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Golf Trails and
Emerald Lakes
Subdivisions Are
Hosting Garage Sales
Looking for a few new treasures?
It’s garage sale time in Troy. Start on
Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11
in Golf Trail Subdivision. They’ll be
open from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. on both
days. Enter Golf at Rochester and
Player (at the light for Camp Ti and
Sylvan Glen) or at Square Lake and
Hilmore.
Continue your search for goodies
at Emerald Lakes Subdivision on June
10 and 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Entrances are many off Square Lake
or John R.
Ongoing
• Full Closure of South Blvd. both
east and west of Rochester Road,
from just east of Livernois Road to
west of John R Road.
• Rochester Road from South
Blvd. north to Michelson Street.
• Full Closure of Big Beaver
between Adams Road and Woodward
Avenue.
• Wattles will continue to be
closed to through traffic from Adams
to the Rouge River culvert, just west
of Beach.
• There is intermittent right lane
closures northbound and southbound Woodward Ave. from Long
Lake Road to Square Lake Road.
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Planners Continue Exploring Cluster Zoning
Initially, the Troy Planning
Commission wasn’t going to allow any
attached cluster housing as part of a proposal to change the city’s ordinance on
the topic in R1-A and R1-B zoning, These
are bigger lots and often more expensive
homes. But at the last Planning
Commission meeting, it was proposed
that these two categories be added to
those allowed attached cluster zoning.
It would be with special use approval
and city council approval. Such a development in any zoning category would still
have to front on a major mile road.
Will cluster work in higher-priced
housing areas? “This really boils down to
design,” observed Troy Planning
Director R. Brent Savidant.
In addition, it was proposed that the
cap of 50 percent additional housing
units be eliminated. Of course, it should
be noted that there’s a natural cap on
units at work on any site, roads, utilities,
setbacks, detention, wetlands.
The new ideas included eliminating
universal design standards. Those are
added standards that make a space more
handicap accessible.
The question of a 1,500 square foot
home as one way a developer could
increase the number of units that might
be built, was again brought into question.
While the planners are hoping to attract
seniors who want to stay in the community but don’t want a big colonial anymore. Some planners just don’t think this
is a big enough home.
There are other ways to achieve
added units, however, including open
space, which is a requirement, but the
more there is the more units allowed. In
addition, a neighborhood park, passive
recreational facilities, soccer fields, ball
fields, bike paths, or similar facilities that
provide a feature of community-wide
significance and enhance residential
development can also be counted.
Any proposed cluster zoning would
also have be approved by the Council.
Developer Gary Abitheira, GFA
Harmony Developers, was a the meeting
for approval of Oak III, which will include
10 units/lots on the north side of Big
Beaver between John R and Rochester.
After winning the planners’ approval for
this venture, he stayed for the discussion
on the cluster ordinance.
When asked if he would build smaller units, Abitheira noted that developers
have many fixed costs, from building permits and roads to plumping fixtures and
water and garage doors. He also pointed
out that the customers he sees in Troy
want four bedrooms and three baths,
and they want to be in the Troy School
District.
But studies from across the country,
including Michigan, show that we aren’t
too many years from having fewer and
fewer families who want or need that
larger home.
The debate on how to encourage
ranch-style homes and first-floor bedrooms to accommodate an aging population is sure to continue.
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John R; look for their sign.
LAST WEEK WAS CAMP DAY AT TIM HORTONS IN TROY. This annual event is sponsored by generous community
activists and Tim Hortons owners Maureen Finnigan and her husband John Mara. Each year all of the day’s proceeds
from the couple’s four outlets are donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Troy to send kids to camp. The Tim Horton
Foundation has camp locations in Canada and the U.S. and all the kids’ expenses are paid for their 10-day stay.
Helping out with the coffee-pouring above (l-r, top row) Amanda Rickel, Robin Kondrat, Cindy Stewart, Henry
Allemon, Milad Fresno. (l-r, bottom row) Ibtisam Tomike, Maureen Finnigan, Ashley Quillen, and Niran Dickow. When
their adventure is finished, the kids have lots of stories to tell!
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Raising funds for your favorite
nonprofit organization has gotten
harder over the past several decades,
as the government has stepped back
from funding many projects.
The Troy Chamber of Commerce
has stepped up to help local nonprofits with a myriad of issues they face,
from not just seeking money, but how
to attract volunteers, where they
might be losing money to fraud, what
legal issues the organization might
face, and yes, how important it is to
file those tax returns that will maintain an organization’s nonprofit status.
Nonprofits today have to be better organized, observed Mark
Nicholson, publisher of the TroySomerset-Gazette. What all such
groups need is a plan, and ideas on
how to fund the plan if you want to
get more donations.
“If nobody knows what your mission is, how are you going to accomplish it?” he asked in one of the morning’s break-out sessions at the event
held at Woodside Bible Church.
According to Dan Pallotta, a
social interventionist, while the economy has improved considerably in
recent years, there will still be 10 percent of our population who are the
most disadvantaged and unlucky.
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Women’s Golf Classic for Boys & Girls Club of Troy
The 29th Annual Women’s Golf
Classic benefiting the Boys & Girls
Club of Troy will be held on Monday,
June 13 at Great Oaks Country Club in
Rochester. Players will not only have
an opportunity to support a great
cause through the sport of golf, but
will receive gift bags and have chances
to win contest awards.
Golfers and sponsors are welcome to participate in the outing,
which this year will exhibit a
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s” theme.
The event will be contested in a
scramble format with a shotgun start
at 8:30 a.m. Registration is $150 per
golfer – which includes 18 holes, a
cart, continental breakfast, a goodie
bag, a hot dog and snacks at the
halfway house, on-course games,
lunch and a golfer gift – and a portion
of the fee is tax deductible. Hole sponsorships are also available for $150.
Registration may be completed
online or by returning the form on the
registration brochure. Both options
are available at www.bgctroy.org.
Contact Donna Budzinski at 248-6891687 or dbudzin@yahoo.com for more
information.
ABOUT THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF
TROY
The Boys & Girls Club of Troy,
located at 3670 John R Road, is a nonprofit youth development organization that provides educational and
recreational activities, in addition to
mentoring programs, to more than
1,200 children, aged six to 18, in the
tri-county area of metropolitan
Detroit. For nearly four decades, the
Club’s positive environment has
enabled members to become responsible, self-reliant, and caring adults.
Visit www.bgctroy.org for more information.
Nonprofits Need Marketing Plans to Raise Donations
CHAMBER, From page 1
In his TED.com presentation,
Pallotta observed, “Philanthropy is
the market for love. It is the market for
all those people for whom there is no
other market coming.”
But an unfortunate fact of life is
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that we have a belief system that
keeps nonprofits tiny. While it’s fine to
make $50 million selling violent video
games to kids, it’s not fine to make half
a million dollars finding a cure for
malaria in children; you’re considered
a parasite yourself, Pallotta noted.
And, we don’t want those who run
nonprofits to make even a decent
salary. It’s okay for an executive in
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business to make $400,000, but
Pallotta noted that the average salary
for the CEO of a $5 million-plus medical charity in the U.S. was $232,000,
and for a hunger charity, $84,000. Now,
there's no way you're going to get a lot
of people with a $400,000 talent to
make a $316,000 sacrifice a year to
become the CEO of a hunger charity.
But that executive can give
$100,000 to charity, write off $50,000
on his tax return and still have
$270,000 to spend, and would be
called a philanthropist.
“We don’t like people who help
others if they make money,” he added.
Nonprofits, in addition, are told
they shouldn’t spend money on advertising, Pallotta continued.
People are willing to give, but
they have to be asked. About two percent of our Gross National Product
goes to charity, often religious organizations or educational institutions.
Only 20 percent goes to health and
human services, not enough to solve
all the problems in our world. And,
who cares what the overhead is if
problems are getting solved, Pallotta
asked.
So how do other nonprofits get
the money they need to do good
works?
According to Nicholson, you set
a plan then budget for marketing and
communications. He suggested starting with about 10 percent, or make a
straight dollar allocation of where you
want to spend your money.
“Use a media mix,” he advised.
Many nonprofits start with direct mail,
but you’ll be wise to diversify. Each
has its own benefits.
“Newspapers put your nonprofit
in front of the customer regularly.
They can be zoned, are flexible and
you can convey a lot of information.
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Broadcast TV in Detroit is all very
good, Nicholson said. “You want your
ads in local news,” or sports like the
Tigers. In Detroit you may also get
support from their staff, like making a
PSA where a broadcaster gives blood.
Radio ads allow you to target a
select audience and have a short lead
time. Radio listeners have loyality and
that station has credibility with those
who follow it.
Online advertising can target a
region, and works easily in many
budgets. Have a targeted page for
donors to go to and you’ll easily be
able to measure results.
Direct mail allows you to reach a
selective audience, gives you geographic flexibility and you can control
your content and the quality of the ad.
You also can give details of an event.
Most media, Nicholson added, will
produce your ad for free. Don’t just
talk to your pre-existing donors;
you’re always looking to add new
donors to your cause. Plus, you want
donors from every age segment.
You might even want to put up a
billboard. It’s good awareness for a
region and billboards have a fairly
long life.
So now you have a plan and it’s
time to start marketing.
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HAPPENINGS...
Clawson Steak House
Host Golf Tournament
Benefitting Leader Dogs
It’s not too late to sign up for the
Clawson Steak House Open to be held
on Tuesday, June 21 at Pine Knob Golf
Course in Clarkston. All the fun to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind comes complete with a scramble format, 12:30 p.m.
shotgun start with a cart, golf goodies,
sandwiches and beverages on the
course, and a dinner and awards event
after the tourney at Clawson Steak
House, 56 S. Rochester Rd. Dinner features New York Sirloin or Fresh Atlantic
Salmon, your choice.
Cost is $125 per player and a hole
sponsorship is $75. Make checks
payable to Leader Dogs for the Blind.
Payment is due by June 10. send your
check to Clawson Steak House, 56. S.
Rochester, Clawson, MI 48017, or stop
by for lunch or dinner and give them
your check. For more information, call
Kim, Martha, Amy or Jim at 248-5885788.
Mark Your Calendar for
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Festival Coming Soon
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Church, 760 W. Wattles will be filled with
great food, music and more for
St.Nicholas Opa! FEST GREEK FESTIVAL,
JUNE 24-26, 2016. It opens at 4 p.m. on
Friday.
The largest ongoing GREEK FESTIVAL in the Metro Detroit Area
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox
Church, 760 W. Wattles Road in Troy.
ADMISSION is $2.00 for Adults,
(Children 12 and under are free) or 3
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The Sons of the American Legion
Post #14, invites you all to join them on
Saturday, June 11, 12 noon - 11 p.m. for
the 3rd Annual ‘Made in Michigan’ Party.
It’s fun for the whole family – public welcome!
Sons of the American Legion Post
#14 is located 1340 W. Maple Rd. in Troy.
For more info: 248.362.2077
There will b local Michigan food &
retail vendors, entertainment from
Reggie Smith & The Afterparty Band, 4-7
p.m. and The Highballs Band from 8-11
p.m.
Portion of the proceeds will benefit
Special Olympics, Michigan Wounded
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Gemini Birthday Will Experience Romance and Happiness
HOROSCOPE..
by RICH MILOSTAN
Astrologer, Psychic
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Best bet the next four months is
to expand your work interests. It is also
good to adjust your diet or start an exercise program. You’ll see some nice
results. Some of you are feeling uncertainty around your career. Don’t worry,
whatever happens, you’ll see something
better before year’s end. Romance a little
slow, but will be better as the summer
progresses. Big changes come with your
wardrobe. Look for deals now. Astro-Tip:
Buy some comfortable shoes.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20):
Money can improve now if you’re
aggressive in going after it. Romance
could become the best in years. You will
begin to experience more fun.
Unresolved issues with a child can be
healed over the next several months.
Stay in good with your boss at work, you
could have some advancement coming,
and it is not far away. Learn a new a skill
by purchasing a book concerning an
interest you have. Astro-Tip: Lift heavier
things with good posture.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20):
Birthday month is always good to
treat yourself to something special. The
next 12 months shows romance and happiness. You’ll also develop some new
work skills. For the month, anything
relating to the home could make you
happier. Family members could help you
with things you want to accomplish
around the place you live. Work stresses
become less frequent as the month progresses. Money about the same, but
improves a little later in the summer
Astro-Tip: Meet one new person weekly
for the month.
CANCER (June 21-July 22) Good
cycle to get some matters completed that did not seem to work out in
the last 30 days. Someone from the past
calls and could become important to you
again. If looking for a car or truck to own,
you may find an exceptional deal anytime over the next three months. Fun
activities you want to experience can be
a little slow, but rapidly pick up in July.
Discipline will be required more than
usual, if trying to avoid junk food. Keep
with it and you’ll be happy with the
results by August. Astro-Tip: Ease up on
heavy spices.
LEO (July 23-Aug-22): Good time
to spend more time with friends,
for they can be exceptionally helpful to
you and some things you need to know
more about. Money could improve over
the next four months if you put more
emphasis on it. Let some home projects
slide till July. You need more information
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to get them done correctly. You will be
evaluating your romantic needs. Your
interests there are changing. Make necessary adjustments. Be alert to possible
money scams. Astro-tip; Limit volunteer
work if behind in your projects.
VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22):
Popularity increases with others.
Many of you will attain some major goal
you have within the next five months.
You could have a nice 12-month money
cycle starting in September IF you set up
the plans to attain it. Meet new people
now and be selective. Avoid people who
border on negative. Any home restrictions, will now find happier solutions
within the next four months. Develop
some new leisure activities you want to
do for better weekly balance. Boss is
watching you, project your best. AstroTip: Watch diet, its image building time.
LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Past matters can be successfully completed now. Contacting someone from the
past can also be enlightening. Watch
impulsive spending late in the month.
More people will want to connect to you
but not till later in the month. Use your
“free” time to do your errands till then.
Romantically you will be drawn to someone who is quite different, make sure
they fit into your future goals. Your sun
sign has the best opportunities for travel
this summer, figure out the money first.
Astro-Tip: Avoid family politics.
SCORPIO (Oct 23- Nov 21):
Money will seem tight till mid
August, thrift shop till then and you will
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be glad you did. You could run into some
surprise money, but again just put it
away. Romance ok if expectations are
practical. Minor diet corrections improve
energy. Joining a new interest group
sometime over the next four months
could make you very happy. Many of you
will meet a new friend in the same time
frame, who could become a life long
acquaintance. Keep quiet on goals with
others at work. Astro-Tip: Smile at someone, that may be the only sunshine they
see now!
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 - Dec 21):
Responsibilities will not be as
heavy in the recent past. Make a list of
goals; some could be attained quite
quickly. Some of you will be developing a
“different” image with some new people
you meet through the summer months;
project your best. Watch overspending
on home improvements, especially if you
really don’t need them. For singles, more
opportunities present themselves for
fun. Your best bet the next four months is
career growth. Astro-Tip: Purchase some
colorful clothes.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22 - Jan 19):
Good month to get that diet/exercise program going if you have been procrastinating. Work projects will be less
stressful. You will not be as domestic as
in the recent past and will do more fun
things with friends. Even though it is
summer, it is a good time to learn some
new work skills. This could lead to a job
opportunity by late fall. Going on a vacation sometime in the next two months
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can be a happy occasion. If a person from
the past calls, leave them there. AstroTip: Make a written daily errands list.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18):
Don’t just assume your monthly
bills are ok, go through each one and corrections will make you feel better. You
will be updating the way you do things
on your computer or cell phone to make
it more efficient. Time to get some more
fun in weekly to get balance back if you
have had a recent hectic past. Good time
to make more money with your existing
money Many of you will see some surprise money sometime in the next three
months. Astro-Tip: Let someone treat
you well for a change.
PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You will be
changing ways you communicate
romantically, Project the real you to get
the proper responses. If you don’t, love
life can be very slow. Minor home
improvements can make you feel much
better. Purchase a “convenience” product. Those of you looking for a business
partner can be lucky finding someone
over the next three months. Career progression does not really take off till
August. Till then just collect information.
Astro-Tip: July is a good vacation month.
Rich is available 6 days a week for
readings. His readings include an
astrological update and the tarot. For
information call 248-528-2610. His
Psychic Fair is the first Saturday of
the month at the Troy Masonic Center,
1032 Hartland Dr in Troy. 10 a.m. to 4
p.m.
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June 6, 2016
NEW Stephen King "Goremet" Book Club!
Join fellow fans of the master of
horror in lively discussions of his
works led by Don Kendall from Barnes
& Noble. The group will meet every
third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m.
at the Troy Public Library. The next
meeting is June 16 when they’ll be
reading “Night Shift.” The Stephen
King Companion by George Beahm is a
suggested purchase to use throughout
the meetings.
Books you might want to start
reading for the future:
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August 18
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New Monarch Way Station Going Up at Stage Nature Center
Now that nice weather has arrived
and the Stage Nature Center is almost in
full bloom, and soon, so will the
Monarch Butterfly Way Station that is
currently being constructed on the
grounds of the Stage Nature Center..
Planning began in 2015 for the way station and since then, fundraising efforts
and volunteer engagement for the project have been gaining momentum.
The site was prepared by the City
of Troy in April and on the weekend of
May 21st - Girl Scouts from Troop #75160
worked all weekend to place edging,
mulch and pavers on the site. The site is
now ready for plants - planting date will
be June 11th.
The way station at Stage Nature
Center will be one of only a few that are
public and registered in the area. The
way station planning team has been
busy getting the planning efforts off the
ground and are working with the City of
Troy to bring the project to life.
Project lead Nicole Fleming has
been busy coordinating the planning
efforts which include:
•
March 20th: The area on the
southwest side of the nature center
interpretive building was plotted by Girl
Scouts Troop #75160 with flags so the
City of Troy could prepare the site for
planting.
• April: The City of Troy prepped the
area so that edging, mulch and pavers
could be installed.
• May 21st: Girl Scouts spent the
weekend installing edging, mulch and
pavers.
• June 11th: Girl Scouts and Team
Lead Nicole Fleming will plant flowering
perennials, milkweed seeds, transplant
milkweed and lay additional woodchips.
• Fundraising is currently underway
to cover the cost of materials required
for the way station construction.
• Volunteers are needed to help
maintain the garden.
A fundraising campaign is now
underway to raise the $500 that will be
required for the materials necessary for
the Monarch Way Station. The materials
that are needed are mulch, wood chips,
pavers, milkweed plants and flowering
perennials. The Troy Nature Society has
set up a go fund me page to help collect
funds
for
the
project.
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Stage Nature Center has partnered
with Girl Scouts troop #75160 on this
project. They are working towards their
Silver Award which is the second highest
award a Girl Scout can earn and the highest a Cadette (middle school) Girl Scout
can achieve.
This Award requires the girls to
complete a Cadette Journey which
means each Girl Scout chooses a topic
that she cares about, then does something to make a difference on that subject. Once the journey is completed, girls
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must complete a 50-hour service project
that leaves a lasting impact on the community.
They have chosen Stage Nature
Center’s Monarch Way Station garden as
the focus of their project. Accompanied
by one of their troop leaders Christal
Renaud, the Girl Scouts visited the Stage
Nature Center on March 20th to begin
their work towards their Silver Award by
plotting and measuring out the space
where the Monarch Way Station will be
planted.
Nicole Fleming noted, “I feel so privilege to be working with the Girl Scouts
on the way station project at Stage
Nature Center. The girls are eager, hard
working, and dedicated to this project.”
The Scout troop team is made up of
Emma Sketch (Baker MS), Tanya Endres
(Larson MS), Allison Rosinski (Oakland
Steiner School) and Isabella Sulak
(Larson MS) with guidance from their
Troop leaders, Claudia Endres, MIchelle
Goodhew and Christal Renaud, and this
team will work on the project from start
to finish. They have already worked with
Monarch Way Station project leader
Nicole Fleming on the design and plant
selection. As the project progresses,
they will be installing plants, edging, laying mulch, and will follow up with getting
the garden plants labeled so the way station will also become a teaching garden.
In addition, two other Girl Scouts
from Troop #75160, Gabrielle Mason and
Hannah Podsiadlik (both from Larson
Middle School) are working on their own
Silver Award project that ties into the
Monarch way station by building a
bench that will be placed in the butterfly
garden so visitors will have a place to sit
and observe the Monarchs.
Why is this project important?
Monarch waystations are places
that provide resources necessary for
monarchs to produce successive generations and sustain their migration. One
can think of this as a "rest stop" for the
Monarch Butterfly's on their migration
journey.
The Magic of Monarch Migration:
Each fall, hundreds of millions of
monarch butterflies migrate from the
United States and Canada to "overwintering" areas in Mexico and California
where they wait out the winter until conditions favor a return flight in the spring.
The monarch migration is truly one of
the world's most beautiful and fascinating natural wonders and we are helping
to bring that experience to our own
backyard.
Concerns for the Monarch
Butterflies:
Milkweeds and nectar sources are
declining due to development and the
widespread use of herbicides in croplands, pastures and roadsides. Because
90% of all milkweed/monarch habitats
occur within the agricultural landscape,
farm practices have the potential to
strongly influence monarch populations.
Ways you can help:
Volunteer or donate to the project
by visiting the Stage Nature Center website
at
www.stagenaturecenter.
org.
June 6, 2016
MOVIE SHOW PLUS
by
GREG RUSSELL
This week our
three movies have
magic, evil spirits
and
intergalactic
war.
Lights…Camera…Action. Here we go.
NOW YOU SEE ME 2. Mark
Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson, Jesse
Eisenberg and Morgan Freeman. The
Four Horsemen return for a second
adventure in hopes of exposing the
unethical practices of a tech magnate.
The man behind their newest problem
is Walter Mabry [Daniel Radcliffe], a
tech genius, who blackmails them into
pulling off a magical crime for him.
This film has many scenes with spectacular illusions and one with a playing card that will absolutely blow you
away. This movie is rated PG-13.
THE CONJURING 2: THE ENDFIELD
EXPERIMENT.
Vera
Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Frances
O'Connor and Madison Wolfe. Vera
Farmiga and Patrick Wilson return to
the screen as Lorraine and Ed Warren,
who are paranormal investigators.
This time they travel to London to
help a single mother and her four children who are living in a house plagued
by malicious spirits. It’s a tough battle
between good & evil. This movie will
have you sitting on the edge of your
seat. This film is rated R.
WARCRAFT. Paula Patton, Travis
Fimmel, Ben Foster and Toby Kebbell.
This video game come to life takes
place in Azeroth. The normally peaceful community is on the brink of war
as alien warriors flee their dying planet to come and colonize another. This
becomes an epic battle of survival.
Gamers will want to grab their controllers and join in the action. This
movie is rated PG-13.
Have a great weekend 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.
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Rep. Howrylak Holds Consumer Education Event
Rep. Martin Howrylak will host a
Phone, Mail & Online Scam Consumer
Education event at the Clawson
Community Center (509 Fisher Court,
Clawson, MI) at 11 a.m. on Monday,
June 17.
Rep. Howrylak encourages all consumers to attend this informative
event. The presentation will begin at
11 a.m. and lunch will be provided for
attendees. Pre-registration is not
required.
For more information contact
Rep. Howrylak’s office at 517-373-1783
or
via
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Safety Town gets underway next
week. Pick the week that works with
your family’s plans.
Safety Town I
(Entering Kindergarten)
Location: Martell Elementary School
June 20, 2016: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dates: June 20-23; July 11-14; July 1821; Aug 1-4; Aug 8-11
Fee: $94/Res; $104/NR
Keeping our kids safe is important
to every parent. Our program is
designed to educate youngsters on the
important topic of personal safety. It
takes on the challenge by introducing
kids to the rules of the road in our mock
town. Fire, electrical, playground, prescription drugs, household and stranger
safety are covered. Videos, songs, a field
trip (Bus Safety) and visits from the fire
and police department highlight this fast
paced week. This is a class that will
make a difference in the safety of your
child.
Safety Town II
(Entering First Grade)
Dates: June 27-30; July 25-28; Aug 1518
Fee: $94/Res; $104/NR
Reinforce the safety habits learned
from Safety Town I, 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.
Location: Martell Elementary (Both)
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Both)
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community events, starting with a FREE
“Shred Day” on Saturday, June 11, from 9
a.m. to 12 Noon at its Somerset branch
(3001 W. Big Beaver Rd. in Troy). Open to
the public and designed to help protect
consumers from potential identity theft,
the community is invited to bring sensitive papers in need of disposal, such as
financial statements and canceled
checks, for free, secure shredding services by Shred It.
Additionally, The Salvation Army
will have a donation truck on-site at the
event, accepting contributions of clothing, furniture and other household items
to support consumers’ “spring cleaning”
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The Danger Of Leaving Children Unattended In Cars
As long-awaited warmer weather
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reminded to be diligent and never
leave children alone in vehicles. As of
May 17 of this year, the lives of 6 children have already been claimed in
the U.S. from heatstroke in a car. On
average, there are 37 deaths a year in
America due to these circumstances
– these are all preventable.
"We know from past experience
that fatalities can happen anytime,
anywhere, including in moderate temperatures," said Nick Lyon, director
of MDHHS. “We don’t want to see this
happen to any family. That’s why we
are asking everyone to help protect
kids from this very preventable
tragedy by never leaving your child
alone in a car, not even for a minute.”
It doesn’t have to be the middle
of the summer for a child to get overheated. Even with seemingly mild
temperatures outside, the tempera-
tures inside a car can rise 20 degrees
in as little as 10 minutes. A child’s
body heats up three to five times
faster than adult’s, making them more
susceptible
to
heatstroke.
Temperatures inside a car can easily
be double the temperature outside.
Too many children have lost
their lives to this preventable, heartbreaking tragedy. Together, we can
cut down the number of deaths and
near misses by remembering to ACT.
A: Avoid heatstroke-related injury
and death by never leaving your child
alone in a car, not even for a minute.
And make sure to keep your car
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C: Create reminders by putting
something in the back of your car
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a purse or a cell phone that is needed
at your final destination. This is especially important if you’re not follow-
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T: Take action. If you see or hear
a child alone in a car, call 911.
Emergency personnel want you to
call. They are trained to respond to
these situations. One call could save
a life.
Several agencies have come
together to keep this message in front
of people throughout the warm
weather season. Michigan State
Police are reinforcing this message
through the outreach efforts of their
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Service
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Secretary of State Ruth Johnson has
joined the effort to remind families
and care givers of this very preventable danger. “We’re running awareness messages in our branches every
day during the summer months to
keep this kind of tragedy from happening,” Johnson said. “There’s no
reason a child should ever be left
alone in a car and that’s the message
we’re committed to sharing.”
Safe Kids Coalitions across the
state are working hard in their communities to increase awareness. For
more information and safety tips on
preventing child heatstroke deaths,
please visit www.safekids.org/heatstroke.
P.S. Don’t leave your pet in the
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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,
June 21, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following:
In order to build a new uncovered attached
deck, a 6 foot variance from the requirement that
the deck be set back 25 feet from the rear property line.
LOCATION: 1876 Smallbrook
ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION:
Zoning District
7.08 B, R-1D
APPLICANT: Eric Janess
PROPERTY OWNER: Eric and Lisa Janess
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 .
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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variance to the required 25 foot required setback
from the Hartshorn Avenue property line.
LOCATION: 196 Chopin, lots 526 and 527 of Addison
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ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 4.06 (C) and (D) 3,
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Troy Residents And Employees Benefit From Beaumont Health Farmers Markets
Good health does not begin in the
emergency center, the cardiac cath lab
or the delivery room.
It begins with the food we put into
our bodies.
Thanks to Beaumont Health’s
commitment to healthy eating, residents served by the eight-hospital system have increased access to the
health-giving benefits of fresh fruits
and vegetables through local farmers
markets.
Beginning Thursday, June 2,
patients, families, staff and the general
public are invited to participate in our
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak farmers market, held every Thursday, 8
a.m. to 2 p.m., through Oct. 6.
Featured vendors include Sharkar
and Blake Farms, Jarhead Salsa, Treat
the Dog, DaBuzz Raw Honey and
Mystic Kettle popcorn.
The Royal Oak hospital is located
at 3601 West 13 Mile Road and the
market is situated adjacent to the
South Entrance. Free parking is available in the south deck, directly across
from the entrance.
“As part of the ever-blossoming
‘farm to table/know your grower’
movement, the farmers market continues to be a wonderful shopping and
meeting destination for families and
friends,” said Eileen Miskiewicz, market manager for the Royal Oak market
and food service manager, Nutrition
Services, Beaumont Hospital, Royal
Oak.
“In addition to fresh, locally-grown
fruits and vegetables, markets like
ours offer access to food truck fare,
specialty, local food products and the
creations of local crafters and artisans,” Miskiewicz continued. “We support Beaumont Health by showcasing
hospital departments such as
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals,
Integrative Medicine and our employee wellness program. Some of our vendors are employees.”
In Taylor, Wayne, Dearborn and
Farmington Hills, Beaumont Health
also supports and sponsors community farmers markets.
”We are pleased to be able to partner with our communities to support
health with the sponsorship of local
farmers markets,” said Betty Priskorn,
Beaumont Health vice president of
Community Health and Outreach. “By
putting fresh fruits and vegetables in
the hands of thousands of families, we
are underlining the key public health
messages about good nutrition,
healthier diets and improved access
to fresher, healthier foods. Beaumont
Health also provides preventive
health services throughout the summer at these markets with educational
programming, nutritional counseling
and health screenings.”
Beaumont Health employees can
also access fresh produce via Eastern
Market farm stands, in Dearborn,
Taylor and Wayne; as well as Green
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and Farmington Hills hospitals.
“A major barrier to eating healthy
is creating time for the task of shopping for nutritious food,” said Carla
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The Eastern Market partnership
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$49,900 in fresh produce from local
farmers through the farm stands.
According to Michigan State
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billion annually to the state’s economy. Michigan is fourth in the nation
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mechanism by which drug-resistant bacterial cells maintain a defensive barrier.
This is good news following the bad
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they have tried.
The findings pave the way for a new
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bringing down their defensive walls
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Unravelling this mechanism could
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the human immune system and antibiotic drugs. It allows the pathogenic bacteria to survive, but removing this barrier
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The research team previously found
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But exactly how this defensive cell wall is
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increasing at an unexpected rate.
“Gram-negative bacteria is one of
the most difficult ones to control
because it is so resistant to antibiotics.
“All Gram-negative bacteria have a
defensive cell wall. Beta-barrel proteins
form the gates of the cell wall for importing nutrition and secreting important biological molecules.
“The beta-barrel assembly machinery (BAM) is responsible for building the
gates (beta-barrel proteins) in the cell
wall.
“Stopping the beta-barrel assembly
machine from building the gates in the
cell wall cause the bacteria to die.”
Scientists studied the gram-negative
bacteria E.coli, in which the beta-barrel
assembly machinery contains five subunits – known as BamA, BamB, BamC,
BamD and BamE. They wanted to know
exactly how these subunits work together to insert the outer membrane proteins
into the outer membrane or cell wall.
Prof Dong said: “Our research shows
the whole beta-barrel assembly machinery structures in two states - the starting
and finishing states. We found that the
five subunits form a ring structure and
work together to perform outer membrane protein insertion using a novel
rotation and insertion mechanism.
“Our work is the first to show the
entire BAM complex. It paves the way for
developing new-generation drugs.
“The beta-barrel assembly machinery is absolutely essential for Gram-negative bacteria to survive. The subunit
BamA is located in the outer membrane
and exposed to the outer side of the bacteria, which provides a great target for
new drugs.
“In Human mitochondria, a similar
complex called sorting and assembly
machinery complex (SAM) is responsible
for building the outer membrane proteins in the outer membrane of mitochondria.
“Dysfunction of mitochondria outer
membrane proteins are linked to disorders such as diabetes, Parkinsons and
other neurodegenerative diseases, so we
hope that this work may also help us to
better understand these human diseases
too.”
The research was funded by the
Wellcome Trust. Collaborators included
Dr Neil Paterson of Diamond Light
Source (UK), Dr Phillip Stansfield from
the University of Oxford, and Prof Wenjan
Wang of Sun Yat-sen University (China).
‘Structural basis of outer membrane
protein insertion by the BAM complex’ is
published in the journal Nature on
February 22, 2016.
June 6, 2016
You Can Go Out in the Sun
Care Free This Year
FAMILY PRACTICE
by
DR. NEIL JADDOU & ANUPAM SEKHON
Sunburns are caused by exposure
to UV light; UV A and B are the two
types of solar radiation responsible
for sunburn. Light skinned people are
more prone to sunburn.
Precancerous skin lesions: rough,
scaly patches in areas damaged by the
sun, these can evolve into skin cancer,
also called actinic keratosis.
Skin cancer: excessive sun exposure increases risk of melanoma. Some
types of skin cancers appear as small
growth or sore that bleeds easily,
crusts over, heals and then reopens.
Eye damage: UV light damages
the retina, lens, and cornea. It can lead
to cataracts. Sunburn of the cornea is
also known as snow blindness.
Sunburn care
• Stay hydrated, drink plenty of
fluids
• Using mild soaps in the shower
• Cold compresses for relief
• Keep the area moisturized
• Can use plain calamine lotion for
comfort
• Take aspirin or ibuprofen to
reduce inflammation
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Hear Better, Live Better — FREE Hearing Test
According to the Center for Hearing
and Communication, over 48 million
Americans suffer from hearing loss, more
than those living with Parkinson’s,
epilepsy, Alzheimer’s and diabetes combined. What’s more, 80 percent of those
over 65—some 23 million—don’t seek
treatment.
The Problem
Untreated hearing loss can lead to
isolation and depression, and recent
research has found that those with even
mild hearing loss are more likely to develop dementia.
An Answer
To help people with hearing loss
stay connected with their loved ones and
not miss out on key moments in life,
Duracell is partnering with The National
Hearing Test to offer 50,000 free hearing
tests by phone during May, National
Better Hearing Month, at 1-844-9-Duracell
(844-938-7223).
An Inspiration
The company also created “Stay
Connected,” a film featuring the voice of
award-winning actor and director John
Slattery (“Spotlight,” “Mad Men”), that
tells the story of a father who slowly
starts to slip into isolation due to his
hearing impairment until he visits an
audiologist and is fitted for a hearing aid.
The Free Test
The quick and convenient over-thephone hearing test, developed with funding from the National Institutes of Health,
is scientifically validated and not for profit, and its results remain private to the
user. To take the free hearing test, call 1844-9-Duracell (844-938-7223).
Further
facts
are
at
www.Duracell.com/StayConnected.
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Symptoms:
Pink or red skin that feels warm to
the touch, pain, tenderness, swelling,
small fluid filled blisters, and even
headache, fever, and chills when the
sunburn is severe.
Prevention
• Avoiding sun exposure between
10 a.m. to 4p.m. as sun rays are
strongest during this time, limiting
outdoor activities.
• Wearing clothing that covers
both arms and legs, broad-brimmed
hat, sunglasses with UV protection.
• Using sunscreen with SPF factor
of 30 or higher generously 30 minutes
before going outdoors and reapplying
every two hours. Wear a lip balm or
lipstick with SPF too.
Complications
Infection: The blisters that burst
are susceptible to bacterial infection.
Premature aging of skin:
Repeated sun exposure accelerates
skin’s aging process. Like deep wrinkles, dry, rough skin, dark or discolored spots (macules) on the face and
body.
When to seek medical attention
• Blistering covers a large part of
the body.
• High fever, pain, headache, confusion, nausea, chills.
• No response to at-home care.
• Increasing pain and tenderness.
• Yellow drainage and red streaks
leading away from the open blisters.
Treatment
Pain relievers: OTC and prescription drugs like ibuprofen and naproxen help control the pain and swelling
of sunburn if taken soon after sun
exposure.
Anti-itch creams: Corticosteroids
help control itching as the skin heals.
Often combined with pain relievers.
Dr. Neil Jaddou is a board certified Family Physician and Medical
Director of Somerset Family
Medicine. Anupam Sekhon is a
Medical Extern at his practice. To
make an appointment call the Troy
office at 248-816-1010 or the Sterling
Heights office at 586-722-7240. You
can also schedule appointment
online at www.drjaddou.com
We are accepting new patients.
Call our office to schedule an appointment.
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June 6, 2016
All Weight Loss is Healthy and Helpful
In Obese Patients, 5 Percent
Weight Loss Has Significant Health
Benefits
Researchers at Washington
University School of Medicine in St.
Louis have found that in patients with
obesity, the greatest improvements to
health come from losing just 5 percent
of their body weight. That relatively
small weight loss lowered patients’
risk for diabetes and cardiovascular
disease and improved metabolic function in liver, fat and muscle tissue.
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Varicose Veins Treated at Vascular & Endovascular Assoc.
Vascular & Endovascular Associates
(VEA) with a new office on Big Beaver in
Troy is a group of four board certified
vascular surgeons offering comprehensive venous evaluations for the treatment of varicose veins, spider veins, leg
pain, swelling and other symptoms.
According to Dr. Maciej Uzieblo, ‘we
conduct a venous health center with one
aspect being cosmetic. Our primary concern is the care of the total patient.’
Up to 50% of the population will have
varicose veins at some point; women
more likely than men. This is the most
In routine varicose or spider vein
cases, the VEA physicians manage symptoms with injections or minimally invasive laser treatments.
The in-office treatment for more significant bulging veins is done using oral
sedation and a local anesthetic. A laser
probe is inserted into the vein which
closes it from the inside up to the weak
valve which initiated the problem vein.
The patient is advised to rest for that day
and can continue regular activity the
next day. The procedure is relatively
painless. The VEA physicians feel when
ment.
Dr. Uzieblo mentions that because
venous insufficiency is often an inherited
condition, varicose veins might return.
The Vascular & Endovascular Associates
promote healthy lifestyle choices in
weight, activity and a healthy diet to minimize recurrence.
Varicose veins are a venous condition that can be remedied. The procedure is covered by most insurances
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common and obvious condition of
venous insufficiency.
‘Veins carry blood from the feet to
the heart; against gravity. Valves stop the
blood from flowing backwards. When the
valves weaken, they leak, causing
bulging, visible veins. The veins are
unsightly, but they can also throb and be
painful.’
A secondary condition, which can
be serious includes blood clots, swelling
and pain and requires ongoing treatment.
these symptoms occur an evaluation of
the whole system is necessary. To only
treat the visible symptoms could cause
the problem to get worse or recur.
Varicose veins are often a genetic
issue exacerbated by age, lack of exercise or excess weight. At the VEA, Dr.
Uzieblo says part of their comprehensive
evaluation includes a health questionnaire. When heaviness, swelling and skin
changes are present these symptoms
might require more comprehensive treat-
tions are occasionally covered by insurance but most of the time sclerotherapy
is considered a cosmetic procedure.
Call the Vascular & Endovascular
Associates for an appointment to have
an evaluation.
Vascular
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Associates is located at 525 East Big
Beaver Rd. #125 in Troy. For more
information call 248-688-9860 or see
their website www.michiganvascularsurgeons.com.
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Food safety tips for Healthy Summer Eating
• Preventative and Restorative
Dentistry
• Cosmetic Dentistry
• Non-Surgical Treatment for TMJ
• Oral Surgery
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks
Patterson urges residents to practice
food safety when picnicking and barbecuing throughout the summer. Oakland
County Health Division says four easy
steps – clean, separate, cook, and chill –
will help prevent harmful bacteria from
making family members and guests sick.
Handling food properly in four easy
steps is the key to that safe and healthy
holiday.
To prevent the risk of foodborne illnesses:
Clean: Wash hands and food preparation surfaces often. Bacteria can be
spread throughout the kitchen and get
onto hands, cutting boards, utensils,
counter tops and food.
Wash surfaces that come in contact
with food. Use hot, soapy water and rinse
with clear water.
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Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables
under running water.
Separate: Do not cross contaminate.
Keep raw meat, poultry, and fish away
from ready-to-eat foods. Separate raw
meat, poultry, fish and eggs from other
foods in your grocery cart.
Use one cutting board for raw meat,
and another for fresh produce. Never
place cooked food on a plate that had
raw meat, poultry, or fish on it.
Cook: Foods are safely cooked when
they are heated at a high enough temperature to kill harmful bacteria that
cause foodborne illness.
Place the thermometer in the thickest part of the food.
Cook roasts and cuts of pork, beef,
veal and lamb to 145 degrees Fahrenheit;
ground meat - including beef, pork, and
other meat to 160 degrees Fahrenheit;
egg dishes to 160 degrees Fahrenheit;
whole, pieces, ground, or stuffed poultry
to 165 degrees Fahrenheit; and reheat
leftovers to 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Keep hot foods at 140 degrees
Fahrenheit or above.
Chill: At room temperature, bacteria
in food can double every 20 minutes.
Never thaw food at room temperature.
The refrigerator is the safest place to
thaw food. Make sure meat juices do not
drip on other foods. For faster thawing,
put food in a strainer under cold, running
water (allow sink to drain).
Refrigerate foods while they’re marinating. Do not re-use marinade to baste
food while cooking.
For up-to-date public health information, visit www.oakgov.com/health; or
Nurse on Call is also available to answer
questions at 800-848-5533.
June 6, 2016
Nutritional Solutions Will Get You
Started on Healthy Weight Loss
It’s getting to be the time of year
when, with a little luck, we’ll soon be
wearing lighter, more revealing clothing. Many of us would like to lose a little weight before that day arrives. If
bathing suit weather doesn’t motivate you, be aware that excess
LINA DAGHER
weight, is a primary cause of such
chronic conditions as heart disease,
high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes.
Registered dietitian and nutritionist Lina Dagher’s company
Personal Nutrition Solutions is one of
the initial area providers of Ideal
Protein, a weight loss system that
promotes long-term lifestyle changes
for weight control and health. In addition to special food products, education, understanding and personal
counseling are major components of
the program.
Ideal Protein has been distributed in the U.S. for about five years
and is FDA approved. Starting as a
French company, it is headquartered
in Montreal and has been widely used
in Europe for more than a decade.
Currently it is available in Canada
and also Mexico and the Middle East.
Since the company does very little
advertising, it is primarily offered by
health care professionals and referrals.
Doctors are primary supporters
of the program, because it offers a
healthy way to approach a long-term
weight-loss goal.
The premise behind the Ideal
Protein agenda is multi-faceted. A
large variety of high protein, tasty
food products start the client on the
weight-loss track. Learning about
food values and portion sizes and
how to change bad habits is how the
program continues.
“Basically, in the initial phases
of the Ideal Protein program, you
deprive the body of carbohydrates
temporarily to encourage the body to
use its own insulin properly, and you
lose weight quickly” says Dagher.“ At
this juncture, Ideal Protein food
choices are used with a large portion
of non-starchy vegetables and the
clients own prepared protein meal.
“Ideal Protein food choices are
portion controlled, calorie controlled, non-GMO, healthy and tasty,”
continues Dagher. Significant dietary
protein staves off hunger and gives a
full feeling. Not eating enough protein
often leads to sugar craving.
But, food isn’t the only focus of
the program. Accountability is a
major factor.
“Clients meet with me weekly for
weigh-ins, nutrition education and
moral support. We are always thinking forward to the larger picture;
keeping the weight off.”
Dagher mentions that if a client
gains weight during a vacation or
thorough the holidays, they always
have the option of coming back to
program.
The third phase of the program
transitions back to eating mostly regular food.
Losing weight is hard work, continues Dagher. But losing weight and
keeping it off requires commitment
on several levels. Most of us gain
pounds because we don’t pay attention to portion control, don’t exercise, and just eat the wrong things.
Dagher mentions that her counseling includes sleep and exercise
information and the necessity of
being hydrated.
“Physical activity is a habit you
should acquire in the maintenance
phase of the Ideal Protein program,
says Dagher.
“There’s nothing magical about
losing weight,” concludes Dagher.
“You have to learn to eat better.”
Realize this, there are many
aspects to learning to eat better.
Personal Nutrition Solutions using
Ideal Protein can be the guidance you
need on your road to weight loss success.
For more information on the
Ideal Protein program, contact
Lina Dagher at Personal Nutrition
Solutions, 248-252-3856, or see
their
website
www.ideal
protein.com. Nutritional Solutions
is located 1627 W. Big Beaver Road
in Coventry Place.
“Health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit.
When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the
gates of the soul open.”
—B.K.S. Iyengar
“To avoid sickness eat less; to prolong life worry less.”
—Chu Hui Weng
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“If I had my way I'd make health
catching instead of disease.”
—Robert Ingersoll
“Life is not merely to be alive, but
to be well.”
—Marcus Valerius Martial
Apna Ghar— “Our home is your home”
Apna Ghar Aims to Serve the Home Care
Needs of Elderly South Asians
Home Health Care
services tailored to the needs
of the elderly South Asian
American Community are
often hard to find, yet there is a
high demand for them. It is
often hard to find health care
that encompasses cultural
competency.
Shaista Kazmi, the
founder of Apna Ghar Home
Care, had experienced that first
hand when her father was
diagnosed with a debilitating
neurological condition and
came to this country from
Pakistan 8 years ago to live
with her. She now had to find
help to care for her father as
well as assistance for her
mother-in-law while she tried
to juggle her busy job and a
Shaista Kazmi founder
of Apna Ghar
young family of her own.
After much searching for
such help Kazmi realized that
she could not come up with
anybody who would provide
the services her parents
required as well as speak their
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language. As a result she quit
her job as a research assistant
and opened the first branch of
Apna Ghar in Michigan with a
"very positive response!"
This group has made it so
that home aides can help South
Asian seniors live as
independently as they would
like to while helping them with
the many activities of daily
living such as: “cooking,
laundry and light housekeeping” to “grooming and
bathing assistance” to
companionship and transportation.
Other services include:
Zabiha Halal meal delivery,
live-in care 24/7 and vacation
sitting.
Apna Ghar is the
first and only
non-medical
agency serving
the needs of the
elderly South
Asian
community.
Services Include:
• Short & long term
facilities
• In-home care
• Transportation
• Meal delivery
Contact us at
248.325.9028
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When you choose
a doctor, you’re also
choosing a hospital.
When you place your health in the hands of the
doctors at Civic Center Internal Medicine, you have
more than highly qualified physicians.
You have all the resources of Beaumont
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June 6, 2016
Facts about Food Allergies and Who Suffers
Food allergies are fairly common
amongst adults and even more so
among children.
Around 2% of adults and 8% of
children suffer from some type of food
allergy where the immune system
makes a mistake and thinks a certain
food protein is dangerous and attacks
it.
Well known food allergies can
include unwanted reactions to gluten,
seafood and peanuts.
—www.sciencekids.co.nz
PartridgeCreek
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Gynecology
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Michigan Residents Urged To “Fight The Bite”
With warmer weather upon us, it
is important to take precautions
against mosquito and tick bites. The
Michigan Departments of Health and
Human Services, Natural Resources,
and
Agriculture
and
Rural
Development are reminding all residents to protect themselves from mosquito and tick-borne diseases in
Michigan and while traveling out of
state.
WNV cases and 119 deaths reported to
the CDC including 18 cases and two
deaths in Michigan. Those with the
highest risk of illness caused by WNV
are adults 50 years of age and older.
Michigan is considered “low
risk” for mosquito transmission of
Zika, dengue, and chikungunya virus,
as the mosquitoes that spread the diseases have not been found in the
state. Zika is a virus that is newly
“As we spend more time outdoors, it’s important to remember that
a single bite from an infected mosquito can have serious health consequences,” said Dr. Eden Wells, chief
medical executive for MDHHS. “The
best way to protect yourself and your
family against mosquito-borne illness
is to prevent mosquito bites.”
Seasonal activity varies from year
to year, but mosquitoes encountered
in Michigan can carry illnesses such
as West Nile virus (WNV) and Eastern
Equine Encephalitis (EEE), and ticks
can carry illnesses such as Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted
fever. International travelers may be
at risk for exposure to other mosquitotransmitted diseases. People considering international travel, including
Mexico, Central and South America,
should consult the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) travelers health page for specific health
information about the country they
are visiting.
“Horses and other animals can
act as sentinels for mosquito-borne
viruses such as EEE, which is why
implementing preventive measures
and vaccination is important,” said Dr.
James Averill, MDARD’s State
Veterinarian. “Additionally, dogs and
domestic animals are susceptible to
tick-borne diseases like Lyme Disease.
I encourage all animal owners to work
with a licensed veterinarian to make
sure your animals stay healthy.”
Mosquito and tick-borne diseases
can cause mild symptoms, severe
infections requiring hospitalization,
and even death in some cases.
Nationally in 2015, there were 2,060
emerged in the western hemisphere,
and while its symptoms are not considered severe, the virus can cause
birth defects in fetuses of pregnant
women exposed to the virus. To date
in 2016, there have been four travelrelated cases identified in Michigan.
Protection against mosquito-borne
disease is as easy as remembering to
take these key steps:
Avoid mosquito bites: Use insect
repellent according to label directions
when outdoors and mosquitoes are
biting. Look for EPA-labeled products
containing active ingredients, such as
DEET, Picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus. Re-apply as needed. Use nets
or fans around outdoor eating areas to
keep mosquitoes away. Start with a
low-concentration product and reapply if necessary. Apply repellent on
your hands and then rub it on the
child and never apply repellent to children’s hands or their skin under clothing.
Mosquito-proof homes: Fix or
install window and door screens and
cover or eliminate empty containers
with standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs.
Help your community: Report
dead birds to Michigan’s Emerging
Diseases website to help track WNV
and support community-based mosquito control programs.
Vaccinate horses against WNV and
EEE virus and work with your veterinarian.
Pregnant women should not travel to areas with active Zika transmission. If they must travel, they should
take precautions to prevent mosquito
bites.
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Michigan is also home to a number of tick species that will bite people
and are typically found in wooded or
brushy areas with tall grass and leaf
litter. The ticks mostly commonly
encountered in Michigan can carry
Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever and other human illnesses.
Lyme disease is the most common
tick-borne disease reported in the
state with 148 human cases reported
in 2015.
Many tick-borne diseases have
similar symptoms. See your healthcare provider if you develop signs of
illness such as a fever, body aches
and/or rash in the days after receiving
a tick bite or recreating in tick habitat.
Early recognition and treatment can
decrease the chance of serious complications. You can prevent tick bites
by:
Avoiding tick-infested areas. This
is especially important in May, June,
and July. If you are in tick infested
areas, walk in the center of trails to
avoid contact with overgrown grass,
brush, and leaf litter at trail edges.
Dogs and domestic animals can also
be impacted, so using a tick preventative is recommended.
Using insect repellent. Apply
repellent containing DEET (20-30%) or
Picaridin on clothes and on exposed
skin. You can also treat clothes (especially pants, socks, and shoes) with
permethrin, which kills ticks on contact or buy clothes that are pre-treated. Permethrin can also be used on
tents and some camping gear. Do not
use permethrin directly on skin.
Always follow the manufacturer’s
instructions when applying any repellents.
Bathing or showering. Bathe or
shower as soon as possible after coming indoors (preferably within two
hours) to wash off and more easily
find ticks that are crawling on you.
Ticks can get a ride indoors on your
clothes. After being outdoors, wash
and dry clothing at a high temperature
to kill any ticks that may remain on
clothing.
Performing daily tick checks.
Always check for ticks after being outdoors, including your animals, even in
your own yard. Because ticks must
usually be attached for at least a day
before they can transmit the bacteria
that cause Lyme disease, early
removal can reduce the risk of infection. Inspect all body surfaces carefully, and remove attached ticks with
tweezers. Grasp the tick firmly and as
closely to the skin as possible. With a
steady motion, pull the tick’s body
away from the skin. Do not be alarmed
if the tick’s mouthparts remain in the
skin. Cleanse the area with an antiseptic.
For more information about the
diseases carried by mosquitoes and
ticks, visit www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases, or the CDC’s website at
www.cdc.gov.
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Michigan Urges Continued Legionella Precaution
To help increase awareness, the
Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services continues to ensure
that residents and the healthcare community are aware of the risk of
Legionella and what can be done to
protect against the spread of
Legionnaires' disease (LD).
Over the past several years there
has been statewide and national
increases in LD reports. So far for
2016, Michigan has seen 51 confirmed
individual cases of LD statewide. More
than half of the cases are from
Southeastern Michigan, including the
City of Detroit, Macomb, Oakland and
Wayne Counties. To date, zero 2016
cases have been confirmed in Genesee
County.
While many factors can influence
reporting of LD, including increased
clinical awareness, this number
exceeds the average year to date
count for Michigan in recent years. At
this time, there is no indication of a
common source for these infections.
Local health departments continue to
evaluate information gathered from
existing patients and rapidly assess
any new reports.
Legionella is a type of bacteria
commonly found in the environment
that grows best in warm water, such
as hot tubs, cooling towers, hot water
tanks, drinkable water systems, and
decorative fountains. When people are
exposed to the bacteria, it can cause
LD, a respiratory disease that can
mococcal (2 vaccines) and influenza
infection. All adults 65 years or older
should get both kinds of pneumococcal vaccines. And adults younger than
65 with certain health conditions or
who smoke are also recommended
pneumococcal vaccination. Everyone
6 months or older should get an annual flu vaccine.
Making sure that hot tubs and
warm pools have the right disinfectant
(i.e., chlorine) levels is important for
killing Legionella These disinfectant
levels can be hard to maintain when
water temperature is high. You do not
need a special filter to remove
Legionella bacteria in your drinking
water.
For any resident that develops
pneumonia symptoms, you should see
a doctor right away. Signs and symptoms of pneumonia can include cough,
shortness of breath, muscle aches,
headache, and high fever. Be sure to
tell the doctor if you have used a hot
tub, spent any nights away from home,
or stayed in a hospital in the last two
weeks. Legionnaires' disease requires
treatment with antibiotics, and most
patients can be treated successfully.
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infect the lungs and cause pneumonia.
In general, Legionnaires’ disease is not
spread from person to person.
However, this has been documented
in extremely rare cases.
Most healthy people do not get
sick after being exposed to Legionella.
Being 50 years or older or having certain risk factors increases the chances
of getting sick. Other risk factors
include being a current or former
smoker; having chronic lung disease,
such as emphysema or chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease; having a weakened immune system from
diseases like cancer, diabetes, or kidney failure; or taking medicine that
weakens your immune system.
Legionnaires’ disease in children is
not common.
Legionellosis
Prevention
Measures for All Residents:
Avoiding smoking is the single
most important thing you can do to
lower your risk of infection. Smoking
increases the chances that you'll
develop LD if exposed to Legionella
bacteria.
There are many causes of pneumonia in our communities with two of
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Police Warn Firms and Businesses: Double Check Before You Pay
POLICE
PATROL
by
CYNTHIA KMETT
n Can you say
fraud? Troy investigators have noted an
increased number of
cases involving wire fraud initiated by
email. In several cases, the perpetrator
has created an email address that looks
very similar to a legitimate account.
Two examples are listed below.
The Office Manager of a Troy
Center firm received an email from
another employee requesting a wire
transfer of $23,280 to Duo Consulting
for consulting fees. Further investigation revealed that the email did not
actually come from the employee. It
appears that the suspect created an
email address that appeared to be legitimate but actually had an “s” added to
the end of the company name. The ACH
transfer had already been completed
prior to this discovery.
A Chalgrove resident reports that
he received an email requesting
$54,529.84 be wired to a Wells Fargo
account. Resident believed the email
came from one of the clients of his business. The victim transferred the money
and later discovered that the original
email was fraudulent.
n
Indecent Exposure is not a
victimless crime. While the Troy
schools have notified parents that this
happened, all of us should be on the
lookout for this person, too.
Two Wass Elementary students
were walking home together when they
observed a white vehicle, possibly a
newer model Ford four door, pause in
the area as if yielding for traffic at westbound Duke Drive at Crowfoot Drive.
The driver and lone occupant, arched
his back off the driver’s seat, exposing
himself to the students. The students
ran home to inform their parents of the
incident. The suspect was described as
a white male, approximately 20 to 30
years old, short dark hair, possibly
with facial hair, wearing dark glasses.
He was last seen turning southbound
onto Crowfoot Drive.
n
Do you see a connection
here? An employee from Kroger on
John R observed a light-colored minivan parked near the loading area in
the rear of the business. An unknown
male, exited the vehicle and stole 75
to 100 plastic two liter soda crates
used to store and transport the products to the business. Employee states
this theft occurs two to three times a
week. The responding officer contacted the owner of the vehicle, a 38-yearold male from Sterling Heights, who
states he owns a party store in Flint
and advised that his brother is driving
his vehicle. Both subjects deny any
involvement in the theft.
n On the southbound side of I75 just a few minutes later, an officer
initiated a traffic stop on a black 2016
Ford Explorer that was being driven
erratically. The officer spoke with the
driver, a 30-year-old male out of
Warren, and noted an odor of alcohol
when he spoke. The driver admitted to
having consumed two alcoholic drinks
earlier. The driver was asked to perform several sobriety evaluations,
which he performed poorly. He submitted to a Preliminary Breath Test with a
result of .19% – another very drunk
driver at over twice the legal limit. He
was arrested and charged with
Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under
the Influence of Alcohol – 1st Offense.
n
This probably ruined her
weekend getaway. While an officer
was checking on some stranded
motorists on northbound I-75 just
after 11 p.m., a burgundy Honda drove
off the roadway. The officer went to
check on the driver’s condition and
found her standing outside her vehicle. The driver, a 27-year-old female
from Taylor, stated she was looking at
her phone when she suddenly drove
off the roadway. The officer noted an
odor of alcohol as she spoke and she
admitted to having consumed one
alcoholic beverage. The driver was
asked to perform several sobriety
evaluations and the officer noted that
she performed poorly.
She submitted to a Preliminary
Breath Test with a result of .17% – twice
the legal limit so it must have been a
very, very large drink. She was arrested
and while her vehicle was being
searched, officers located a green plastic container that contained suspected
marijuana. The substance in the container was field tested with a narcotics
test kit with the officer receiving a positive reaction for the presence of marijuana. The driver was charged with
Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under
the Influence of Alcohol – 1st Offense
and Possession of Marijuana.
n This sound like a lock it or
lose it warning to us all. Our victim
suspects unknown suspect(s) entered
her vehicle and stole her ATM card
while she was purchasing fuel. The victim is also missing an insulated lunch
container which was kept near the ATM
card which both were on the front seat.
The ATM card was inside her wallet at
the time of the theft. The theft may also
have occurred in the area of E. Big
Beaver Road and Livernois Avenue.
n Obviously it is time for a new
lawn man. This Troy resident discov-
ered a $50 bill is missing from atop his
desk and suspects a 31-year-old female
from Ferndale is responsible. The victim states the suspect comes to the
home with her boyfriend to do yard
work for his wife and every time she’s
there, something goes missing.
Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes,
or any other offenses, please call the
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Rush Limbaugh Proves Again, He Is An Idiot
PERSPECTIVES
by
PETER MAURER
Let me repeat
that.
Rush Limbaugh
is an idiot.
During a recent show, and posted
on his website’s transcript of the program in question, he denigrated evolution, remarking that if evolution were
real, Harambe – the gorilla who was
shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo
after a boy fell into the enclosure –
would have become “…one of us.”
The full quote reveals his ignorance in all its glory, “If we were the
original apes, then how come
Harambe is still an ape, and how come
he didn’t become one of us?”
Maybe, Rush, because he only had
17 years to change, rather than the
millions that resulted in the planet’s
most famous – and infamous by some
standards – bipedal hominid, Homo
sapiens.
I used to watch Rush Limbaugh
years ago, and found his unique brand
of humor and showmanship very
entertaining. His clever use of hyperbole revved up his legions of followers, known as “Ditto-heads”, along
with elements of the ultraconservative, skinheads, and militia.
But he also distorts the truth,
resorts to name-calling, and verbally
bullies those who are his target du
jour.
I also noticed among my circle of
friends, family, and colleagues, a
rather interesting inverse relationship
– the more intelligent the person, the
more likely they ignored Rush as a
credible source of ‘news’ and saw him
for what he truly was – a masterful and
clever entertainer.
And even though it has been
many, many years since I paid Rush
Limbaugh or his outrageous commentary a single iotum of interest, his
most recent comment is both revealing and very dangerous.
“Don’t doubt me on this. A lot of
people think that all of us used to be
gorillas, and they’re looking for the
missing link out there.”
Rush, you should know that NO
ONE has EVER claimed humans used
to be gorillas, chimpanzees, spider
monkeys, or any other type of hirsute
primate. What you refer to as ‘the
missing link’ is commonly misconstrued by many to be some intermediate primate half-way between a gorilla
or chimp and modern humans.
But in truth, the aforementioned
‘missing link’ is a common ancestor,
some very early primate from which
other primate lines originated. Think
of a tree with many branches stemming from the trunk. One branch is
the gorilla, another the chimpanzee,
etc., and one is what became bipedal
hominids – two-legged humans.
They are all different, but closely
related branches, but they all stem
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from all over Michigan to compete.
Michigan Senior Olympics is a nonprofit organization that promotes
healthy lifestyles by organizing state
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individuals 50 years and older. The
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from the trunk of the tree. Think of
that trunk as the ‘missing link’, which
we have not yet discovered, nor may
ever discover.
When you consider the fact that
chimpanzee and human DNA is 98%
identical, you begin to understand just
why taxonomists organize the primate
world the way they do.
Evolution is supported by the fossil record, and although not 100%
complete, there can be no doubt that
change and transition in living things
is amply and repeatedly proven in that
fossil record.
Creationists are supported by the
Bible, equally accepted by a large
number of people, and even though
science may not find the type of
empirical evidence they would like to
prove or disprove creation in the
Bible, neither does it totally discredit
it, either.
In the end, it may be best to think
this, a way that supports and accepts
BOTH creation AND evolution ; God,
by whatever name, created the universe and life, and also created evolution as the means to allow change.
Creation AND evolution in one neat
package.
One last thought: if Harambe hasn’t evolved in the past 17 years to
become human, why hasn’t Rush?
After all, he’s had a few more years.
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20
$
OFF
Including: Coolant, Brakes,
Engine, Power Steering,
Transmission
Not valid with any other offer. With Coupon. Expires 7-5-16.
FULL SERVICE
OIL CHANGE
Coupon must be presented at time of car drop
off. Coupons are for rental cars at the value of
$25 per day or less. Cannot be used in conjunction with rental coverage. Not to be combined
with any other offer. This coupon has no cash
value. Expires 7-5-16.
2695
$
FREE 23 Point Safety Inspection
FREE Car Wash
Plus Tax. 5W30, 10W30 only. 5W20 and
Synthetic Oil extra. Up to 5 qts. Most vehicles.
With Coupon. Expires 7-5-16.
ROCHESTER HILLS
CHRYSLER/JEEP/DODGE/RAM
FULL SYNTHETIC
OIL & FILTER CHANGE
5995
$
FREE 23 Point Safety Inspection
FREE Car Wash
Plus Tax & Shop Supplies. Disposal Included.
Up to 6 qts. Excludes Diesel.
With Coupon. Expires 7-5-16.
Service Hours
Mon. & Thurs. 7 am-7:30 pm
Tues., Wed. & Fri. 7 am-5:30 pm
Sat. 8:30 am - 3 pm, Closed Sunday
1301 Rochester Rd. • Rochester Hills
(248) 652-9650
FIVE STAR

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