, has determined that ears grow in length by 0.0028 inches per year. The uvula, that peculiar flap of tissue hanging down in the backs of our throats, confounds a lot of people, too. We know that it provides us with the ability to make certain sounds, and also lends a certain intonation to our voices, but those are peripheral reasons for its existence. The uvula is NOT our tonsils, although a lot of little kids – and maybe even a few adults – think so. It’s one and only job is to move back and up into our throats as we swallow so that food and liquids do not move up into the nasal region. But however cleverly it was designed, the uvula isn’t perfect, as anyone who has laughed at something funny – like reading this column – while swallowing can attest. The air coming up from the lungs will force the food and liquid past the usually-tight-fitting uvula into the nasal passages and out the nose. This is usually received by either raucous laughter or revulsion, depending on your age, gender, and social strata. On rare occasion, this effect is enhanced by sneezing at the moment food is lingering in the back of the mouth, awaiting its journey down the esophagus. Once the sneeze is over, spaghetti is often found hanging out of the nose, something that a four-year-old delights in, mom is horrified by and runs over to clean up, but not before dad whips out his phone, snaps a picture and then posts it to every social network known to Man. This is a fundamental difference between men and women…men have a different and broader sense of what is truly funny. Let’s finish this week by talking about kissing, but not about the various styles and individual preferences, but the reason WHY we kiss. Everyone knows that Innuit Indians rub their noses, and that Thai sniff each other’s cheeks. Most everyone else in the world kisses, some with the perfunctory peck on the lips, while others tickle one another’s tonsils. But science has come up with a better reason than just sensory delight. It seems that when we kiss, we exchange saliva, which contains trace amounts of genetic material, among which is information about our immune systems. It turns out that when we kiss, we instinctively prefer partners whose immune systems are different from ours, so that potential offspring would have immune systems that are better and more diverse, able to fight off more pathogens. Incredibly, despite us being physically attracted to someone, that first kiss can lead us to be turned off, and not only by technique, but also because we unconsciously have determined that their immune system is too similar to ours, and thus they are not as likely a partner to us. 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