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Council to Forgive Troy Family Daze Venue Rent

Monday, Nov. 28, 2016 Vol. 37, No. 11

Ruth's Chris Offers Lunch Hours and Curbside Gift Card Delivery for the Holidays Ruth's Chris in Troy are now taking Reservations for their annual Holiday Lunch hours which are 11:30 am - 2:00 pm Monday, December 12th - Friday, December 16th and Monday, December 19th - Friday, December 23rd. Make your reservation now, they fill up fast! They are also offering curbside Gift Card Delivery! Order from the comfort of your home or business and pick them up from the comfort of your car, curbside! For your convenience they''they’ll bring them out to you from 10:00 am 5:00 pm daily. To order call Kellie Holcomb at (248)-269-8424. Their gift cards make the best present or stocking stuffer and best of all, you'll receive a 10% Bonus Gift Card back on a single purchase of $250 or more now through 12-31-16. Ruth's Chris is located at 755 West

all our patrons. We are very appreciative of this honor and share it with the Friends of the Troy Public

Rain can wreck havoc on the annual Troy Family Daze celebration. That’s exactly what happened in 2015 when it rained three of the festival’s four days and they used every bale of straw on the city grounds that Uncle Luke’s Feed Store could find for them. It was the first year the annual celebration had returned to city grounds. The city had cancelled its support when the recession hit, but in 2015 the city agreed to host the festival at the corner of Troy Center and Civic Center Drives. There would be a S10.000 rental fee. The new sponsor had become the North Woodward Community Foundation. Well the rain caused the Foundation to take a $30.,000 loss that year, and it still owed the city its rent. They were not sure they wanted to do the festival again . But earlier this year, the Foundation and City Council struck a deal. The Foundation wouldn’t have to pay them until they saw how the 2016 event played out. It only rained one day this September and lots more people were able to find the festival, even though you couldn’t see it from Big Beaver or Livernois. The North Woodward

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THE HOLIDAYS STARTED AT THE SOMERSET COLLECTION when Santa Claus came to town! Accompanied by the Michigan Scottish Pipes & Drums, Santa Claus greeted hundreds of children waiting as he traveled the skywalk to the north side of the mall. All were excited to see him and confide their wishes for the coming holiday. You can visit Santa in the North Grand Court until Dec. 24th. Monday through Friday, Castle check-in begins at 8 a.m. for a same day pass. On the weekends, you just brave the line.

Troy Library Reaches First Fundraising Goal • Construction on Dequindre and full road closure on South Blvd west of Dequindre to John R. Motorists are asked to avoid this area if possible until you’re notified that South Blvd. has reopened. Dequindre construction is ongoing. Individuals traveling to Troy Beaumont Hospital should be aware that this situation will definitely impact their travel time.

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It was Troy Library Night at Troy City Council last week. Library Director Cathy Russ commanded the first three items on council’s agenda. The really big news, however, was that the new Troy Library Foundation has reached its first goal of raising $20.000 by the end of the year. In her update to council, Russ was prepared to tell them they were just $40 short of the goal, but just before the meeting when she told that to Friends of Troy Seniors Director Jim Werpetinski, he reached in his wallet and generously handed Russ a $50 contribution; it was not his first donation but he wanted to see her make that goal. So Russ now has $20,.010 in the new foundation’s coffers. She, naturally, would like to see more contributions for the library’s future. To make it easier to give, the library’s website – troypl.org – is now taking credit cards. Councilwoman Edna Abrahim reminded councilmembers and city staff of her challenge. She would match their donation up to $500. In other library news, Russ informed council that the Troy Public Library received a 2016 Citation of

Excellence from the Library of Michigan Foundation and Library of Michigan. She noted that our library was one of only two in the state to receive this award. The award came with a $1,000 prize. The library was cited for its efforts with teens. Many libraries, Russ observed, don’t encourage teens to hangout, saying they’re too loud and disruptive. In Troy teens now have their own space to work and study. On why they received the award, Library of Michigan stated: “TPL has embraced its community’s teens and challenged them to help make the library more teen-friendly, to grow the next generation of users and to improve services overall. Young patrons responded enthusiastically and actively took on more ‘ownership’ of the facility.” “We are going to use the $1,000 to buy cutting-edge gaming technology so patrons of all ages can try exciting new games at the library,” said Olivia Olson, TPL’s teen services librarian. “I’m so proud of the Library staff, especially Olivia Olson, for providing award-worthy service to teens and to

Toys of Yesteryear on View at Meadow Brook Walk THE 45TH ANNAUL HOLIDAY WALK at Meadow Brook Hall gives us a glimpse into the way the Dodge and Wilson children played in days gone by. Adjusting a display of toys is Pete Townsend, one of the “Squires’ at the Hall who keep the mansion in running condition. You might hear him playing the organ, too, during the Walk which is now open until December 22.

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November 28, 2016

Council to Help Save Troy Family Daze

NOTICE Troy Police Unclaimed Auto Auction The following vehicles have been deemed abandoned / unclaimed by their owners. They will be offered for sale at a Public Auction on December 3, 2016 at 10:00am. The auction will be held at A & M Towing located at 2075 Austin Dr, Troy MI. Owners may redeem their vehicles up until 9:00am on the day of the auction by paying all charges against the vehicle at A & M Towing. All vehicles are sold “as is” and must be removed within 24 hours. Any questions should be directed to the Troy Police Department Impound Management Team at 248-524-3469. YEAR 1997 2000 1995 2005 2014 2005 1999 2000 1995 2003 2008 2005 1998 2002 1998 2005 2009 2004 1996 1992 2003 2013 2006 1997 1998 2002 2000 1995 2004 2004 2001

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Foundation’s profit was $15,000, which would not cover all the money owned to Troy. The Foundation’s board said “enough,” and came to Troy City Council in a special meeting two weeks ago to discuss options. As City Manager Brian Kischnick observed, there’s only one question on the table: Do you want to partner or don’t you want to partner? Speaking for the Foundation was Doug Tietz. He told council there had been record attendance this year and Al Lindsay, a Troy resident and veteran at producing community fairs, had stepped in “and united the team and distributed the product, “ while reducing costs. He pointed out that Lindsay had cut $37,000 from the Troy Family Daze budget. Tietz also praised all the volunteers, many who have worked on Troy Family Daze for decades, and the city team headed by DPW Director Kurt Bovensiep, who Tietz said had been “wonderful to work with.” “I’ll cut to the chase,” he continued. “The Northwood Community

Foundation is ready to take a step back…It has to be something where we’re be working together.” Tietz noted that the Foundation had contacted other cities with festivals and noted that almost all were underwritten by the city. “This is a quality event,” observed Councilwoman Edna Abrahim. “Clearly we have a passionate group of volunteers and enough support in the community.” This, she added, was the city’s chance to “mitigate some of the risk.” “Is it fair to ask the Foundation to put their assets at risk,” queried Mayor Dane Slater. “I don’t thank that’s what we want to do…Maybe we shouldn’t have looked at it as a moneymaker,” he added, referring to the $20,000 in rent due. “The citizens would all want this to continue,” observed Councilman Ed Pennington. “If we want to be a partner in this, the city has to take the risk,” Mayor Slator observed. He also suggested that this would be the perfect time to add back the international component

Published: November 28, 2016

Troy Public Library Asks for Small Business Support LIBRARY, From page 1

Library, who provide funding for so many programs and projects,” said Russ. The third announcement from

the festival once presented. Abrahim liked that idea and said we should try to integrate the local schools into this international festival. It’s time to “dream and scheme,” advised Councilman Ellen Hodorek, and see what the festival would look like. “Let’s do some visioning on it,” she added. Now came the big question from Mayor Slater: “Are we going to forgive the debt and start from scratch?” He noted the city had not actually given the festival any money. Well, let’s not scratch the entire contract, suggested City Attorney Lori Grigg Bluhm, noting the agreement “has some good bones.” At last Monday’s council meeting, that’s what they did, voting to forgive the Foundation’s debt. They also agreed to spend the next 75 days deciding what kind of Troy Family Daze could be presented, as the committee has to let its vendors know if the event will happen or not.

“Winter is the season in which people try to keep the house as warm as it was in the summer, when they complained about the heat.” — Author Unknown

1. Visit any small business in Troy…and shop. 2. Take a selfie, making sure the business name is clear in the photo. 3. Post using #photomailTPL and (248) 524-4868 FAX (248) 524-9140

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TEEN LIBRARIAN OLIVIA OLSON, center, and Troy Library Director Cathy Russ are pictured receiving the Citation of Excellence Award from the Library of Michigan Association at its annual conference. Russ was that the library is having a selfie contest. The contest is in support of Small Business Saturday, November 26th. The contest runs through November 30th and you can enter one picture from every small business you visit. You just might win a Kindle. There are some rules:

tag @troylib on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. You’re allowed one entry per person per business. Each individual selfie is an entry to win. They will announce the winner on Monday, December 5. Use the American Express Small Business Finder (shopsmallnow.americanexpress.co m) to find small businesses in Troy.

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November 28, 2016

Avondale School District Hosts Parent Information Night for new Gifted and Talented Program Avondale School District will open the first classroom in Oakland County designed entirely for the gifted learner at the onset of the 20172018 school year. Developed to meet the educational needs of non-traditional students, the classroom expands on Avondale’s implementations of District-wide teaching and learning strategies like Project Based Learning (PBL) and Design Thinking. “The gifted and talented classroom setting is an opportunity to add breadth to the depth of student learning through PBL and Design Thinking,” said Avondale Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction, Carmen Kennedy. “The structure of the classroom is such that the teacher will guide students to take curriculum content to the next level at their own pace allowing for that added breadth,” she added. The classroom, intentionally created as a multi-age 3rd/4th grade, brings together students as intellectual peers rather than age peers and supports students at the level they’re learning at. In addition, because non-traditional students often respond to classmates who share similar intellect in a way that cultivates faster understanding of content, peers have opportunity to challenge each other to advance their thinking.

“The ability of students to challenge each other is a big part of learning in this environment,” said Kennedy, “its peer teaching at its best and most powerful.” When designing the program, Avondale School District administrators visited gifted and talented programs offered around the state and worked with a network of homeschool parents whose children are often times non-traditional learners. “We had a lot of input into developing student selection and staff selection criteria,” Kennedy explained, “the success of the students is dependent upon appropriate placement into the program and then of course the selection of staff has to hit the mark.” Equal to the importance of student and staff selection was the decision to house the program at Woodland Elementary. Located in Troy on the border of Rochester Hills, the design of the Woodland Elementary school building, with classrooms adjoining large group instruction areas, makes it possible for students on various learning paths to coexist in an area still manageable by staff. Housing the program in an elementary school affords the students interaction with their age peers during lunch and recess as well as during building-wide activi-

ties and events. Students can also join after-school clubs as part of the Woodland community. “It’s the perfect school for this group of learners,” said Kennedy, adding that it’s also a convenient location for families living outside Avondale who want to participate in the program through Schools of Choice. “This is a great way to meet the needs of a unique group of students in and outside of Avondale.” Parents can learn more about the Avondale School District Gifted and Talented Program at one of two informational nights scheduled for December 6 and December 13 at 6:30pm at Woodland Elementary, 6465 Livernois, Troy, 48098. If you have questions about the program please call Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, Martin Alwardt at 248-537-6015.





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All Seasons of Rochester Hills Hosts “Intrigue” All Seasons of Rochester Hills, an upscale Independent Senior Living Community, proudly hosts “Intrigue” on Friday, December 2nd at 7:30pm. The public is welcome to join us. INTRIGUE is regarded as one of the finest bands having been listed in Conde Nast Bride Magazine in the Top 150 Bands in the Nation and The KNOT Best of Weddings Pick. INTRIGUE’S versatility is featured in their wide array of their repertoire

ranging from contemporary top 40 to big band – swing, Motown, oldies, disco, Latin, standards, classic rock, classical, sacred, hip-hop, ethnic selections in Italian, Spanish, French, Hebrew and beautiful duets. Please call 248-299-0700 to RSVP so we can ensure seating. All Seasons of Rochester Hills is located at 175 E. Nawakwa Rd. at Rochester Rd and M59.

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November 28, 2016

The Gift of Life Can Change Everything One in nine Michigan residents suffers from kidney disease. To help defeat this disease and help those who will only recover with the Gift of Life, a new kidney, there’s a way you can help. On Saturday, December 3, more than 800 notable business executives and socialites will gather at MotorCity Casino Hotel for the 12th annual National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s Kidney Ball in the hope of reaching the $6 million mark in total annual Kidney Ball funds raised over the past 12 years. More than 250 eclec-

tic and unique auction items and hundreds of children’s toys, books and games will be featured in the live and silent auction events. The Kidney Ball will begin with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. followed by the program, with dancing and entertainment in Sound Board to end the evening. Tickets for the event are $250 per guest and can be purchased via the National Kidney Foundation of Michigan’s website, www.nkfm.org/kidneyball, or by calling the NKFM at 800-482-1455.

PICTURED HERE ON OPENING DAY are the Naf Naf Grill Troy Team along with co-CEO and co-founder Sahar Sander (kneeling left) and co-CEO David Sloan (kneeling right).

   TRAINING & TREATMENT INNOVATIONS, INC. Is Hiring For the Following Positions CASE MANAGER (OXFORD): Provide initial and annual psychosocial assessment. Person-centered planning, updates the plan annually or with changes in levels of need. Candidate must be familiar with co-occurring modalities including ability to engage, screening, motivational interviewing and treatment matching protocols as well as able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Computer proficiency in MS Word/Excel required. Bachelors/Masters in Social Work with appropriate licensure. DRIVER (PART-TIME - OXFORD): (Includes some evenings and weekends) Transport members to Clubhouse and participate in social recreation activities. Ideal candidate will want a fun & rewarding position which includes participating and engaging members in all aspects of clubhouse operations. HS Diploma/GED, valid Michigan driver’s license, excellent driving record, auto insurance and registration are required. At least two years of driving experience as well as basic computer knowledge required. Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. ABA TUTOR (PART-TIME, MACOMB AREA): Availability to work evenings/ weekends! Provide ABA behavioral therapy/services to young children (ages 18 mos. to 6 yrs.) diagnosed autism in the child’s home, community and/or TTI clinic. Services include intensive one-on-one behavior therapy and implementing interventions designed to address each child’s unique social, emotional and behavioral needs through skill development. Bachelors in Social Work or related field required. OUTPATIENT THERAPIST (PART-TIME, STERLING HGTS): Outpatient therapy provided to adults, children and families. Perform and monitor admissions, transfers, discharges, psychosocial assessments, person-centered planning, and coordinated services for all program consumers. This position will work within Oakland and Macomb Counties. LMSW required with twoyears of clinical experience with a broad range of mental disorders, current treatment techniques and psychotropic medications.

Full-time employees receive exceptional health care benefits, retirement plan (with employer matching) and generous time off ! Learn more at: www.ttiinc.org Please email your resume to [email protected] or fax to (248) 524-8875. EOE

          

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Naf Naf Grill Debuts New Troy Restaurant The Naf Naf Grill craze that has seen the restaurant grow from a run-down Taco Bell shack to a national Middle Eastern food powerhouse hit the state of Michigan for the first time on November 17. Located at 624 W. Big Beaver Road in the Galleria of Troy, the new restaurant makes Michigan the sixth state that Naf Naf Grill has broken into since setting up shop seven years ago. Finding something everyone likes at Naf Naf Grill is simple – start with a pita or bowl of basmati rice, romaine lettuce, couscous or hummus and then add in chicken shawarma, steak shawarma or falafel. The customer then gets the option of adding in chopped or purple cabbage salad, sumac onions and pickles before finishing off the dish with garlic, amba, tahini, harissa or s’khug sauces. The customer can complete their meal with Naf fries, lentil soup or basmati rice as a side dish. Founded in 2009, Naf Naf Grill has grown to be the go-to destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. What started in a former run-down Taco Bell in Naperville, Illinois, has since seen a rapid expansion with locations opening in downtown Chicago, Minneapolis, Madison, Wisconsin, Philadelphia, New Jersey and more restaurants on the way in Michigan and Milwaukee. Due to this fast-paced growth, it was named one of Nation’s Restaurant News’ “Hot Concept” award winners in 2016. The “Naf Love” Sander refers to is a term the restaurant uses to describe the love and passion it pours into the food and commitment to making their customers and employees happy. It is the driving force behind the success of Naf Naf Grill. By taking the time to slow-cook shawarma throughout the day and baking pita fresh daily, while making fries and salads with only the best ingredients, Naf Naf Grill is on track to build a loyal following in Michigan. Naf Naf Grill Troy can be reached at 248-206-4254. Hours are 11 am - 10 pm daily. For more info, visit www.nafnafgrill.com.

2016 Gift Certificates From Local Businesses Make the Perfect Gift for Every One Academy Driving School 5929 John R Rd., Troy 248-879-4800 www.Academydrivingtroy.com Gift Certificates Available American Polish Cultural Center Royal Castle Wawel Polish Restaurant 2975 E Maple Rd., Troy 248-689-3636 www.americanpolishcenter.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Sat Noon - 10:30 p.m., Sun Noon - 9 p.m. Gift Certificates Available Antonios Italian Cuisine 2505 E. 14 Mile Rd., Sterling Heights 586-264-5252 www.AntoniosItalianCuisine.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Sat Noon - 10:30 p.m., Sun Noon - 9 p.m. Gift Certificates Available Batteries Plus 34164 Woodward Ave., Birmingham 248-644-0666 • www.batteriesplus.com Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat 9 a.m. -8 p.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Gift Certificates Available

Birmingham Coin & Jewelry 33802 Woodward Ave., Birmingham 248-642-1234 • www.birminghamcoin.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Gift Certificates Available Blum Insurance Agency - Allstate 5921 John R Rd., Troy 248-828-1600 • [email protected] Personalized service. Trusted advice. Clawson Shoes 307 W. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson 248-588-1766 www.clawsonshoes.com Hours: Tue, Wed, Thur 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Closed Sunday & Monday Gift Certificates Available Discover Chiropractic and Delta Chiropractic 5909 John R, Troy 248-879-5540 • www.thespinaljoint.com Gift Certificates Available

Edible Arrangements 52 W. Square Lake at Livernois, Troy 248-879-9300 www.ediblearrangements.com Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gift Certificates Available

Jerry’s Gun Shop 311 W. University Dr., Rochester 248-652-0828 www.Jerrysgunshoprochestermi.com Hours: Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Gift Certificates Available

Emagine Theatres Birmingham, Canton, Macomb, Novi, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak & Woodhaven 1-888-319-FILM www.EmagineEntertainment.com Our Gift Cards Make the Perfect Gift!

Kona Grill 30 E. Big Beaver Rd. at Livernois, Troy 248-619-9060 • www.konagrill.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 12 a.m., Sun 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Gift Certificates Available

Fox & Hounds Pastry Den 5913 John R Rd., Troy 248-642-0882 www.foxandhoundspastryden.com Hours: Tues-Fri 8 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Mon 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Holiday pies, cookies, cakes, chocolates, quiche & more!

La Botana 5947 John R Rd, Troy 248-813-8930 www.labotanamexicanfood.com Hours: Mon -Sun 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Gift Certificates Available

Granite City Food & Brewery 699 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy 248-519-1040 • www.gcfb.com Hours: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m. - midnight, Fri & Sat 11 a.m. - 1 a.m., Sun 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Gift Certificates Available

Leo’s Coney Island 193 South Livernois, Rochester Hills 248-601-6200 www.leosconeyisland.com Hours: Mon - Sun 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. Gift Certificates Available

Loving Health Chiropractic 1065 E. Long Lake Rd., Troy 248-524-2223 www.lovinghealthchiro.com Hours: Mon & Wed 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Tues,Thur-Sat 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Gift Certificates Available Maggiano's Little Italy 2089 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy 248-205-1060 • www.maggianos.com Hours: Mon -Thur 11a.m.- 10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun noon - 9 p.m. Gift Certificates Available Melting Pot of Troy 888 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy 248-362-2221 • www.meltingpot.com Hours: Sun-Thurs 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri & Sat 11:30 - 11 p.m. Gift Certificates Available Neiman Marcus 2705 W Big Beaver Rd., Troy 248-643-3300 • www.neimanmarcus.com Hours: Mon - Sat 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sun 1 - 6 p.m. Gift Certificates Available

Gifts Your Teens Will Totally Love by TAYLOR MURPHY AND CORY SIEG If you feel like you're being set up to fail, consider this your cheat sheet. At Good Housekeeping, they have rounded up this year's cult-favorite beauty products, hottest tech gadgets and under-theradar accessories that will earn you the title of Best Gift-Giver Ever. Wireless Earbuds ($139, amazon.com) Finally, a way to get your teen to unplug from her iPhone — sort of. These Beats earbuds are wireless, so they connect to her smartphone through Bluetooth. Netflix-Binge Assistant ($28, amazon.com) Sundays are for Netflix bingeing, and this cardboard smartphone projector will upgrade her laptop-on-pillow setup to an at-home movie theater. It's compatible with iOS and Android phones and projects up to eight times your smartphone's screen. Graphic Tray ($9, amazon.com) After the holiday break, once you have to get her up at the crack of dawn again for school, you'll be glad you got her this chic tray in the glitziest colors to get her excited about picking out the day's accessories. Laptop Flair ($13, amazon.com) Homework will become so much less awful when your kid is working on a computer that just gets him. Bring-It-Anywhere Sound ($63, amazon.com)

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Tips To Keep Your Home Properly Humidified This Winter (NAPSI)—The amount of humidity in the air directly affects the temperature and comfort level in your home. When air is heated, the humidity drops. The result can be chapped lips, dry skin and nasal passages, respiratory issues, static shocks, cracked woodwork and furniture, and chipped paint. Insufficient humidity also makes you feel colder, tempting you to turn the thermostat higher than necessary. Adding moisture to your home can help create a healthy, more comfortable and energy-efficient environment, while protecting your home and its contents. A whole-house humidifier is a simple solution that can be installed in your home’s ductwork. Air heated by your furnace or

heat pump picks up moisture as it passes over the humidifier’s evaporative pad, which is saturated in water. Then, it circulates throughout your home for optimum comfort during the heating season and year-round in dry climates where humidity is needed every day. The Champion Premium bypass whole-house humidifier and wholehouse fan-powered humidifier from Johnson Controls use this technology. They work seamlessly through your existing heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system to deliver humidified air throughout a home and to eliminate extremely dry air. Both are easy to operate and have a control device that mounts easily to a wall or ductwork,

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unit when you're back in Michigan! It's becoming more and more common as the baby boomers begin to retire to create this split living scenario by downsizing one larger home to two smaller condos, both one here and one in the warmer climate of their choice. But the best advice I can give if you're considering this move, is to have a plan. Sit down up here with your realtor, and talk about what you're looking for both here and down there. Chances are, your realtor will not only help you create your plan, but they'll work diligently to pair you with a top agent in the second location, create introductions, and help you gain the confidence you need to know you're making a wise investment before you even arrive down there. As we approach the holidays, I consider what I'm thankful for. I can't lie, warm weather certainly made my top ten list this year with our above average temperatures! It's my hope that as you celebrate and perhaps get ready to "fly the coop" soon, perhaps having a good agent makes your top ten list this year! Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I wish you all the best as you celebrate with friends and family, and as always, if you have any questions about your next move please don't hesitate to call my office anytime. Lee Johnson is a Top Producing Realtor serving the Troy and Surrounding communities. He can be reached at 248-765-9394 or by email at [email protected]

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Steps to Prepare Your Home for the Coming Winter Weather (StatePoint) This winter, stay ahead of frost and freezing temperatures by taking some easy steps to get your home ready for the cold months ahead. If you’re not sure where to start, there are some quick step-bystep directions to get you in the DIY spirit. How to seal off drafts: Windows and doors are the biggest culprits of drafts in your home, but there are products that make sealing them simple. While product packaging often provides instruction, online videos may be a better resource. For instance, Duck brand provides a stepby-step tutorial for how to seal window drafts with its Roll-On Window Kit and Heavy Duty Weatherstrip Seals, which provide tight barriers to keep warm air in and cold air out. Or, for drafty doors with thick gaps, the Double Draft Seal easily slides onto the bottom of doors to block unwanted chill. Visit duckbrand.com to learn more. How to prevent freezing pipes: Every winter there are billions of dollars in insured losses due to burst pipes and other winter-related damage, according to the Insurance Information Institute. To prevent frozen pipes, it’s imperative to drain water from outdoor faucets and garden hoses. Plus, have in-ground sprinkler systems winterized, as well. You

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Retail Shoppers Are Out to Get Gifts Without Paying for Them POLICE PATROL by CYNTHIA KMETT

n Well, police definitely know where to start looking for this woman. The store manager reports an unknown female came to the jewelry department wishing to purchase a gift. She attempted to purchase a 14k yellow gold 20” necklace and applied for a J. C. Penney Credit Card. When she was denied, she attempted to use her own bank card and again was denied. The suspect then grabbed the jewelry valued at $2,248.99 and fled the store. Possible suspect from credit card application and credit card attempt usage is a 26year-old female out of Ferndale. n This car owner just might change her mind. Loss Prevention Officers report observing a customer at Sears enter the store that was involved in a previous theft of store merchandise. In that theft on 10/29/2016, the suspect entered the store and stole $399.99 worth of merchandise and was able to make his escape in a gold 2015 Chevrolet Malibu. On this date he was observed taking merchandise for sale off the shelf and carrying it to a sales

counter. The suspect asked to return the $299.99 worth of merchandise for a refund but was denied. He then walked out of the store without purchasing the item. He was approached by Loss Prevention and surrendered the stolen merchandise. As he was being escorted to the Loss Prevention Office, he bolted out the doors and was last seen headed running East across John R Road and behind a business. The area was checked but the suspect could not be located. However, the suspect’s vehicle he arrived in was located and impound-

ed. The responding officers contacted the owner of the vehicle, a 31 year old female from Lincoln Park who was evasive as to who the suspect was that had her vehicle. She was informed the vehicle would be held due to it being used in the commission of the crime until it could be determined who the suspect was. The suspect was described as a middle-eastern male, approximately 25 years old and heavy set n Similar crime, different day Victim, also a resident at this John R complex, reports unknown suspect(s) stole her black purse from her resi-

dence. The purse contained the victim’s bank debit card, Medicaid Card, identification cards, and $100 in assorted currency. The victim contacted her bank and was advised there were several fraudulent charges against her debit card. n Lock your door anytime you leave your home or apartment. This victim, a John R resident, returned from the laundry room down the hall to find an unknown suspect looking through his belongings in his bedroom. The victim attempted to pin the suspect against his bed and dial 9-1-1 but

believes he temporarily lost consciousness, possibly from being struck in the back of his head. The only item missing from his bedroom is a $10 roll of quarters. He did not recognize the suspect from the building and left his door unlocked when he went to the laundry room. The suspect is described as a black female, approximately 20 to 25 years old, 5’8” wearing dark clothing. Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes, or any other offenses, please call the Troy Police Department at 248-5243477.

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A Public Hearing will be held by and before the Planning Commission of the City of Troy at City Hall, 500 W. Big Beaver, Troy, Michigan, on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the agenda will permit, to consider a proposed onefamily cluster development currently known as Parkview on Beach in Section 18, at which time the Planning Commission will consider the Preliminary Site Plan in accordance with Article 10, Section 10.04, of the City of Troy Zoning Ordinance. The proposed one-family cluster development is located on the southwest corner of Beach and Long Lake (Parcels 88-20-18-127-008, 88-2018-127-009 and 88-20-18-127-010). Parcel 8820-18-127-009 is more commonly known as 4909 Beach. The proposed development is for 20 units/lots on 9.42 acres within the R-1A (One Family Residential) zoning district.

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GIRLS BASKETBALL PREVIEW: Red Hawks Ready To Maintain Success PREP SPORTS by BRYAN EVERSON

Head Coach: Stacie Klumpp (4th Season) Last Year: 11-9; Lost district quarterfinal vs. Warren Mott, 50-49 Several years of a system in place on and off the hardwood paid its dividends for Stacie Klumpp's team. A trio of all-OAA Gold selections, including seniors Michele Gervais and Kate McEachern, helped pave the way to a share of the division title. "It was a good year," said Klumpp, now in her fourth year in charge of the program. "The girls worked hard, and it was nice for them to see that championship from the hard work they put in." Speaking on her quintet of seniors, Klumpp said they were a group that led with their actions on the court, and put in the work year-round to make the season a success. "I think they just wanted to leave their mark," she said. "They were my third year [players] as a varsity coach, and we're really trying to show

commitment and that hard work will play off. [The commitment is] not just from November to March, either. That was the first group of girls that really helped us show that leadership." The key returning piece for the Red Hawks will be junior Maddie Crum, who has been an capable of scoring in double-figures at the varsity level since her freshman year. She factored mostly in the post last season, but it's yet to be determined if that role for her will maintain. "We're in transition with her trying to figure out where she's going to play, either as a big or a small forward for us," Klumpp said. "She likes to play more like the shooting guard in AAU, so we're trying to help adjust that a little bit. On our team, we've got to play her where we need her." Crum recognizes the focus will be more on her, and she said the team has put in plenty of that off-season effort to try and prepare for the season ahead. "I've put in a lot of work trying to get shots up," Crum said. "We did a lot of summer activities with the girls to get all the plays down." "I've been in shape, I'm just trying to get my defense locked down and try to help all the other girls. I've worked on my shooting personally. I'm hoping to get more shots up in the game, more dribble-drives." While Klumpp has just five returning varsity players, the team is not necessarily young; 12 juniors and seniors make up the team along with one freshman. Morgan Robinson will be

JUNIOR MADDIE CRUM calls for a pass on the block in practice before a scrimmage at Athens. She's the one all-OAA Gold returnee for Stacie Klumpp's team, and her versatility will be a plus for a guard-heavy team that the coach said will try to emphasize lay-ups and 3-pointers in terms of scoring this season.

works hard every time." With a guard-heavy squad, Nicole Hughes, another player with experience, will be employed in a different role this time around. "She's always played as a guard and we're trying to get her down low a little bit," Klumpp said. "Not so much posting up, but down there to get rebounds and see if she can sneak in a few buckets for us." The coach added that how and where her team gets points from has been a point of emphasis. "We're trying to take away more of the two-balls and focus on lay-ups or 3's," she said. "We've been talking a lot about good shot selection, but it's also about the comfortability of where they're able to shoot from, too. We're looking to go to the basket hard this year, and get as many layups or 3's as we can." One of those shots may end up a difference-maker in moving forward in the playoffs. The Red Hawks lost a 5049 nail-biter to Warren Mott in the district quarterfinals last year. "I wouldn't say we talk about it

daily, but it's something we bring up from time to time," Klumpp said. "Our motto this year is 'Nothing will work unless you do.' We have that acronym on our bracelets this year, and really one bucket would have made the difference for us to go on to the next round in districts last year. That's where when the workload gets heavy, and we hope we can find the two points we didn't have last year." Among the teams that Athens will have twice on the schedule this year, Troy is on the slate twice with both teams aligned in the same division again. "It's going to be fun going back to playing them two times this year, one at their place, one at our place," Klumpp said. "We're excited to close the season before our crossover with Troy at home." Count Klumpp's players as equally enthused about getting to play their inner-city rival an extra game. "I'm very excited," said Crum. "We're going to get a 'W' twice this year."

one of the returners and will start at the off-guard. [Morgan's] definitely one of those players that are going to lead by action," Klumpp said. "She's not really vocal, but she gets out there and

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her son. This film is not yet rated. MAN DOWN. Shia LaBeouf, Kate Mara, Gary Oldman and Jai Courtney. Shia LaBeouf plays a Marine returning home from his tour in Afghanistan, but the place he once called home is no better than the battlefields he fought on overseas. He discovers that his wife and son are missing. He connects with one of his military buddies to find his family and figure out why they were

taken in the first place. This movie is rated-R. That’s all for this week. Have a good one and go out and enjoy a movie. Greg Russell is the host and producer of the syndicated television show, Movie Show Plus. Greg can also be seen weekly on Live In The D on Local 4. Plus, you can hear him every Friday morning talking movies with Paul W. Smith on WJR-AM 760.

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The Mystery of the Gutsgiving Turkey PERSPECTIVES by

PETER MAURER

I like Thanksgiving, and always have. I like the food, family, festivities, and even the annual misery normally associated with watching the Lions, although there is hope that this year’s game may actually lead to celebration. I especially like the fact that right after the Thanksgiving feast, the Christmas season officially begins, despite local radio stations insisting it starts the day after Halloween. Thanksgiving is also the feast before the Big Game – and if you have to ask, you are not a fan of college football. But I have to admit that there is one mystery about Thanksgiving for which I have no true explanation – why do turkeys have four hearts and three livers? A few of my friends who tend to lend an ear to conspiracy theories cannot adequately explain it, either. Even as a boy, watching my mom prep and dress the turkey, I used to ponder why every turkey came with a package of organ meats, so nicely termed as ‘giblets’, but suggests they have a really messed-up inside. Their entrails must be the result of decades of inbreeding, or some Monsanto-inspired genetically-modified organism called ‘Groundup’, because the sheer number and type of organs found in those packages could not possibly have come from an Earth-bound turkey. No, these things may be the result of

alien abductions, and the use of probes in ways that modern science cannot even conceive. Or maybe they stem from an ultra-secret government project to give turkeys more hearts to deal with their dramatically-larger breasts and bodies since they were domesticated and bred….something like ‘Barbieturkeys’. But the actual explanation involves something far more mundane - processing. It would seem that when turkeys are slaughtered and then processed, their offal – otherwise known as ‘innards’ or ‘gusts’ – are unceremoniously removed and placed into large buckets. Workers then cut out the organs most likely to be eaten by consumers - the heart, liver, and kidneys - and toss the rest into another bucket where it ends up as – believe it or not - pellets of food for next year’s turkeys. Those hearts, livers, and kidneys are then plopped onto a piece of lined paper, wrapped up tightly, sealed, and then shoved back into the turkey to await Thanksgiving…or some incantation by an ancient seer as he arranges the organs at random to predict the future. As for why the package you open at home on Wednesday night or Thanksgiving morning has multiples of organs, you can imagine that the worker responsible for preparing those packages is more concerned with keeping up with the production line than they are making sure YOU get exactly one heat, two kidneys, and a single liver. I am sure they just reach in with their gloved hand, scoop out a small handful of whatever is in the bucket, wrap it quickly, and grab another handful for the next turkey. Putting speed over accuracy like this would drive a math teacher nuts, but for the turkey-processing industry, it is standard operating pro-

cedure. Although I have never liked the flavor of organ meat, my mom insisted on boiling them, cutting them up into little, gray morsels of paste, and then adding them to either the stuffing, the gravy, or both. I would pick through both, leaving a small pile of giblets at the side of my plate, which my mom – so out of character – would not make me eat. I imagine it was a holiday gift, a gesture of acceptance and tolerance that on the on 364 days each year would not be similarly tolerated. Thus my coined phrase years ago, when seeing the turkey in the refrigerator in the middle of November, “Oh, good. Gutsgiving is coming!’ My mom never appreciated my sense of humor. [[email protected]]

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