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Vol. 36, No. 46
Wacky Wednesday!
$4/person at
Community Center
Keep the family active as summer
winds down on August 3 or 10 from
noon - 8 p.m. It’s Wacky Wednesdays,
at the TroyCommunity Center, which
includes using the indoor pool, fitness center and gym. Every
Wednesday we will be charging the
wacky rate of just $4/person between
noon-8 p.m. Price is valid for residents and non-residents.
Safety Town II Helps
First Graders Refresh
the Rules
Help your child entering first
grade reinforce the safety habits
learned from Safety Town I, scheduled for August 15-18, along with
learning new topics about water and
gun safety. Topics such as whom to
allow in your safe side circle and how
not to fall for tricks will also be covered. Our mock town will be used to
refresh the road rules of railroad
crossings, stop signs and traffic
lights. Field trip to the Troy
Community Center indoor pool focuses on water safety.
Fee: $94/Res; $104/NR
Location: Martell Elementary
Time: 9 a,m, – 2 p,m,
Register at the Troy Community
Center or call 248-524-3484 for
details.
Chamber Members Enjoy Picnic Where the Cooking Is Done by the Prez
THE HOT WEATHER DIDN’T stop Troy Chamber members from a feast from local eateries as well as hot dogs and
hamburgers once again grilled by Chamber President and CEO Ara Topouzian, l-r, whose customers included Doug
W. Smith, Ganesh Reddy (who hosted the annual Chamber cookout for HTC Global Services at its new renovated
building at 100 E. Big Beaver) and Troy Councilman Dave Henderson.
by CYNTHIA KMETT
It’s always hard to predict the
weather the third week of September
might bring. Last year it was chilly
and wet, causing a major decrease in
revenue for the Troy Family Daze
event which was being held for the
first time at the crossroads of Troy
Center and Civic Center Drives – think
Troy’s outdoor Family Aquatic Center
and tennis courts.
In addition, since you couldn’t
see a ferris wheel from Crooks or
Livernois, as you were able to in years
past when the annual fall celebration
was held first at Boulan Park and then
Zion Christian Church, many people
didn’t know where to go.
This made the event sponsor, the
North
Woodward
Community
Foundation, take a new look at the
annual event. One of the events that
See TROY DAZE, page 5
Gazette Media Group Says “Goodbye to Patti!”
At the Gazette Media Group we’re
saying goodbye to long-time retiring Art
Director Patti Sweitzer.
An accomplished graphic artist,
Patti’s prime task was ad composition
and structure. Many of those attention
grabbing ads you’ve responded to over
the years are products of Patti’s skill and
imagination.
For eighteen years, Patti has also
been our very own IT specialist. There is
no Mac or Apple situation she can’t remedy. She can also find your long lost
cousin, or check the background of your
daughter’s new boyfriend with the efficiency of a PI.
Patti researched all equipment
we’ve acquired through the years. She
always found the best deals and, when
we purchased it, she made it all work
together.
An animal lover, particularly dogs,
the Humane Society was Patti’s special
Gazette charity. She made sure we had
room for a homeless pet ad every week.
And, her lunch break was Murphey’s
time, her Wheaten Terrier. Patti put
together expanded pet personals adoption sections every Valentine and
Sweetest Day.
In the past few years Patti’s new
focus has been her three adorable
grandchildren, and spending more time
with them is definitely at the top of her
retirement priority list. Increased travel
with husband, Bob is also on the agenda.
Patti’s cheerful demeanor will be
missed. We will especially miss her when
the server goes down on deadline day.
Police Arrest Suspect in Clark Station Robbery
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Police Report
Troy Police have arrested a suspect
for an armed robbery that occurred at
approximately 8 PM, on July 24 at the
Clark Gas Station, 6951 Rochester Road.
Shaun Edward Benns of Pontiac, 38
years old, was arraigned on a charge of
Armed Robbery on July 26 in front of
Magistrate Waldmann of the 52-4
District Court. Benns’ bond was denied.
Troy officers responded to the
scene after Benns threatened the clerk
with a screwdriver and demanded
money from the cash register. Benns
obtained the money, ordered the clerk
to the ground and then fled the scene.
Investigators of the Troy Special
Investigations Unit were able to provide
possible vehicle information to area
Departments.
A short time later, deputies from the
Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and officers of the Auburn Hills Police
Department attempted to stop Benns’
vehicle on University Drive near Martin
Luther King Jr Blvd., in Auburn Hills. A
short vehicle pursuit ensued, followed
by a foot pursuit. Benns was apprehended by OCSO deputies, after leaving
a trail of money along his path. Benns is
also being investigated as a suspect in
several other area armed robberies.
The Troy Police Department wishes to thank the Oakland County Sheriff’s
Office, the Auburn Hills Police
Department, and investigators of the
Troy Special Investigations Unit. The
See ROBBERY, page 3
PATTI SWEITZER.
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“To be upset over what you don't
have is to waste what you do have.”
—Ken S. Keyes, Jr.
EMPIRE TRAINS
AND HOBBIES
Complete Selection of Trains
and Railroad Supplies
Train Sets • Slot Cars • Models
Science Kits • Rockets • Kites
Puzzles • Hobby Tools & Supplies
Entry-Level RC • Games • Die-Cast
Telescopes • Collectible Toys
Games Workshop • Coin Supplies
Doll House Miniatures
Train Repair & Parts
SHAUN EDWARD BENNS
Clark Gas Station
Robbery Suspect
In Police Custody
ROBBERY, From page 1
Troy Special Investigations Unit is comprised of officers from the Birmingham
Police Department, the Bloomfield
Township Police Department, Royal Oak
Police Department, and Troy Police
Department. These investigators routinely work together in a collaborative,
multi-jurisdictional Unit that investigates criminal activity impacting the
region.
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Lake and Rochester and it’s advertising the need for bus drivers for the fall.
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Chambers Host an After-Hours Mixer
Make your reservations now for the
August 10 after-hours mixer sponsored
by the Troy and Rochester Area
Chambers of Commerce. It will happen
from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Park
Hotel, 600 E. University. Complimentary
appetizers will be provided and a cash
bar will be available.
Cost is $12 for Troy/Rochester Area
Chamber members, and $25 for future
members. An additional $5 for those registering the day of the event. Although
accepted, registrations taken after 3 p.m.
on August 10 may not appear on registration list. To register, go to www.troychamber.com/events.
2016 Troy Police Department
Charity Golf Outing
Register
Today!
Monday Sept. 12th
Sanctuary Lake Golf
7:30 am Golfers may arrive
Course located at 1450
8:00 am Driving Range Open
E South Blvd. Troy
9:00 am Shotgun start
$100 per golfer ($400 foursome) To benefit the Troy Police Honor
$25 dinner only option
Guard Benevolent Association,
• 18 holes golf with cart
• Use of driving range
• Lunch on the course
• 4 drink tickets
• Buffet dinner after golf
• Cash bar
• Raffle prizes, Swag,
and Camaraderie
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Community Coalition
Contact Det. Russ Bragg at 248-840-4719
or email: braggrr@troymi.gov
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Sponsors! Contact Russ for sponsorship packages!
FAA Has Final Say on Building Near Airport
If you want to build a four-story
building next to an airport, you have
to get permission from the FAA before
you can get your site plans approved
by the Troy Planning Commission.
That’s what the planners decided
last week when 1-800-Mini-Storage
asked for site plan approval for a new
facility on Coolidge, just south of
Maple, and very close to the
Oakland/Troy Airport. The petitioner
already has a facility right around the
corner on Maple, and it ready to build
another on Rochester Road, just south
of Maple.
While architect Joseph A. Guido
has had contact with the airport and
the FAA, there has been no final conformation about how the FAA wants
the building to look. There are apparently options for the proposed 58-foot
in height storage building to make it
safe for approaching flights. Because
that is five feet over the allowable
height, the applicant has two options:
1). Reduce the height of the proposed
building; or 2). Agree to install & maintain obstruction lights on the building.
They’ve asked for the lights, but don’t
know where they would be placed, or
if they’ll be approved.
This made the planners a bit anxious about giving permission for the
proposed self-storage facility. It would
be built in two phases. The first phase
would be a 4-story, 34,356 square foot
building and phase two is a 4-story,
29,610 square foot addition, connected to the phase one building from the
second through fourth floor.
Once completed the total combined building envelope will be 13,880
square feet and house 478 self-storage
units.
There were other concerns, too.
If phase two is built, it would make the
facility over the allowable space on
the property. The planners can allow
this if they believe it won’t hurt the
use of the property.
And then there’s the storm water
question. While a rain garden is
already part of the plans, the commission wanted to know what other sustainable design plans they were going
to use during phase two. Plus, when
did they plan to build phase two?
Initially, the planners where concerned about the fencing around the
property. However, it seems fencing is
a big security issue at storage facilities, especially one that have units
OU Research Finds Black Bear Can Link Real Objects To Computer Images
OU Psychology research indicates
American black bears may be able to recognize that images presented on a computer screen correspond to real life
objects.
A study led by Zoe Johnson-Ulrich
and Jennifer Vonk from the Department
of Psychology at Oakland University indicates that American black bears may be
able to recognize that images presented
on a computer screen correspond to real
life objects.
Their findings come after working
with a black bear named Migwan at the
Detroit Zoological Society and are now
published in the journal Animal
Cognition.
The study forms part of a broader
research project into the welfare of bears
in captivity. It aims to find out how the
animals themselves rate the environment in which they are held, and the
facilities, food and features provided to
them.
In this study, Migwan, a black bear
born in the wild, but injured and subsequently rescued at a very young age was
the test subject. She had previously
received training on an unrelated task
using photographs of food items from
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accessible from the outside, as some
of these units would be. With a little
tweaking of the kind of fencing facing
Coolidge, they seemed to settle that
question.
With the new tree ordinance in
place, you might guess this question
would come up. However, there’s only
one maple tree on this vacant property, and a landscape plan has already
been made.
Now if the petitioner from 1-800Mini Storage can just hear from the
FAA they might get the Planning
Commission’s approval.
They did want the planners to tell
them that they agreed this property
was a good one for such a facility.
While the planners didn’t vote on that
question, the did seem to acknowledge that this parcel would work for
1-800-Mini Storage.
Remember Maplelawn II which
wanted to use two buildings on
Crooks for offices, a restaurant, a spinning facility and car storage? Last
month the planners had given them a
whole list of concerns. The petitioner
corrected them all and last week was
quickly given approval for the plans to
move forward.
her normal diet. For this study, she was
presented with eight objects new to her
and her ability transfer what she had
learned about photos to their corresponding objects, and vice versa, was
assessed.
This ability to perceived the correspondence between images and the
objects that they represent has been previously researched in hens, rhesus monkeys, gorillas, pigeons, tortoises, and
horses.
“Bears can transfer learning with
real objects to photographs of those
objects presented on computer screens,”
says Johnson-Ulrich. This means that
photographs of items (food, objects, people or other bears) that are familiar to
bears can be used to further test their
discrimination ability. Johnson-Ulrich
therefore believes that the findings have
important implications for the use of
photographs in computerized studies
involving bears, and in ultimately ensuring the welfare of captive bears.
“Because a lot of research with photographic stimuli uses familiar images
(e.g. food, conspecifics) this is useful in
suggesting that bears’ responses to these
photographs may reflect behaviors
towards real items,” according to Vonk.
Johnson-Ulrich and Vonk caution
that the ability of bears to recognize features of real objects within 2D-images
does not necessarily mean they understand the representational nature of photographs. It is also still uncertain how
well bears are able to recognize tangible
objects which they first saw in a photograph before being introduced to the real
thing. Further research using other bears
is therefore needed to verify if the animals can transfer information from pictures to objects, too.
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Kaszubski Resigns as Executive Director
TROY DAZE, From page 1
took quite a huge loss was the beer
tent, the first since the 1980s. While it
was scheduled to make a return with
the Troy Kiwanis Club again acting as
innkeepers, Judge Kirsten Hartig
informed her fellow Kiwanians that
the board of the Foundation had
decided it would not sponsor a beer
tent this September.
Word quickly spread the next
week that Troy Family Daze would be
looking for sponsor, and might well
start with the Kiwanis Club.
In addition, the Foundation board
informed the Troy Family Daze committee that it didn’t want the event to
spend any more money than it had in
the bank. While many groups, including all the city’s non-profits and food
vendors pay, it’s the gate receipts and
ride vendor’s profits that cover many
expenses, like tents and trailers and
security.
Plus, Judge Hartig had other
news, too. Foundation Executive
Director Tom Kaszubski had tendered
his resignation. His wife, Cheryl
Whitton Kaszubski, has continued at
the Foundation as she heads up the
Foundation’s Blessings in a Backpack
effort which feeds children in dozens
of school districts on weekends.
As to whether or not the Troy
Kiwanis Club was interested in sponsoring a beer tent on its own, the
answer came at the club’s weekly
meeting last Tuesday at Maggiano’s.
Let’s see: buy beer, pay for a tent,
hire entertainment, and, oh, insurance. Members definitely wanted to
pass on that opportunity. The club
didn’t even make enough money last
year after four days at Troy Family
Daze to pay for the t-shirts it purchased for members to wear while
working at the beer tent. And, they
weren’t happy with the rules that didn’t allow folks to bring in the food they
bought from festival vendors or have
their children with them to listen to
the entertainment.
That didn’t mean they didn’t want
to participate in Troy Family Daze.
The Kiwanis Club just wants to be like
many other non-profits and small
retailers. They want to rent space at
$300 for a booth, perhaps have some
games and giveaways for kids and
enjoy the weekend.
Kaszubski is still head of the
board of Troy Daze and we’re sure he
will be looking for new sponsors to
support this annual family festival.
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Leto, Robbie Unleashed in ‘Suicide Squad’
MOVIE SHOW PLUS
by
GREG RUSSELL
This week we
have three films for
you. One in your local theatres and
two for your home video library.
Lights…. Camera… Action. Here we
hurt each other. This off center action
film is rated PG-13.
MOTHER'S DAY. This movie features Julia Roberts, Jennifer
Aniston, Kate Hudson and Jason
Sudeikis. This was director Garry
Marshall’s last film. This comedy follows the ups and downs of several
families in the week leading up to
Mother¹s Day. The Blu-Ray/DVD has
behind the scenes specials and a
director’s commentary. This film is
rated PG-13.
KEANU. This film stars KeeganMichael Key, Jordan Peele, Will Forte
movie is rated R.
That’s it for this week. Have a
good one and go out and enjoy a
movie.
Greg Russell is the host and producer of the syndicated television
show, Movie Show Plus. Greg can
also be seen weekly on Live In The D
on Local 4. Plus, you can hear him
every Friday morning talking
movies with Paul W. Smith on WJRAM 760.
CITY OF TROY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing will be held by the City of Troy Zoning
Board of Appeals at City Hall in the Council Chamber,
500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, on Tuesday,
August 16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following:
In order to construct a pergola at the rear of the house,
a 15 foot variance from the required 45 foot rear yard
setback.
LOCATION: 1204 Rothwell
ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION:
Zoning
4.06 (C), R-1B
APPLICANT: James Hall for FunSpace Direct, LLC
PROPERTY OWNER: Vamshi and Swetha Garlapaty
The application on file can be viewed and/or copies
can be purchased at the Planning Department, City of
Troy, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan 48084.
Comments can be expressed at the Public Hearing, or
written comments can be directed to the attention of
the Planning Department at the above noted address,
or by email to planning@troymi.gov no later than 3:00
p.m. one day prior to the date of the meeting. If you
have questions, you may contact the Planning
Department by email or by phone at (248) 524-3364.
Notices and information for public hearings will also be
posted
on
the
City
website
at
http://troymi.gov/Government/PublicHearings .
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SUICIDE SQUAD. This film stars
Margot Robbie, Jared Leto, Will Smith
and Joel Kinnaman. It’s been at least
a month since the last superhero
movie came out. That means we’re
due. This one is from the DC vault and
it has a mixture of oddball villains who
are recruited by the government to
take on a mission that they think is too
dangerous for superheroes. This
group of misfits must come together
as a unit to help save mankind and not
and Method Man.
Detroit’s own
Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele,
better known as the comedy duo Key
& Peele, star as two cousins who are
naïve to street life. When Peele’s character’s beloved kitten, Keanu, is catnapped, the two guys toughen up to
hit the mean streets to retrieve their
favorite pet. On the Blu-Ray/DVD Key
& Peele take you on a hilarious ride
about the making of this film. Plus,
they have running time commentary
that you can select to listen to. This
M. Aileen Dickson, MMC, CMMC
City Clerk
NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should
contact the City Clerk by e-mail at clerk@troymi.gov or
by calling (248) 524-3317 at least two working days in
advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to
make reasonable accommodations.
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Do You Want More in Your Relationship?
COUNSELING
CORNER
by
KALYNN POTTER
MA, LLPC, MBA
With all the
issues facing us
today, healthy couples are necessary
to hold families together and create
strong role-models for future generations. Healthy role-modeling is one of
the most important things we can
provide to our children. We know
that mutual respect is key. However,
what creates lasting joy and peace for
a couple? Effective communication is
one characteristic of a healthy, happy
couple. How we process information
and how we respond are critical. The
ability to interpret incoming information and to respond appropriately
versus react to the situation is essential. Couple counseling deals with
negative emotions that are present
and should emphasize and strengthen positive emotions. It is these positive emotions that will create
responses such as empathy, compassion, caring and the longing for connection that are vital in a loving relationship.
Intimacy in a relationship allows
for vulnerability. Adult attachment
theory is the basis for EMOTIONALLY
FOCUSED THERAPY, (EFT), which is a
research-validated approach to couple counseling. Dozens of outcome
studies have demonstrated its effectiveness. In EFT, emotion is the focus
of change. This means that emotion
causes us problems and emotion
allows us to resolve problems.
Understanding the general nature of
emotion is essential. It is not a primitive, irrational response or simply a
sensation or a “feeling”. It is a highlevel information-processing system
involving one’s innate needs.
Emotion comes from the Latin word
emovere, meaning to move. Hence,
emotion moves us physically and
mentally. Couples need to be connected to be happy. Being connected
is a core basic human need.
In EFT we are focused on the primary emotion which is generally
being covered by the secondary emotion; that is, primary could be rejection and secondary could be anger.
Hence, the visible emotion is anger,
but the feeling is rejection. How we
control our emotions and how we
engage with our loved one on an emotional level is a key determinant of
relationship quality.
The most intense emotions arise
during the formation, maintenance,
disruption and renewal stages of
attachment relationships. Formation
is falling in love, maintenance is in
loving someone, disruption relates to
loss and renewal to reconnection.
The unchallenged maintenance of a
bond is experienced as a source of
security and the renewal of a bond as
a source of joy!
Unfortunately, couples do not
give freely unconditional love. The
tendency is to judge, withhold love,
hold grudges, set expectations and so
on. It is these negative human characteristics that get in our way of
learning to love at the highest level.
These effects are often passed on
through the generations. What we
learn is what we pass on. However,
do you ever wonder if there is a better way? Do you want more? Do you
want to feel closer and more connected? Do you want to give more? If the
answer to any of these questions is
yes and you are willing to do the
work, then you should consider couples counseling. Do you know that
couples usually think about maybe
getting some help six years before
they actually do? That is a sad statistic. Couples wait until they are in crisis. If we are going to make a difference in the world and live more productive lives it needs to start within
the home. We as couples are worth it!
Because I believe that all couples
could benefit from strengthening
their relationships, I am offering a
free consultation through the end of
August. I know taking the first step
can be difficult; however, nothing is
gained by not taking a risk.
And in closing I ask you to contemplate the following question,
“What is the opposite of Love?” The
answer lies in the thing that holds us
back….FEAR.
Rochester Area Counseling
Services is located at 945 S.
Rochester Road, Suite 101,
Rochester Hills, Michigan near the
corner of Rochester Road and Avon
Road. The office is open Monday
through Thursday from 9 a.m.
until 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.
until 6 p.m. For more information,
call 248-266-6166 or visit our website at rochesterareacounselingservices.com.
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Friends of Troy Seniors Brunch & Learn
Senior Brunch & Learn Series on
Super Foods for Seniors. It happens on
Wednesday, Aug. 17, from 9:30-11 a.m. at
the Troy Community Center.
A presentation by Lisa Zielinski, a
dietician from the Boulevard Health
Center, will include information about
foods missing from the diets of seniors
and foods that should be eliminated from
their diets. Call 248-526-2608 to make a
reservation for this free event. Coffee and
light refreshments are provided.
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Fuel Up Like Team USA
(Family Features) U.S. Olympic
athletes know what it takes to build a
champion: a lifetime of determination
and training, countless competitions
and years of fueling their bodies with
the right foods and beverages.
A survey was conducted among
U.S. Olympians, Paralympians and
Olympic/Paralympic hopefuls, and the
more than 1,000 who responded rated
a healthy diet even higher than their
intense training schedule as a key to
when they purchase white milk for
their families. Through August 28, fans
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Getting Real About the Bathroom: Tips and Resources for Managing IBS-D
(NAPSI)—For most people, going
to the bathroom is a routine and
uneventful experience that requires
little planning. Yet for as many as 15
million Americans with Irritable Bowel
Syndrome with Diarrhea (IBS-D), trying to predict when they’ll need the
bathroom again is a daily source of
anxiety.
IBS-D, a chronic disorder characterized by diarrhea and recurring
abdominal pain, gives sufferers little
or no ability to predict when they’ll
have to run to the bathroom. Beyond
the physical and emotional impact of
IBS-D is the fact that this is a condition
that is difficult to talk about, making it
harder for those affected to receive
the support and treatment they need.
Dr. Jonathan Rosenberg, M.D., of
the Illinois Gastroenterology Group,
shares his top three tips for people
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1. Make That Appointment: Many
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2. Use Credible Online Resources:
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3. Open Up to Your Inner Circle:
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colleagues know.
To learn more about IBS-D, including signs, symptoms, tips and expert
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their success.
It's not just a healthy diet they're
seeking - it's the right mix of nutrients
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like the protein in milk. Milk is a nutrient powerhouse with nine essential
nutrients, including 8 grams of natural
protein, in each 8-ounce serving. It
provides a nutrient package that's
hard to find in any other single food or
beverage.
According to the survey, nine out
of 10 U.S. Olympian respondents grew
up drinking milk*, largely thanks to
encouragement from their moms. In
addition, U.S. Olympic Training
Centers, where athletes train at the
highest level, serve tens of thousands
of gallons of milk every year.
"I'm always focused on getting the
right nutrients to help fuel my training
and protein is something I aim to get
in every morning," said Jennifer Kessy,
professional beach volleyball player
and London 2012 Olympic Games silver medal winner. "My mom encouraged me to drink milk growing up
because of all the nutrients you get in
one glass. Milk is still a staple in my
diet, and now that I am a mom, I try to
take what my mother taught me about
healthy eating and nutrition and pass
it on to my daughter."
Not only is milk helping fuel
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to learn how to train like an Olympian
To learn more and to watch exclusive behind-the-scenes videos from
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1KRC Research conducted an
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and hopeful U.S. Olympic and
Paralympic athletes on behalf of
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March 7, 2016. The U.S. Olympic
Committee and its National Governing
Bodies distributed e-mail invitations
with a link to the survey to its retired,
current, and hopeful athletes inviting
them to participate. In total, across
Olympic and Paralympic sports, 1,113
completed the ten-minute survey (675
Olympians, 93 Paralympians and 345
hopefuls in training).
*9 out of 10 finding based on 675
responses received from survey invitations sent to U.S. Olympians.
**NO PURCHASE / PAYMENT NECESSARY. Open to 50 U. S. or D.C legal
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Could That Pain Be from a Pinched Nerve?
Nerves extend from your brain
and spinal cord, sending important
messages throughout your body. If
you have a pinched nerve (nerve compression) your body may send you
warning signals such as pain. Don't
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Damage from a pinched nerve
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temporary or long-lasting problems.
The earlier you get a diagnosis and
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In some cases, you can't reverse
the damage from a pinched nerve. But
treatment usually relieves pain and
other symptoms.
Causes of Pinched Nerves
A pinched nerve occurs when
there is "compression" (pressure) on a
nerve.
The pressure may be the result of
repetitive motions. Or it may happen
from holding your body in one position for long periods, such as keeping
elbows bent while sleeping.
Nerves are most vulnerable at
places in your body where they travel
through narrow spaces but have little
soft tissue to protect them. Nerve
compression often occurs when the
nerve is pressed between tissues such
as: Ligament, Tendon or Bone.
For example, inflammation or
pressure on a nerve root exiting the
spine may cause neck or low back
pain. It may also cause pain to radiate
from the neck into the shoulder and
arm (cervical radiculopathy). Or pain
may radiate into the leg and foot (lumbar radiculopathy or sciatic nerve
pain).
These symptoms may result from
changes that develop in the spine's
discs and bones. For example, if a disc
weakens or tears -- known as a herniated disc -- pressure can get put on a
spinal nerve.
Nerve compression in your neck
or arm may also cause symptoms in
areas such as your: Elbow, Handm
Wrist or Fingers,
This can lead to conditions such
as: Peripheral neuropathy, Carpal tunnel syndrome or Tennis elbow,
If nerve compression lasts a long
time, a protective barrier around the
nerve may break down. Fluid may
build up, which may cause: Swelling,
Extra pressure or Scarring,
The scarring may interfere with
the nerve's function.
Symptoms of Pinched Nerves
With nerve compression, sometimes pain may be your only symptom. Or you may have other symptoms without pain.
These are some of the more common symptoms of compressed
nerves:
Pain in the area of compression,
such as the neck or low back
Radiating pain, such as sciatica or
radicular pain
Numbness or tingling
"Pins and needles" or a burning
sensation
Weakness, especially with certain
activities
Sometimes symptoms worsen
when you try certain movements,
such as turning your head or straining
your neck.
Treatment for Pinched Nerves
How long it takes for symptoms to
end can vary from person to person.
Treatment varies, depending on the
severity and cause of the nerve compression.
You may find that you benefit
greatly from simply resting the injured
area and by avoiding any activities
that tend to worsen your symptoms.
In many cases, that's all you need to
do.
If symptoms persist or pain is
severe, see your doctor. You may need
one or more types of treatment to
shrink swollen tissue around the
nerve.
In more severe cases, it may be
necessary to remove material that's
pressing on a nerve, such as: Scar tissue, Disc material, or Pieces of bone.
Treatment may include:
NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as
aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen may
reduce swelling.
Oral corticosteroids. These are
used to reduce swelling and pain.
Narcotics. These are used for brief
periods to reduce severe pain.
Steroid injections. These injections may reduce swelling and allow
inflamed nerves to recover.
Physical therapy. This will help
stretch and strengthen muscles.
Splint. A splint or soft collar limits
motion and allows muscles to rest for
brief periods.
Surgery. Surgery may be needed
for more severe problems that don't
respond to other types of treatment.
Work with your doctor to find the
best approach for treating your symptoms.
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Durham, N.C., to pursue his dream job
and adopted two young children—
growing his family of four to six. He
decided to visit his doctor to find out
why he was feeling constantly fatigued
and was shocked when the results of a
simple blood test showed he was
infected with chronic hepatitis C
(HCV). Like so many others diagnosed
with this potentially life-threatening
liver disease, William was blind-sided;
he wanted to see his children grow
old.
Stories like William’s aren’t
uncommon because HCV is highly
infectious and the most prevalent
chronic blood-borne infection in the
United States, affecting nearly 3.5 million Americans. Baby boomers—born
between 1945 and 1965—account for
81 percent of adults with this virus.
HCV can be spread via contaminated
needles from tattoos, needle sticks or
intravenous drug use. Before widespread screening of the blood supply
in 1992, the virus was often spread
through blood transfusions and organ
transplants.
African Americans at High Risk,
but this “Silent Disease” is Often
Ignored
In the United States, HCV is more
prevalent among African Americans
than any other demographic and is a
significant public health problem.
African Americans represent only 12
percent of the population, but make
up approximately 22 percent of
Americans living with HCV. They are
also more than twice as likely to be
infected with HCV as the general population and experience higher rates of
HCV-related cirrhosis, liver cancer
and death.
Because HCV is often a “silent disease,” about 50 percent of people
infected are unaware. Since chronic
infection often has no noticeable
symptoms or, as in William’s case,
symptoms don’t appear until many
years later—testing for HCV is vitally
important.
There is Hope–HCV Can Be
Cured
After his diagnosis with HCV in
2001, William enrolled in several clinical trials in an attempt to treat his disease—yet nothing worked. Now,
thanks to recent scientific advances,
highly effective treatment options are
available. These advances are especially
important
for
African
Americans, who experienced lower
treatment response rates with previous therapies. The newer treatments
are able to cure the disease in more
than 90 percent of patients—meaning
the virus is undetectable in the blood
when checked three months or more
after treatment is completed.
Treatment success rates are now just
as high in African Americans as they
are in other demographics.
“When I was diagnosed with HCV,
I was worried I would never be cured,
but I learned the importance of keeping a positive attitude,” said William,
who is now cured and, as a result, has
gained a new perspective on life. “I’ll
continue to see my children live and
grandchildren grow up. If you have
HCV or believe you are at-risk, take
action. Get tested and get treated.”
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“The part can never be well unless
the whole is well.”
—Plato
August 1, 2016
New Research Study for Low Back Pain
New treatment for low back pain:
minimally invasive procedure receives
FDA clearance
Beaumont doctor helped design
research study to determine safety and
effectiveness of device
JEFFREY FISCHGRUND, M.D.
It’s the most common reason
people go to their doctors – back
pain. According to the National
Institutes of Health, 80 percent of
adults will experience low back pain
some time in their lives. In fact,
chronic low back pain, lasting 12
weeks or longer, affects nearly onethird of the nation’s population.
Laura Donlon, 48, of Monroe had
been dealing with low back pain for
five years before she found out about
a back pain study at Beaumont
Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. The
flight attendant says her pain was
unbearable at times, especially when
sitting. Seeking relief from her pain,
caused by a degenerative disc, she
contacted the orthopedic research
team at Beaumont for details.
Treatments for low back pain
range from noninvasive to invasive:
physical therapy, pain medications to
major surgery, such as spinal fusion.
Now a minimally invasive, nerve
ablating procedure, recently cleared
by the Food and Drug Administration,
may give some people with chronic
low back pain a new treatment
option.
“In 25 years of practicing orthopedics, this is the most important
clinical study I’ve ever done,” said
Jeffrey Fischgrund, M.D., chairman,
Orthopedics, Beaumont Hospital,
Royal Oak and principal investigator
of the FDA-approved Relievant
SMART trial. “The system is proven
to be safe and effective in clinical trials. It is much less invasive than typical surgical procedures to treat low
back pain.”
A spine expert and orthopedic
surgeon, Dr. Fischgrund helped
design the research study. Research
teams in the United States and
Germany recruited 225 participants,
with 150 receiving the minimally invasive, ablation treatment and 75
receiving the placebo.
Donlon was told she met the trial
criteria and enrolled in the study. In
December 2014, she had an outpatient spine procedure by Beaumont
physicians. Because she did not
know if she received the minimally
invasive trial procedure or a placebo,
she had to guess based upon results.
“After the procedure, I went home
and within 24 hours I could touch my
toes,” said Donlon, a running enthusiast and marathon competitor. “That’s
when I figured I had the study procedure. Within 48 hours, I was back to
work.” One year later, the research
team confirmed what she suspected;
she had undergone the nerve ablation treatment.
The treatment uses radio frequency energy to disable the targeted-nerve responsible for low back
pain. Under local anesthesia with
mild sedation, through a small opening in the patient’s back, an access
tube is inserted into a specific bony
structure of the spine, called a vertebral body. Radio frequency energy is
transmitted through the device, creating heat, which disables the nerve.
The access tube is then removed. The
minimally invasive, implant-free procedure takes less than one hour.
“This is a new way to treat back
pain. This type of treatment has
never been done before,” said Dr.
Fischgrund. “It’s revolutionary, compared to more traditional therapies;
the odds of success are much
greater.”
Patients eligible for this new procedure typically are candidates for
more invasive back surgery or take
strong pain medications, like opioids.
Those research participants that had
the radio frequency ablation procedure noticed significant improvement
in their back pain within two weeks of
surgery.
The nerve ablation procedure
and technology was developed by
Relievant Medsystems Inc., a
California-based medical device company.
Nineteen months after Donlon’s
minimally invasive nerve ablation
treatment, she said, “Today, I have no
back issues. I’m pain free. In fact,
since my procedure, the pain has not
recurred. I’m extremely grateful for
the care and treatment I’ve received
through my participation in the lower
back pain study.”
For more information about
this
procedure,
visit:
http://www.beaumont.org/healthwellness/news/new-back-paintreatment-receives-fda-approval
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“Health of body and mind is a
great blessing, if we can bear it.”
—John Henry Cardinal Newman
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Tips to Help Prevent the Spread of
Back-to-School Germs Amongst Kids
(StatePoint) Back-to-school is an
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also means new exposures to germs.
From school desks found to have 400
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Taking steps to reduce exposure can
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Remember to wash hands and your
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August 1, 2016
Alcohol and Drugs Lead to Severe Penalties
POLICE
PATROL
by
CYNTHIA KMETT
n You’d think
they’d learn that
drunk driving in
Troy is not a good
idea. Officer initiated a traffic stop on a
gray 2015 Lincoln MKZ for a traffic violation on southbound Crooks. The officer spoke with the driver, a 46- year-old
male from Troy, and noted an odor of
alcohol emanating from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to having consumed three alcoholic drinks while at
an establishment in Troy. He was
asked to step out of the vehicle to perform several sobriety evaluations to
which he did but the officer noted that
he performed poorly. He submitted to
a Preliminary Breath Test with a result
of .118%. He was arrested and while
searching his vehicle, a one hitter and
an Altoids box containing suspected
marijuana was found in the center console area. The suspected marijuana
was field tested with a narcotics test kit
with the officer receiving a positive
reaction for the presence of marijuana.
He was charged with Operating a
Motor Vehicle While Under the
Influence of Alcohol – 1st Offense,
Possession of Marijuana, and
Possession of Narcotic Paraphernalia.
n More of the same bad behavior. Officers initiated a traffic stop on a
gray 2014 Subaru Legacy that was
being driven erratically on John R near
Wattles. The officers spoke with the
driver, a 26-year-old male from Royal
Oak, and noted an odor of alcohol emanating from his person and from inside
the vehicle. The driver admitted to
having consumed two drinks of alcohol. The driver was asked to step out
of the vehicle to perform several sobriety evaluations to which he did but the
officer noted that he performed poorly. He submitted to a Preliminary
Breath Test with a result of .15%
(unless he’s very, very skinny, it was
more than two drinks). He was arrested charged with Operating a Motor
Vehicle While Under the Influence of
Alcohol – 1st Offense
n Need we remind you to lock
your vehicles, even in your own
driveway? Sunridge Drive residents
found their unlocked black Jeep Grand
Cherokee and their black Chrysler 200
had been entered by unknown suspect(s). The only item found missing
was a multi-purpose tool taken from
the driver’s door pocket of the
Chrysler 200. Oh, the kind of tool that
will break a car window or cut a seat
belt, I’m betting.
n
This will make your heart
skip a beat or two. Victim was sitting
in the rear seat of her white 2008
Dodge Caravan at the Troy Aquatic
Center studying, when suddenly her
front passenger door window was
smashed. It was 1:15 in the afternoon
for heavens sake. The victim observed
a male suspect reach inside her van
and steal her purse, which contained
her State of Michigan Operator’s
License, several credit cards, a
Starbuck’s Gold Card, and a Nordstrom
Gift Card. The victim exited her car
and observed the suspect, described
as being in his 30’s, jump into a black
SUV and leave the parking lot.
Officers at the scene, were notified of another vehicle in the parking
lot that had a broken window. The officers discovered the sliding door window broken out to a red 2006 Toyota
Sienna and spoke with the owner of
the vehicle who reported that her
purse was missing from inside the
vehicle. Inside the purse was her wallet which contained: $3 in currency,
her State of Michigan Operator’s
License, her bank debit/credit card,
several credit cards, a phone charger,
miscellaneous medications, and miscellaneous papers.
A purse that a thief can see
through a vehicle window is just too
tempting a target for a criminal to
ignore.
n You know that these kids ae
probably not soliciting for legitimate
causes. Victim was an employee of the
Rochester Road restaurant and while
two subjects were in the store soliciting for donations, her phone was taken
from atop a back table that she set it
on. The responding officers recognized the suspects after having had
contact with them the day prior for
soliciting at another business.
The officers were able to locate
the suspects in the area of E. Big
Beaver Road and Rochester Road
where they were soliciting for donations in front of businesses there. The
officers spoke with the three suspects
A
and were given permission to search
them. When asked, the 15-year-old
male suspect from Detroit states he
found the phone on a table in the
restaurant, took it, and handed it to a
second suspect that the officers were
questioning. That suspect, a 16-yearold male from Detroit, was found to be
in possession of the stolen phone. He
was also found to be in possession of
cigarettes.
Both suspect were arrested and
charged with Larceny in a Building
with the 16-year-old receiving an additional charge of Person Under the Age
of 18 Years Old in Possession of
Tobacco Products. The third suspect,
a 13-year-old male, also from Detroit,
had a valid warrant out for his arrest
out of Wayne County for Escaping
From Custody. He was arrested and
transported to the Wayne County
Juvenile Center in Detroit. The arrested 15-year-old suspect was turned
over to his legal guardian who signed
the Juvenile Petition Form agreeing to
bring him to Juvenile Court upon
notice. The 16-year-old arrested suspect was turned over to his father who
signed the Juvenile Petition Form
agreeing to bring him to Juvenile Court
also upon notice
n Never a good idea to do this.
Victim states someone stole his Apple
iPhone 6 from his backpack while it
was set down near the benches on the
basketball court at the Troy
Community Center.
Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes,
or any other offenses, please call
the Troy Police Department at 248524-3477. If you wish to remain
anonymous, you may call 248-5249777 and leave a message.
Troy Police have a new supply of
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June. They’re free and available during business hours at the Police Desk,
which is at the back of Troy City Hall.
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August 1, 2016
PokemonoWham-O-Go
PERSPECTIVES
by
PETER MAURER
If you grew up in
the
late
1950s
through the 1970s,
you are undoubtedly familiar with
Wham-O toys. Frisbees, Superalls, Slip-NSlides, Hula Hoops, Airblasters, and
many other toys were the zany Wham-O
inventions that flew off the shelves at toy
stores.
With an uncanny ability to find, create, and market inexpensive plastic playthings, many of their toys became instant
hits. Within days of introduction, every
kid in America wanted a Frisbee or
Superball or whatever cheap piece of
plastic they had come up with.
Parents would just shake their
heads, not sure what to make of whatever creation Wham-O had just turned into
a craze that swept the nation like a juggernaut of $0.99 toys, their specialty. But
parents didn’t need to ‘get’ it; we kids did.
There was an unexplainable joy to running and sliding down a plastic chute
with jets of cold water hitting you, or
bouncing a ball so high, it went over telephone poles, or gyrating your hips like
Elvis in order to suspend a hoop of plastic.
Fast forward a few decades, and we
find ourselves in a similar situation, only
it doesn’t involve Wham-O toys, plastic,
or even money. Unless you live under a
rock or in a cave, you have heard of the
craze sweeping the world, an electronic
game available for smart phones by
Nintendo, called Pokemon Go.
Nintendo created a monstrous
money maker many years ago by introducing a relatively crude video game
named after fictitious ‘pocket monsters’,
from which the name Pokemon was
made. Cards, action figures, TV programs, stuffed creatures, and a million
other things that could be licensed filled
the toy stores of Japan, America, and
every country in between.
Of course, like all crazes, Pokemon
gradually faded, to be replaced with the
next big thing. But just a few weeks ago,
an unexpected cannon shot was fired by
Nintendo.
They released a free video game for
cell phones, one that involves their
famous Pokemon characters, which
‘exist’ in the geographic locations in the
area immediately surrounding your
phone.
I spent a recent afternoon at the zoo
with a newly-minted college graduate in
order to both understand the appeal of
the game, and also why there was so
much controversy about a seemingly
simple and fun game.
During the several hours I spent with
my guide, she showed me how to find
Poke Pockets to collect Poke Balls in
order to capture Pokemons. The map of
the game shows clearly where the
Pokemons are ‘around’ you in fictitious
space, where there are Gyms where the
Blue, Red, and Yellow teams (you need to
join one) constantly battle one another
to establish dominance.
It is easy to play, fun, and pulls you
into the invisible Pokemon Go universe
around you. So why are there complainers?
Ostensibly, people are upset that
Pokemon players will become so
absorbed by the game, they might walk
into a pedestrian, stroll into the middle of
a road, sink into a swamp, or fall off a cliff.
Others are outraged that players go into
cemeteries in search of Pokemons, desecrating the sanctity of our loved ones’
final resting place.
No argument from me, except from
what I’ve seen, adults are incredibly distracted when using their phones to talk,
text, or search something on Google,
rather than focusing on the road ahead.
If you’re going to point out the risks of
playing Pokemon Go, then be prepared
to cry ‘Mea culpa!’ when YOU are caught
using your phone while driving, something far more dangerous than walking in
a cemetery in search of a Squirtle.
Besides, so many people already
complain that kids stay inside the house
too much, and don’t get enough exercise.
Playing Pokemon Go gets kids outside,
gets them to walk, and gets them into
venues or destinations they might not
otherwise visit.
So, lighten up all you complainers!
Pokemon Go is nothing but a Wham-O
Superball, 2016-style.
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Shield’s Restaurant & Pizzeria Hosting Golf Outing
Shield’s Restaurant and Pizzeria will
host its annual golf outing on Friday,
August 26th at Sylvan Glen Golf Course,
on the west side of Rochester Road just
south of Square Lake Road in Troy, with
proceeds going to benefit the ClawsonTroy Optimist Club.
The event will kick off with early
registration at 8 am, a shotgun start at 9
am, and an early dinner at Shield’s in
Troy starting at 3 pm featuring its awardwinning pizza, plus chicken, vegetable,
pasta,
potatoes,
salad,
and
pop/coffee/tea. A cash bar is available.
The cost per golfer is only $95.00 per person or $360.00 per foursome, which
includes a lunch of hot dogs, chips, and
pop, 18 holes of golf, welcome goodie
bags, cart, awards, raffles, and prizes.
Registration forms may be picked up
at Shield’s in Troy, 1476 W. Maple Road,
or at Shield’s in Southfield, 25101
Telegraph. Checks should be made
payable to Shield’s of Troy and mailed to
Shield’s of Troy, 1476 W. Maple Road,
Troy, MI 48084. Space is limited and no
cancellations, please. The deadline to
enter is Monday, August 22nd.
Shield’s is a strong community supporter that continues to contribute to
many charitable organizations, schools,
and churches. For more information and
interviews, please contact Paul Andoni at
248/637-3131.
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses…Are You Ready to Grow?
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small
Businesses program links learning to
action. This program provides practical
skills that can be put into action.
It happens on Wednesday, Aug. 10, 8
a.m. - 9:30 a.m. at LJPR Financial
Advisors, 5480 Corporate Dr., Ste. 100, in
Troy. It’s FREE.
Come learn more about a program
designed for small business owners who
have a business poised for growth.
8 – 8:20 a.m.: Networking
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