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Thanks to the newly formed TroyCommunity Foundation, Troy PublicLibrary (TPL) is creating an endow-ment fund. This endowment will aidTPL’s mission and ensure that astrong legacy of service to Troy resi-dents continues. To launch the fund, acampaign to raise the first $20,000 hasbegun. TPL is asking for help from allcitizens in hopes of creating this long-lasting fund.

“I wanted to create an endow-ment fund for Troy Public Library,because I want TPL to be around formany years to come,” Library DirectorCathy Russ said. “An endowmentfund contributes to the Library’s pres-ent, and especially its future, becausethe money donated will benefit futuregenerations of Library users. TroyLibrary has a special place in theheart of this community, and the timeis right to launch this initiative.”

Russ was delighted to report thaton the first day of the endowmentfund, it received $2,600 in donations.Please support this valuable commu-nity asset.

This fund will aid in providingprestige programming, implementingfacility enhancements and creatingopportunities for future generations

of Troy Public Library users.“The Troy Public Library is such

an integral part of our community,”Mayor Dane Slater said. “ThisEndowment Fund will aid in providingprestige programming, implementingfacility improvements and creatingopportunities for future generationsof Troy Public Library users. I encour-age all of our business community andour residents to make donations tothis very worthwhile endeavor.”

To incentivize potential donors, anew donor wall will be installed afterthe campaign in TPL’s lobby. Anydonation above $100 will be includedon the wall. The endowment will behoused at the Troy CommunityFoundation.

The Troy Community Foundationprovides a simple one-stop place forcharitable individuals and businessesto support the entire City of Troy withtheir tax deductible contributions.They receive contributions, evaluategrant applications, and send themoney into the community to supportcitizen driven initiatives.

To contribute to the endowmentfund, visit troypl.org/endowment orcall Cathy Russ at 248.524.3544.

Troy Public Library is located at

510 W. Big Beaver Rd. in Troy,Michigan. TPL serves over 450,000patrons per year and is open six daysa week (closed on Fridays). Find moreinformation on library services attroypl.org or call us at 248-524-3538.

No one doubted that all of the fivecandidates for the vacant seat on TroyCity Council were qualified and camewith excellent credentials. However, per-haps the voting, as Mayor Dane Slatersaid of his own decision, went to some-one who had already stepped up to vol-unteer in the Troy community.

It took only one round of voting forcouncil to select Paul McCown as theirchoice to fill the seat vacated whenCouncilman Jim Campbell resigned lastmonth. By city charter, council had just30 days to select a replacement.

Thirty-six citizens – okay, one of thefinalist turned out not to live in Troy andwas disqualified – applied for the posi-tion.

At last Monday’s city council meet-ing, each of the councilmembers askedthe five remaining candidates a ques-tion. Each of the candidates were askedthe same questions.

Mayor Slater started the rounds,asking: Why did you select your refer-ences and what would they say aboutyou?

Councilwoman Edna Abrahimasked: Do you believe private sectorethics and standards are applicable inthe public sector as well?

Councilman Ethan Baker wanted toknow: If selected, do you intend to runagain next November? It was interesting

It’s Kohl’s Safety Dayat Children’s Hospitalof Michigan

If there’s a sports fan in your family,you definitely want to be at Kohl’s SafetyDay on Wednesday, Sept. 28 from 4:30 to7:30 p.m. at Children’s Hospital ofMichigan, 350 W. Big Beaver, next toTroy City Hall.

There will be a free helmet give-a-way and over 200 helmets will be givenyou to the first children to arrive. DetroitLions legend Jason Hanson will auto-graph the first 100 (the only autographsavailable.) There will also be free food,and snacks, and music and dancing.Line forms promptly at 4:30 p.m.

Don’t Miss ThursdayTeas at Two

The talk this month at the TroyHistoric Village is on the PetticoatSurgeon. Be there on Tuesday,September 29, 2 p.m. Author MaureenThalmann will share the fascinatingstory of the woman known as the"Petticoat Surgeon" and will sell andautograph copies of her book.Register in advance! Call 248-524-3570. Cost is $7 for members, $8 fornon-members.

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that several candidates said they wouldlike to see how it goes before deciding torun again. McCown just said “yes.”

Councilwoman Ellen Hodorek notedthis is a non-partisan job, and askedwould they be influenced by politics.McCown noted that in business you lookat all the facts and decide what’s best forthe business. In city government yourlook at all the facts and decide what’sbest for the city.

Councilman Dave Henderson point-ed out that council has a goal of having30 percent in the city’s unassigned fundbalance – which helps protect the city’sAAA bond rating – and currently has 40percent in that fund. How would theyspend down about $2.5 million over eachof the next five years to reach 20 percent?

For McCown, the answer was roadsand public safety. There were candidateswho wanted to study the options beforemaking a decision.

Councilman Ed Pennington wantedto know if they had any ideas for thefuture of the Civic Center, which is cur-rently being studied by a consultant.Almost everyone wanted to see what thestudy would show before making anydecisions.

McCown is a long-time Troy residentand three-year member of the city’sZoning Board of Appeals, so he alreadyhas some idea of how the city works. Hetold council that growing up in Troyinstilled in him “the desire to give back.”

He went on facebook the next morn-ing to thank those who supported him,especially is wife Jacinta, mother to his

two young sons who are just 3 and 1. Heis the CFO of his firm, and has a master’sdegree in finance, so budgeting won’t bea problem for McCown.

He wrote: “Given my financialexpertise and leadership experience, Ibelieve I can be of value to the city. We'vehad our issues, like many cities, but whatmakes Troy special is the community. It'smore than just the roads, the buildings,the restaurants, and the hotels. It's adiverse, safe, tight-knit, friendly, and wel-coming city, with so many great people.In such an involved place, there are a lotof differing opinions, which, whenexpressed positively, lead to really amaz-ing things. But we can only accomplishthese things together. Apart? We all knowthe saying about a house divided. So con-tinue to voice your opinions. This is crit-ical for us to continue moving forward.But be civil. Remember: disagreementisn't insult. It's a way to see a differentside to a problem, and an opportunity fora better outcome. I look forward to serv-ing the City and will do my best to con-tinue Troy's progress.”

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ONCE THE VOTE was taken for a new city council member, Troy City ClerkAileen Dickson swore in the winner, Paul McCown, who immediately took hisseat and participated in the meeting last Monday evening.

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Troy Hosts Reverse Vendor Trade Fair at the Community CenterThe City of Troy Purchasing

Department is hosting a ReverseVendor Trade Fair on Friday,November 11 from 10am - 2pm at theTroy Community Center, Room 304-305 located at 3179 Livernois Road,Troy, MI.

Vendors will have an opportunity to:• Understand the bidding process• Learn how to access City of Troy

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Goodbye Dad: A Tribute toA Recently Lost Father

Then my daddied.

I love takingroad trips with #myboys. There is some-thing special about the Chevy Chase, like‘vacation’ time we spend together onlong drives. We've made trips up northand to the west side of the state forcamping trips, to Ohio for Cedar Pointfun and maybe a Mudhens game, evenlong journeys to the East Coast to seemy side of the family. This particularsummer, it didn't look like we would beable to fit the latter in with summercamps and extracurriculars and LaborDay weekend was peaking around thecorner just like that. Then on August14th, my dad died. ‘Big Daddy' to theboys.

Game changer. My boys hadn't beento see Big Daddy in about 4 years, and hesuffered a stroke in 2015. Though I hadvisited Dad shortly after his stroke, I did-n't bring them along, so it was a road tripwe had hoped to make this year but, wethought, there’s always next time.

Then my dad died.With in days, our plans solidified.

The funeral wouldn't be until Labor Dayweekend to accommodate friends andfamily residing in cities all over the US,including myself and Big Daddy's twoDetroit grandsons. Road trip. This onewould be as special as they come, a fam-ily reunion and celebration of my dad'slife, and perhaps a demonstration onhow to say goodbye to me, if my boysand I are blessed with another 37 yearstogether.

My dad, Bill Perry Jr., was 87 yearsold at the time of his death, yet his deathwas still, for the most part, unexpected.Just six weeks after I had gotten marriedin 2003 my mom died, way to young at66. I was completely crushed. I really did-n't expect to feel that kind of loss again.

Then my dad died.It was straight from the old Harry

Chapin (formerly Cat Stevens) song,Cats in the Cradle. I thought I had forgiv-en my dad for so much, when in fact Ihad only begun to understand his andmy ride together (and apart) and howinfluential on my life he really was. Youcan run, but...

Like many of you I'm sure, my rela-tionship with my dad was…complex. Atleast it was for me, I think he was coolwith it. That's Dad. When my mom haddied, I blamed two people for her ‘tough’life: myself and my dad. As an interracialcouple in the midst of our nations civilrights movement, (they attended theMarch on Washington together) my par-

ents made some bold decisions abouttheir lives and the lives of their futurechildren that were bigger than I canimagine. They broke barriers whichcame with great sacrifice, including mymoms family shutting her out for thenext 20 or 30 years. My dad was adynamic man, with the ability to con-verse with people of all classes, creeds,races, etc, and Mom was the same, afighter for what she felt was right. Buttheir marriage didn't work, and I blamedDad. I would not repeat his ways….or soI thought.

Then my dad died. It's been a cleansing month, a diffi-

cult month. Hopefully, a time of growth.As I sat in my living room lookingthrough old pictures, one in particulargot to me. It was me, holding my highschool diploma, my nana on one sideand my pop on the other. My dad’s par-ents. Dad wasn't there. He had moved toCalifornia for a new career and the thirdof four marriages. Dad wasn't there. Ican't tell you how long I sobbed, but Ican tell you that in that time, I had for-given my dad, and myself for any and allfatherhood shortcomings that I thoughthe had and knew that I had as well. Ourchildren learn from what we do morethan what we say. Thank you Dad, forshowing me your resilience, one of mygreatest attributes. Thanks for yourunique sense of humor, and center stagepresence. Thank you for your gifts ofcommunication, both verbal and writ-ten, two more shared attributes. Andthank you for teaching me a few thingsabout being present with my kids, for itwas your ‘non-presence’ that rallied meduring my divorce, my commitment toalways be present, physically as well asemotionally, for #myboys.

Then my dad died. This road trip quickly changed from

dark to light. My boys had the time oftheir lives, playing with their cousins,more family and friends – and perhapsmost special, they consoled and helpedtheir own dad say good bye and thankyou to ‘Big Daddy’. It was an amazingweekend. It will forever influence mythoughts as a father, friend and co par-ent. Hopefully the same will be said byNateDog and Gavino someday, whenthey forgive me – and themselves.

Goodbye Dad, I love you. Damon will continue to bring his

wit and thoughtful insights on a vari-ety of topics to Gazette readers. Lookhis column the second week of eachmonth.

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This Crew of Drunk DriversDefinitely Have Problems

n Now this is ahost of problems.Officer initiated atraffic stop on a tan

2007 Cadillac DTS for a plate violation.The officer spoke with the driver whoprovided a State of Florida Driver’sLicense. The officer discovered thelicense was not real and the drivercould not be located in the FloridaDriver’s License Bureau. When askedwhat his real name was, the driverreplied, “I have nothing to say”. He wasarrested and transported to the Troypolice Lock-up Facility where he pro-vided his real name. The subject wasidentified as a 23 year old male out ofDearborn, who indicated he had afelony arrest warrant out of Las Vegas,Nevada. He stated he bonded out ofcourt there and never returned. It wasdiscovered that he had been arrested inLas Vegas, Nevada for Felony Assault in2014 and he also has a “Suspended”Driver’s License out of Miami, Floridawhere he also has a warrant for hisarrest there. The suspect was chargedwith Hinder and Obstruction of a PoliceOfficer, Possession of FraudulentIdentification, Driving While LicenseSuspended – 2nd Offense, and ImproperVehicle Registration.

n The judge isn’t going to like thisdrunk driving saga. Officer attemptedto initiate a traffic stop on eastboundLong Lake on a black 2002 Mazda MPVfor a traffic violation. Although the offi-cer’s overhead lights and sirens wereactivated, the driver did not pull over.As the vehicle attempted to make a leftturn onto John R Road to travel north-bound, the driver got stopped by traf-fic. The officer exited his patrol vehicleto get the attention of the driver but thesubject would not responded. As thevehicle began to drive slightly forward,the officer opened the driver’s door andordered him to stop. The drivergrabbed the door handle and pulled thedoor shut, striking the officer. The driv-er then drove around the vehicle infront of him and began traveling north-bound on John R Road with the officerin pursuit. The driver drove throughseveral streets off John R Road beforemaking his way into the driveway of ahouse in the 1000 block of Abbottsford.The driver opened the garage doorfrom his vehicle and drove the vehicleinto the garage. The driver then rantoward the pedestrian door to gainentrance into the home with the officerin pursuit. The officer ordered to sus-pect to stop and had his TASER aimedat the suspect but did not deploy it.The suspect entered the home andpulled the shades down. Other officers

responded to the home and the suspecteventually exited and surrendered. Hewas arrested and transported to theTroy Lock-up Facility. The officer notedthat the suspect was unsteady on hisfeet and an odor of alcohol could bedetected emanating from him. The sus-pect, a 66 year old male from Troy, wasread his Chemical Test Rights and heagreed to take a Breath Test with aresult of .08%. He was charged withAssault and Battery of a Police Officer,Flee and Eluding of a Police Officer, andOperating a Motor Vehicle While Underthe Influence of Alcohol – 3rd orSubsequent Offense. The suspect hasfour prior convictions of Operating aMotor Vehicle While Under theInfluence of Alcohol dating back to 1993.

n Anytime a car is being drivenerratically on I-75 after midnightthere’s a good chance a drunk driver isinvolved. The Officer initiated a trafficstop on a white 2010 BMW 328I that wasbeing driven erratically. The officerspoke with the driver, a 28 year oldfemale out of Orion, and noted an odorof alcohol emanating from her as shespoke. The driver denied drinking anyalcohol and was returning from theRoyal Oak Arts, Beats, and Eats. Thedriver was asked to perform severalsobriety evaluations to which she didbut the officer noted that she per-formed poorly. She submitted to aPreliminary Breath Test with a result of.126%. She was arrested and chargedwith Operating a Motor Vehicle WhileUnder the Influence of Alcohol – 1stOffense and Driving While LicenseSuspended.

n Not the best driver on the road,and it was rush hour. Constructionworkers at the former Marinelli’s loca-tion on Rochester Road reported to dis-patch that the driver of white FordFusion just drove into the parking lotwhich is under construction andcaused the vehicle to become dam-aged. They stated the driver in con-scious but not alert after nearly drivinginto some of the construction workers.The responding officer located the driv-er, a 23 year old female out of Clarkston,and found her slumped over the vehi-cle’s steering wheel. The driver wassemi-conscious and admitted to haventaken Xanax. The driver was asked per-form several sobriety evaluations towhich she did but the officer noted thatshe performed poorly. She submittedto a Preliminary Breath Test with aresult of .27%. She was transported to alocal hospital for treatment. She wasread her Chemical Test Rights and sheagree to take a Blood Test. Her bloodwas drawn and released into the hospi-tal care. Charges will be sought forOperating a Motor Vehicle While Underthe Influence of Alcohol pending labo-ratory results.

Note: If you have any informa-tion on the aforementioned crimes,or any other offenses, please call theTroy Police Department at 248-524-3477.

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Prescription Drug Abuse Leads to Heroin Useby DANIEL FARKAS, D.C., C.F.M.P.

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Learn the signs and symptoms ofdrug use, connect with localresources, hear real life experiences,and a panel discussion. This eventwill be in the Clawson High SchoolAuditorium at 101 John M. Ave. inClawson. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. andthere is no charge for admission.

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Annually, the Troy Chamber’sBest of Troy Committee recognizesquality investment and reinvestmentmade by local building owners andtenants in Troy. The Chamber is look-ing for a variety of project types andsizes. Judging is based on function,

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to maximize use for your outdoor area.The carved, wooden occasional tableson each end of the sectional are also stur-dy enough to double as extra seating forimpromptu guests.

Simple DiningBefore the weather becomes too

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Indoors & Out, Protect the Things You Love(Family Features) Whether the fami-

ly dog gets his muddy paws on thecouch, an ice cream cone melts all overthe backyard hammock or a suddenstorm soaks your new patio cushions, lifeis filled with unexpected messes. There'sno time like the present to plan ahead soyou're ready for whatever mess lifethrows your way.

Here are some simple steps you cantake to protect the things you love bothindoors and out, so they last well beyondthe season:

IndoorsClean upholstery: Sofas and chairs

are vulnerable to surface stains, so clean-ing upholstery on a regular basis isimportant. Start by vacuuming the furni-ture to remove as much surface debris aspossible. Then use a damp, soapy clothto gently spot treat the fabric, allowing itto soak in, reaching dirt beneath the sur-face. Once dry, protect the material withScotchgard Fabric & UpholsteryProtector, which helps repel liquids andstains, preventing future messes.

Remove rug and carpet stains:Whether it's red wine, tomato sauce orberries, spills and dropped food can cre-ate unwanted stains, damaging your rugsand carpet. Tackle these messes as soonas they happen with a quick and easy DIYrecipe. First, sprinkle the spot with bak-ing soda, let it sit for 10 minutes and thenvacuum. Mix a tablespoon of dish soap, atablespoon of vinegar and two cups ofwarm water. Blot with a clean sponge

until it disappears. Clean your curtains: After using

your curtains as a barrier between theoutdoors and your living space all sum-mer long, they likely collected dust.Most curtains can be steam cleaned,but taking them down and putting themback up again can be a hassle. To limitthis, dust or vacuum your curtainsevery week as part of your cleaning rou-tine. You can also use a lint roller toremove embedded dirt and grime thatthe vacuum can't handle.

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Care for your car: From muddyboots to coffee spills, messes often makeit to car seats and floor mats when weleast expect it. To clean these surfaces,mix 2 tablespoons of dish soap with 2tablespoons of hot water and bakingsoda. Use a cleaning brush to lightlywork through the stain in a circularmotion. Wipe the area with a cloth andlet the space air dry. To help preventfuture stains, use an auto interior fabricprotector.

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“Our staff worked tirelessly overthe last six months on every singledetail you will see in these two mod-els, ranging from flooring and wallpa-per to the perfect furniture pieces andaccessories,” said Lias. “This wastruly a team effort and I know thosewho visit will be both impressed andinspired.”

The more than 3,000-square-footcolonial, Arteva’s “Lancaster” model,is decorated in shades of gray and therustic Curate collection. It is anextremely functional home with amudroom, home office, richly-accent-ed family room, kid’s play area, whosehighlight is a custom-built 3-D UnitedStates map made into a shelving unit,and centrally located dining area.

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Seems like anodd time to bethinking aboutspring doesn’t it?

After all, we’ve just entered fall! Wellsurprisingly, it’s actually the perfecttime to be looking ahead. As the fallseason enters, many home ownersbegin thinking about the prospect ofselling their home in the followingspring. So why think about this now?Simple, now is the time to create yourplan so that when spring comes,you’re ready to pounce on all thespring time sales action!

If you’re like me, you probablyhave those looming storage rooms orclosets that you think “I really shouldclean that out”. Here’s your opportu-nity as put away your summer deco-rations to thin out what you reallywant to keep! The same applies withthe changes of fall to winter, and win-ter to spring. It’s also a perfect time

to start sorting through holiday keep-sakes versus the things we keep onlybecause we feel compelled to so asnot to hurt the giver’s feelings (we alldo it). Yes, I’m talking about the uglyplate from your great aunt that onlycomes out when she visits and goesright back into storage the momentshe leaves.

People understand that themajority of people downsize theirbelongings every time they move, sothey understand that it was “broken”in the move, or simply didn’t make itin the box because after all, you onlyhad just so much space in the truck!

Fall is also a great time to pick upon some great home improvementdeals! As warm weather extendslonger than anticipated, homeownerscan usually find contractors givingspecial discounts to fill their newlyextended schedules on things likeoutdoor painting, roofing, gutters,and more.

While we still have sunny days,perhaps you can enjoy a leisurelyafternoon outside while you plan howto tackle your indoor “to-do list” overthe winter so that your home is readycome spring. Not sure where tostart? Feel free to call one of ourexperts to help you develop your per-sonal game plan so you’ll be set forspring.

Can’t wait for spring? Thinkabout how maybe these tips can help“sweeten” the success of your homesale. Try implementing local seasonthemes in your open house, like offer-ing Yates cider and doughnuts toattendees. Keep a small half peck bagof apples out from the local orchard,it will not only help your kitchensmell like apples, but will also remindbuyers how close you are to applepicking!

Lastly, holiday specific decora-tions can have polar reactions frombuyers, attempt to theme your deco-rations around the season ratherthan a specific holiday in order toattract the most buyers possible.Flowers like mums, plain pumpkins,straw bales, and cornstalks are greatfall harvest time decorations that areneutral that will not offend buyersbut still display a homeowner thattakes pride in decorating for the sea-son.

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“Flowers whisper "Beauty!" to theworld, even as they fade, wilt, fall”.

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“We're fools whether we dance ornot, so we might as well dance.”

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The Troy Garden Club - celebrat-ing its 45 year anniversary this month- is vital, growing and still goingstrong.

The club opened its 2016-17 sea-son on September 14 with a celebra-tion of its 45 year anniversary. Thefestivities included recognition ofJudy Cornellier, the club's onlyremaining founding member. Judycontinues to be very active with theclub. Along with other members, she

gardens regularly at the Troy PublicLibrary and at the Troy HistoricVillage and, at several club meetingseach year, she makes a timely horti-

cultural presentation. Judy knowshow to make gardening fun.

Judy also spearheads the club'sefforts to design and decorate a dozenholiday trees for metro Detroit'sFestival of Trees. The annual event inNovember benefits Children'sHospital.

In addition to recognizing theclub's 45-year milestone and JudyCornellier's long membership andconsistent participation in club activi-ties, the 85 members and guests heardan educational presentation by LisaSteinkopf. She provided valuableinformation for winterizing gardens.

Next month's speaker - onWednesday, October 12 - will takeattendees on a virtual tour of morethan a dozen "Faraway Gardens" inNew Zealand and Australia. Includedwill be related geographical and his-torical information.

Guests are welcome at club meet-ings from September throughNovember and from January throughMay. Meetings in December and Juneare for members only. Preparationsare already being made for TroyGarden Club's 43rd annual gardenwalk on July 12, 2017. The event willonce again raise thousands of dollarsthat will be donated to more than 30horticultural organizations for theireducational efforts.

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(Family Features) Home accidentscause nearly 13 million injuries a year.Some simple updates to your homecan help you avoid these accidents, aswell as give your rooms a facelift.

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* The Less Clutter, the Better:Sometimes the bulky knife block canbe an eyesore or take up too muchspace on small countertops. If you arelooking for new and interesting waysto store sharp knives, try installingmagnet strips on the backsplash in thekitchen. This will not only keep yourcounter clutter free, but give yourkitchen some flair.

* Step It Up: Have kids at home?Put a stepstool that slides into the toekick beneath the sink so that your kidsare able to roll it out like a drawer andstep up to wash their hands. This is

also great for parents who have youngchefs in the house who like to help outin the kitchen.

* A Soft Landing: If you find your-self having "butterfingers" more oftenthan not, try putting down flooringthat is made from a soft material likecork in the working areas of thekitchen. This way, you can help pre-vent breakage next time somethingslips through your fingers.

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Troy Garden Club - 45 Years and Counting!

THE TROY GARDEN CLUB turned 45 years of age, and took time out to honorfounding member Judy Cornellier, who has a treasure trove of informationon plants of all kinds.

DIY projects that pay to do yourself(Family Features) With the abun-

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age project for even the least handy ofhumans. Transforming a home from dis-aster to delightful through simple DIYprojects and repairs is much easierthan you may think and can save you abundle in the process. If the thought ofdoing your own handy work has youwiping your brow, think again withthese easy improvements.

Stained tubs. Nobody likes to lookin the bathroom and see a dirty, grime-stained bathtub or shower. Most of thetime, that grime and grit builds up andbecomes difficult to remove, making analready annoying mess even more of aheadache. Depending on the type ofmaterial your tub is, you can opt for anabrasive powder, baking soda or even apumice stone to rub out those nastyspots.

Wall dents and holes. Wrestlingmatches among the kids, rambunctiouspets and moving furniture all take theirtoll on your walls. The dings andscratches are easy to fix with a little

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Mix all cans of paint into a largebucket. Paint colors can vary slightlyfrom one can to the next. If you open anew can in the middle of a wall, you maynotice a difference. Get a large bucketand mix all of your paint before youbegin to avoid any color variation.

Avoid lap marks by rolling the fullheight of the wall and seeing a wet edge.When you roll over paint thats alreadystarted to dry, it will result in stripes ofuneven layers of paint. Avoid the stripesby running the roller up and down thefull height of the wall and overlappingthe previous stroke before the paint canbegin to dry. Also, keep the open side ofthe roller facing the area you alreadypainted. This side of the roller gets lesspressure, so the overlapping will bemuch less likely to cause ridges.

Paint the trim first, then the ceilingand the walls. Trim is easier to tape offthan the walls, and you don’t have to beneat. Sand trim with a fine-grit sanding

sponge between each coat, and wipe offthe dust. Focus on getting a smooth fin-ish on the wood, and don’t worry aboutgetting paint on the wall. Wait at least 24hours for the paint to dry, then tape it offand paid the ceiling, then the walls.

Cut the tape loose before removing.Once the paint is dry, use a sharp utilityknife to slice through the film formedbetween the wall and the tape. Start inplace that is less noticeable, and makesure the paint is hard enough to slicecleanly. Pull the tape up at a 45-degreeangle as you cut.

Clean your walls. Painting over dirtyor oily surfaces will cause the paint toeasily chip and peel. Use a deglosser orheavy-duty cleaner intended for wallpaint prep. Wipe in a circular motionusing a lint-free cloth or abrasive pad,starting from the bottom and work up.Pay close attention to areas with greasebuild-up like light switches, doorknobs,kitchens, and bathrooms.

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Weather-strip your garage door.Make sure the seal between the doorand the ground is tight to avoid draftsand small animals from getting in.

Maintenance your gutters. Afteryou’ve cleaned your gutters out, flushthem with water and inspect thejoints. Tighten any loose brackets, andreplace any damaged gutters. Cloggedgutters are the main cause of icedams.

Reverse the direction of your ceil-ing fan. This creates an upward draftthat redistributes warm air from theceiling.

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80 minutes wasn'tenough to decide thebetter side in Troy onTuesday night.

Despite their better efforts, TroyAthens and Troy High's varsity boys soc-cer teams played to a scoreless draw onRed Hawks soil.

"I think it was a tough battle, yourtypical Troy-Troy Athens game," Coltscoach Jim Stachura said. "A lot of work-rate, effort plays from both teams. I thinkwe both did a job of negating the style weboth like to play. We did a good job ofclosing down their top line and theyclosed down our midfield. I think it was afair result."

The Colts (4-2-6, 1-1-3 OAA Red)looked to be out on the front foot in theopening 10 minutes, but the Red Hawks(9-1-2, 3-0-2) were able to steadily gaincomfort to play forward and increasinglymove into the final third as the openinghalf progressed.

17 minutes in a misplayed clearanceallowed Trevor Witz to get a shotuncorked, but to Athens advantage, hisoff-balance effort skied as high as its foot-ball goalposts.

Six minutes after, Troy junior FreddyHubacker placed a shot to the right ofAthens No. 1 Mason Maziasz that forceda save to his right. Less than two minuteslater, Jeremy Murphy played a ball thatrolled untouched across the face of goaland a follow-up corner kick called forTroy high 'keeper Erik Rieland to comeoff his line and redistribute the ball intoplay.

The Colts charged forward with

another shot to take the lead with 13minutes remaining before the breakwhen Maiasz came out to challenge oneTroy attacker, but Eddie Ledesma could-n't quite convert from a narrow angle.Ledesma came closer quickly thereafterwhen he fed another teammate from lessthan 10 yards out that forced Masiasz todeflect a grounded shot from his kneesthat bounced out of play.

Leading Athens goalscorer ShamikPatel nearly provided the home fans atrue highlight in the final few minutes ofthe half when he let rip on the left sidefrom over 25 yards out and his shotdeflected off the middle of the crossbar,

nearly ricocheting back into danger infront of goal as a less-than-subtlereminder of the Red Hawks ability whenat full strength after Patel and teammateAnish Saraswat have recently missedtime attending other school functions.

"Having those guys back certainlyhelps our offense and our chances creat-ing," Athens coach Todd Heugh said.

Athens held better command of thegame on the other side of the break, con-trolling possession and earning setpieces in Troy's half of the field eventhough most of their opportunities helda lower percentage of converting.

"You've got to try and eliminate theircenter backs from play, and we did it inspurts in getting wide and around theedge, letting our athletes be athletes, andafter you do all that work, you've got tostick it behind Mason," Stachura said."And that's not an easy thing to do.

Both teams were able to work intothe other's final third as the last 10 min-utes of the match approached, andalthough both goalies and pairs of centerbacks were game to most occasionswhen central attackers managed to findtheir way inside the opposition's 18-yardbox, each side had a few final ideas thatnearly broke the deadlock.

First, Joey Mason drew a foul settingup a set piece for the Colts at the 15-yardline. Senior Chris Murphy sent the ballfirst to the far post for a header from JoelZaretti that was re-directed to DrewAdams, whose own header glided overthe framework.

Athens had its own quality chancefrom the run of play less than a minutelater when Sami Sami made a run ontothe ball, but despite getting behind theback line, the Colts' defenders did well tostay in close pursuit and prevent morethan a dribbling try toward net.

Hubacker used a crafty flick to trans-fer the ball from one foot to another andcut into the box away from his RedHawks markers, but couldn't get enoughpace on his shot toward Maziasz withless than two minutes to go in what wasthe game's last real chance to end deci-sively.

Heugh weighed in on whether itwas more fatigue setting in as the gameapproached its close or the idea of drop-ping all three points to a rival that hadthe tempo dropping a notch as the finalwhistle blew.

"I don't know if it's [fatigue] or if it's alittle bit more conservative sometimesbecause nobody wants to make that mis-take that can cost the game," he said."Once you get about midway throughthe second half, it's likely you're lookingat 0-0 or 1-0, and Troy's done a good jobof scoring late goals this year. Theyscored a late goal against Stoney Creekto tie, a late one against Groves earlierthis year to win."

"I'm proud that we got another

shutout. We've only given up one goal inleague play, but it would've been nice toput one away."

TROY JUNIOR NICK WALTERS is able to flick a header despite his marker'sbest efforts in the first half of a nil-nil draw between the Colts and their inter-city rivals Tuesday night.

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