www.troy-somersetgazette.com troy-somersetGAZETTE Our 34th Year Serving Troy’s Business Community Every Monday Monday, Nov. 17, 2014 Hookah Lounges Can’t Win Expanded Hours in City Vol. 34, No. 11 City of Troy Accepting Applications to Fill Council Seat The City of Troy is accepting applications on or before Monday, November 24 at 12 p.m., at the City Clerk’s Office from Troy residents interested in being appointed to fill the upcoming vacated seat on the Troy City Council. Councilmember Wade Fleming’s successful election as an Oakland County Commissioner requires him to resign his position as a City Council member. This resignation must occur prior to Mr. Fleming’s assumption of duties as a Commissioner in January, 2015. Section 6.7 of the City of Troy Charter allows the remaining six members of City Council 30 days to appoint a new City Council person to fill the term until the next election, which occurs in November 2015. At that time, there will be an election to fill the remainder of the term, which expires in November 2017. In 2012, City Council created a process for filling a vacancy in elected office, and City Administration recommends this same process be followed. Applications are available at the City Clerk’s Office, 500 W. Big Beaver and on the website at troymi.gov/Government/CityCouncil or call 248-524-3316. Kiwanis Welcomes Rabbi Joe Klein The origins of all are religious beliefs will be the topic when Rabbi Joe Klein addresses the Troy Kiwanis Club at its weekly luncheon at Maggiano’s on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at noon. If you’ve been thinking about serving the community, Kiwanis may well be a good place to start. Guests are always welcome. For more information, call 248-649-0780. Inside 7 Health & Fitness 10 Classifieds 11 Police Report RAISING THE COLORS at the annual Veterans Day Ceremony in front of Troy City Hall last Tuesday were Troy Police Honor Guard members, Officer Peter Minton, left, and Officer Russ Bragg. Hookah lounges are not getting expanded hours back. Troy had set hours of operation for smoking lounges at midnight in May 2013. Recently an owner of one of the lounges had ask council to reconsider and allow them to stay open until 2 a.m., citing a large loss of revenue since council set the midnight closing. In considering the request at last Monday’s City Council meeting, Troy Police Chief Gary Mayer reminded council why they had changed the hours of operation, and set a limit on how many hookah establishments they would allow in Troy. Chief Mayer pointed out that the hookah establishments had attracted large crowds, and had interfered with parking for other businesses in the shopping plazas. In addition, these crowds had generated numerous calls for the police, including a shooting, drug and alcohol possession and fights. The lounges were also allowing minors under 18 in the establishments, which violates state law. Troy Police Sgt. Josh Jones, who oversees the hookahs, told council “things have been very smooth over the last year ... and that goes hand-inhand with Chapter 77 ... because of the hours restriction.” Troy also looked into the hours of operation in other cities. Sgt. Jones noted there was only one hookah establishment in Rochester and it had agreed to reduce its hours from 3 or 4 a.m. to 2 a.m. Both Rochester and Shelby have been considering ordi- nances for hookah lounges. Plymouth also has a proposed ordinance. Southfield has an ordinance in place. Before the ordinance, Sgt. Jones noted that 90 percent of the 48 calls to hookah lounges had occurred after midnight. The police recommend no changes to the ordinance, and council agreed, See CITY COUNCIL, page 2 Knollenberg Ready to Take Your Ideas to Lansing “If you have any ideas for the legislature, let me know,” declared Marty Knollenberg the day after the electorate voted to return him to Lansing. A threeterm member of the Michigan House, this time Knollenberg has won a 4-year term in the Michigan Senate, for the seat being vacated by Sen. John Pappageorge, who also was term-limited from public service. Knollenberg told his fellow members of the Troy Kiwanis Club that he was “really excited” to be going back to Lansing, and likes what he’s seen Gov. Snyder and his fellow Republicans accomplish for the state in the past four years. See KNOLLENBERG, page 4 Armed Forces & Citizens Honor Veterans in Troy It was a beautiful day on the Veterans Plaza at Troy City Hall last Tuesday as members of the Armed Forces and local citizens gathered to remember those who had served our country to guarantee the freedoms we all enjoy. With a musical salute to each of the branches of service from the Heritage Concert Band, the day was one for reflection and thanks. Guest speaker for the event was Command Sergeant Major Karl E. Schmitt, US Army, TACOM Life Cycle Management Command. He’s served our country for the past 29 years. He pointed out that Michigan has over 680,000 veterans we should thank. And we should all remember that these men and women had a sense of patriotism, a common goal and the wilingness to sacrifice to the very fiber of their being to protect what we hold true. Schmitt also reminded us that not only members of the Armed Forces made sacrifices to keep us free, so do their families. His family has moved a dozen times and his four children have attended 16 different schools in three different countries. “I express to you that my family sacrificed more than I did.” Why did he stay in the Army? Perhaps it was the educational opportunities, but the big reason he stayed was because “I was needed. I stayed to help.” He wanted “to guarantee that his children would live in a free country.” See VETERANS, page 2 Troy Women’s Association 43nd Annual Juried Elf Shelf Arts & Crafts Show November 29th, 2014 (Saturday after Thanksgiving) Great Gift Ideas! 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Troy High School 4777 Northfield Parkway NEW Crafters! South of Long Lake Between Crooks and Coolidge $3 donation to local charities Featuring Over 200 Select Artisans For More Information Call 248.988.0426 www.troywomensassociation.org Page 2 ■ ■ “I drive way too fast to worry about cholesterol.” —Author Unknown November 17, 2014 “A lawful kiss is never worth as much as a stolen one.” — Guy de Maupassant “Hope is the ability to hear the music of the future.” — Jeanette Lawrensen We Will Be Open Thanksgiving Day! Thursday, November 27th Call For Details Italian Grille Lunch • Cocktails • Dinner Picano’s Family Proudly Serving You For 29 Years Regular Menu & Turkey Dinner Too! Toyoda Gosei Buys Building and Wins a Tax Abatement CITY COUNCIL, From page 1 and voted to take no action on Chapter 77. They also noted they have put this question to rest. In other business, Toyoda Gosei NA Corp. is expanding its presence in Troy. The company, an automotive supplier, has purchased the building at 1400 Stephenson Highway and will make an investment of over $4.2 million in equipment and renovations, explained Troy Tax Assessor Nino Licari to council. In addition, the company will be bringing an additional 51 jobs to the existing 136 that are currently located here. To that end, Toyoda Gosei advised the city the company would like to apply for a tax abatement. The first step in that process is an Industrial Development District (IDD), which Toyoda Gosei asked Troy City Council to grant at last Monday’s meeting. Licari noted the company was applying for a personal property tax abatement. Troy does not give tax abatements on the value of real property. Because of the investment, Licari noted the company would be eligible for a nine-year abatement of $85,000 on their overall tax bill. The city would realize $28,400.83 in taxes that it does not currently receive. Council quickly voted to establish the IDD and then grant the abatement. The vote was 5-1, with Councilman Doug Tietz voting no. He explained that he doesn’t believe in giving abatements. Mayor Slater was late to arrive, as he had been out-of-town for the weekend and his plane had just landed at metro. Call Now To Make Your Reservation! (248) 689-8050 3775 Rochester Rd. • Troy 1/2 mile North of Big Beaver Rd. 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We Honor Those Who Sacrifice So We May Live in Freedom VETERANS, From page 1 But along the way, Sgt Major Schmitt said he learned some important life lessons. First, he learned compassion, to be aware of the struggles other people face in the world. He also learned tolerance. Not everyone we encounter, he noted, will have the same beliefs we do, but we should understand where they are coming from and respect their feelings. He also learned restraint. “I try every day to be a better person than I am.” So while we’re living the American dream, Sgt Major Schmitt advised that we all remember “it’s the veterans who defend that dream.” In remembrance of all veterans who have served in all our wars, the Troy Police Honor Guard placed a memorial wreath on the Veterans Monument in front of Troy City Hall and the Heritage Concert Band closed with “God Bless America.” November 17, 2014 HAPPENINGS... Widowed Men s Breakfast Held on Thursdays at Lukich’s Join other widowed men at Lukich Family Restaurant (1st & 3rd Thursday of each month) at 9 a.m. at 3900 Rochester Road in Troy. Find out more about other Widowed Friends activities. Contact Ray at 248-585-5402 for more information. FEMA Registration Deadline Nears The State of Michigan and FEMA report that the registration deadline for Michigan residents affected by last August's severe storms and flooding is approaching. Monday, November 24 is the last day that homeowners, renters and businesses can apply for federal disaster assistance. To date, more than 111,000 residents have registered with FEMA online at disasterassistance.gov or have called 800-621-3362. Hundreds more are registering every day. Troy Historic Village’s “The Giving Christmas” Troy Historic Village presents “The Giving Christmas” on Saturday, December 6, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will tour the historic buildings, decorated with holiday greenery provided by the Troy Garden Club. Refreshments will include hot mulled cider courtesy of the Troy Garden Club, and Christmas cookies. Children may visit Santa in Old Troy Church, make a craft to take home, and print a postcard in the Print Shop. Carols performed by local singers and played on the harp and guitar. Toys for Tots will have active duty Marines and Marine Veterans at the Village taking donations of new unwrapped toys for local children in need. Troy Historic Village began collecting donations on November 10 and will continue thru December 12, the Marines will facilitate the collection only on December 6, during “The Giving Christmas” event. Lighthouse of Oakland County will also accept donations during “The Giving Christmas”. LOC supports local families in need. Items requested by LOC can be found on the Wish List here: http://www.lighthouseoakland.org/Joo mla/images/PDF/LighthouseWishListRE V.pdf. Visitors will also learn how they can make Christmas special for families by participating in the LOC “Adopt-AFamily” program. Boy Scout Troop #1701 will raise money by selling wreaths, popcorn and Jelly Belly’s during the event. Price: $6 adults, $4 seniors, FREE for kids 12 and under. No registration necessary. FREE Parking will be provided with a shuttle bus from Zion Church (3668 Livernois). ■ ■ Page 3 Be Wary of Phone Scams the IRS Will Not Call You! IT’S YOUR MONEY by TIM PEARSON ENROLLED AGENT If you think we are immune from IRS scam artists in our area, think again. Twice last month clients called us saying they received a phone call from someone purporting to be from the IRS saying the taxpayer owed back taxes. In both cases the caller threatened to send the sheriff to arrest them for non-payment. Even more astounding, the caller left his call back phone number! These con-artists can sound very convincing. They use fake names and bogus IRS identification badge numbers. They disguise the caller ID to make it look like the IRS. What’s more, they may even have the last four digits of your social security number. Other signs of a scam include demanding payment without giving you a chance to question the amount or requesting an appeal; asking for a debit or credit card number over the phone. On the flip side, they may say you are due a refund and trick you into providing personal information. One way to check out the legitimacy is to Google the phone number. We did so in one case and found numerous posts about it being a scam. An important thing to remember is that the IRS will not call a taxpayer without first mailing an official notice. In the last year the federal government received over 130,000 complaints reporting over $8 million in losses nationwide. Michigan taxpayers lost about $119,000, putting the state in 14th place. In addition to the phone scams, there is a new email phishing scam. It appears to be from the IRS with a link to a fake website which mirrors the IRS official website. The official website is irs.gov. These emails contain the fake IRS website and direct that ”you are to update your file immediately.” Don’t respond to this email or click on the link. Forward it to the IRS at [email protected]. Also remember the IRS does not New location. New possibilities. Come visit your new AT&T authorized retailer. Get 25% off one accessory Offer Valid Nov. 21-23 use any social media, text messages or unsolicited emails. If you think you may owe taxes, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 and workers can assist you with a payment plan. If you know you don’t, or don’t believe you do, report the incident to the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at 800-366-4484, or at www.tigta.gov. If you have been the target of a scam, contact the Federal Trade Commission and use the FTC Complaint Assistant. Choose “other” then “imposter scams.” You can contract Tim Pearson & Company, Inc. at 70 West Long Lake Rd., Suite 118, Troy, Mi 48098. For more information, call 248-720-0608 or Fax: 248-720-0611. The email address is: [email protected]. Samsung Galaxy S®5 Get a smartphone for 0 down $ with AT&T Next . ™ AT&T NextSM: Qual. credit & wireless svc plan & installment agmt req. Tax due at sale. Add’l fees & restr. apply. Grand Opening Event Saturday, November 22 from 1pm-3pm Join Channel 955 for fun and prizes! BIRMINGHAM GRAND OPENING! 33729 Woodward Avenue • 248-385-2202 Located on the west side of Woodward just south of Lincoln St. next to the Original Pancake House Accessory offer valid November 21-23, 2014. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Accessories: Excludes data modems, installed car kits, giftcards, non-wireless and/or wireline products or services. 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Other restr’s apply & may result in svc termination. Other Monthly Charges/Line: May include taxes & federal / state universal svc charges, Reg. Cost Recovery Charge (up to $1.25), gross receipts surcharge, Admin. Fee & other gov’t assessments which are not gov’t req’d charges. Terms subject to change. Screen images simulated. ©2014 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Owners of all marks retain their rights. Page 4 ■ ■ November 17, 2014 Anyone Can Paint in Steve Wood’s Class Absolutely anyone can paint! Television artist Steve Wood will have you painting like an artist in one class. An 11 x 14 painting will be completed in class. Paint, brushes, canvas boards and all other supplies are included in the fee. Location: Troy Community A Center, 3179 Livernois. Call 248-5243484 to register now. Fee: $27.50; NR $37.50 Ages: 16 and older Act # 145932E Thursday, Nov. 13 6-8 p.m. Window Flower Box Act # 145932F Thursday, Dec. 11 6-8 p.m. Christmas Season ntonio’s I TA L I A N C U I S I N E Italian! As Only Mamma Can Make It! Place Your Holiday Catering Orders Now! 1/2 OFF Bottles of Wine Every Friday (586) 264-5252 PRIME RIB SPECIAL only 1295 $ for a 10 ounce cut of Prime Rib Accompanied by your choice of soup or salad and pasta or potato and vegetable Every Wednesday 2505 E.14 Mile Rd. Sterling Heights (Between Dequindre and Ryan) www.AntoniosItalianCuisine.com Mon.-Thur. 11:00 am - 9:30 pm • Friday: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm Saturday: Noon - 10:30 pm • Sunday: Noon - 9:00 pm Education Will Be a Knollenberg Priority KNOLLENBERG, From page 1 Knollenberg, a long-time Troy resident, will represent the eight cities in Senate District 13 – Troy, Clawson, Royal Oak, Berkley, Bloomfield Hills, Bloomfield, Rochester and Rochester Hills. He noted this is the largest voting district in the state in terms of voter turnout. He sees running government as a “community business,” and says the he learned in the Michigan House that you get things done by “building relationships on both sides of the aisle. To be effective, you have to build those relationships.” He added that he sees Detroit poised to emerge from bankruptcy in a positive light. “For Michigan to be successful, Detroit has to be successful,” he said, noting that when the bond rating services are looking at a city or county, they always ask “What’s happening in Detroit?” As for the issues he anticipates taking center stage in Lansing, Knollenberg said it will be: 1. education, 2. the economy and 3. road issues. We may not all agree on how we get these issues settled, but Knollenberg says we all want certainty, that it’s important to know what the future holds. “I think the governor has created that certainty,” and that the legislature can make plans now knowing that there will be budget that’s balanced, and growing. Businesses that might want to come to Michigan don’t like it when they don’t know what to expect from the government, Knollenberg pointed out. For those who don’t know, Knollenberg suffers from hearing loss, which was discovered when he was three years old. He got some special education until being mainstreamed in second grade. “Education is so important,” he continued. “If I hadn’t had that special attention early on, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” He wants to see our educational system provide students the “tools and skills to succeed, so they can do the jobs that are out there.” He doesn’t believe that means every child should be sent to college, some jobs are trades that require other specific training. which Knollenberg believes the state should look at more closely. He doesn’t seem to be a fan of giving NEWLY ELECTED TO REPRESENT US in the Michigan Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are Marty Knollenberg, left, in the Senate, and Dave Trott, soon to be a Congressman in Washington, D.C. money to firms that create jobs; after all if you can create jobs, why do you need state money? Oh, roads, he signed. “If we’re trying to promote jobs and tourism we have to take care of our roads.” He noted that if you know the old saying: Don’t judge a book by its cover, you can see that our roads are our cover in Michigan and we are being judged by them. Voters, Knollenberg added, were frustrated that the current legislature went home without doing anything about the roads. Whether this lame duck legislature will act or not, we’ll just have to wait and see. Don’t be surprised if Knollenberg calls you some time and asks: Are you happy with what we’re doing in Lansing?” He likes to do those cold calls to connect with voters and find out what you really want the state to do for all of us. He plans to do them a couple hours every week. 6th Annual Kids4Kids Sale at Schroeder Elementary 2032 E. Square Lake Rd. • Suite 300 • Troy (248) 813-8540 Fax 813-8598 www.troymetroagency.com Once again the philanthropic students of Schroeder Elementary, 3541 Jack Drive,are holding their 6th Annual Kids4Kids Sale on November 20th from 4:05-6:30 p.m to raise funds to build a school in Haiti. The students will price, sort, market and cashier the sale and DONATE all of the sales to the school in Haiti. If you have any gently-used, kidfriendly items you would like to donate, please drop them off at Schroeder from Nov. 17-20. All are encouraged to come to the sale and spread the word! Fantastic selection of games, puzzles, toys, crafts, costumes, etc. Please contact Jennifer Weallans: 248-990-3220 with questions. Great selection! Great prices! All buildOn proceeds go to the school, the students traveling over must pay their own way. When the high school students return from their trip, they bring back photos of the newly built school and show the Schroeder students all the lives they are changing. buildOn has doubled the amount of schools they have built since Schroeder first started supporting them 6 years ago. Please help support this event! GAZETTE NEWSPAPERS, INC. (248) 524-4868 FAX (248) 524-9140 P.O. Box 482 • Troy, MI 48099 www.troy-somersetgazette.com An Independent Newspaper Established 1980 PUBLISHER Claire M. Weber CITY EDITOR Cynthia Kmett EDITORIAL STAFF Rich Milostan, Peter Maurer, Carol Azizian ADVERTISING Pam Brown PRODUCTION Patti Sweitzer Amanda White CIRCULATION Michael Algarra OFFICE 6966 Crooks Rd • Suite 22 Troy, Michigan 48098 This newspaper is not responsible for errors in advertising copy received after the 5 p.m. Wednesday Deadline. Classifieds close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. We are taking your thoughts, letters to the editor, and interesting tidbits of news via the Internet. We’ll accept messages for the next week’s edition through Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. You can contact us at [email protected]. November 17, 2014 ■ ■ “Interstellar” Is More Than a Science Fiction Tale MOVIE REVIEW by CAROL AZIZIAN D i r e c t o r Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic, “Interstellar,” is celestial, cerebral and, at times, slow moving. With a nod to such classics as “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Nolan has created a lengthy (168 minutes) and heady film about black holes, wormholes, the theory of relativity, and ultimately, love. Theoretical physicist Kip Thorne acted as a consultant and executive producer on the film, and that may explain why there’s a lot of talk about theories. While the plot centers on space exploration and an astronaut’s attempts to save Earth from destruction, the film – at its core – delves into the relationship between fathers and daughters, and family members in general. As the film opens, a few elderly people are talking about their experiences in rural America – at a time when crops such as wheat and okra have died out, and people must feed solely on corn. Waves of dust cover the town where Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), a former NASA pilot and single father, lives with his daughter Murph (played by Mackenzie Foy as a young girl); his son, Tom (Casey Affleck) and his father-in-law, Donald (John Lithgow). Though reminiscent of John Steinbeck’s Dustbowl in “The Grapes of Wrath,” the situation here seems worse because the Earth is dying out. As Cooper says to his father-inlaw, “We used to look up at the sky and wonder about our place in the stars. Now we just look down at our place in the dirt.” Through a mysterious sign – which Cooper’s daughter calls a poltergeist – the former astronaut is led to an underground facility that now houses NASA. There, he encounters a former teacher, Professor Brand (Michael Caine), who lures him into a plan to save the species. Apparently, some “five dimensional beings” have created a wormhole near Saturn. As Brand explains, the astronauts would be able to travel through the wormhole to search for habitable environments in the cosmos. Brand’s daughter Amelia (Anne Hathaway) and two other crewmembers (David Gyasi and Wes Bentley) travel with Cooper in a spaceship called the Endurance. There’s a heart-wrenching scene in which Cooper says good-bye to Murph, who refuses to let her father go, even though he promises to return. The young Murph, who’s 10, had an intuition that her dad might be gone a long time or never return. As Cooper discovers after they land on a planet orbiting a black hole, one hour equals seven years on Earth. He had joked with his daughter that they might be the same age when he comes back home. Soon, we see Murph as a grown-up scientist (Jessica Chastain, in a stirring role) working for Brand. Unlike other space dramas, this one has limited action sequences -though one of the more exciting ones involves Matt Damon (no spoilers). There’s way too much talk about theories such as reconciling quantum mechanics with the general theory of relativity With the exception of a scene involving the spaceship caught in tidal waves on one planet, the special effects aren’t that impressive. The father-daughter love story that shapes the heart of the film is its strongest thread. Both McConaughey and Chastain deliver solid performances. Caine is comfortable in his role as the authority figure (though having him repeat Dylan Thomas’ poem, “Do not go gentle into that good night” more than once was unnecessary). Hathaway’s character seems a bit too icy and clinical at first. Then she wants to make a decision about the crew’s next destination based on her heart. Nolan (who wrote the script with his brother Jonathan Nolan) has created an ambitious film, but the journey isn’t always an enjoyable one. Rating: Save The Date Mark your calendar for the 5th Annual Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Boulevard Health Center Great Shopping, Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres, Live Entertainment, Psychic Readings, Door Prizes, Massages, and Much Much More! Bring in this ad for a FREE Insulated Tote Bag for the first 300 guests. Thursday, November 20th • 3:00 - 7:30 PM Hosted by 3500 W. South Blvd. • Rochester Hills www.BoulevardSubAcute.com Page 5 Page 6 ■ November 17, 2014 ■ TWO MEN AND A TRUCK® Hosts Movers for Meals Drive to Aid Hungry Families The holiday season is a time to give thanks, feast on home-cooked meals, and create memories with loved ones. Sadly, many families in America aren’t able to create these traditions because they’re without basic food essentials in their homes. 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Michigan Humane Society Rochester Hills adoption hours: Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Visit www.michiganhumane.org for pictures and descriptions of many available pets! the boy who loves her because she is so busy being a matchmaker for the rest of the school. The songs in the show are popular music set to fit the story. The first song is “Going to the Chapel.” Many other past as well as current favorites are featured in the show such as the Whitney Houston hit, “How Will I Know,” Cindy Lauper's “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” Katy Perry's "Roar" and many other well known songs. Michael Barra formerly of Disney has formed a Production Company, Stageworks Media, to produce new musicals. This is the first time this show will be produced on a stage. It is an exciting adventure for the ATC to produce an original show. It is fun for the entire family. The songs will have you singing along. Tickets can be reserved by calling the box office at 248-823-2923 or emailing [email protected]. Tickets will also be available at the door. Tickets are $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for students and $5.00 for seniors. Friends of Troy Seniors Invite You to Meeting Friends of Troy Seniors will meet at the Troy Community Center on November 20th, 1 - 2 p.m. The Friends of Troy Seniors will meet on the third Thursday of every month at 1pm in the Troy Community Center. Join the Troy Interfaith Group Thanksgiving Celebration Everyone is invited to the Big Beaver United Methodist Church, 3753 John R Road, on Sunday, Nov, 23, from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for the Annual Troy Interfaith Group’s Thanksgiving Celebration, Representatives of many faiths will share prayer, readings, music, and fellowship. HEALTH & FITNESS National Study of Breast Cancer ‘Targeted Drug’ Study medication may reduce risk of cancer recurrence for those with BRCA mutation Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak researchers recently enrolled the nation’s first participant in an important national study evaluating the effectiveness of a new investigational drug in reducing cancer recurrence in breast cancer patients with the BRCA mutation. The BRCA1 and 2 genes are important causes of hereditary predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer, as they significantly increase the risk of these and other cancers. The drug, olaparib, works by inhibiting the ability of a cancer cell to repair DNA damage. The drug targets the specific molecular defect which exists in patients who carry a mutation in one of the BRCA1/2genes. Olaparib is an experimental medication and not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use in any type of cancer. "This is a study of a targeted medication, olaparib, for breast cancer patients who carry a BRCA1/2gene mutation predisposing them to a high risk of developing breast cancer. This marks the first time that this drug is being offered to individuals with early stage breast cancer and is the only study which specifically targets this very high risk group,” explains Dana Zakalik, M.D., corporate director, Cancer Genetics Program, Beaumont Health System and the site's principal investigator. Chris Behn, 67, of Port Sanilac was diagnosed with breast cancer this past spring and underwent surgery in April. Her oncologist, Youssef Hanna, M.D., encouraged her to consider joining this research study as it provided an opportunity to have access to a drug which has been demonstrated in multiple, early studies to be effective in treating breast cancer, especially in BRCA1/2 gene mutation carriers. She says, "It's a great opportunity. This randomized study may help a lot of women, including me. As a participant, I'll get more follow-up care 10 years after finishing my 12 months of medication.” The multicenter research has two study groups. Group 1 will receive a placebo, a tablet that looks like the World Pneumonia Day Encourages Caution Newswise — World Pneumonia Day, held annually on November 12, was an opportunity to raise awareness about pneumonia globally; to promote prevention and treatment; and to generate action to fight the illness. World Pneumonia Day is designed to create public awareness about pneumonia, promote interventions for preventing and treating pneumonia, and support action plans to combat pneumonia. Pneumonia is an acute infection that affects the lungs, making breathing difficult and limiting oxygen intake. Poor nutrition, lack of breastfeeding, exposure to indoor air pollution or passive smoke exposure, HIV infection, premature birth, overcrowding and poor living circumstances predispose a child to developing pneumonia. Pneumonia is the also the commonest cause of infectious disease-related death in adults. Pneumonia is the cause of death in nearly one in five children under 5 years worldwide. While pneumonia deaths in children under 5 years of age have fallen from 1.7 million cases to 1.3 million cases annually over the past decade, too many children die from pneumonia every year. Most of these deaths are preventable, and more than half of all deaths occur outside a health facility. Most cases of pneumonia are preventable or treatable. For most patients effective management of severe pneumonia requires simple interventions -- supplemental oxygen, prompt provision of appropriate antibiotics and intravenous fluids. FIRS calls on governments, health care programs, clinicians, public health specialists and non-government organizations to strengthen the following interventions to reduce the burden and deaths from pneumonia: • Strengthen health systems to ensure access to effective preventative and treatment strategies for pneumonia including: Vaccination against whooping cough (pertussis), measles, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Universal access to pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) is a priority for all children; Timely, appropriate treatment; • Optimize childhood nutrition including promotion of exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of age and continued breastfeeding complemented by nutritious solid foods thereafter; • Improve access to safe drinking water, hand washing facilities and sanitation; • Reduce exposure of children to passive smoke and to indoor air pollution; • Reduce HIV incidence and severity through strengthening of prevention of mother to child programs and early use of antiretroviral therapy; and • Increase funding for research to develop improved strategies for prevention and management of pneumonia. – Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) study drug but contains no medication. Group 2 will receive the study drug olaparib in the form of a tablet. A computer will assign participants into treatment groups. This is called randomization. This study is open to women who have triple negative breast cancer, are BRCA1/2mutation carriers, and who are receiving chemotherapy as part of their breast cancer treatment. It is anticipated that this study will open in the near future for hormone receptor positive breast cancers as well. Following completion of chemotherapy, individuals will receive olaparib or a placebo as part of randomization and will take their tablet for 12 months and will be followed closely for 10 years. Dr. Zakalik adds, "Early studies demonstrated this drug was highly active in targeting the specific molecular defect in BRCA1/2 mutation carriers, with few side effects when compared to chemotherapy. It gives hope to many women who carry a genetic predisposition to breast, ovarian and other cancers. This is an excellent example of personalized medicine, which is gaining importance in oncology care and is available for patients at Beaumont Health System.” For more information on clinical cancer research opportunities at Beaumont Health System, contact Jennifer Roye, RN, at 248-551-9517. Sleeping Strengthens and Improves Memory Your mind is surprisingly busy while you snooze. During sleep you can strengthen memories or "practice" skills learned while you were awake (it’s a process called consolidation). "If you are trying to learn something, whether it’s physical or mental, you learn it to a certain point with practice," says Dr. Rapoport, who is an associate professor at NYU Langone Medical Center. In other words if you’re trying to learn something new—whether it’s Spanish or a new tennis swing—you’ll perform better after sleeping. 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PartridgeCreek Obstetrics Gynecology & is pleased to announce the opening of our 2nd location. Our new office is conveniently located on Van Dyke Avenue., one block south of 27 mile road in Washington Township. We are proud to offer a comprehensive range of obstetric and gynecologic services as well as full scope Midwifery Care. WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 58851 Van Dyke, Suite 100 MACOMB TOWNSHIP 15959 Hall Road, Suite 301 Beth K. Mutch, MSN, FNP-BC Tanya M. Vaughn, MS, CNM, FNP-BC Rhonda L. Kobold, DO, FACOOG Teressa C. Kuz, MSN, WHNP-BC Contact our main office at 586-247-8609 to make your appointment today. For more information visit us at: partridgecreekobgyn.com The Art of Smiles Multiple Models Reveal New Genetic Links in Autism Newswise — With the help of mouse models, induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and the “tooth fairy,” researchers at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine have implicated a new gene in idiopathic or non-syndromic autism. The gene is associated with Rett syndrome, a syndromic form of autism, suggesting that different types of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may share similar molecular pathways. The findings are published in the Nov. 11, 2014 online issue of Molecular Psychiatry. “I see this research as an example of what can be done for cases of nonsyndromic autism, which lack a definitive group of identifying symptoms or characteristics,” said principal investigator Alysson Muotri, PhD, associate professor in the UC San Diego departments of Pediatrics and Cellular and Molecular Medicine. “One can take advantage of genomics to map all mutant genes in the patient and then use their own iPSCs to measure the impact of these mutations in relevant cell types. Moreover, the study of brain cells derived from these iPSCs can reveal potential therapeutic drugs tailored to the individual. It is the rise of personalized medicine for mental/neurological disorders.” But to effectively exploit iPSCs as a diagnostic tool, Muotri said researchers “need to compare neurons derived from hundreds or thousands of other autistic individuals.” Enter the “Tooth Fairy Project,” in which parents are encouraged TO register for a “Fairy Tooth Kit,” which involves sending researchers like Muotri a discarded baby tooth from their autistic child. Scientists extract dental pulp cells from the tooth and differentiate them into iPSC-derived neurons for study. “There is an interesting story behind every single tooth that arrives in the lab,” said Muotri. The latest findings, in fact, are the result of Muotri’s first tooth fairy donor. He and colleagues identified a de novo or new disruption in one of the two copies of the TRPC6 gene in iPSC-derived neurons of a non-syndromic autistic child. They confirmed with mouse models that mutations in TRPC6 resulted in altered neuronal development, morphology and func- How to Stay Healthy This Winter Following Eastern Medicine Guidelines Newswise — While mainstream medicine recommends eating right, exercising and getting your flu shot to stay healthy during cold weather months, Eastern medicine takes this advice a step further. “Traditional Chinese medicine teaches us to live in harmony with the seasons to protect our health,” said Aaron Michelfelder, MD, a family medicine and integrative medicine physician at Loyola University Health System. “Making certain adjustments to our diet, sleep regimen and lifestyle will make us more in sync with nature and better equipped to cope with the plunging temperatures." Dr. Michelfelder recommends the following Eastern medicine tips to “winterize” your body and protect your health this season: Eat warming herbs and foods. The environment and the food we eat can create imbalances in the body, according to Eastern medicine guidelines. Using warming ingredients for meals that are in season to counteract any imbalances created by the cold weather. Warming herbs and foods include cinnamon, ginger, garlic, spicy foods, sweet potatoes, squash, meat and nutrient-dense soups and stews. SPECIALIZING IN SPORTS CONCUSSION Cutting Edge Diagnosis & Treatment with Cognitive Training Daniel J. O'Brien DDS, PC Family Dentistry Specializing In: • Preventative and Restorative Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Non-Surgical Treatment for TMJ • Oral Surgery • • • • • Root Canals Implants Dentures Oral Cancer Screenings Digital X-rays GREAT WITH KIDS! FREE Exam & X-Rays On Initial Visit • New Patients Only 3796 Rochester Rd. • Troy Worth Remembering! You can improve your memory after just two to three months in our cognitive training program. Call for a FREE Consultation 586.323.3620 Diagnosis and Treatment for: • Assessment and cognitive training for all forms of dementia • Assessment and cognitive treatment for ADD/ADHD • Traumatic Brain Injury • EMDR/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Learning Issues • Autism Spectrum/Asperger's Mos • General Therapy t Insu ra Acce nces pted UNITED PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES www.theartofsmiles.net tion. They also noted that the damaging effects of reduced TRPC6 could be rectified with a treatment of hyperforin, a TRPC6-specific agonist that acts by stimulating the functional TRPC6 in neurons, suggesting a potential drug therapy for some ASD patients. The researchers also found that MeCP2 levels affect TRPC6 expression. Mutations in the gene MeCP2, which encodes for a protein vital to the normal function of nerve cells, cause Rett syndrome, revealing common pathways among ASD. “Taken together, these findings suggest that TRPC6 is a novel predisposing gene for ASD that may act in a multiple-hit model,” Muotri said. “This is the first study to use iPSC-derived human neurons to model non-syndromic ASD and illustrate the potential of modeling genetically complex sporadic diseases using such cells.” For more information on the Tooth Fairy Project, visit http://muotri.ucsd.edu. Source Newsroom: University of California, San Diego Health Sciences 47818 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township • 586.323.3620 www.unitedpsychologicalservices.com Save raw, leafy greens for the summer. Eat less. We typically are not as active during the winter so we require less food. Cut down on your caloric intake. Sleep more. Traditional Chinese medicine recommends following the sun and sleeping more in the fall and winter because we have fewer hours of daylight. It is best to get nine to 10 hours of sleep as opposed to the recommended eight hours in the summer and spring. Slow down. We should expect ourselves to slow down naturally and be less active during winter months. This is a hard concept for many Americans to grasp given our busy culture. Meditate more. As our bodies naturally slow down, it is best to slow the mind as well through meditation. Don’t resist what the body is naturally meant to do this time of year. Turn to acupuncture. An acupuncture winterizing treatment naturally restores balance and boosts energy levels. Practice self-care. Get a massage, engage in social activities and take a vacation, if possible. Self-care will help you recharge your body. “Our immune system is naturally suppressed in the winter,” said Dr. Michelfelder, who also is a professor at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. “Try not to fight the seasons. If we are not aligned with the natural cycles of life, we won’t be able to recharge our immune system to protect our health.” Source Newsroom: Loyola University Health System November 17, 2014 Myths and Facts About Tooth and Jaw Pain HEALTHY MOUTH HEALTHY BODY by DR. DANIEL O’BRIEN Years ago when I was still a dental student, I remember listening to a popular morning radio show. One of the disc jockeys was complaining about the cost of his dental bill. What followed was a rip session on dentists. There were two quotes from the show I still remember : "Take my advice folks; don't go to the dentist unless it hurts" and "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Although this was a morning comedy show, it was apparent to me that on this particular subject - especially the advice - these guys were dead serious. I admit I was offended and even thought about calling them. However, I had enough sense to know my call would only serve as the butt of several more jokes. My next thought was if the conventional dental wisdom of these two jokers was followed by the public, the number of root canals and tooth extractions would likely quadruple for their listening base. A doctor's oath is to work to eradicate disease and nothing less. Therefore - better late than never - I offer my reply to Drew and Mike's advice from 1994 (in case you are still following it)! "Don't go to the dentist unless is hurts!".....Let's take a look at this one. I believe most of you are wise enough to see the danger in this suggestion. I just want to offer the facts as to why this is a bad idea. The nerves inside our teeth are very well protected. Teeth are meant to take hundreds of pounds of pressure every single time we chew. With this fact in mind, it should be apparent our nerves our not meant to be easily aroused inside the pulp chambers of our teeth. If we apply this resilience to a stimulus such as to tooth decay, it may be a little easier to understand why our teeth don't ache the moment a cavity begins. Since our teeth are made to adapt to varying factors of pressure and temperature, they can also acclimate to a slow moving cavity. But here is the default: once tooth decay reaches the nerve, it does the same thing 100 percent of the time - it creates pain and then it dies and abscesses. A great amount of our natural tooth is destroyed before the pain may alert us to act. It's important to understand decay moves inward and outward as it progresses toward the nerve chamber; it follows a pattern that eats the tooth away in a pyramidal direction toward the base. This means the earlier decay is detected the smaller the restoration. Likewise, the deeper the decay, the larger and more costly the restoration. Simple fillings can quickly become crowns and root canals or even extractions. And decay never ever stops growing! "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!".....This common aphorism works nicely in many situations that buy us more time to ignore a potential problem. Then, when the problem is adamant, whatever is broke gets fixed or replaced. It's all a matter of whether or not one wants to be inconvenienced now or at a future time which may or may not be the worse possible time with the worse possible outcome. When we apply this little "if it ain't broke" saying to a situation involving our teeth, I encourage you to study the logic. Decay - and gum infections for that matter - is bacteria, which is an active disease process in not only our mouths, but our entire body system. This means our mouth is sending bacterial through our saliva and bloodstream to other areas of our body. The American Heart Association confirms that 50% of the bacteria related to heart blockages come from unhealthy mouths. What is your idea of broke.....when a tooth hurts and requires much more costly and less predictable results? Or is it when you are diagnosed with high blood pressure related to an unhealthy mouth? Or, to take it logically further, is "it" broke when you end up with cardiac arrest? My hope for you is that you consider a health problem to be a "breakage" the moment your dentist diagnosis a pathological condition in your mouth. This means catching the problem before the pain. After all, 85% of dental chair diagnoses are under circumstances where no pain is yet involved; and isn't that's the point!? Daniel J. O’Brien D.D.S., P.C. has his offices at 3796 Rochester Rd., between Big Beaver and Wattles Rds. 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Officers investigated a vehicle stopped in the intersection at Maple and Stephenson just before 10 p.m. Officers observed the driver to have a strong aroma of intoxicants coming from his person. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver had prior convictions for drunk driving. The driver, a 50-year-old from Troy, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated 3rd Offense.” Breath test results were 0.21%, very drunk. ■ Drugs and driving don’t mix. Officers investigated a rear end accident at Dequindre and Wattles. The responsible driver was observed to have slurred speech and dilated pupils. The driver failed field sobrieties and admitted to taking multiple prescription narcotics. The driver, a 50-year-old from Pontiac, was arrested for “Operating Under the Presence of Drugs.” A blood draw was conducted with results pending. ■ It is the most popular vehicle in America. An employee on South Blvd. reported that she parked her 2006 Ford F350 pickup in the lot at 6:40 a.m. and. when she returned at 5:40 p.m. the vehicle was missing. ■ You don’t need a badge to guess this might be a drunk when it’s just after 2 a.m. Officers stopped a vehi- cle weaving out of its lane at Rochester and Big Beaver. Officers detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver. a 27 year old from Rochester Hills, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated.” Breath test results were .19%, which is unfortunately beginning to sound familiar and means you’re very drunk. ■ Thank goodness it wasn’t rush hour. Officers responded to a call of a driver passed out at the wheel at Rochester and Square Lake at 2:33 a.m.. Officers detected a strong odor of intoxicants coming from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 24year-old from Rochester Hills, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated.” Breath test results were 0.25%, well now we’ve got three times the legal limit. ■ This is quite the list of charges.. At 3:26 a.m. on Sunday morning, officers responded to an accident at Big Beaver and Alpine where the driver rear-ended a vehicle and then fled. Officer located the responsible driver who admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 20-year-old from Warren, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated,” “Hit And Run” and Fail To Report Accident.” Breath test results 0.12%. He’s not even old enough to drink and these charges could ruin his future. Those are risks kids shouldn’t be taking. ■ More drunken stupidity. Officers responded to an accident at Winter and Fernleigh at 5:46 a.m. on Sunday morning where the responsible driver had hit a tree. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 23-year-old from Davisburg, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated.” Breath test results were 0.21%. Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes, or any other offenses, please call the Troy Police Department at 248-524-3477. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call 248-524-9777 and leave a message. ■ ■ Page 11 Benefit for Toys for Tots & Troy Freedom Center Enjoy this potluck dinner at VFW Hall, 3025 Coolidge, Berkley on Saturday, Nov. 29, from 5 - 9 p.m. Freedom Center Family Support Group in conjunction with the United States Marine Corps Reserve and Berkley VFW Post 9222 cordially invite you to dinner (Cash Bar) to Benefit for Toys for Tots and the Troy Freedom Center Admission $8.00 and includes dinner and you add the a new unwrapped toy ( No cloth or stuffed toys Please) For Reservations call Sal Haji 248703-5907. “Making mistakes is not a problem, not catching those mistakes is where the trouble starts.” — Ed Berger Real Estate Classes Become an Agent In 2 Weeks Real Estate One 70 W. Long Lake Rd., Corner of Livernois • Troy Call David Reese at 248-813-4900 Troy Police Investigators Arrest Two Suspects in Multi-Jurisdiction Realtor Open House Larcenies Troy Police Investigators have arrested two suspects in connection with numerous realtor open house larcenies where predominantly credit cards were taken. Troy Police investigators were assisted by investigators from Sterling Heights and Royal Oak Police Departments. Charles William Frazier, age 39 from Detroit and Durand Laurent Micheau, age 44 from Detroit are suspected in open house thefts from June CHARLES WILLIAM FRAZIER DURAND LAURENT MICHEAU through October throughout 15 communities in three different counties. The suspects would commit the crimes with one of the suspects distracting them the realtor, while the other suspect committed the theft. Typically, one of the suspects would coerce the realtor outside to look at the back yard, property line or down to the basement under the ruse of looking at the furnace while the second suspect would steal a wallet containing money and credit cards. In some of the open houses, homeowner’s unsecured valuables such as jewelry were also taken. Durand Laurent Micheau was arraigned at 52-4 District Court in Troy on November 1, 2014 before Magistrate Clement J. Waldmann and charged with: • Two counts of “Larceny in a Building” • Two counts of “Fraudulent use of a Financial Transaction Device” Micheau was given a $100,000 cash or surety bond. He appeared on November 4, 2014 before Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig of the 52-4 District Court for a preliminary exam. Charles William Frazier was arraigned at 52-4 District Court on November 6, 2014 before Magistrate Donald R. Chisolm on one charge of “Fraudulent Use of a Financial Transaction Device.” Bond was set at $100,000 cash or surety and the next court date is scheduled for November 12, 2014 before Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig of the 52-4 District Court for a preliminary exam. Other jurisdictions are currently pursuing charges against these two suspects. Troy Police would like to remind realtors and homeowners to stay vigilant and aware during open houses and house showings. Homeowners should also lock up and secure valuables. LEAVE YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL TO Us! November 27, 2014 • 11 am - 9:30 pm Exclusive Thanksgiving Day Menu Served All Day (Everyday menu, not available) $39.95 per person/$17.95 ages 5-12 Family Style Dinner Served with fresh baked bread ———— First Course ———— Compliments of the Chef Assorted Bruschetta Plate (not available with carryout) ———— Second Course ———— Please choose two: Maggiano’s Salad • Caesar Salad • Chopped Salad • Italian Tossed Salad ———— Third Course———— Served with Cranberry Relish. Please choose two: Traditional Roast Turkey Breast with Giblet Gravy & Focaccia Sausage Stuffing Country-Style Baked Nueske Ham with Mashed Sweet Potatoes Parmesan-Crusted Tilapia with Sage, Lemon & Tomatoes Please choose two additional sides: Tuscan Creamed Corn • Mashed Sweet Potatoes Creamed Spinach • Garlic Mashed Potatoes • Focaccia Sausage Stuffing Please choose two pastas: Taylor Street Baked Ziti • Our Famous Rigatoni “D”® Spaghetti & Meatball • Four Cheese Ravioli† Gnocchi & Italian Sausage • Pasta of the Day ———— Fourth Course———— Please choose two: Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake† • Warm Apple Crostada Chocolate Zuccotto Cake • Tiramisu Carry-Out Packages Available for $200 Serves Approximately 5 People Orders must be placed by Monday, November 24th • Call for Details Call 248.205.1060 For Reservations 2089 WEST BIG BEAVER RD. • TROY • (248)205-1060 †Dish contains nuts WWW.MAGGIANOS.COM DELIVERY/CARRYOUT • BANQUET ROOMS • DINING ROOM • LOUNGE Page 12 ■ ■ November 17, 2014 Change Bad Habits to be Debt Free PERSPECTIVES by PETER MAURER Most of us want to be rich, famous, and good-looking, and since it’s unlikely very many of us at all will achieve that trifecta, most of us would settle for one of those three. And research says that means wealth, given that the other two are usually the result of genetics or good fortune. And even though we would ‘settle’ for being rich, the funny thing is that most of us can achieve a degree of wealth all on our own by simply becoming free of debt. No, that doesn’t mean you break open the piggy bank and buy lottery tickets, nor does it mean you buy a ski mask and frequent convenience stores at midnight. What is DOES mean is that you follow several simple rules for your life, and then have a very nice and comfortable retirement, one in which eating cat food is precluded. And the sooner you follow these rules, the earlier you’ll achieve wealth, and the more of it, too. Debt-free people pay attention to detail, by doing small things, like actually checking their credit card statement for erroneous or fraudulent charges. They also pay their balance each month, rather than paying 15% or more in interest and fees. They check all their financial papers for accuracy. Debt-free people, although perhaps having an accountant, do not simply sign papers they’re given. Instead, they go over their tax documents and banking statements, making sure that they KNOW where their money is, and where it is going. Debt-free people live on less than they make. Understandably, there are families in which every nickel earned is needed just the basics, but most people reading this article come from middle and upper-middle class families. If you save and invest 10-20% of your income, and then live on the other 80%, you are living beneath your means. Poor people, even those with high incomes but little wealth, live above their means. Debt-free people don’t live for today, but plan for tomorrow. They realize that to achieve financial success will take decades, not weeks, and so they develop a plan, and then stick with it. Debt-free people possess traits such as perseverance and tenacity. It really comes down to self-control, not only in not eating that last piece of pizza, but also in financial discipline. Debt-free people save, and save a lot. They always max out their 401(k) at work, and take advantage of their employer match, whatever that might be. They also save money in banks, and have post-tax investments in mutual funds and other vehicles. They diversify so that any market correction doesn’t impact their investments as much as it would others. Debt-free people save , on average, 22% of their income, and they do it for decades, too. Debt-free people set goals, and ones that are achievable. And once they reach that goal, they set a new one. It’s like running a 10K race, and telling yourself it’s just one kilometer more every time you reach a check point. Debt-free people learned to say ‘No’ at impulsive purchases. They will buy a Seiko watch rather than a Rolex. They will buy a Chevrolet rather than a Lexus. They will eat at home, rather than eating out all the time. This doesn’t mean they don’t have fun; they do. But debt-free people know how saying ‘No’ to small things can add up to big money over the years. Debt-free people understand the power of cash. They don’t buy stuff until they have the money to pay for it. They make of a lot of small purchases with cash instead of debit cards, so that they stop spending when their wallet gets thin rather than whipping out the plastic. And lastly, debt-free people prefer experiences over things. They value family, friends, and times spent together rather than taking having the latest phone, tablet, or flat-screen TV. They would rather have you over for a potluck dinner three or four times a year than seeing you once at that fancy, expensive restaurant. At the end of the day, debt-free people treasure the people in their lives, and not their things. 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