Oakland Township reaches temporary contract agreement with library
PLANS TO PRESENT CONTRACT EXTENSION TO ROCHESTER THIS SPRING
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS/ROCHESTER/OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Oakland Township has reached a temporary agreement with the Rochester Hills Public Library for library services.
Rochester Hills Public Library Director Juliane Morian said
the temporary agreement extends library services for Oakland Township through the end of 2025, using the current contract parameters.
When the library was first formed in 1924, Rochester Hills voters agreed to set funding to 1.0 mill in perpetuity. Both contract agreements for the library’s partner communities, beginning
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — Police are investigating after a bullet was found in a classroom at Van Hoosen Middle School March 11.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, a custodian cleaning a classroom at the Rochester Hills middle school discovered “a 9mm round” on the floor after school, at around 5:45 p.m.
The custodian notified school administration, which alerted the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies responded to the scene and physically searched the classroom for weapons and ammunition. However, nothing additional was found. In addition, the Shelby Township Police Department brought a K-9 unit that specializes in ammunition detection to search the school. No weapons or additional ammunition were found.
Police also reviewed footage from school cameras.
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Oakland Township has reached a temporary agreement with the Rochester Hills Public Library for library services, extending library services for the township through the end of 2025.
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SPARKLE NETWORK TO OFFER FREE PROM DRESSES IN ROCHESTER, OTHER METRO DETROIT LOCATIONS
BY KARA SZYMANSKI AND MARY BETH ALMOND kszymanski@candgnews.com, malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — Finding the perfect dress for prom is a rite of passage that many girls dream about. But the hefty price tag that often comes with a dream dress is also the reason some have to miss out on their prom.
Sparkle Network, a local nonprofit organization, is giving high school teens used prom dresses for free, to make sure every teen can attend their prom.
“A piece of clothing should not stop you from being able to go to something,” said Moe Lietz, founder of Sparkle Network.
The charity is hosting its 10th Prom Closet Tour this spring, with locations around metro Detroit — including Rochester.
The first stop on the 2025 Prom Closet Tour is in Rochester, from 3-8 p.m. March 28 at Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences.
Yolanda Udell, at Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences in Roches-
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The Community House brings back the Grand Gala
BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
BIRMINGHAM — This spring, The Community House will hold its Grand Gala, where they will recognize Oakland University President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz as the Grand Honoree.
The Grand Gala will take place on Friday, April 11 at The Community House, located at 380 S. Bates St. in Birmingham.
“My philosophy is learn, earn and return,” Pescovitz said.
She shared that when she was young, she was focused on learning and becoming educated. Then, once she started working, it was
time to earn. Now, she finds herself in the stage of her career where it is time to return by giving back to the community.
In addition to being the president of Oakland University, Pescovitz, is a pediatric endocrinologist. She said she has spent over 40 years as a physician, directly addressing the health of the community.
“If individuals aren’t healthy, the communities aren’t healthy,” Pescovitz said.
She serves on the boards of Priority Health, the Detroit Economic Club and the Horizon League. She is also a member of the NCAA Division I board of directors.
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President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz is being honored by The Community House as the Grand Honoree.
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LEFT: Sparkle Network will have its 10th annual Prom Closet Tour this spring and Front Door Housekeeping in Utica will be one of the locations to pick out a prom dress.
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district sent a safety update to Van Hoosen parents via email at around 9:30 p.m. March 11 to alert them of the situation.
“This evening, a custodian notified school administrators that a bullet was found after school hours in a Van Hoosen Middle School classroom. Upon receiving the information, district leaders, in coordination with local law enforcement, immediately initiated an investigation,” the email read.
The message went on to explain that the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and district administrators conducted a fullbuilding locker search with assistance from a K-9 unit that specializes in ammunition recovery, adding that nothing additional was found.
“The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office provided an all clear, School will proceed as scheduled on Wednesday. March 12, 2025, with standard security protocols in place,” the email said.
“We appreciate parents and caregivers continuing to encourage their students to talk with a trusted adult if they see, hear, or experience something that doesn’t seem right. They can also anonymously report information using OK2SAY,” the email continued.
Although police said there didn’t appear to be a safety threat to students or staff at the school, they planned to have an increased presence there March 12.
Despite the “all clear” from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, many parents opted to send their Van Hoosen students to school late or let them skip the entire day out of an abundance of caution.
One Van Hoosen student, who wished to remain anonymous, said 13 out of 27 pupils in the student’s math class were absent that day.
Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Rochester Hills substation of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office at (248) 537-3530.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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ter, said she has held prior prom dress events and is happy to be hosting another one this year.
“I’m happy to provide a location for the Prom Closet, especially since we are just down the road from Rochester High School and are easily accessible due to our location near downtown Rochester. It’s wonderful to see the girls so happy when they find a dress they love and know that it’s totally free,” she said.
The Prom Closet Tour program is for seniors in the Class of 2025 — and juniors in the Class of 2026 on a case-by-case basis, like those who attend schools that host
a junior and senior prom. An appointment, which can be made by emailing sparkle. network3@gmail.com, is needed to visit the Prom Closet.
An email confirmation is required for a 45-minute appointment to be considered booked.
The day before their fitting, students will receive a text message to remind them of their appointment location and time.
“When they come in, during their time frame, the first thing they will do is start looking at dresses,” Lietz said. “Prior to the appointment, they have already given us a size range, so that’s the size range that’s out to avoid the tears associated with someone falling in love with a dress that’s not their size.”
“A dress has transformative powers,” she added. “It can really help your confidence.”
Additional Prom Closet Tour stops will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 29 and 11 a.m. -4 p.m. Sunday, March 30 at T-Tech Solutions in Troy; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 6 at Front Door Housekeeping in Utica; and April 11-13 at Macomb Mall in Roseville.
Darlene Paquette, the owner of Front Door Housekeeping, said Front Door is honored to host its third Prom Closet.
“The Prom Closet Project, an annual event, ensures that all students have the opportunity to attend prom without financial barriers. Front Door has opened its doors as a collection and distribution site, allowing teens to browse a variety of dresses donated by generous community members,” she said. Paquette said they’ve been fortunate to serve the community for 10 years, and she
wanted to give back in a meaningful way.
“Prom is a special milestone, and every student deserves to feel confident and beautiful on their big night. The company encourages residents to donate gently-used prom dresses, shoes and accessories to help expand the selection. Local volunteers will also be on hand to assist students in finding the perfect gown,” she said.
Sparkle Network collects dress donations — which must be from within the last five years — in January for its spring Prom Closet, and again in June for its Dress into a Dream program, a fall fundraiser offering gently-used homecoming dresses to teens for $10. Formal shoes, sizes 8.5 and larger, are collected year-round.
For more information or to donate, email sparkle.network3@gmail.com.
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ROCHESTER POLICE TAKE TO THE ICE FOR FAMILIES FACING CANCER
ROCHESTER — Rochester Police Department police officers will take to the ice April 5 in support of families facing cancer.
The hockey game will be held at 2:30 p.m. April 5 at Suburban Ice Rochester (formerly ONYX), 52999 Dequindre Road in Rochester Hills. Tickets are $10 per person; or a family four-pack for $35 at the door or in advance at https://give.foundationforfamilies.org/event/face-off-against-cancer-hockey-game/e661257. Children under 5 attend for free. Proceeds will benefit New Day Foundation for Families, a Rochester Hills nonprofit dedicated to reducing the financial burden and emotional stress caused by cancer.
“Although we can’t change a cancer diagnosis, we can offer programs and services that directly impact the outcome,” Gina Kell Spehn, New Day’s president and co-founder, said in a statement. “Last year alone, we helped more than 1,700 patients, caregivers and family members stay in their homes, maintain reliable transportation, and have protection from foreclosure, bankruptcy, hunger and utility shut offs. New Day also offers a free professional counseling network to give hope to those coping with the fear, anxiety, and toxic side effects of cancer treatment. We’re grateful to our local police officers who will be playing on behalf of our families.”
New Day Foundation for Families provides financial and emotional resources to Michigan families facing cancer to address the harmful effects of financial toxicity. Hospitals and cancer centers statewide rely on New Day to identify and support families suffering a significant loss of income due to a cancer diagnosis.
LIBRARY PRESENTS KANOPY & COFFEE: ‘LOS LOBOS’ MARCH 27
ROCHESTER — The Rochester Hills Public Library will present “Kanopy & Coffee” at 7 p.m. March 27. Screen international and indie movies courtesy of the library’s free streaming subscription service, Kanopy, and cap the night off with coffee and sweet treats.
This month’s film offering is “Los Lobos,” an unrated movie from 2019, which runs one hour and 35 minutes. In a press release, the library described the movie: “Together with their mother Lucía, brothers Max and Leo have just crossed the border from Mexico into the United States in search of a better life. And they share a dream as well: to visit Disneyland one day. But it is not easy for them to gain a foothold in their new home. While Lucía tries to finance their new life by doing odd jobs, the brothers spend their days in their one-room flat building an imaginary universe with their drawings and thinking about mom’s promise of going to Disneyland.”
Visit Kanopy for more free films, courtesy of the library. This event is open to the public. Registration is required. To register, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call (248) 656-2900.
Rochester-Avon Historical Society to host 31st Antique Appraisal Day
ROCHESTER HILLS— The Rochester-Avon Historical Society is hosting its 31st Antique Appraisal Day from noon to 4 p.m. April 6 at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road.
This is RAHS’s biggest annual fundraiser. Several local appraisers will be available to provide appraisals on antiques, including coins, toys, art, jewelry, furniture, musical instruments, and more. Admission to the event is free and attendees may bring up to five items per person. For larger items such as furniture, photographs are best. There is a fee of $5 per appraised item. Cash only. Appraisers will provide verbal appraisals only. All items are appraised at fair market value. Selling and buying is not allowed at the event. Antique Appraisal Day proceeds help historical education and local preservation efforts. For more information, call (248) 266-5440, send an email to rahsupdates@ gmail.com, or visit www.rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org.
RHS alum wins first place in Heart Journalism Awards program
ROCHESTER — Faith Cabalum, a Rochester High alum and recent MSU graduate, recently won first place in the Hearst Journalism Awards Program multimedia narrative storytelling competition for her film, “Over the years: a film about the human perspective of aging.” She is the first MSU digital storytelling major to win the award.
The Hearst Journalism Awards Program, established in 1960, supports college-level journalism education by awarding scholarships to outstanding students and providing matching grants to their schools. Her win came with a guaranteed place in the Hearst National Championship happening in June, along with a $3,000 scholarship. The film has also been placed in over 16 other film festivals around the world. Cabalum graduated from MSU’s School of Journalism in December 2024 and is currently a freelance video editor for Bleacher Report. She worked as a creative video intern for MSU football during her time as an MSU student.
The Village offers free visits with the Easter Bunny
ROCHESTER HILLS — The Village of Rochester Hills will be hosting free outdoor visits with the Easter Bunny this spring. Each weekend beginning Saturday, April 5, guests will be able to visit with the Easter Bunny in the outdoor gazebo in Festival Park. Guests are encouraged to bring their own camera, as photographers will not be provided. The Easter Bunny will be at The Village on the following days and times: noon – 6 p.m. April 5, 6, 12, 13, 18, 19. The Village of Rochester Hills will be closed on Easter Sunday. The Village of Rochester Hills is located at 104 N. Adams Road in Rochester Hills.
in 1967 for Oakland Township and 1968 for Rochester, were set up in the same manner – 1.0 mill in perpetuity based on the taxable value of property, according to officials.
The library serves the residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township. While all three municipalities pay tax money to operate the library, Morian said the communities of Rochester and Oakland Township do not have a vote on the library board, according to the charter, since they contract with the library for services.
She further explained that the contracts mean the three communities receive equal access to library services and materials, even though the actual amount paid by each municipality varies.
In the two contract communities, Morian said, the annual payment adjusted for the Headlee Amendment is currently levied at less than a mill — a 0.68 mill for Rochester and a 0.57 mill in Oakland Township, paid for via two millages. In Rochester Hills, the annual payment is levied at 0.73 mill due to the Headlee rollback. One mill is $1 per $1,000 of a home’s taxable value.
The Headlee Amendment to the Michigan Constitution requires local governments to reduce their millage rates if taxable values go up higher than the rate of inflation.
Although the costs to run the library have risen over the years, Morian said the library’s millage rate had not changed since it was approved by voters in 1924. So last year, the library asked voters in Rochester Hills to consider additional funding. On Aug. 6, 2024, Rochester Hills voters approved a 0.39 mill increase for 10 years.
At that time, the library delivered the same request to Oakland Township and Rochester, which each elected not to bring a millage before their voters. So the Rochester Hills Public Library Board communicated that the same funding request would be made in proportion to what Rochester Hills residents pay — on a per capita basis — with a new contract for service.
“The RHPL Board has a fiduciary obligation, first to the residents of Rochester Hills to ensure proper funding of the library for long-range needs, and second to ensure contract communities receive full access to all library services by paying an equitable amount,” Rochester Hills Public Library Board President Bob Bonam said in a statement.
The agreement to extend library services for both Oakland Township and the city of Rochester was approved by the Roch-
ester Hills Library Board at their February meeting.
“We are just pulling forward the old contract terms for both (the) Oakland Township Library Board and for the city of Rochester for the remainder of this year, so that we can create a little more space where we can then finalize the long-term agreement that we hope will commence on Jan. 1, 2026, for both communities,” Morian explained.
Oakland Township’s temporary contract was presented first and signed by the Oakland Township Library Board, because the old contract would have expired at the end of March.
The temporary agreement with Oakland Township gives the township’s library board and the library more time to discuss a final, long-term contract, without any disruption of library service for residents this year.
“This temporary unanimous agreement is a testimony to the positive working relationship between the two boards and affirms the forward momentum desired between all parties to reach a final agreement for service,” Oakland Township Library Board President Jim Kiefer said in a statement.
This spring, Morian said the Rochester Hills Public Library Board will present the addendum to extend Rochester’s contract with the library until the end of the year. Rochester’s contract does not expire until July 1, so she said there is more time to finalize their temporary agreement.
The library, Morian explained, has “a great, positive working relationship with both the Oakland Township Library Board and the stakeholders at the city of Rochester.”
“Everyone agrees that we go farther when we work together, and we want to see library services continue for both communities. A change like this does take time and we needed to create that space where we could figure out what were the questions that both communities had for the library, how we could best answer and (address) those, but also come up with a fair method of charging for municipal services that the citizens of Rochester Hills would be comfortable with as well,” she said.
Updating the contracts, Morian explained, allows all parties to modernize their agreements to keep them in line with contemporary costs for library services, bring contracts for all communities into parity with one another, and align renewal terms with the calendar year.
For more information, visit www.rhpl. com.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
Other roles have included being the immediate past chair of the Michigan Association of State Universities, co-chair of the Detroit Drives Degrees Leadership Council and chair-elect of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities.
As president, she promotes educational opportunities on and off campus.
“We are really invested in the success of our students, and in particular their upward social mobility, where our primary responsibility as a university is not only to ensure their educational success, but then to ensure that when they graduate, our students then contribute mightily to the success and vibrancy of the local community through our graduates, and that includes through the success of the community’s culture, the success of our community’s health and the success of our community’s economy,” Pescovitz said.
Embodying the pillars of vibrancy
This is the first Grand Gala since 2015. When the event was previously held, a Grand Honoree was chosen, as is the case this year.
Camille Jayne, interim board chair and
The late Dr. Ringold founded Bionicc Body Screening in 2022 after battling cancer twice. He believed MRI full body screenings could empower individuals to take control of their health.
Softball Size Tumors Silently Grew
Dr. Ringold discovered he had stage four cancer with tumors as large as softballs silently growing inside his body after experiencing shortness of breath. His treatment was brutal. He su ered cruel side e ects. After his cancer went into remission, it returned a year later as a brain tumor. Dr. Ringold believed there had to be a better way. He envisioned a future where individuals could take control of their
chief of revitalization at The Community House, said, “We chose an honoree who really exemplified the four pillars that we have, which are education, culture, wellness and philanthropy. They are always amazing, wonderful people, but the main reason that we chose them is that they really believed in our mission as a nonprofit. Our mission is to impact lives through exceptional educational, cultural and social experiences that provide the means to raise money to pay for outreach programs that help others.”
When Pescovitz found out that she was named the Grand Honoree, she said she was “extremely honored and humbled,” but also a little surprised.
“I don’t really feel that I’m deserving of the award,” Pescovitz said. “There are so many amazing people in our community that are, in my mind, more deserving than I am. So I have to say I was blown away when I heard from Camille Jayne that I’m the Grand Honoree.”
Aligning values
Pescovitz said this recognition means the world to her because of the way she feels about The Community House and its impact on the community. She said she spent her career focusing on the same pillars val-
ued by The Community House.
“I honestly can’t think of a better example of anybody who embodies our four pillars,” Jayne said.
Pescovitz said that when she first came to Michigan in 2009 and became the University of Michigan’s executive vice president for medical affairs and health system CEO, “I first learned about how deeply involved The Community House is through their programming, their classes, their camps, their childhood center and the positive impact that they have all over southeast Michigan.”
She has previously spoken at The Com-
munity House as a part of a Women of Influence Lecture Series and was honored as a Pillar of Vibrancy Honoree in 2020.
Pescovitz recognized Oakland University’s community engagement contributions.
“We really overlap in terms of mission and purpose, in terms of how we intersect in trying to make our community better,” Pescovitz said.
The Grand Gala is open to the public. Tickets are $300 per person or $2,000 for a table of eight.
For more information, visit communi tyhousehelps.org.
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STATE TO INCREASE LOCAL WATER PROTECTIONS
BY SARAH WRIGHT swright@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has agreed to strengthen Oakland County’s discharge permit following months of pressure from lawmakers.
Lawmakers, specifically state Rep. Tom Kuhn, who has been a leader in this effort, has expressed concerns about the impact of untreated and partially treated sewage on Macomb County waterways and Lake St. Clair’s water quality. The lawmakers last met with EGLE about this issue in September, with the department recently agreeing to schedule another meeting after multiple follow-up requests from Kuhn and other legislators.
According to a press release, in response to a letter dated from 10 “House lawmakers” Jan. 16, EGLE acknowledged the need for changes and outlined several proposed updates to Oakland County’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, which governs compliance under the Clean Water Act. The department also agreed to an in-person meeting with GOP lawmakers on Feb. 13 to discuss their concerns.
In a letter dated Feb. 5, Phil Roos, the director of EGLE, acknowledged Kuhn’s concerns.
“The Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy shares your overall concerns about improving water quality because of this discharge and other discharges to the Red Run Drain,” Roos stated.
Kuhn has advocated for clean water since the 1990s, when he served as a Royal Oak city commissioner.
“Lawmakers in Oakland and Macomb Counties, whose districts are in the watershed, believe we shouldn’t be dumping in the watershed,” Kuhn said in a press release. “This is significant progress for our area’s environment.”
Key changes to Oakland County’s discharge permit include stronger water treatment measures, expanded infrastructure requirements, a hydrogeology study and flood control measures, future permit modifications, and regional water control plan compliance.
Stronger water treatment measures
Oakland County must dechlorinate treated water before discharging it from the retention basin. This will become an enforceable permit condition after an 18-month feasibility study to determine compliance strategies.
cause chlorine is what disinfects it.”
Nash said they would also be open to doing a study on potential infrastructure projects, although in 2024 more space was added for a storage tank under I-75.
Expanded infrastructure requirements
The county must evaluate additional gray infrastructure projects, such as sewer separation efforts and expanded in-system water storage.
Hydrogeology study and flood control measures
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a hydrogeology study to analyze downstream flow, flooding risks, and soil erosion. The study may lead to additional stormwater reduction and control efforts, particularly to prevent sewage backups in basements.
Future permit modifications
EGLE will have the authority to update the permit based on findings from the Army Corps of Engineers study.
Regional water control plan compliance
Oakland County must comply with a regional water control plan developed by the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) and approved by EGLE.
Oakland County Water Resources
Commissioner Jim Nash noted that with these changes, his department has been asked to look into controlling the amount of chlorine that gets out of water resource facilities during the process.
“We are going to do a study to see if there’s any problem,” Nash said. “It’s called residual chlorine.That means there’s more chlorine in the water when it leaves the facility than there should be.”
Nash added that, “We’ve not seen anything that shows it.”
“If there is a problem, we will use the
data to change our operations,” Nash said. “If not, we’ll just continue operating the way we are. So, basically when there’s a concern around chlorine, that means there’s a potential we might be treating the water too much rather than not enough. So, it conflicts with the idea that we’re not treating this stuff enough if we’re using too much chlorine be-
“The Department of Transportation built a storage tank under I-75 … and that’ll hold 25 million gallons of stormwater that normally would’ve gone into the George W Kuhn,” Nash said. “So, that new storage brings our total storage at that facility up to 149 million gallons. It’s the biggest in the state.”
On top of that, the county is also starting its second year of a green infrastructure program.
“What green infrastructure does is it puts plants and other things like rain barrels off of a gutter from a house, so the gutter water that would normally go into the nearest storm drain would instead go into rain barrels or a rain garden,” Nash said. “We’re building storage on the surface in that area so it doesn’t go immediately into the George W Kuhn. So, that’s another part of what the permit is asking us to improve.”
Call Staff Writer Sarah Wright at (586) 498-1068.
Pictured is a portion of the Clinton River in Sterling Heights. The Clinton River Water Resource Recovery Facility is one of multiple facilities associated with the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner that treats stormwater and sanitary sewage each day in the metro Detroit area.
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A RACE TO THE FINISH LINE
PERSONAL TRAINERS SHARE HOW TO PREPARE FOR A 5K
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The first race for many runners, the 5K, is a tangible goal for just about anyone, if you commit to the proper training.
Because the 5K is one of the shortest race distances — at 3.1 miles — many say it’s a great choice for beginners and seasoned athletes alike.
“Running a 5K is not an easy task — it’s achievable, but it’s not an easy task,” said Brian Gibes, personal training director for Champion Health Club.
The first, and arguably the most crucial, step is to make sure you have the proper footwear — including comfortable socks and a new, well-fitting and supportive pair of shoes.
“Running is very violent. It’s a lot of impact, so the proper footwear is important,” Gibes explained. “You lose that shock absorption with shoes that are two, three, four or more
years old.”
Shock-absorbing shoes are important because they help reduce the impact of each step on your body, preventing injuries and limiting the amount of force on your joints, bones and muscles.
To provide the best fit for your feet, Christine Utter, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach at YMCA Farmington Hills, recommends getting fitted for shoes at a running store.
Utter, who has trained many runners over the years, has competed in many races herself, including 5Ks, marathons, and her longest, a 50K.
She says it’s important to train for the race in your new shoes to help break them in.
“Wear the same gear you will wear on race day just to make sure there is no chafing or rubbing or anything that will be agonizing at the end,” she shared.
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runs on a treadmill. Gentner is in training for the U.S. Border Patrol. He is wearing a mask that simulates the oxygen level at 5,000 feet above sea level. Gasso recommends high intensity treadmill and cardio exercises for runners.
Jev Gasso,
Champion Health Club
St. Clair Shores, keeps track of Justin Gentner as he
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CRIME WATCH
Driver cited for being on the road with an expired license
ROCHESTER — An officer was on patrol in the area of University and Wilcox and observed a silver sedan traveling eastbound at approximately 9:47 p.m. March 1. A license plate check revealed the registered owner had a suspended license. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. It was discovered the driver was not the owner. However, the driver had an expired license. The driver was issued a citation and the passenger of the vehicle drove.
Police nab drunken driver
ROCHESTER — An officer on patrol in the area of Second and Main observed a dark-colored sedan traveling eastbound that was unable to maintain its lane at approximately 2:15 a.m. March 2. The officer conducted a traffic stop and observed signs of impairment. The driver admitted to drinking two beers. The officer administered field sobriety tests, which the driver failed. The driver was offered a preliminary breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.126%. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the department for processing. The driver was offered a chemical breath test, with the test resulting in a blood alcohol content of 0.145%. The driver was lodged until sober. The driver had a prior operating while intoxicated conviction.
Drunken driver arrested
ROCHESTER — An officer on patrol observed a vehicle leave a parking lot near Main and University at approximately 11:15 p.m. March 10. As the vehicle turned, it made a wide turn, nearly striking the opposite curb. The officer followed the vehicle as it accelerated to a high rate of speed and
swerved out of its lane. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver. Observing signs of impairment, the officer requested that the driver perform field sobriety tasks. The driver failed them and was offered a preliminary breath test, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.15%. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Rochester Police Department. The driver was given a chemical breath test, which yielded a blood alcohol content of 0.2%. The driver was lodged until sober and released, pending a court date.
Aggressive dog secured
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 200 block of Shagbark Drive on an animal complaint at 3 p.m. Feb. 8. The caller advised dispatch that a dog was off its leash and running loose around the neighborhood all day. The caller stated the dog was now in her neighbor’s garage, appeared fearful and would not let anyone near it.
Deputies located the dog in the garage. The dog was very aggressive, barking and growling at deputies. Deputies made several attempts to control the dog by utilizing dog sticks and food, and after numerous failed attempts, they used a taser. The dog was secured, treated at a veterinary location and transported to the animal control facility.
Ring doorbell camera stolen from store
ROCHESTER HILLS — A loss prevention officer at a store in the 3200 block of S. Rochester Road filed a report in reference to a retail fraud that occurred at 7:37 p.m. Feb. 9.
Two male suspects entered the main entrance of the store, both wearing masks. They circled the store then stopped in front of the smart home cage. They waited until the cashier was busy with customers and used bolt cutters to cut the lock on the Ring doorbell security cage. The suspects then took 15 assorted Ring doorbell cameras,
placed them into a cart and exited the store without purchasing the items. Both suspects fled in a dark-colored SUV. The estimated value of the stolen items was $4,899.54.
Car dealership broken into, cars damaged
ROCHESTER HILLS — A deputy responded to Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep in the 1300 block of S. Rochester Road for a report of breaking into and entering, attempted vehicle theft, and damage to property at 6:28 a.m. Feb. 10. An employee stated that the suspects broke out a glass panel on a service garage door and entered the service garage and body shop. An unknown number of key fobs were taken. Five different vehicles were started and driven around the premises, causing damage to five other parked vehicles. At press time, it was unknown if any vehicles were taken.
Attempted car theft
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Rochester Hills Chrysler Jeep, 1301 S. Rochester Road, on a report of subjects attempting to steal a vehicle from the dealer lot at 3:08 a.m. Feb. 11. Private security personnel at the dealership reported that the subjects fled when they realized they had been seen. Deputies found the suspects leaving the area from the street to the rear of the dealership in a dark-colored 2017 Dodge Durango that was reported stolen in Detroit on Jan. 19. A short pursuit ensued and was terminated. A representative from the dealership confirmed that no vehicles were stolen and the lot was secure.
Organized retail fraud reported
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to a store on N. Adams Road for a report of a retail fraud at 1:37 p.m. Feb. 13. A store employee stated that four females entered the store. Once inside the store, the four females started selecting various items of clothing and then immedi-
ately ran out of the store. The females exited the store, making no attempt to pay for the items. The store employee observed the four females enter a blue-colored SUV of unknown make and model. The suspects’ vehicle fled in an unknown direction. The total amount of stolen merchandise was valued at $1,874.08. Deputies searched the area with negative results. The case was turned over to the detective bureau for further investigation.
Student kicks school resource officer in the groin
ROCHESTER HILLS — A school resource deputy was made aware of a school incident in the 3200 block of Tienken Road at 10:50 a.m. Feb. 14. Staff reported that an ASD student was having an episode in the classroom. The deputy arrived at the classroom and observed a male student with a laptop computer in his hands. The school resource officer and staff stood near him to prevent the student from throwing the computer. The student kicked the school resource officer in the groin and threw the computer to the ground. The student’s mother was called to the school to take him home for the day. The school resource officer did not require medical treatment and filled out an on-the-job injury report. The student, an 18-year-old male resident of Rochester Hills, was given consequences for his conduct.
Driver caught on the road with suspended license
ROCHESTER — An officer performing traffic enforcement in the area of University and Madison observed a white pickup truck pulling a trailer with a defective tail light at approximately 11:20 a.m. March 12. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who had a suspended license. The driver was placed under arrest, processed, and released with a citation, pending a later court date.
— Mary Beth Almond
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To conquer your first 3.1-mile race, you need to commit to at least a two- to three-month training program with a mix of stretching, strength training, cardiovascular exercise and rest days.
“It’s going to take a little bit of preparation, some focus, discipline, and that includes nutrition, hydration, proper footwear, and strength training. It’s really surrounding yourself with a support system and a good coach,” Gibes said.
An important piece of your routine is to start your workout — your practice run, your race run, or any strength training that you’re doing — with dynamic stretching.
“Dynamic stretching is a moving stretch where you are swinging your legs, running with high knees, or doing hamstring curls, also known as butt kicks,” Utter explained.
For the best results, racers should also commit to strength training two to three times a week, ideally with a personal trainer to oversee proper exercises and form.
“You should do strength training two, three times a week focusing on the lower body, since legs are used in the running —
especially calves, which I think are most overlooked, but are important for stability, propulsion and speed on runs. You also need to include upper body and core strength, because it affects your posture, your balance and your form,” Utter said.
In between strength training days, you can mix up easy runs, long runs and interval runs. There are many good running apps to help you train, including the classic, Couch Potato to 5K.
“These will give you increments, increasing the intensity to help you build your endurance, so following a program like that, you can go from a coach potato to a 5K in just a couple of months, if you follow the app,” said Utter. “And make sure you get a rest day or two in there as well. Rest is just as important. Your body has to recover.”
Following this plan — paired with the proper nutrition and hydration — you will gradually build up your cardiovascular and muscular endurance enough to conquer race day.
“You just need to take a couple of months to get your body accustomed to the endurance that’s needed to do the 5K, and strength training as well, to make sure you have proper form and don’t injure yourself,” said Utter.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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MARCH 20
‘Electric Cars: Past, Present, and Future’: Presentation starts with technology giants like Henry Ford and Thomas Edison and ends wih future of EVs, 7-8:30 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, register at calendar.rhpl.org or (248) 656-2900
MARCH 21
Harmony in the Hills concert series: Hear pianist Wendy Chu, noon, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St. in Rochester, stpaulsrochester.org/ index.php/harmony-in-the-hills
MARCH 23
Founder’s Day: Celebrate Rochester being first European settlement in Oakland County after James Graham and sons arrived in March 1817, event includes Irish bagpiper, presentation about indigenous people in Oakland County and entertainment by Irish dancers, 2-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, free but register at rochesterhills.org/musprograms
MARCH 24
‘The Power of Mindfulness’: Former TV reporter Paula Tutman shares stories of youth, work and self-discovery as entrepreneur and artist, 1 p.m., OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, (248) 656-1403, opccenter.org
MARCH 27
Costume fashion show: Meadow Brook Theatre Guild discusses and models 20-plus costumes from past productions, part of general meeting of American Association of University Women - Rochester branch, 3 p.m., Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., rochester-mi.aauw.net
Kanopy & Coffee: Screen international and indie movies through free streaming subscription service and enjoy java and sweet treats, watch “Los Lobos” (2019) at 7 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, register at calendar. rhpl.org or (248) 656-2900
‘Dynamic Dames’ women’s luncheon: Hear from
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Detroit Historical Society Education Coordinator Cate Waldecker, 1 p.m., OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, registration required, (248) 659-1029, opccenter.org
MARCH 28
Prom Closet Tour: Presented by Sparkle Network, Class of 2025 seniors (and some Class of 2026 juniors) can pick out dresses and accessories for free, appointments available from 4-7:45 p.m., Meadowbrook Center for Learning Differences, 811 Oakwood Drive (Suite 303) in Rochester, must fill out application at sparklenetwork.org or request form from sparkle.network3@gmail.com, (248) 840-8136
Harmony in the Hills concert series: Hear violinist
Eun Park Lee, noon, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St. in Rochester, stpaulsrochester. org/index.php/harmony-in-the-hills
Meadow Brook Garden Club: Hear lecture about “Matilda, The Gardener and Her Garden,” 10 a.m. (coffee and refreshments at 9:15 a.m.), Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, next meetings held April 25 and May 16, (248) 364-6210, mbgcmembers@gmail.com, meadowbrookhall.org/ gardenclub
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Behavioral Health Job & Resource Expo: Meet professionals and local organizations, also on-site
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER REGARDING THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE BY THE CITY OF ROCHESTER OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS
Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307 in connection with the proposed issuance by the Issuer of tax-exempt bonds (the “Bonds”). A portion of the proceeds of the Bonds, in an amount not to exceed One Million Dollars ($1,000,000), will be used by the Issuer to nance all or a portion of the costs of renovation, construction, furnishing and equipping of improvements to the Rochester Community House (the “Project”), located at 816 Ludlow Ave, Rochester, Michigan 48307. Additional proceeds of the Bonds may be used to pay costs of issuance of the Bonds.
The Project will be owned by the Issuer, but will be operated, used and leased by Rochester Community House, Inc. (the “Lessee”), a Michigan nonpro t corporation quali ed under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The principal users of the Project will be the Issuer and the Lessee, pursuant to their exempt purposes. The Project is expected to be operated by the Lessee. Certain af liates of the Lessee, as well as other organizations quali ed under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, may also use or lease portions of the Project from time to time pursuant to their exempt purposes.
The public hearing with respect to which this notice is given will provide a reasonable opportunity for expression of opinion, argument on the merits and introduction of documentary evidence pertaining to the proposed issuance of the Bonds. Written comments will be accepted by the undersigned at 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307, but must be received on or before the time and date of the hearing.
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Published: 03/20/2025 Rochester Post
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The City of Rochester, County of Oakland, State of Michigan (the “Issuer”), will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m., Eastern Time, on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Rochester City Hall in City Council Chambers, 400 Sixth
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interviews, 12:30-5 p.m., Oakland Center on campus of Oakland University, 2200 N. Squirrel Road in Rochester Hills, free but registration required, oaklandchn. org/calendar
APRIL 3
Oakland County Quilt Guild meeting: Trunk show with lecture about “The Re-ality of Rescue,” 7-9 p.m., First Congregational Church of Rochester, 1315 N. Pine St., oaklandcountyquiltguild.com
APRIL 5
Face Off Against Cancer: See Rochester Police vs. PunchKick Hockey League team, also raffles and giveaways, proceeds benefit New Day Foundation for Families (reduces financial burden and emotional stress caused by cancer), 2:30 p.m., Suburban Ice Rochester, 52999 Dequindre Road in Rochester Hills, foundationforfamilies.org/events
APRIL 6
Antique Appraisal Day: Bring up to five toys and dolls, coins, china, musical instruments, books, records,
guns and weapons, pieces of art, jewelry, furniture and more (photos OK for larger items), verbal appraisals only (no buying or selling), also chance to win prizes from local businesses, noon-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, $5 cash per item helps support historical education and preservation, presented by Rochester-Avon Historical Society, (248) 266-5440, rahsupdates@gmail. com, rochesteravonhistoricalsociety.org
‘A Country Blues Narrative with Songs’: Concert featuring Leonardo Gianola, 2 p.m., Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, open to RHPL carholders and registration required, (248) 656-2900, calendar.rhpl.org
APRIL 12-13
Oakland Spring Home Improvement Show: Meet hundreds of professionals specializing in kitchen and bath designs, room additions, roofing options, swimming pools, spas, siding, decks, landscaping, pavers, patio furniture, floor coverings, windows and doors, and more, free admission and parking, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 13, Oakland Expo Center, 2212 Mall Drive East in Waterford, www. yourhomeshows.com
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Fish fries: 5-7 p.m. Fridays until April 11, Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., kofc5452.org
Easter Bunny visits: Free walk-up events, bring own
camera, noon-6 p.m. April 5-6, 12-13 and 18-19, gazebo in Festival Park, north of Walton Boulevard and east of Adams Road, thevorh.com
‘Vanities: The Musical’: Funny and poignant journey of three Texas girls who after 30 years of dreams, loves and dissappointments can still count on one another for friendship, Wednesdays-Sundays until April 13, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, (248) 377-3300, see times at mbtheatre.com
‘Laughter on the 23rd Floor’: Neil Simon play about writers outdoing one another while vying for attention of star of popular 1950s comedy-variety series, 8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays until March 29,
Avon Players Community Theatre, 1185 Washington Road in Rochester Hills, avonplayers.org
‘Nightshade: The World in the Evening’: Works by 18 international contemporary artists, exhibit on display through March 30, Oakland University Art Gallery, 208 Wilson Hall in Rochester, ouartgallery.org, (248) 370-3005
Cabin Fever Lecture Series: Learn about “Stories From a World Figure Skating Champion” (March 21) and “The Transformation of the Detroit Riverfront” (March 28), 7-8 p.m., Calf Barn at Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 656-4663, rochesterhills.org/musprograms
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