www.troy-somersetgazette.com troy-somersetGAZETTE Our 35th Year Serving Troy’s Business Community Every Monday Monday, Feb. 2, 2015 Two Troy Blazes Keep Firefighters Busy Vol. 35, No. 22 3 on 3 Youth Basketball Tournament The Troy Recreation Department and Dick’s Sporting Goods are sponsoring a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, March 6 – 8, at the Troy Community Center. Limited spots in each division, register today. Age divisions are: 10 and under, 11 and 12 years old, 13 and 14 years old, 15 and 16 years old, 17 and 18 years old. Registration fee $75 per team, four players required for each team. Double elimination tournament with three game guarantee and team tshirts provided. Registration deadline, Tuesday, February 6. Register at the Troy Recreation Department, call 248-524-3484 for more information. just north of Wattles from Mondrian Properties, Troy’s most enthusiastic developer over the past two decades. Despite the cold weather, Troy Firefighters fought two residential fires last week. The first was reported at 2:58 p.m. on Saturday afternoon at a condominium on Roundtree, in the Roundtree Condominiums, located near Big Beaver & John R Roads. It was the resident’s five-year-old son who came to the basement to say he smelled smoke. She called 9-1-1. Upon arrival, firefighters from Stations 1, 4, and 3 encountered a fourunit, one story, occupied residential condominium with smoke showing. Firefighters entered the building to locate and extinguish the fire, and conduct searches of the four residences. Firefighters located and extinguished the fire in the basement before it spread upward to the first floor, reported Troy’s Assistant Fire Chief David Roberts. Firefighters also completed their searches and confirmed all occupants had safely evacuated. TFD operated on scene for approximately two and a half hours. The fire started in the dryer in the basement. There were no injuries to any of the occupants or firefighters, and See NEW HOMES, page 2 See FIRES, page 2 Daddy Daughter Sock Hop at the Troy Community Center The Troy Recreation Department is sponsoring a Daddy Daughter Sock Hop at the Community Center on Friday, February 6, from 6-8 p.m. Spend a memorable evening with your special daughter, granddaughter or niece (ages 3 and older) at our Valentines theme dance. This exciting evening of music, dancing, treats and photos should not be missed! Pizza dinner, beverages, and keepsake photo included. Tickets - Couples: $35 resident / $45 non-resident; additional daughters $12 resident / $14 non-resident. Limited number of tickets available for this event. Tickets are not available at the door. Refunds must be requested at least 4 days prior to the date of the event. Call the Recreation Department for registration information at 248524-3484 or check us out on the web at www.troymi.gov/ParksRec/ Inside 3 Horoscope 6 Health & Fitness 10 Classifieds TROY FIREFIGHTERS battle two residential blazes last week. (See related story for details.) New Homes Are Flourishing in Troy Today It was not uncommon for homes once assessed in the high $200,000 and $300,000 range to see their assessed values drop thousands of dollars when the recession arrived in 2008. That period made buying a new home something residents seemed to be avoiding. But times change; the economy improved and home values have been climbing, if not quite back to their prerecession values. But coupled with very, very low interest rates – you could get a 30-year fixed mortgage last week for 3.625 percent and a 15-year fixed rate of just 2.875 percent – homeowners are looking for their new dream home. Dream homes they are, indeed. Over near Beach Road, they are tearing down homes built 50 and 60 years ago to make way for homes over a million dollars in value. We may have been 95 percent developed in Troy, but small parcels are now becoming more attractive to developers and residents alike. But, there are lots of choices in Troy this year. Ladd’s waged at least a 10-year battle to win approval to build a subdivision, Oak Forest, on 39 acres off Square Lake just west of John R. Neighbors called it a wetlands, and Ladd’s argued that it wouldn’t be wet if the Oakland Drain Commission had ever cleared the Fetterley Drain. Now the question is settled, the drain is cleared, and Phase I is underway for 30 new homes, to be followed in Phase II with 46 homes. A F Jonna Development is offering homes on Alpine, off Big Beaver, between Crooks and Coolidge. Benchmark Homes’ Bridgewater Estates features single family homes in the $400s on John R. between Long Lake and Square Lake. The community is almost sold out, so hurry. Now, if you want a condominium, there are many more options in that department, too. Visit Trowbridge Companies multi-family Briggs Park Townhome Condominiums on Rochester Rd. between Wattles and Long Lake Rd. There’s Joseph Philip Craig’s Poppleton Ridge featuring 11 custom detached condominiums on Big Beaver & Adams. And the list goes on. Caswell Town Center offers stacked ranch condominiums and site condos off South Boulevard and Rochester Rd. There’s Berkshire Parc on Big Beaver, almost to Adams. Or you might enjoy living at Brooke View near Troy Lakes off John R. There’s Belleclaire Estates off Rochester, HUNTERS PARK IS A NEW Single Family Home Community in the heart of Troy built by Mondrian Properties. It is located on John R. between Long Lake and Square Lake Rds. Each of the homes in Hunters Park are equipped with superiorquality amenities, enhanced by spacious and efficient floor plans with luxurious appointments and Mondrian's exclusive features and amenities! Saturday, February 7th will be the unveiling of five new Mondrian Communities in Troy with a total of 101 new lots for sale and four new Model Homes to explore. Page 2 ■ ■ Why Was I-75 Routed Through Troy? On January 14, 1959 the Troy City Commission approved the unique route of I-75 through Troy. Because this decision was critical to the development of the City, we will devote this week’s stories to the Interstate Highway system and the platting of I-75 in Michigan and through Troy. Why was I-75 routed through Troy? Interstate 75 was identified as the north-south highway in Michigan that would link the international locks at Sault Ste. Marie with Detroit and later Florida. In the Cold War era Sault Ste. Marie was recognized as a significant strategic military location because of the enormous amounts of raw materials, including copper and iron ore, that were transported from the western Great Lakes, through the locks, to Detroit, and on through the St. Lawrence Seaway to east coast cities and Europe. Sections of the highway between Mackinaw City and Saginaw were completed before construction began in the Detroit area. Local plans dating back to the 1920s also called for that same interstate highway to connect the industrial and automotive plants in Detroit with those in Pontiac, and then later with the industrial cities to the north including Flint, Saginaw, Bay City, and Midland. The proposed route between Detroit and Pontiac followed a northwest alignment immediately west February 2, 2015 of Woodward Avenue, which was the main road connecting the two cities. The Route Location Division of the Michigan State Highway Department reevaluated the old highway plan and recommended that the route be moved east of Woodward. Population densities in the inner suburban communities, traffic, manufacturing, and defenserelated industries in that section of the metropolitan area had all increased dramatically. When the expressway was routed east of Woodward, it necessarily went through the brand new City of Troy. The Troy Historic Village is publishing a different story each day in 2015 that highlights a person, discovery, or event that occurred locally, regionally, or nationally between 1955 and 2015 that helped shape our lives and our community. 365 Stories is a great way to commemorate the 60th anniversary year of the City of Troy. The Somerset Gazette is pleased to reprint our favorite story each week. Find all the stories at www.troyhistoricvillage.org. or www.troyhistoricvillage/facebook. Give Back to Your Community, Join the Troy Kiwanis Club Wasn’t one of your New Year’s resolutions to be a better person? Why not consider helping the Troy Kiwanis Club take care of the kids in our community. This professional service club meets Tuesdays at noon at Maggiano’s Little Italy on Big Beaver. Guest speaker this week, Feb. 3, is mortgage broker Mark Gebman. Interested? Your first lunch is free. For more info, call Theresa at 248-649-0780. Mondrian Homes Builds to Suit Every Buyer NEW HOMES, From page 1 Mondrian Properties builds to suit the needs of every home buyer. The new Mondrian Communities: Beachview Estates, Chatwal Park, Hunters Park, Huron Estates and Pinery Woods will boast five new floor plans with your choice of Ranch or Colonial elevations starting in the high $300,000s. These single-family homes range from 2,600 - 4,200 square feet of luxury living space with 4 bedrooms (3 in the ranch) and 2-1/2 - 3-1/2 baths. The sprawling master suite includes a sitting area, gorgeous bathroom and spacious walk-in-closet. The wellappointed gourmet kitchen has an open floor plan leading out to the great room. In addition they offer a formal dining room and study as well as other additional room options. The multi award-winning Mondrian Properties has been providing customers with their dream homes for over two decades. They have been one of the premiere home-builders and custom community developers in Troy with over 25 communities to their credit here, dominating single- family home construction. It's not just about buying a home, it's about buying a lifestyle and Mondrian Properties builds communities designed for a lifestyle filled with sophistication, elegance and integrity. The City of Troy offers that and much more, not to mention that the Troy School District has been recognized at both the State and National Level for its educational excellence, which not only adds value to your property but to your child's education. Call Now for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Reservations! Italian Grille Lunch • Cocktails • Dinner For Your “Special Day” Banquet Facility Available for Wedding Celebrations, Showers & Rehearsal Dinners. Catering Available. (248) 689-8050 3775 Rochester Rd. • Troy OPEN 7 DAYS for Lunch and Dinner 1/2 mile North of Big Beaver Rd. (16 Mile) N. of I-75 For more information, please visit us at: www.picanos.com YOUR CHILD WILL LOVE having his own space in a Mondrian Properties home. Perhaps he'll decorate it like the one in the model at Hunters Park, which has its grand opening on Saturday, February 7. It's by appointment only so call 248-680-9074 to say that you'll be there. The Grand Opening Event begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 7th in Hunters Park, which is located on John R. between Long Lake and Square Lake Rds. Tours are by appointment only, which are going fast! In addition Mondrian Properties will be offering $20,000 in upgrade incentives toward your new home purchase. You won't want to miss out on this opportunity so be sure to call 248-680-9074 to reserve a time. Come experience the next level of quality in a new home experience! Firefighters Respond Quickly to Two Residential Fires FIRES, From page 1 there is no further information to report. The Troy Fire Department reminds residents to inspect their dryer and the exhaust duct to ensure there is no lint buildup which, if not removed overtime, can ignite. The second blaze occurred on Tuesday, and was reported at 1:53 p.m. This fire was on Dorre St. in the Troy Villa Mobile Home Park, located between Maple and Big Beaver Roads, off of Stephenson. A neighbor reported seeing smoke coming from the mobile home. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a single-wide, approximately 900 square foot unoccupied mobile home with heavy dark smoke showing, blowing low across the roadway and throughout the park. For several minutes, these smoke conditions made it difficult to see the extent of the fire, Robers observed. Firefighters were able to make an exterior attack and darken down the fire, causing the smoke to lift and allowing for a more adequate size-up of conditions. The fire was spreading throughout the mobile home causing roof and floor collapse, making it unsafe for firefighters to enter. The fire was soon extinguished from the outside, and firefighters were then able to enter portions of the structure in somewhat limited capacity to extinguish small pockets of remaining fire. Police on the scene contacted the residents of the mobile home to make them aware of the fire. There were no injuries from the fire. The mobile home park was closed to traffic for a period of time due to hose across the roadway. FBI and Troy Police Seek the Public’s Help Troy Police are working jointly with the FBI’s Oakland County Gang and Violent Crimes Task Force in the investigation of the Oct. 1, 2014, armed robbery of an armored van in front of Troy Athens High School. The FBI is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. As previously reported in Oct. 2014: On Oct. 1, 2014, just prior to 9:30AM, a black male, riding a bicycle, and wearing a hooded sweatshirt and ski mask, approached the armored van in front of Troy Athens High School on John R. Road in Troy. The suspect pointed a gun at the driver, and the driver exited the vehicle. The suspect then stole the vehi- cle and drove away. The armored van was recovered a short time later by the Troy P.D. behind the Troy International Church of God on E. Wattles Road near N. Rochester Road. Investigators are seeking the assistance of anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area of Troy Athens or along Wattles and John R. Roads shortly before or after the incident, which occurred on Oct. 1, 2014, at 9:27 a.m. Investigators are also looking for anyone who may have information on the identity of the suspect. Anyone with information may contact the FBI Detroit Field Office at 313-9652323, or the Troy Police at 248-524-0777. February 2, 2015 ■ ■ Page 3 Aquarius Birthday Will Meet New People and Should Watch Spending HOROSCOPE.. by Rich Milostan Astrologer, Psychic ARIES (March 21-April 19) Be flexible to changes the next several months. The new shifts will lead you into new positive horizons. You’re starting a cycle where you will do some image changes and even change some of your clothing styles. Unfinished business can be done now. It is easier than you think. Romance a little slow so focus on some goals to make your life more “independent.” A new significant friend enters your life at any time now. Astro-Tip: Write out some new goals. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Insights come to better work your existing money. Talk to people close to you about a bill that irritates you, they could give some nice to direction toward resolving it. Some restriction you have around you could lift with positive results. People in authority are more cooperative now. Good time to ask one of them for money. You’re very active with people this month. Astro-Tip: Watch heavy lifting in poor posture positions. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you’re feeling tired, take some time to find out why. You will feel much better with a couple minor lifestyle changes. Close relationships will be a topic now. You could end a weak one or strengthen it. Or, if with no one, begin to ^ _ ` develop a new one. You will be on the road more now. Plan several stops on the way, rather then going back the same distance several times. Your boss may be a little more opinionated about things, so give him a little space for 6 weeks. AstroTip: Fill your gas cans for the lawnmower while gas is cheap. CANCER (June 21-July 22) Daily work responsibilities could be a little testy now. Just do them and give yourself nightly rewards for your efforts. Excellent time to eliminate a couple junk foods, especially after 6pm. Money will become little brighter for you than it has been the last 4 months. Good time to learn a new skill to eventually make a little money in the future. Some of you may go with a different career direction by end of spring. Astro-Tip: Meet some new people this month. LEO (July 23-Aug-22): The fun things you like to do in romance will dramatically change over the next several months, You will want to do more passive things rather then go to hectic events. This is due to your work shifting directions where you will be using more energy. Your children may need more attention at this time. Communications with others become much better. Watch lending of money or contract signings the first two weeks of the month. AstroTip: Make a list of 15 new fun things to do. VIRGO (Aug 23-Sept 22): Good time to rearrange your home furniture to make it more pleasant and accessible for visitors. Family responsibilities can increase but try to help them a b c CITY OF TROY CITY OF TROY NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The City of Troy Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at City Hall in the Council Chamber, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following: The City of Troy Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at City Hall in the Council Chamber, 500 W. Big Beaver Road, Troy, Michigan, on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. to consider the following: In order to construct an addition to the home, a 15 foot variance from the required 45 foot rear yard setback. In order to split a parcel of land into two parcels, a 305.5 square foot variance from the 7,500 square foot minimum lot size. LOCATION: 2774 Orchard Trail LOCATION: 1321 Boyd ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 4.06 (C) R-1A Zoning District ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION: 4.06 (C) R-1E Zoning District APPLICANT/OWNER: Michael and Cathleen Clancy APPLICANT/OWNER: David J. Pardun 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 [email protected] no later than 3:00 p.m. on 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 Bittner, CMC City Clerk NOTICE: Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk by e-mail at [email protected] or by calling (248) 524-3317 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations. 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 [email protected] no later than 3:00 p.m. on 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 . do things on their own. Make sure you get some weekly playtime for balance. This cycle is good for getting yourself back into shape for the coming spring and summer months. Communications very important to develop romance now. Astro-Tip: Pick up a good non-fiction book. LIBRA (Sept 23-Oct 22): Many of you will learn different job skills or be put into new assignments in the coming months. This will lead into new and better things as time goes on. You will start to have more opportunities to have fun rather then dealing with irritations all the time. Diet must be good or you will feel aches and pains or fatigue from junk food. If you must eat junk food, drink water to get rid of it quicker. You will meet some new eccentric person. AstroTip: Think positive thoughts for the next day when going to sleep. SCORPIO (Oct 23- Nov 21): If you develop a good financial discipline this year, you will be OK. Your whole way of working finances has to be restructured this year. Watch impulsive spending. Any situations that you have in the domestic area can begin to be resolved around the 3rd week of the month. It’s time to do more play things weekly, where you can get a little exercise. Be open to learn new work routines d e where you can enhance your resume. Astro-Tip: Be good to your neck with better posture. SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec): Project your best image this year to better enhance your chances with romance and in business. Stresses may be a little higher going into some new beginnings, but they will toughen you up. People will finally begin to see your side of things, which will make you feel much better. Think twice about how much you may want to spend on domestic improvements for the rest of the winter. Try to do some new fun things. It could become a nice new habit. Astro-Tip: Try to walk more. CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): You will tweak your finances better due to some situations you had the last 6 weeks. Patience needs to be exercised when driving the next 5 weeks. You won’t be at home as much this month. You’re starting a 7-month cycle where you will learn new relaxation skills. These will make you feel much better then in the recent past. Money improvement coming, but not till April. AstroTip: Time to let go of some past negatives. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): Birthday month is always good to treat yourself to something special. Remember the previous month I men- f g h tioned to setting up 3 major goals. The biggest step this month is to set up the image you want to project for these goals you have. Watch your spending habits this month. Rushing too much to do various things with your money could lead to some loss. New people you meet now will become part of your long-range future. Astro-Tip: Wear better shoes. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): You may feel scattered in different directions at this time. Try doing things that seem to be the most relaxing, and this will put you back in sync. New ways are coming now to better work your monthly bills, This will relieve some pressures. You can make some significant accomplishments in work, if you apply yourself daily for the next 2 months. You will have a new friend come into your life who could help you in a lot of ways. Astro-Tip: Use more eye contact with people in business. Rich is available 6 days a week for private Astrological and Psychic consultations including the Tarot. You can reach him at 248-528-2610 or www.richmilostanastrologer.com/. His next Astrology and Psychic Fair is February 7th at the Troy Masonic Center, 1032 Hartland Dr. in Troy, from 10am to 4pm. Bring a friend. 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It will be held on Sunday, February 15th, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Polish American Cultural Center which is located on the NW corner of 15 Mile (Maple) & Dequindre, in Troy Michigan. The coin show is hosted jointly by the Polish American Numismatic Society and the Windsor Coin Club. There is free admission, Polish cuisine, and raffle prizes. Pretty Foot Coin will be giving free appraisals. EMPIRE TRAINS AND HOBBIES Complete Selection of Trains and Railroad Supplies Train Sets • Slot Cars • Models Science Kits • Rockets • Kites Puzzles • Hobby Tools & Supplies Entry-Level RC • Games • Die-Cast Telescopes • Collectible Toys Games Workshop • Coin Supplies Doll House Miniatures Train Repair & Parts Tues.-Fri. 11 am-7 pm • Sat. 11am-6 pm Sun. & Mon. Closed 3278 Rochester Rd. • Troy 4 Blocks North of Big Beaver 248.680.6500 WE BUY OLD TOYS, TRAINS & SLOT CARS! February 2, 2015 Think Twice Before You Try Retail Fraud These Days POLICE PATROL by CYNTHIA KMETT ■ It’s the age of the security camera. Sometimes it’s just too cold to steal things outdoors, so thieves head to the malls. Last weekend’s crime report included 14 retail fraud cases. All these criminals were arrested and the merchandise recovered. In two cases the merchandise was so expensive that the thieves were charged with felonies. ■ Thieves continue to target navigation systems as well as tires and wheels. Six vehicles were attacked in the last report. Oh, yes, someone also lost a purse, which should never be left in your car, no matter where it’s parked. Another victim lost a license plate. You can bet that thief is up to no good, so be sure and report its loss. ■ Some folks never learn. Officers stopped a vehicle at South Blvd. and Crooks for an equipment violation – a fairly routine stop. Officers asked the driver if he had any weapons in the vehicle. The driver advised he had a gun in the car but did not have a license to carry. The driver, a 23 year old from Pontiac, was arrested for “Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit.” This is not a minor offense; don’t do it. ■ Teens and alcohol, not a good mix. Officers stopped a vehicle that almost struck a curb at Rochester and Long Lake at 1:35 a.m. Officers detected a strong odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The driver claimed that passengers smoked marijuana earlier. Inside the vehicle Officers found an open bottle of vodka. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, an 18-year-old from Pontiac, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated and Transporting Open Liquor.” The two passengers in the vehicle, both 18-year-olds from Waterford and Pontiac, were cited for “Minor Consume Alcohol.” Breath test results for the driver was .13%. ■ You park your car on Sunday night and get up for work and it’s gone. Complainant parked her 2002 Jeep Liberty in the lot on Pond Ridge. When she returned at 5:45 a.m. the vehicle was missing. ■ These thieves just weren’t fast enough. Loss prevention advised police that the two suspects had select- ed merchandise rapidly with no regard to size or price. The suspects took the merchandise to the cashier and charged $733.92 on a JCPenney charge card. The credit cards were confirmed fraudulent and the suspects were arrested. The suspects, a 28-year-old from Detroit and a 22-year-old from Royal Oak, were charged with “Illegal Use Of Credit Card and Receiving Stolen Property.” ■ It’s hard to tell if some folks lost a credit card, or if it was just electronically scanned and then reproduced by a thief. Get a wallet with RFID protection! A Tipton resident stated his credit card had been fraudulently used to charge $800.00 at Best Buy. Another complainant reported that someone used her debit card at WalMart to make a fraudulent purchase in the amount of $63.24. A Deer Path Ct. resident advised police that her Macy’s card had been used to make a $38.18 fraudulent purchase online – obviously someone had her account info. ■ Why the celebration when it’s Monday night? Officers stopped a vehicle weaving all over the roadway on Rochester Road. Officers detected an odor of alcoholic beverages coming from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 61-year-old from Sterling Heights, was arrested for Looking For Love: Bring In This Ad For Additional Savings At This Location Only 272 John R Rd. (NE Corner at 14 Mile Rd. - Oakland Plaza) • Troy (844) 897-9500 • www.artvan.com/PureSleep ♥ BALOO ♥ any event. any size. we cater! Mention this ad and get 10% OFF your catering order with an event date prior to 1/31/2015. Tangled up in Baloo! Baloo, a fan of Bob Dylan…and yarn, is a 6-year-old Domestic short hair who is cool as a cucumber. He loves to play and is sure to be a great snuggle buddy! 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Officers could smell a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the driver. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver, a 25-yearold from Detroit, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated.” Breath test results were .17%, twice the legal limit. ■ Police are seeing too much of this happening. Officers investigated a vehicle stopped in the roadway at Wattles and Dequindre with the driver passed out at the wheel. The driver had slurred speech and was confused. The driver admitted to taking prescription narcotics. The driver, a 27-year-old from Sterling Heights, was arrested for “Operating Under The Presence Of Drugs.” A blood draw was conducted with results pending. ■ Old enough to know better. Officers stopped a vehicle without headlights at John R and Big Beaver. Officers detected a strong odor of intoxicants coming from inside the vehicle. The driver admitted to drinking and failed field sobrieties. The driver also had his 13-year-old nephew in the vehicle. The driver, a-44 year=old from Clarkston, was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated, Child Endangerment and Driving While License Suspended.” Breath test results were .14%. ■ Wonder if the garage door was unlocked? Perhaps the security switch on the opener’s keypad was not locked. Thieves have been known to take a garage door opener and change the code until a door on the street opens. One Troy resident reported their garage had been broken into,but there was no sign of forced entry. Hmm. Flick that switch at night. Taken in this case were: a lawn mower, blower, generator, golf clubs golf shoes lawn edger, power washer, grass trimmer and brass cannon barrel. ■ It’s a whole list of charges. Officers stopped a vehicle after observing it weaving out of its lane at Stephenson and Rochester Road. The driver had a strong odor of intoxicants coming from his person. The driver advised officers he had some marijuana in his vehicle. The driver failed field sobrieties and officers discovered a baggie of cocaine on the driver’s person. The driver, a 19-year-old from Shelby Twp., was arrested for “Operating While Intoxicated, Possession Of Marijuana and Possession Of Cocaine.” Breath test results were .11% and he’s not even old enough to drink. Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes, or any other offenses, please call the Troy Police Department at 248-5243477. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call 248-524-9777 and leave a message. February 2, 2015 Page 5 $10 for prelims, and $15 for finals. A $20 combo prelims/finals ticket is also available at the box office on the day of the event. Proceeds will benefit Troy Athens High School band programs. Troy Athens High School is located at 4333 John R. Spectator parking is available behind the school. Twenty-one indoor percussion ensembles from Michigan and Ohio will perform at the 10th annual Winter Guard International (WGI) Regional at Troy Athens High School on Saturday, February 7, 2015. Doors open at 9 a.m. with preliminary performances starting at 10 a.m. Finals begin at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are MOVIE REVIEW by CAROL AZIZIAN A ntonio’s I TA L I A N C U I S I N E Italian! As Only Mamma Can Make It! Now Taking Reservations For Valentine’s Day! PRIME RIB 1/2 OFF but Elliot doesn’t believe him. After all, Reggie never apologized for impregnating Elliot’s daughter, who died in childbirth. Why should he believe anything he says now? Overall, the dialogue tends to be melodramatic and the climactic scene between Reggie and Elliot is somewhat anti-climactic. But writer/director Mike Binder (“The Upside of Anger”) keeps us laughing through the drama in scenes between the sassy Rowena, who’s “just looking out for my babies,” and Elliot, who’s protecting the granddaughter he’s raised all these years. An African-immigrant (Mpho Koaho) hired by Elliot also adds comic relief as he hands out flyers about his services – everything from tutoring in math and several foreign languages to teaching piano. He also becomes Elliot’s driver when he’s too drunk to drive. There are several heartwarming scenes between Eloise and Elliot – especially one in which Elliot reads a book to his granddaughter as she embraces him and gives him the tenderness he needs. Binder balances the racial issue by making both Elliot – a drinker -- and Reggie – a druggie – flawed. 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Costner delivers the right mix of pathos and edginess to make us sympathize with his character, Elliot Anderson – a Scotch-drinking, highpowered Los Angeles attorney grieving over his wife’s recent death in a car accident. After her death, Elliot’s left alone to care for their biracial granddaughter, Eloise (an endearing Estell). His late wife (Jennifer Ehle) appears in dreams and flashbacks. Eloise is the perfect granddaughter. The 7-year-old attends a swanky school, makes pancakes for her grandfather, coaches him on how to be tougher when demanding she brush her teeth, and encourages him to stop drinking by telling him she doesn’t like his habit. Meanwhile, Grandma Rowena, a.k.a. “Wee Wee,” is determined to win custody of Eloise so she can grow up with her large extended family in South Central Los Angeles. Rowena, an entrepreneur who runs six businesses from her garage, enlists her razor sharp lawyer-brother, Jeremiah (Anthony Mackie) to represent her. Jeremiah instructs his sister that they must show the court Elliot has a “problem with black people.” Spencer plays Rowena with the perfect blend of sauciness and overprotectiveness. When Reggie (Andre Holland) -Eloise’s deadbeat, crack-addicted, excon dad -- shows up, things get complicated. Reggie claims he’s “clean,” ■ efit Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center’s ArtAccess Program, bringing meaningful experiences to those lacking the means to connect to the world of visual arts. An open house follows from noon - 4 p.m. at participating showrooms. Tour the vignettes and meet the designers who created them. Discover art from local BBAC artists throughout the vignettes. Please register by February 4th by going to www.michigandesign.com /news-events. Click on the Design2Ways info and go to the page detailing this event. On the top left is the “register now” button. SPECIAL only Bottles of Wine stereotype” before they go to court. 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Less common fears can cover a wide range of objects, animals and social situations such as fear of driving or fear of death. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that about 9% of adults are affected by a specific phobia - an intense, irrational fear of something that poses little or no real danger - and of those, 22% are classified as severe. Specific phobias are twice as common in women as in men. A social phobia (also known as social anxiety disorder) is an intense, persistent fear of being watched, judged and embarrassed in the presence of others, making it difficult to do ordinary things - eat or sign one's name, for example - in public. Social phobias affect about 7% of American adults, of which 30% of cases are considered severe. "Some people are able to manage their lives in order to avoid the feared object or situation and they never seek treatment," says clinical psychologist Dr. Francine Rosenberg of Morris Psychological Group. "Those who fear snakes, for example, don't walk in the woods. For others, however, elaborate avoidance routines can disrupt their personal or professional lives - think of the suburban mom who can't drive her children to activities and play dates or the business executive who doesn't fly to meetings or conferences." Those with social phobias avoid places or situations where they may have to do something that will embarrass them, often putting severe constraints on their lives. Complex phobias such as agoraphobia - fear of open spaces or crowds or places where escape might be difficult - may confine people to their homes. Phobias typically emerge in childhood or adolescence and persist into adulthood. It is unusual for a phobia to develop after the age of 30 unless it is the result of a traumatic event. The causes aren't well understood but are generally thought to involve a combination of factors - genetics, brain chemistry, situational triggers and learned behaviors. Phobias sometimes appear to run in families but it isn't always clear if heredity or learned behavior is more responsible. Some specific phobias are caused by frightening or traumatic events that occur in childhood, such as being bitten by a dog, being trapped in a confined space or even witnessing or experiencing nausea and vomiting for the first time. Some phobias may have an evolutionary basis when, for example, a child's survival may have depended on avoiding dangers such as poisonous spiders and snakes. Treating Phobias: Tips on What to Expect Psychotherapy for phobias may involve one or more therapeutic approaches designed to reduce anxiety and to help patients manage their reactions to the feared object. Systematic desensitization (or exposure therapy) aims to change the patient's response to the source of the fear by exposure in gradual steps. Those who are afraid of flying, for example, might first board an airplane on the ground or even a model of the interior of an airplane, perhaps progressing to a simulated flight before actually taking off. Those with a fear of spiders or snakes might start by looking at drawings then photographs and motion pictures of the feared object before in-person exposure. Cognitive behavioral therapy might also include exposure therapy but would emphasize learning ways to think about the feared object or situation differently, changing the beliefs associated with the source of fear. The goal is for the patient to be able to control his or her thoughts and feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy is particularly effective in treating social phobias. Medications to treat phobias seek to balance chemicals in the brain. They primarily treat the symptoms of the phobia and are generally most effective when combined with psychotherapy. Antidepressants such as SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are commonly prescribed to elevate mood. Beta blockers, typically used to manage high blood pressure, may be prescribed to counter symptoms such as palpitations and trembling. Tranquilizers (sedatives) may help reduce symptoms of anxiety. "Many people don't seek treatment for phobias because they believe they aren't serious, they think they're under control or they feel they can manage with avoidance strategies," Dr. Rosenberg concludes. "This may work for some. But for those with severe phobias or phobias that constrain everyday activities and social and professional lives, treatment is advised and is generally effective. There's no need to live in fear." ■ ■ Page 7 Troy Singer Performs at Winter Blast The Meridian Winter Blast, sponsored by Quicken Loans, returns to Campus Marcus this weekend. 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Our findings have a significant and direct clinical impact on improving quality of care and potentially reducing the morbidity and mortality in Parkinson's disease.” Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is often the major treatment that alleviates symptoms of Parkinson’s disease that cannot be adequately controlled by medications. The procedure, which involves the implantation of a “brain pacemaker,” sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain. Routine DBS typically uses a high-frequency 130Hz impulse. However, this has been ineffective at improving swallowing issues and freezing of gait – symptoms which can lead to disability and mortality in Parkinson’s. Xie and his colleagues tested whether low-frequency stimulation at 60Hz would be more effective at treating these symptoms in a small trial involving seven Parkinson’s patients who had swallowing issues and freezing of gait despite standard medication and 130Hz DBS treatment. In two separate sessions separated by six weeks, patients received either 60Hz, 130Hz, or no stimulation in a randomized, double-blind manner. The researchers recorded and analyzed the oral, pharyngeal, laryngeal functions of patients after DBS treatment, playing close attention to whether airway aspiration occurred during swallowing. Patients also filled out a swallowing questionnaire. Freezing of gait was assessed via a stand-walk-sit test and a questionnaire. Patients were also scored on a standard Parkinson’s symptom scale which measures gait, posture and speech (known as axial symptoms), tremor and other motor symptoms. The team found that 60Hz stimulation reduced airway aspiration issues by 57 percent and swallowing difficulty by 80 percent, as well as significantly reduced freezing of gait and axial symptoms, when compared to 130Hz stimulation. Patients continued on 60Hz treatment and benefits persisted when assessed six weeks later. “For those with freezing of gait that cannot be treated with routine 130Hz stimulation, 60Hz stimulation should be used as it not only improves gait, but also swallowing and other Parkinsonian symptoms,” Xie said. “It is more effective than 130Hz in overall motor function, though it may not be good for those with medication refractory tremors.” Six out of the seven patients involved in the study have remained on 60Hz stimulation due to persistent benefit for about a year so far. Xie and his team are pursuing long-term follow up studies for these patients, as well as exploring the underlying brain circuitry that makes this treatment effective. Source Newsroom: University of Chicago Medical Center “I see rejection in my skin, worry in my cancers, bitterness and hate in my aching joints. 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By carefully analyzing what genes were active in infant rat brains when the mother was present or not present, the NYU researchers found that several hundred genes were more, or less, active in rat infants experiencing pain than in those that were not. With their mothers present, however, fewer than 100 genes were similarly expressed. According to senior study investigator and neurobiologist Regina Sullivan, PhD, who is scheduled to present her team’s findings at the Society for Neuroscience annual meeting in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 18, the research is believed to be the first to show the short-term effects of maternal caregiving in a distressed infant pup’s brain. The study was also designed to support her research into the long-term consequences of differences in how mammals, including humans, are nurtured from birth. “Our study shows that a mother comforting her infant in pain does not just elicit a behavioral response, but also the comforting itself modifies – for better or worse – critical neural circuitry during early brain development,” says Sullivan, a professor at the NYU School of Medicine and its affiliated Nathan S. Kline Institute for Psychiatric Research. For the study, researchers performed genetic analyses on tissue from the almond-sized amygdala region of the infant rat pups’ brains that is responsible for processing emotions, such as fear and pleasure. Sullivan, whose earlier research showed how the mother’s presence controlled electrical signaling in the infant pup’s brain, says her latest findings shed insight on the complexity of treating pain in newborns. “Nobody wants to see an infant suffer, in rats or any other species,” says Sullivan. “But if opiate drugs are too dangerous to use in human infants because of their addictive properties, then the challenge remains for researchers to find alternative environmental stimuli, including maternal presence, coddling, or other cues, such as a mother’s scent, that could relieve the pain.” Sullivan cautions, however, that the long-term consequences of these genetic modifications must also be compared to the short-term benefits for tying pain stimuli during infancy to such a powerful symbol of safety and security as the infant’s mother. “The more we learn about nurturing the infant brain during infancy, the better prepared we are to deal longterm with treating problems that arise from pain, and physical and mental abuse experienced during infancy,” says Sullivan. 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Tom Tomlinson, Ph.D., of Michigan State University, East Lansing, and colleagues used the GfK KnowledgePanel (a probability-based online panel of adults, designed to represent the U.S. population) to field a survey examining associations between moral concerns and the willingness to donate to a biobank. Get Back Home...To What Really Matters!™ Over 50 Years of Combined Experience in Rehabilitation Services Returning Patients Home After a Hospital Stay “My therapy gave me the conf idence to know that I would be independent when I returned home. When I was there I never felt lonely or isolated, but comfortable and well cared for.” — Lillian Fox Outstanding Overall Quality Ratings By CMS ★★★★★ ★★★★ 3500 W. 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The method is a marked improvement over current methods that rely on transplanting existing hair follicles from one part of the head to another,” said Alexey Terskikh, Ph.D., associate professor in the Development, Aging, and Regeneration Program at SanfordBurnham. “Our stem cell method provides an unlimited source of cells from the patient for transplantation and isn’t limited by the availability of existing hair follicles.” The research team developed a protocol that coaxed human pluripotent stem cells to become dermal papilla cells. They are a unique population of cells that regulate hair-follicle formation and growth cycle. Human dermal papilla cells on their own are not suitable for hair transplants because they cannot be obtained in necessary amounts and rapidly lose their ability to induce hair-follicle formation in culture. “In adults, dermal papilla cells cannot be readily amplified outside of the body and they quickly lose their hair-inducing properties,” said Terskikh. “We developed a protocol to drive human pluripotent stem cells to differentiate into dermal papilla cells and confirmed their ability to induce hair growth when transplanted into mice.” “Our next step is to transplant human dermal papilla cells derived from human pluripotent stem cells back into human subjects,” said Terskikh. “We are currently seeking partnerships to implement this final step.” Source Newsroom: SanfordBurnham Medical Research Institute World Economics Will Impact U.S. PERSPECTIVES, From page 12 ments of many developed nations will face. As incomes drop, and tax revenues with it, the interest owed on municipal bonds, Treasury Bills, and other forms of government debt, will still have to be paid under the original terms and interest rates. So, while you and I worry about making a non-shrinking house payment with a shrinking paycheck, our government has to worry about paying trillions of dollars of non-shrinking interest payments at a time of shrinking revenue. And since you and I are on the hook for all those loans and interest payments, to be paid back with less and less revenue, it is easy to see that the governments of the world will have but one choice – either cut back in all other areas of governance, or default on part or all of their debt obligations. And THAT, ladies and gentlemen, is what scares the Bejeezus out of world leaders, paying back tens of trillions of dollars of loans with a shrinking revenue base. 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