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Monday, July 25, 2016
Vol. 36, No. 45
Register That Classic
Car for Troy’s Annual
Traffic Jam
Troy's premier car show revs its
engines on Sunday, August 7 from
10am to 3pm at the Columbia Center
on Big Beaver Rd.
As the Troy Traffic Jam Car
Show continues to grow, more vehicles and activities are added to
engage visitors and their and families. This year a kid's Pit Stop will
include face painting, a remote control car obstacle course (in partnership with Mahindra), children's
crafts, and Sparkles the Clown. Music
is provided by DJ Bob Steel, and plenty of great food and frozen yogurt will
be available for purchase.
Individuals interested in displaying their vehicle(s) are welcome to
register online. The entry fee is $15
per car ($20/car on the day of the
show). All registration fees for the
Troy Traffic Jam are tax deductible
and support the Troy Historic Village.
New this year, people that register by
August 2nd will be entered into a
drawing to win a marvelous prize
from one of our sponsors.
For more information, go to:
www.troyhistoricvillage.org/2016troy-traffic-jam/.
Friends Needed at the
Troy Public Library!
The Friends of the Troy Public
Library welcomes volunteers of all
ages, from teens to senior citizens.
We have many opportunities for you
to use your time and talents, whether
it’s helping sort donations, cashiering
in our Book Shop and Friends Shop,
joining our Board, or sitting on a committee. Fill out our volunteer application online at friendstpl.org/volunteer
or
email
us
at
[email protected] for more
information. Join the fun...Join the
Friends!
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to be enjoyed with ease by players of
all ages.
Many of those elements translate
to "Go," an app that's tough on battery
but relatively light on data usage.
Users are catching them with
“This is an unbelievable time with
transformation issues at work,” Doug
Smith told the Troy Kiwanis Club last
Tuesday at their weekly luncheon at
Maggiano’s Little Italy.
He pointed to virtual reality and
augmented reality being in play, and
noted that he recently had the opportunity to drive a 3-D printed car. In the
areas of smart cars there are factors
that still need to be addressed, like
cyber security.
All these changes will transform
everything we do and see, he continued. “The pace of change is staggering.” Kids’ jobs in the future don’t
even exist yet, Smith observed.
Smith, who has served as a
development director for the City of
Troy, Oakland County and the State of
Michigan, bringing jobs to Michigan,
warns there is one big problem facing
Michigan: Isolation.
There are state issues that we are
really missing, he pointed out.
First would be the state of municipal finances. It isn’t just Pontiac and
Flint with financial problems,
although he says Detroit is pretty stable right now. We aren’t funding our
roads and the state of revenue sharing from the state is hurting cities
from Traverse City to Grand Rapids.
See POKEMON GO, page 2
See MICHIGAN NEEDS, page 4
Pokémon Go Has a New Place at Zion to Seek Those Illusive Creations
ZION CHRISTIAN CHURCH on Livernois is offering gamers the opportunity to play the popular new app at their location. In addition, we hear there our illusive critters at the Stage Nature Center’s 100-acre complex on Coolidge where
they promise you will find one special creature.
Pokémon Go Takes Area, World By Storm
by BRYAN EVERSON
Some parents dream of getting
their kids away from the video games
or iPad and outside of the house in the
summer to enjoy the weather and stay
healthy, but Nintendo's latest creation
has made for the best of both worlds.
Pokémon Go has become a craze
in cities within over 30 countries
worldwide since it launched at the
beginning of the month. The game for
mobile phones and tablets based off
the popular franchise -- one that's
grossed $46.2 billion since its inception in the mid-1990s -- seemed immediately destined for stardom. The
games for Nintendo's handheld systems combine simple gameplay elements with a basic premise that
makes for friendly competition to collect the creatures between users'
friends and other players, enabling it
Maplelawn Project Gets Help
With Parking from Planners
A
recent
Troy
Planning
Commission meeting saw developers
with “clean” plans have projects
approved at record speed. It didn’t go
quite so smoothly at the last Planning
meeting for proposed developers.
Of major concern to the members
was a proposed six-story apartment
complex with 152 units proposed by
Tollgate llc. It would be on McClure
Street, north off Big Beaver, and face a
street of brand new, pretty high-end
homes.
While the land is now zoned R-1B,
the city’s Master Plan labels the land a
part of the BB, or Big Beaver zoning
designation, which does call for higher density in the area. The Master Plan
also calls for a transition between
buildings on Big Beaver and the residential housing a project will abut if
developed, and that the project is
compatible with the surroundings.
Well, the Big Beaver office is not
a very tall building and the homes are
two-stories, and some are ranches on
this street.
The developer was at the Planning
Commission for an informal first look
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July 25, 2016
Donate to the 22nd Annual Food Fight
You can make a difference for a hungry child this summer!
Gleaners Community Food Bank of
Southeastern Michigan invites you to
participate in the 21st annual Hunger
Free Summer Food Fight to Tackle
Childhood Hunger through Friday, July
29, 2016. The Food Fight is a contest to
collect food and dollars to help feed hungry children. Area businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to
donate to this food-drive program that
benefits Gleaners Community Food Bank
of Southeastern Michigan.
Each day, Gleaners provides approximately 70,000 meals to those in need by
distributing more than 34 million pounds
of food to over 510 partner schools, soup
kitchens, shelters and pantries in Wayne,
Oakland, Macomb, Livingston, and
Monroe counties.
Let’s help feed the hungry children
in our community. Food can be dropped
off at Troy City Hall (500 W. Big Beaver),
Troy Public Library (510 W. Big Beaver)
and the Troy Community Center (3179
Livernois).
If you would like to make a secure
online donation using a credit card, those
contributions count toward our Food
Fight total! To make an online donation
that will be credited to the Food Fight
total go to: www.gcfb.org/cityoftroy
Cash donations will also be accepted for this food drive. Make checks
payable to: Gleaners Community Food
Bank of Southeastern Michigan and drop
off all monetary donations at the
Community Affairs Department in City
Hall (2nd floor). All donations are tax
deductible. Only non-perishable food
items should be donated.
‘Go’ Gets Players to Downtown Streets
POKEMON GO, From page 1
Pokéballs in backyards, but more commonly in front of landmarks -- determined before the app launched by
data that included crowd-sourcing -- at
places like the Chomp mural in
Downtown Rochester, or any number
of churches throughout the area. After
leveling Pokémon and evolving them,
users can battle for supremacy at
gyms at various locales, like at the
brick sign for Rochester College.
Pokéstops are more common in
areas with plenty of businesses like
Rochester's Main Street, so it's easy to
see why an influx of the game's 30 mil-
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over 300 likes and has been information-savvy.
Websites
like
PokeCrew.com or the Poke Radar App
are out there to show where stops are
or where you can find certain
Pokémon.
Pokémon Go has a warning when
the app is first started to keep aware of
your surroundings, and it's encouraged to use common sense with where
it takes you, but the benefit is about
more than just dollars and cents. It's a
game that gives users young and old
something in common, see new local
sites, and enjoy some healthy fun in
the sun.
Planners Have Concerns About Big Beaver Zoning
PLANNING, From page 1
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lion downloaders are strolling the
streets from morning until night to
help grow eggs and increase their
number of Pokémon caught. It's tough
to quantify what kind of impact it may
have on local businesses -- Nintendo's
business has boomed, its shares nearly doubling -- but while it may just be
sidewalks surrounding them getting
crowded, restaurant and store owners
may get keen to the idea of using
"lures" to reel in crowds -- creating
temporary hot spots -- and reel in
potential customers.
For anyone looking to get
involved with others, there's a
Facebook group called the Rochester
to “kick the tires” on this project,
explained Planning Director Brent
Savidant. He added that when that
was done, the next step was to reach
out to the neighbors.
The Planners had real concerns
about this project. Six stories, they
declared, was “too high” for this
street.
What makes a project a good transition? That is not spelled out in the
Master Plan.
Commissioner Tom Krent said this
project was “not fair, not right” for this
neighborhood. While he noted that
the developer, Sam Stafa, has done
some great projects in Troy, Krent definitely had problems with this one. He
said the design “reminds me of a
prison...designwise, I think it stinks.”
Commissioner Karen Crusse said
this plan was infringing on the residents. Commissioner Phil Sanzika
added that he was worried about the
toll such a large project would take on
the utilities in the neighborhood, as
the street has been there a long time
and wasn’t designed for such a large
Long Term Care Solutions that Avoid Breaking the Bank!
FREE 40 minute presentation - Thursday, August 4 at 11 am
Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Room 305
Refreshments will be served
This workshop will address the serious need for
affordable long term care solutions and the
serious consequences of not planning ahead.
You will learn about:
- The 2-for-1 Plan
- How to get long term care insurance without
paying yearly premiums
- The reasons for having a trust, and how to
structure your trust to protect your loved ones.
A portion of the workshop will contain Insurance, Legal and Financial solutions which will not be offered at the workshop.
Presentation by City Center Financial, LLC and Michigan law firm, Clark Hill PLC.
For more information and to register contact City Center Financial, LLC at
(248)275-1930 or visit www.citycenterfinancial.com.
project.
One
thing
the
Planning
Commission did like about this proposal was that it would contain the
kind of housing they hoped to see
more of in Troy, for millennials and
seniors. “This is the housing stock we
need,” observed Commissioner John
Tagle.
Tollgate’s attorney, Dennis Cowan,
pointed out that Troy is competing
with other communities to attract
those types of residents. “We have to
build a place that’s special.”
Now if it was just a few stories
lower, the planners might like it. So it’s
back to the drawing board on this one.
A second project didn’t fare much
better.
Maplelawn II is a proposed mixed
use redevelopment project on Crooks.
There are two properties that will be
combined into one, with a carryout
restaurant and spinning studio, private offices and room for a car collection.
There are some items still to be
done before site plan approval is
given. For example, there hasn’t been
a tree survey done, and the lights on
the building point outward into the
parking lot instead of downward. So,
the parking lot will need its own pole
lights. The city also would like a landscape island in the parking lot. What
about storm water detention? Could
the buildings look more alike? The list
goes on.
But that wasn’t the big question
for the developer, whose closing date
on the property was fast approaching.
Have You Even Been to
a Bubble Blitz?
On Saturday , July 30 there will be
a Bubble Blitz at the Troy Community
Center from 12-3 p.m. Enjoy a fun family time learning about BUBBLES!
Bubble races, games and crafts and
even the chance to stand inside a bubble the size of YOU! There will be chalk
games to play and a chalk drawing
competition for added fun.
Fee: $15/Family 4 pack, $4/person.
For details, call 248-524-3484.
Could they get a parking deviation
on these two parcels. After all, the car
collection wasn’t going to move
around. Plus, they had added the most
parking spaces a restaurant could
ever need.
While no site plan approval was
forthcoming at this meeting, the planners did vote to approve the parking
deviation, so the developer could
close on the buildings. They’ll be back
when the other concerns have been
addressed.
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July 25, 2016
HAPPENINGS...
Come to Boulan Park
and Enjoy the Music
Summer Sensation Concert
Seriess continues with The Groove
Council at Boulan Park on Thursday,
July 28, from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Just
bring your blanket or chairs.
The concert is sponsored by
Beaumont Health.
The Recreation Game/Craft
Mobile onsite will be from 5:30-7:30
p.m.
Food Trucks are onsite at 5:30
p.m. This week it’s The Groove
Council Food Truck, General Dogs,
Pita Post and Zoyo Yogurt.
It’s a Blacksmithing
Sampler at the Troy
Historic Village
Think blacksmithing might be an
interesting class? On Saturday, July
30 there will be a Blacksmithing
Sampler at the Troy Historic Village,
1:30-3 p.m. Get up close as you step
alongside the forge. Know what it’s
like to “make the anvil ring,” as you
learn how to forge your own nail. Fee
is $35/student includes materials.
Ages 8 and up. For registration, call
248-524-3570.
Enjoy Shakespeare in
Starr-Jaycee Park
on a Summer Night
Get ready for the sweet 16th season of the professional Shakespeare
Royal Oak festival in Starr-Jaycee
Park!
Three Great Shows.
"Summer is Coming" with Richard
III, opening Thursday July 28, with
eight evening performances to
August 7. Our fun Daylight Show (recommended for age 8 and up), is 12th
Night, running six days, July 30 to
August 7. Water Works Youth
Ensemble, our popular High School
education workshop, presents their
version of The Tempest, with three
shows July 30 to August 1.
Fun in the Park.
We offer fine beer and wine during all of our professional shows, plus
Detroit Water Ice, fresh made popcorn and fun snacks. Concessions are
cash only and please bring proper ID.
We welcome you to bring your own
picnic for outside the theatre area
(no alcohol allowed there). You'll find
free and easy parking on Farley Field
at the west end of the park. And be
weather aware, temps might be higher during the day, but our night time
shows are quite comfortable under
the canopy of trees and the evening
breeze!
More information, including easy
ticket purchasing (good for any performance), and show schedules are
available at our website www.shake
speareroyaloak.com.
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White Chapel to Unveil War on Terror Memorial
White Chapel Memorial is inaugurating its charity 5K Patriots Race
with the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind
War On Terror Memorial. The race
and following activities will take
place on Sunday, September 11, 2016.
Race proceeds will benefit the
Michigan Wounded & Returning
Warriors Project.
All events will take place within
the beautifully landscaped private
acres of White Chapel Memorial Park
Cemetery at 621 W. Long Lake Rd., in
Troy. The race will course through
White Chapel’s wide roadways lined
with 400 inspiring American flags.
Race experts believe this 5K course
may be the flattest and fastest in
Southeast Michigan. In addition to
the timed 5K, the race schedule will
include a one mile run/walk.
Winners of the 5K race will be
awarded gold, silver and bronze dog
tags for first second and third place
finishes. All participants will get a tshirt and dog tag.
After the race and awards presentations, participants and spectators can observe the official unveiling of White Chapel’s War On Terror
Memorial, which will join the park’s
statuary tributes honoring the sacrifices of WWI, WWII, the Korean,
Vietnam and Persian Gulf Wars, and
MIA combat troops.
The Patriots Race becomes a
part of White Chapel’s ongoing initiatives in support of American service
men and women and veterans who
have sacrificed so much to protect
our freedoms.
For over seven years, White
Chapel has held a Troop Care
Package Collection Drive during
Patriots Day week, which this year
includes the day of the Patriots Race.
There will be additional prizes for
patriotic attire. Visitors are encouraged to bring items to send to our
troops. A listing of donation suggestions is available on the race registration
web
site
(thepatriotsrace.com), on the White
Chapel web site (whitechapelcemetery.com), or by calling White Chapel
at 248-362-7670.
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“The whole purpose of education
is to turn mirrors into windows.“
– Sydney J. Harris
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Friends Needed at the Troy Public Library!
The Friends of the Troy Public
Library welcomes volunteers of all
ages, from teens to senior citizens. We
have many opportunities for you to
use your time and talents, whether it’s
helping sort donations, cashiering in
our Book Shop and Friends Shop, joining our Board, or sitting on a committee. Fill out our volunteer application
online at friendstpl.org/volunteer or
email us at [email protected] for
more information. Join the fun...Join
the Friends!
Enjoy Zoyo Yogurt and Help the Troy
Library
Drop in at Zoyo Neighborhood
Yogurt on Wednesday, July 27 from
noon–10:30 p.m., and you’ll find Zoyo
conveniently located at 3067
Rochester Rd.! Twenty percent (20%)
of your purchase will go back to the
Troy Public Library. A great excuse for
a sweet treat!
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Certain Skills Are Needed for a Good Job
MICHIGAN NEEDS, From page 1
One solution? Consolidation of
governmental units. There are 1,600
such units and if you look at groups of
cities, like all the neighboring
Bloomfields that each has its own fire
department, you can see that “consolidation brings not just dollars savings,
but efficiency.”
Smith sees the single largest
issue facing Michigan is how to take
advantage of our prime location for
distribution of goods.
“We have to invest in roads and
rails,” he said. Michigan’s very strong
location then would have the opportunity to establish itself as the premiere
distribution center in the Midwest.
“But it doesn’t come cheap.”
Areas like Delray, the tech park
on I-94 and the Detroit City Airport are
all sites prime to be distribution centers, Smith noted.
This has never been a focus, but it
should have been, he believes.
And then there’s “water technology.” We want to protect our Great
Lakes and “we’re not on the map with
this one,” Smith observed, noting that
Wisconsin is taking the lead in this
ares.
Currently, Smith is executive
director of Oakland Community
College’s Workforce Development program.
“We are not in a job shortage; we
Join Us for Showdown at Sundown
Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday, July 29th
The fun starts at 6:30pm until 9:30pm
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with a passion for murder mysteries... slippery red herrings... diabolical
clues... and ingenious detective work to get plunked smack-dab in the
middle of a hilarious homicide investigation. Enjoy the atmosphere
and fabulous cuisine of Maggiano’s Little Italy but remember...
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Enjoy true authentic Western cuisine that even
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IF MICHIGAN WANTS TO RETURN TO ITS FORMER DAYS of glory, Doug Smith,
right, who has overseen expanding business development for Troy, Oakland
County and the State of Michigan, has some ideas for Michigan to prosper
again. He was welcomed to the Kiwanis Club of Troy by Kiwanis President
Sam Impastato at last Tuesday’s meeting at Maggiano’s.
In addition, we need to teach comare in a skills shortage,” Smith
observed. There are 110,000 open puter science in our schools, Smith
jobs, with more to come as retire- stressed. Of Michigan’s 632 districts,
only 13 districts require it for graduaments increase.
tion and it’s one of the basic skills our
How do we fill those jobs?
There are some skills job seekers young people need.
“Coding needs to be taught in our
really need, Smith noted. First would
be effective communication skills, elementary schools,” Smith says, noting that nothing in the Common Code
both oral and written.
Believe in teamwork, he said, not- requires computer science. “We’ve
ing that five people in a room can never had more kids with the aptitude
for computers because of gaming,” he
make a better decision than one.
And, we all need to have disci- pointed out.
Tech changes are coming at us at
pline and take personal responsibility
warp-speed, he observed, so how we
for our work, and for our education.
“Even people with technical skills change has got to be different.
We’re not short of resources,
don’t have these skills,” Smith lamentSmith continued, “but we have to comed.
“We’ve got to engage business in mit to that change...Michigan has
education so employees can under- great resources, but we have got to
refocus.”
stand the skill set they need.”
More Improvements to Youth Services
on the Way at the Troy Library
Beginning July 25, you will see
some much-needed construction work
going on in the Youth Services area of
the Troy Public Library.
They will be replacing all of the
skylights in that area, which—at 45
years old—is the oldest part of the
building. Over time, the skylights seals
have broken and separated from the
walls, causing many leaks. For years,
we’ve repaired the seals to stop the
leaks. Now, however, our building
superintendent says that it is time to
replace all of the skylights.
Though the majority of the work
will be done on the roof of the Library,
we will have to limit public access to
some of the materials in the Youth
area. So, after July 25, you may see
scaffolding and construction materials
in the area, and part of the collection
will be blocked from public access.
However, we will make arrangements
for staff to provide you with the materials you need.
We apologize in advance for any
inconvenience this may cause.
However, this work will improve the
environment for our public, staff, and
materials, and will ensure that the
Troy Public Library is able to serve
our residents for years to come.
They anticipate this work being
completed by the end of August. If you
have any questions, please contact
Phillip Kwik, Assistant Director, at
[email protected] or 248-619-7577.
“It’s a cruel season that makes you
get ready for bed while it’s light out.”
~Bill Watterson
July 25, 2016
Healthsmart of Troy Helps Keep You Well
Healthsmart of Troy, which
opened last year, is, according to
owner Rich Baranowski, “America’s
one-stop health store.” Healthsmart
offers a selection of products targeted
to help a person maintain a healthy
balance in a culture that is increasing-
genetically engineered (GMO) crops.
“The best vitamins need to be balanced with minerals which, in many
cases, we can’t get in food anymore.
“While we carry all of the vitamins, supplements, and minerals that
a traditional vitamin shop typically
aspects of healthy lifestyle choices.
When you’re looking for grass-fed
beef, weight loss aids or gluten-free
snacks, there is a full selection here.
Baranowski says that his convenient location in the Venus Plaza, at the
NE corner of Square Lake and
Rochester Rd.,, make one-stop shopping a pleasure. And, if he doesn’t
have what you’re looking for, or if he
can’t answer a question you may have,
he will do the research and get the
answer.
If you are interested in a healthier
lifestyle, a stop at Healthsmart could
help establish a Healthsmart life balance.
Healthsmart is located at 6044
Rochester Rd., in the Venus Plaza. for
more information call 248-835-1055 or
go to naturalhealthstoretroymi.com.
offers, we take things up a notch by
offering a wide range of additional
products to help you achieve a more
comprehensive natural balance in
your life.
“We also carry natural cleaning
and beauty products, essential oils,
holistic medications, homeopathic
remedies,
and
much
more,”
Baranowski adds.
An interesting Healthsmart feature is a small refrigerator dedicated
to probiotics targeted to specific
needs and even gender. Probiotics
have recently been in the news as
essential for digestive health and they
are especially important if you have
recently been prescribed a regimen of
antibiotics
Healthsmart is a resource for all
Looking for Some Summer Excitement?
You've got to check this out:
Niagara's New Wild Attraction!
Wildplay grand opening celebration is Wednesday July 20th! You will
soar through the sky towards the
mighty Niagara Falls on a Zipline,
descending 670 meters (2,200 feet).
But don’t worry, once you are down
there, the shuttles will get you back
where you started.
The MistRider Zipline is located at
the Grand View Marketplace along the
Niagara Parkway.
Looking for even more adventure? Check out the Whirlpool
Adventure Course filled with climbing,
jumping, swinging and ziplining. Go at
your own pace and experience the fun
and challenging courses, taking 60-90
minutes to complete. Located at
Thompson Point along the Niagara
Parkway (across from the Whirlpool
Golf Course).
Looking for even more thrills?
Check out the loose-line jump! All it
takes is one step, hop, or tumble over
the edge and you'll drop 12 meters (44
feet) back to the forest floor.
WildPlay's attractions are open
daily from 9am to 8pm starting July
20th. Minimum age of 7 to participate.
Check out Wildplay's website
(wildplay.com/niagarafalls) to learn
more, book your adventure and sign
the online waiver! Lockers available
on site to store everything you can’t
bring on with you.
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Looking for a New Craft? Try Origami
On Thursday, July 28 you can
learn Paper Crafting: Origami at the
Troy Historic Village, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn folding techniques that you can
use to create beautiful and unique
works of art from paper with instructor Lynn Lim. Registration required,
call 248-524-3570. $23/THS Member,
$25/non-members.
“Ah, summer, what power you
have to make us suffer and like it.”
~Russel Baker
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]
Select Thursdays
at Boulan Park!
6:30-8:30 pm
HEALTHSMART OF TROY owner Rich Baranowski is bringing local residents
a wide assortment of products from vitamins and minerals, to gluten-free
snacks to help us all develop a natural balance in our life to meet all of our
nutritional needs. You’ll find this shop at 6044 Rochester Road. Visit the website at www.naturalhealthstoretroymi.com to explore all this store’s options.
ly rushed and often promotes
unhealthy eating.
“We feature many natural products, without side effects, that offer
an alternative to prescription drugs,”
comments Baranowski.
He mentions that he was initially
intrigued by a healthy lifestyle to combat his own allergies. The Healthsmart
ideal encompasses, not just a full line
of vitamins and supplements, but
healthy, non-GMO snacks and food
items to contribute to all aspects of a
balanced life.
“We carry more than 10,000 products,” says Baranowski. “Most people
aren’t aware that in addition to eating
too much nutrition lacking fast food,
even the food we’re growing is deficient because of soil erosion and
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Food trucks onsite at 5:30 pm
Recreation Department Offering
Games & Crafts for Kids
5:30-7:30 pm
July 28
The Groove Council
with General Dogs,
Pita Post & Zoyo Yogurt
August 11
Thornetta Davis
Big Will and 360 Degrees
with General Dogs,
Cosmic Burrito & Zoyo Yogurt
with General Dogs,
Pita Post & Zoyo Yogurt
Sponsored
by:
August 25
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“Oh, the summer night
Has a smile of light
And she sits on a sapphire
throne.”
~Barry Cornwall
July 25, 2016
Is Your Business Ready for What's Next in the Economy?
YOUR BUSINESS
CITY OF TROY
COUNTY OF OAKLAND, STATE OF MICHIGAN
NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST
FOR THE
AUGUST 2, 2016 STATE SPECIAL ELECTION
Notice is hereby given that the City of Troy will conduct
a Public Accuracy Test of the computer equipment to
be used for the tabulation of the absentee and precinct
ballots for the State Special Election to be held
Tuesday, August 2, 2016.
The test will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July
28, 2016 in the office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 500
W. Big Beaver -Troy, Michigan.
M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, CMMC
City Clerk
POSTED:
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
PUBLISHED: Monday, July 25, 2016
Note: Requires at least a 48 hour published notice prior
to test.
by
ARA TOPOUZIAN
The
Troy
Chamber
of
Commerce is proud
to announce our support for Goldman
Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program (GS10kSB), a proven resource
that was designed for business owners poised for growth.
This program is now available to
greater-Detroit businesses, offering
business and management education,
and business support services
designed to address the specific needs
of each individual participating business – at no cost to the business
owner.
The Goldman Sachs
Foundation provides scholarships to
small business owners selected for
NOTICE OF STATE PRIMARY ELECTION
TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2016
CITY OF TROY
To the Qualified Electors of the City of Troy, County of Oakland:
Notice is hereby given that a State Primary Election will be held in the City of Troy,
County of Oakland on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the purpose
of nominating candidates for the following offices and proposals:
United States Representative in Congress – 9th District
State Representative – 41st District
County Executive
Prosecuting Attorney
Sheriff
Clerk/Register of Deeds
Treasurer
Water Resources Commissioner
County Commissioner (11th, 16th, 24th & 24th Districts)
OAKLAND COUNTY ZOOLOGICAL AUTHORITY
RENEWAL MILLAGE
The Oakland County Zoological Authority was established pursuant to Public Act 49 of
2008 and formed to allow for continuing zoological services for the students, residents
and visitors of Oakland County. The law allows the Authority to seek authorization from
the electors to levy a tax on real and personal property to provide revenue to an accredited zoological institution for this purpose. Accordingly, as a renewal of the previously
approved millage authorization which expires with the 2017 tax levy, to continue providing zoological services to benefit the residents of the County, shall the 0.1 mill (10
cents per $1,000 of taxable value) on all of the taxable property located within the
County continue to be imposed for a period of ten (10) years, being years 2018 through
2027? It is estimated that if approved and levied, this millage would generate approximately $5,609,562 in 2018.
Shall this proposal be adopted?
YES
NO
the program.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small
Businesses is a $500 million investment that works with entrepreneurs
that are creating jobs and economic
advantages by providing them with
greater access to education, financial
capital and business support services.
The program currently operates in 17
markets in the U.S. through a network
of more than 90 academic and community partners and the program continues to expand on a city-by-city
basis.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small
Businesses is designed for business
owners who have a business poised
for growth. Troy Chamber wants to
encourage businesses throughout the
greater Troy area, member and nonmember alike to apply for this program. The program looks for applicants who are passionate about growing their business, creating jobs in
their communities and who generally
meet these criteria:
Owner or co-owner of a business
Business in operation for at least
zation reduced by operation of the Headlee amendment. Shall the Avondale School
District, Oakland County, Michigan, be authorized to levy 1.00 mill to create a sinking
fund for the purpose of the construction or repair of school buildings and the improvement and development of sites and for any other purpose which may be authorized by
law for the use of sinking fund proceeds, by increasing the limitation on the amount of
taxes which may be imposed on taxable property in the School District for a period of
ten (10) years, being the years 2016 to 2025, inclusive? It is estimated that 1.00 mill
($1.00 per $1,000 of taxable valuation) would raise approximately $905,472 in 2016.
two years
Business revenues of at least
$100,000 in the most recent fiscal year
Business two employees (including the owner)
For additional information about
eligibility: https://10ksbapply.com/eligibility-small-business-owners
Applicants selected for the education program will receive a world-class
business education and connections
to a professional support network at
no cost. To get the most out of the program, business owners are asked to
invest their time to engage in the following:
Attend a program orientation
Complete 11 convenient learning
sessions
Participate in out-of-class activities, including completing assignments, attending networking events
and business support clinics (approx.
6 – 8 hours per week)
Create a growth plan over the course
of the program
Troy Chamber is always looking
for opportunities for our business
community and the Goldman Sachs
Kunis & Bell Co-Star in ‘Bad Moms’
This week in the
movie theatres we
have the return of a
hero, a crazy game of chance and some
moms who just need a break. Here we go
Lights… Camera… Action.
zons. She winds up joining an online
game of racy truth or dare that has a
viewing audience that votes and comment about what they see. Her character
becomes the number one star of the
game with the help of Dave Franco’s
character. But she soon she finds herself
in a dangerous life or death situation.
This white-knuckle ride is rated PG-13.
BAD MOMS. This comedy stars Mila
Kunis, Christina Applegate, Kristen Bell
and Kathryn Hahn and Amy Mitchell.
Mila Kunis plays a mom who will do any
and everything for her family. Finally,
things come to a boil and she snaps.
JASON BOURNE. This film stars
Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, Vincent Cassel
and Alicia Vikander. Matt Damon returns
to the role of Jason Bourne. The film finds
the CIA’s most lethal weapon drawn out
of the shadows. He knows that his service is what the agency needs to stop the
world from going into chaos. The
Bourne franchise knew it needed Matt
Damon’s services to keep the series
going. This espionage thriller is rated
PG-13.
NERVE. Emma Roberts, Juliette
Lewis, Dave Franco and Emily Meade.
Emma Roberts plays a high school wallflower who wants to broaden her hori-
That’s when she changes from good
mom to bad mom. She teams up with a
couple of other moms (Kathryn Hahn
and Kristen Bell) to get a taste of freedom
that may help them become better
moms in the long run. This wild ride
comedy is rated R.
That’s all 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 WJR-AM 760.
MOVIE SHOW PLUS
YES
NO
And for the purpose of electing:
Delegates to the County Convention of the Democratic and Republican Parties.
by
GREG RUSSELL
The polling place locations for said election are as follows:
PRECINCT
1 & 11
2 & 10
3 & 12
4&9
5
6 & 31
7 & 18
8
13
14 & 22
15 & 21
16
17 & 20
19 & 28
23
24 & 25
26, 27, 30
29
POLLING LOCATION
Evanswood Church of God
Kensington Community Church
Woodside Bible Church
First United Methodist Church
Faith Apostolic Church
Troy Nature Center
St. Stephen Episcopal Church
Northfield Hills Baptist Church
Bethesda Romanian Pentecostal Church
St Anastasia Catholic Church
St. Lucy Croatian Church
First Presbyterian Church
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Lutheran Church of the Master
St. Joseph Chaldean Catholic Church
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church
Troy Community Center
Central Woodward Christian Church
ADDRESS
2601 E. Square Lake
1825 E. Square Lake
6600 Rochester
6363 Livernois
6710 Crooks
6685 Coolidge Hwy.
5500 Adams
1800 W. Long Lake
2075 E. Long Lake
4571 John R
200 E. Wattles
4328 Livernois
760 W. Wattles
3333 Coolidge Hwy.
2442 E. Big Beaver
2160 E. Maple
3179 Livernois
3955 W. Big Beaver
program is ideal for a wide variety of
both Chamber members and nonmembers. I have personally spoken to
several business owners that have
either gone through the program or
spoken highly about the level of networking and education they receive –
all free of charge.
To apply, visit this link:
https://10ksbapply.com/applicationprocess-small-business and don't forget to indicate you heard about this
from the Troy Chamber!
On August 10th, we will be hosting
a networking/education event at one
of our members’ offices, LJPR
Financial Advisors to talk more about
the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small
Business program. For more information,
visit
https://www.troychamber.com
Ara Topouzian is President/CEO
of Troy Chamber of Commerce. The
Troy Chamber serves as Troy's primary business information resource.
By responding to members' needs, the
Chamber is able to help businesses get
connected. For more info www.troychamber.com
For assistance in determining the accessibility of the polling place locations and the
availability of voting instructions in alternative formats such as audio and Braille, please
contact the City of Troy Clerk’s office.
AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPLACEMENT AND RESTORATION OF
NON-HOMESTEAD OPERATING MILLAGE
This proposal would authorize Avondale Public Schools to continue to levy up to 18.00
mills for general school district operating purposes only on non-homestead property
(business, commercial, rental and seasonal homes) in the School District. Principal residences are exempt from this millage. This authorization would (i) replace an authorization previously approved by voters which expires with the School District's 2017 tax
levy; (ii) restore the authority to levy mills previously authorized which has been reduced
by 0.0432 mill by application of the Headlee Amendment; and (iii) increase the prior
authority by two mills. This authority would allow the School District to levy only that
portion of the mills against non-homestead property required for the School District to
receive revenues at the full foundation allowance permitted by the State in the event of
future Headlee rollbacks. Shall the limitation on the amount of tax upon taxable property in the Avondale School District, Oakland County, Michigan be increased by 20.00
mills ($20.00 per $1,000 of taxable value) for ten (10) years, the years 2016 to 2025,
inclusive, to provide funds for operating expenses of the District? If approved, this millage would raise an estimated $7,000,724 for the District in 2016.
Persons wishing to obtain an absentee ballot may do so by contacting the City of Troy
Clerk’s office. The Clerk, or their designee, will be available in the Clerk’s Office on the
Saturday preceding the election, July 30, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., the
deadline for requesting an absentee ballot which will be mailed.
For names of candidates or any other information, please contact the Troy Clerk’s
Office at (248) 524-3316.
M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, CMMC
City Clerk
City of Troy
500 W. Big Beaver
Troy, Michigan 48084
POSTED:
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
PUBLISHED: Monday, July 25, 2016
YES
NO
AVONDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPLACEMENT SINKING FUND MILLAGE
PROPOSAL
Of the 1.00 mill requested, 0.5993 mill constitutes a continuation of authority which
would have expired with the 2017 levy, as reduced by operation of the Headlee amendment, and 0.4007 mill constitutes new additional millage which would restore authori-
Fall Education Guide
CONFIDENT LEE
FREE PRE OAKLAND
GIGGLE GANG DAYCARE &
PRESCHOOL
Fall Education
Guide Listing
(248) 301-0030
www.confidentlee.com
Grades 1-8
(844) 456-KIDS (5437)
www.freepreoakland.org
3-4 yrs.
(248) 689-9929
www.ggdaycare.com - 2.5-5 yrs.
BEST BRAINS
DISCOVERY CENTER PRESCHOOL &
CHILDCARE
GATEWAY COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
HARMONY PRESCHOOL
(248) 607-0000
www.bestbrains.com
3-15 yrs.
(248) 524-2400
Inside Zion Church - 3668 Livernois, Troy
2.5-5 yrs.
BEVERLY HILLS ACADEMY
(248) 433-9470
www.beverlyhillsacademy.org
Preschool-8 grade
(248) 589-0682
www.gatewaycds.com
4 weeks- 12 yrs.
(248) 457-0223
www.HarmonyTroy.com
2.5-5 yrs.
LITTLE MEDICAL SCHOOL
(248) 949-7373
www.littlemedicalschool.com
1-8 grade
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DISCOVERY CORNER ACADEMY
(248) 645-6448
www.discoverycorneracademy.com
Preschool, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
(877) 268-4636
www.cmich.edu/Detroit
College
DORSEY SCHOOLS
(888) 422-1188
www.dorsey.edu
College
MEDICAL SCHOOL JUST FOR KIDS!
SUMMER CAMPS
PS
& AFTER SCHOOL
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248-949-7373
www.littlemedicalschool.com/detroit
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about why the Jesuit experience is more than an education.
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It’s a Preschooler’s Adventure Camp
Here’s something for the younger
kids. Next week, July 25-28, it’s
Preschool Summer Camp: Dinosaur
Explore, at the Troy Community
Center, 9:30-11 a.m. Stomp into the
world of dinosaurs! We will channel
our inner paleontologists to reveal fun
facts and create projects that focus on
these incredible creatures. Fee:
$87/Res, $97/NR. Ages 3-5. Children
must be potty trained and able to take
care of their own bathroom needs. For
details and registration, call 248524-3484.
Fall Education
Guide Listing
FALL EDUCATION GUIDE CONT.
FROM PAGE 1
OAKLAND STEINER SCHOOL
(248) 429-9632
www.oaklandsteiner.org
or [email protected]
1-8 grade
RAINBOW PRESCHOOL - CITY OF
TROY RECREATION
(248) 524-3484
www.troymi.gov/rainbowpreschool
18 mo.- 5 yrs.
• Real Classroom Teaching
by Certified Teachers
• 1:5 Class Size
• Advanced Common Core
Curriculum
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169
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[email protected]
9-12 grade
One Subject/Month
Two Subject/Month
Three or Four Subjects/Month
Call Us Today!
248-803-0000
4082 John R Road • Troy
2042 W Auburn Rd • Rochester Hills
[email protected]
bestbrains.com
DISCOVERY CORNER
ACADEMY
Celebrating 35 Years
Of Excellence!
Highly Recommended by Troy Parents Since 1981
Academic Excellence in Our
• Preschool
• Pre- Kindergarten
• Kindergarten
3633 W. Big Beaver • Troy
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“Nations have recently been led to
borrow billions for war; no nation has
ever borrowed largely for education.
Probably, no nation is rich enough to
pay for both war and civilization. We
must make our choice; we cannot
have both.”
~Abraham Flexner
Discovery Corner Academy
We are now accepting fall
enrollment. We urge you to
call Loretta to compare the
consistency of our staff and
the price of our programs
with that of any other early
childhood center.
• Flexible hours
• Affordable prices
• Same director for more
than 22 years
• Experienced longtime
teachers
• State of the art education
program
• ½ day and all day small
class kindergarten
• Childcare
• Computer lab
• Spanish classes
• Happy relaxed children
Call Loretta or make plans to stop in with your child
and visit our academy by August 22, 2016 and get $30
off the registration fee.
July 2016
Public University vs. Private College
by Peterson's Staff
The major difference between public
universities and private colleges lies in
how they are funded. If you're looking
for more information about the difference between public and private universities, read on.
Tuition
The major difference between
public universities and private colleges lies in how they are funded. This
affects students because funding is
tied to tuition prices. Most public universities and colleges were founded
by state governments, some as early
as the 1800s, to give residents the
opportunity to receive public college
education. Today, state governments
pay for most of the cost of operating
public universities. They also oversee
these institutions through appointed
boards and trustees.
This influx of public money is
why tuition is lower at a public university. The real cost of an attendance is
subsidized. Money raised from tuition
doesn't need to cover all of a public
college's expenses, such as paying faculty.
Meanwhile, private colleges don't
receive funds from state legislatures.
They rely heavily on tuition and private contributions. This means tuition
rates are generally higher.
Size and Degree Offerings
Another difference between private and public colleges is their size
and the number of degrees they typically offer. Private colleges tend to be
much smaller than public universities
and may have only a few thousand students. Public universities and colleges
can be big, and some are huge. One
example of a large public university is
Ohio State University, home to 42,000
undergraduates.
Students who want a wide choice
of majors can find them at public universities. In a single large public uni-
versity, undergraduates will be
enrolled in academic programs ranging from traditional liberal arts to
highly specialized technical fields.
Private colleges offer a smaller range
of majors, but often have a particular
academic focus. Some private colleges
may emphasize the liberal arts or the
fine arts, for instance, while others
focus on engineering and computer
science.
Class size and demographics
Class-size is another major difference. Private colleges keep classes
small, with easy access to professors.
At public universities, however, 200
students may be enrolled in some
classes, especially in lower-division
courses.
Private and public colleges also
tend to have different demographics
and ratios. For example, in-state students applying to their public universities are admitted in far greater numbers and pay lower tuition than students applying from out-of-state. In
contrast, state residency isn't crucial
at private colleges, which results in a
greater geographical diversity among
the student body.
Public university or private college?
You should identify your goals
and consider costs, class size, culture,
and environment before choosing
between a public university and private school for your college experience.
When you're ready to look more
closely at schools after considering all
the above, use Peterson's campus
visit scheduling tool to schedule a
campus visit today for free.
— petersons.com
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July 2016
Fall Education Guide
Questions to Ask When Looking at Preschools
by ANNE ZACHRY
parents.com
Selecting a preschool that is a good
fit for your child can be exciting as well
as overwhelming. As a parent, you want
to be confident that you decide on the
right program for your little one, but
how do you make the best choice?
Always inquire about practical matters
first.
How early to start looking for a preschool depends on where you live.
"Unless you live in an area with highly
competitive programs, like New York
City or Los Angeles, you likely have
ample time to make a choice after thoroughly researching the options and
exploring programs that align with your
parenting approach and your expectations for a preschool," Dr. Levey
Friedman says. If you don't live in such
an area, start investigating your options
9 to 12 months before you expect to
enroll your child. When exploring your
preschool options, keep these important questions and considerations in
mind.
What is the educational philosophy of the preschool?
In choosing preschool program that
is best for their child, parents should
consider the level of openness between
the school and the family.
What is the educational background and experience of the teachers
and staff?
Of course, you want to be sure that
your child's preschool teacher is experienced and qualified. "The teacher
should have at least a Child
Development Associate (CDA) credential and possibly more. Ask about her
training and experience working with
young children and with a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
Are there active play opportunities to develop gross and fine motor
skills?
Preschools should offer plenty of
opportunities for active play. Physical
activity is critical for the development of
a child's gross motor skills and promotes health and well-being.Table time
is also a must. "It's important that children have daily exposure to fine motor
activities, such as stringing beads, snipping paper strips, and pre-writing activities such as scribbling in shaving
cream.
Do the children nap regularly?
Growing tots need to rest at some
point during a busy preschool day, so
don't forget to ask the teacher when
naptime takes place. Ideally, naps
should be scheduled at the same time
every day and should not last more than
two hours (more than that may interfere
with your little one getting a good
night's sleep). You'll need to know if the
school supplies a nap mat, sheet, or pil-
low.
Are meals and snacks provided?
If the school provides meals and
snacks, inquire about the food options.
Are nutritious, well-balanced meals
served? Are the snacks healthy? Is there
an expected pre-meal routine, such as
going to the restroom and washing
hands? Will your child be required to
use appropriate table manners, and will
she have to eat everything on her plate?
Can the children interact while eating?
Little ones should have the chance to
socialize during meals and snacks.
Is potty training required?
If your child isn't toileting independently, you'll need to ask if potty training
is a requirement. Certain schools
require a child to be fully potty trained;
others are willing to assist with the
process of training. If the school does
expect your child to be fully toilet
trained, ask how they deal with the
occasional accident. You'll likely need to
send a change of clothing to school with
your little one, just in case.
How is discipline handled?
First and foremost, the classroom
rules should be clear so that your child
knows what to expect. Ask the teacher
how she encourages positive behavior
on a daily basis. For example, is there a
reward chart or treasure chest in the
classroom?
— parents.com
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Fall Education Guide
July 2016
Tips to Stop the Summer Slide When the Kids Are Out of School
(Family
Features)
Learning
shouldn't stop just because school is
out. In fact, stepping too far away from
the books can result in a learning loss.
However, research has shown that
encouraging kids to read just six
books, or 20 minutes a day, over the
summer can help prevent the summer
slide.
The key is finding ways to make
reading fun, combining education and
entertainment for an activity kids can
truly enjoy, said Kate DiCamillo, a twotime Newbery Medal Award-winning
author and the 2016 Collaborative
Summer Library Program National
Summer Reading Champion.
"Reading should not be presented
to children as a chore or duty, but
rather as a gift that emphasizes the
fun of opening a new book and cele-
brating the satisfaction that comes
from reading another story," said
DiCamillo, who is also the 2016-17
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partner.
Summer schedules can get busy,
but with a little creativity it's actually
quite easy to fit in those 20 minutes a
day, even when you have other activities planned.
1. Take a book. The best way to
get your kids reading is to have books
available, so take them with you,
whether it's in the car, at the beach or
waiting at the doctor's office.
2. Summer recharge. Plan ahead
for a fun reading-related trip midway
through the summer to reignite the
love of books and reward kids for
reading. It doesn't have to be anything
fancy; the trip could simply be camp-
ing like a character in a favorite book.
3. Explore hobbies. Reading is
extra fun when the subject matter
involves your favorite things. Look for
books that match your kids' personal
interests, such as dinosaurs or gymnastics.
4. Magazine madness. Plenty of
popular kids magazines can be delivered to your home for an exciting surprise in the mailbox that makes an
excellent reason to flip it open and
start reading.
5. Road trip reading. A long car
ride is the perfect opportunity for the
whole family to enjoy an audiobook
together. You can discuss the story
over lunch breaks and fuel stops to
engage even further with the book. Hit
the library now, so kids are excited
about reading all summer long.
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number of young adults who are married or cohabiting in their own home.
From student loan debt to saving
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nest. However, if your child's bedroom
has been turned into your home
office, gym or craft room, you may find
that their return home presents a
unique set of challenges.
Adding living space
Rather than give up your newfound space, look for other areas in
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Protect Against CO Poisoning and Keep Your Family Safe
Run kitchen vents or exhaust fans
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home. To help eliminate danger of
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(Family Features) Mature trees
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sure you don't overwater. Unless there
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Sort your stuff into piles. In every
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July 25, 2016
No End to the GOP Nightmare in Sight
PERSPECTIVES
by
PETER MAURER
I have watched
many conventions in
my
life,
both
Democratic and Republican, and
although controversy and drama have
filled many of them, this year’s
Republican National Convention – to
some known as the Raucous
Nincompoop Carnival – seemed to
have more than its share of carnivalquality sideshows.
No sooner had the sizeable antiTrump delegation been shouted down
in their attempt to be freed from having to vote for someone they find unfit
to be the POTUS, then along comes
Melania-gate.
First Trump claims his wife wrote
the speech, something Melania also
bragged about. Then, once the factcheckers got ahold of the suspicious
script and discovered plagiarism and
paraphrasing on an unprecedented
scale for a potential First Lady, it was
said that Melania used a speech
writer, but that she had given her a lot
of her own words to add.
Hours later, that claim went out
the window as the speechwriter in
question said that the speech contained only snippets of Melania’s
words given during a phone call. And
while many may point to Donald
Trump’s decision to not accept the
speechwriter’s offer to resign as some
magnanimous gesture, those familiar
with politics know full well that had
that speechwriter resigned (read:
fired), she would have been released
from any confidentiality agreement
and free to tell the world what we
already know – the closest Melania got
to that speech was the night she read
it off the glass.
No sooner had Melaniagate
passed, then along comes Scott Baio.
Yes, you read that right – Scott Baio
gave a speech at the convention.
Apparently, Charles was in charge that
night, and despite his career being
decades behind him, it would seem
that the GOP thought him worthy
enough to merit a speech to a national
audience.
Aside from the content of his diatribe, it was an interview after his
speech that was the real controversy.
When his credibility and decisionmaking were drawn into question by
referencing a photograph he had posted of Hillary Clinton standing in front
of a sign in such a way as to leave a
four-lettered, extremely vulgar reference to women, he lost his temper.
Apparently, Chachi, despite loved
by Joanie , cannot keep his cool like
the Fonz.
And then you have Ohio
Governor John Kasich, whose distaste
for Trump is so palpable, he refused to
enter the convention center, instead
choosing to visit many of the venues
in the Cleveland area AROUND the
convention center.
These photo-ops were a bit surreal, in that it would appear that John
Kasich preferred the company of dead
musicians while walking around
Cleveland’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
to that of a very-much-alive Donald
Trump.
And if it’s not the GOP heavyweights who refused to attend the
convention, then it’s others who will
not endorse their party’s candidate
while speaking. Ted Cruz’s outright
hatred of Donald Trump was on display when he refused to endorse
Trump during his speech, instead
encouraging Republican voters to
‘vote your conscience’.
Booed off the stage in a loud and
unseemly manner, Cruz refused to
back down, instead doubling down in
subsequent interviews.
He hates his party’s candidate
THAT much.
And where is the Bush clan,
arguably the GOP’s most powerful and
influential family in recent memory?
They all stayed home, smart enough
to recognize a convention and candidate that’s a train wreck - part reality
show, and part Jerry Springer.
It is going to be a long and painful
autumn
for
the
GOP.
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It’s Summer, Thieves Are Stealing Our Stuff
POLICE
PATROL
by
CYNTHIA KMETT
n
I guess
these thieves don’t
think the security
cameras are pointed at them. A 52year-old male from Hazel Park, came
to the business on John R and
attempted to steal $190 of merchandise before being stopped by Loss
Prevention. He was arrested by the
responding officers and charged with
Retail Fraud – 2nd Degree
n It’s sad when you can’t trust
your employees. A 21-year-old
employee from Clinton Township was
observed walking out of the business
with $240.69 worth of merchandise
without purchasing it. The theft
occurred after the employee finished
her shift. Loss Prevention Officer
began an investigation and determined the suspect committed a similar crime on June 25th. Several phone
conversations were done with the sus-
pect who was to come to the store to
discuss the thefts but she has not
shown up. I’m guessing the store has
an address for her.
n Troy does have a noise ordinance, just in case you didn’t know, :
Officer responded to Redwood street
on report of loud music being played
to annoy the neighbor. The officer
found the suspect playing his stereo
loud enough in his backyard that it
could be heard out front at the curb.
The 56-year-old resident saw the officer, turned off the music and retreated
into the home. The suspect was
issued a misdemeanor citation for
Disorderly Conduct.
n Oh, this guy’s got new troubles in Troy. Officers responded to
the Somerset area on report of a red
2006 Ford Fusion being stolen from
the parking lot. The victim believed
her friend, a 25-year-old male from
Macomb, took her vehicle to purchase
narcotics while she was working.
Prior to the officers’ arrival, the
victim found her vehicle in another
parking space and wanted to cancel
the complaint. The officers located
the vehicle in the parking garage and
found the suspect standing next to the
vehicle with the driver’s door open.
The suspect began to walk away from
the vehicle and was stopped by the
officers. After verifying his information, officers determined the suspect
had a valid warrant for his arrest from
the 52-4 District Court (Troy) for
Larceny. He also had two other warrants for his arrest – Larceny in a
Building – Sterling Heights, and
Disorderly Conduct and Possession of
Marijuana – Roseville.
The vehicle was searched and
officers located a syringe, suspected
marijuana roaches and marijuana
paraphernalia. The suspected marijuana was field tested with a narcotics
test kit with the officers receiving a
positive reaction for the presence of
marijuana. The suspect was arrested
and charged with Possession of
Narcotic
Paraphernalia
and
Possession of Marijuana.
Well, at least he isn’t being
charged with car theft.
n
Let the political season
begin.
A London Drive resident
reports that someone stole 20 political
signs that were leaning against the
side of her garage. She also indicated
someone stole her “Hillary for
President” sign off her front lawn 10
days ago. Isn’t it too early for
November election signs?
Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes,
please call 248-524-3477.
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On Thursday, July 28 you can
learn Paper Crafting: Origami at the
Troy Historic Village, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn folding techniques that you can
use to create beautiful and unique
works of art from paper with instructor Lynn Lim. Registration required,
call 248-524-3570. $23/THS Member,
$25/non-members.
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Michigan’s Passenger Pigeon…Gone
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p.m. Follow the timeline of historic
events in Michigan’s history which led to
the extinction of the Passenger Pigeon a
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