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DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER FARMERS MARKET TO OPEN MAY 6 BY MARY BETH ALMOND TOP: The Downtown Rochester Farmers Market will open May 6. Photo provided by the Rochester DDA

ABOVE: Kim Simmons, of The Feminine Farmer, will appear at the market for the first time this year, with fresh, local, organically raised produce and flowers.

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ROCHESTER — The best of southeast Michigan’s growing season is returning to downtown Rochester. Now in its 24th season, the Downtown Rochester Farmers Market will open May 6 at the corner of East Third and Water streets, just one block east of Main Street. The outdoor market will continue 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays See MARKET on page 28A

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OAKLAND COUNTY — A businessman from West Bloomfeld was recently arraigned on felony charges stemming from two sexual assault cases from over 20 years ago. Locally, Kurt Alan Rillema, 51, is accused of sexually assaulting a 22-yearold woman at an Oakland Township golf course in 1999. Through DNA evidence, authorities say, he is also linked to a similar assault in 2000 that happened at a golf course at Penn State University. The Michigan assault happened on Sept. 6, 1999, at Twin Lakes Golf Course in Oakland Township, according to police. At the time, the victim, who now lives out of state, told deputies an unknown man came through a back employee door while she was working at a food stand on the course, demanded she take her clothes off and then sexually assaulted her. Rillema Although DNA evidence was obtained from the crime, authorities could not identify a suspect at the time, and the DNA evidence was entered into a national DNA database. In 2004, that evidence was matched with DNA evidence from an alleged sexual assault at a golf course at Penn State on July 27, 2000, when a 19-yearold woman was confronted by a man with a knife while she was jogging. The man allegedly held a knife to her neck and sexually assaulted her, according to reports.

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METRO DETROIT — Michigan farms may be known for crops like cherries and corn, but in recent years, a new homegrown crop has taken the state by storm — the humble, hearty hop. Originally brought to Michigan over 100 years ago during a homesteading boom, the past 20 years have seen a rise in Michigan hops production. And while Michiganders have been able to reap the rewards of this rise, thanks to breweries macro and micro, things have not gone down entirely smoothly at the hops farms. Michigan hops are uniquely vulnerable to diseases, a problem caused by the highmoisture environment anyone from the Great Lakes State is well aware of. “A lot of our cultivars that are currently available at commercial levels were bred and developed for growers in other parts of the world where they don’t receive as much rain,” said Erin Lizotte, Integrated Pest Man-

agement coordinator and senior statewide educator with the Michigan State University Extension. “We’re kind of fighting an uphill battle because we have much wetter weather here in Michigan, so we need our breeding program to develop cultivars that are more at home in those wetter environments and more disease resistant to those diseases we see in wetter environments.” This moisture vulnerability has opened the door for a variety of infections to take hold of the state’s hops crops, the two most pressing being downy mildew and halo blight. “Downy mildew has been around since the beginning,” Lizotte said. “I’d say that’s the disease we have spent the most resources and time on tackling, and I think we’ve gotten to a point where growers are able to manage downy mildew effectively on-farm.” Downy mildew shows up as a fuzzy spore mass on leaves, turning the undersides black. It has proven very resistant to winter conditions, so early-season pruning See HOPS on page 8A

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METRO DETROIT — The spring season is a safe haven for Michiganders. It’s not only a prequel to the beautiful summer months, but it’s also a season people tend to look forward to as soon as the rainfall and cold fronts of September come around. But as warmer weather approaches, the spring season showcases one problem most homeowners find themselves having to tend to. “With the warm weather last week, people are seeing a lot of wasps and different types of bees around the house, and spiders, pavement ants, the tiny sugar ants and carpenter ants are starting to emerge,” Michael Kharsa, who works for CJB Pest and Mosquito Control in Farmington Hills, said April 18. Kharsa has noticed an influx of calls as the season rolls around. Ants, bees and spiders tend to be the primary culprits during this time, especially with insects trying to find safety from the rainfall. Michael Mangino, owner of What’s Bugging You in St Clair Shores, has noticed this with his recent jobs. “With ants, they’re coming into houses a lot more,” Mangino said. “A lot of it is probably attributed to our high water table, I imagine. They’re going into houses and finding paradise there.” The insects’ ability to make their way into residences is a reminder to have your house sprayed on a consistent basis throughout the year. CJB Pest and Mosquito Control offers a tri-seasonal package for spring, summer and just before the winter months to treat any issues that homeowners might face. Kharsa said CJB focuses on not only eliminating the threat but also on preventing insects from making their way into the house. “When we come out, we’re going to treat around your interior and exterior part of your walls to force the insects from the structure, and we’re going to put a perimeter service around the exterior to prevent the insects from coming in,” Kharsa said. “Basically, we’re providing a barrier and forcing the ones from the walls outside.” Pest control doesn’t stop with treating an insect problem; it can also provide a home inspection, to some extent. While CJB and What’s Bugging You, and many other pest control companies, offer spraying services, a technician will also walk a residence with a homeowner and discuss areas that might not only

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OU Athletics and Oakland University Credit Union agree to 10-year, $5M naming rights partnership ROCHESTER — Oakland University Athletics and Oakland University Credit Union have agreed to a 10-year, $5 million naming rights partnership for the newly dubbed OU Credit Union O’rena, effective July 1. “Thank you to the Oakland University Credit Union for this transformational naming rights partnership. OU Credit Union is a longstanding partner with Oakland University and the Athletics Department, and this significant O’rena naming rights agreement elevates this partnership to another level, benefiting each of our sports programs and current and future Golden Grizzly student-athletes for years to come,” Oakland University Athletics Director Steve Waterfield said in a press release. “I look forward to the Athletics Department’s expanded collaborations with OU Credit Union and the many positive outcomes these collaborations will create for OU Credit Union members, OU and the community.” The O’rena opened in 1999 as the university transitioned to NCAA Division I, hosting Golden Grizzlies men’s basketball, and women’s basketball and volleyball teams. “As a longtime partner with Oakland University, OU Credit Union is pleased to expand our partnership with Oakland University Athletics with the naming of the O’rena. Through this sponsorship, we are looking forward to expanding our programming with OU Athletics, engaging our members and the campus with events and community programs,” MSU Federal Credit Union President and CEO April Clobes said in a statement. “In a building where teamwork and working together for a common purpose are observed and celebrated, we are so proud that the ‘Oakland University Credit Union O’rena’ will be center stage for a long and mutually beneficial sponsorship,” OU President Ora Hirsch Pescovitz said in a statement. OUCU will also receive signage and graphic displays throughout the facility. The company already greets visitors to the Oakland University Athletics website through various sponsorships in coverage of Golden Grizzly student-athletes. OUCU has been the official credit union of Oakland University since 2013. “This is truly a landmark partnership for Oakland University Athletics and OU Credit Union,” Playfly Sports Properties President Christy Hedgpeth said in a press release. “Naming rights deals hold immense power and influence to local and regional fandoms, and building an even more comprehensive partnership around that marquee asset will be an impressive case study on brand impact and engagement. The OU Sports Properties team is eager to start activating these assets for both the Oakland University Athletics community and OU Credit Union to transform the beloved O’rena for the student-athletes and fans.”

Meadow Brook Theatre stages ‘Honky Tonk Angels’

ROCHESTER HILLS — “Honky Tonk Angels,” by Ted Swindley, runs April 26-May 21 at Meadow Brook Theatre, on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills.

ROCHESTER — The Area Agency on Aging 1-B has scheduled a virtual public hearing at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 11, to gather input about the use of federal and state funding earmarked for senior services during the upcoming 2024 fiscal year. The Annual Implementation Plan public hearing will consider feedback on plans for spending $26 million during fiscal year 2024 in the six-county region served by the agency — Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and Washtenaw counties. Older adults, family caregivers, senior advocates, senior care professionals and any other interested members of the public are invited to attend the forum and to offer comments. Public input will help shape the plan, but the largest share of dollars goes to homedelivered and group dining, along with in-home services. You can join using this link: https://tinyurl.com/AAA1BListen. Interested parties may also call in to the meeting at (312) 626-6799/Meeting ID: 844 242 4714. The draft plan is available for review at aaa1b.org. Written comments will be accepted by May 21; send to Taylor Clark, 29100 Northwestern Highway, Suite 400, Southfield, MI 48034. Comments can also be submitted to Taylor by email at tclark@aaa1b.org. The fiscal year runs from Oct. 1, 2023, to Sept. 30, 2024.

‘Springtime in Paris’ to support seniors in the community ROCHESTER — The MARYE with an E Endowment will host “Springtime In Paris” at 5 p.m. May 18 at the Buhl Estate at Addison Oaks. Enjoy the sounds of a “Nuclassica” strolling violinist during cocktail hour while grazing through a charcuterie display. Create your own French flower bouquet, and experience live art by intuitive fine artist Nicole Camilleri, followed by a French-inspired plated dinner including an open bar and French inspired cocktails. An event grand finale includes a European patisserie station featuring crafted sweet confections, and a pastry chef macaron demonstration. Funds from the event will go to the MARYE with an E Endowment in honor of Marye Miller and her legacy in the senior community and help support seniors who fall outside of government programs, but still make too little to fund assistance as they age and need help with care. The endowment, according to event organizers, bridges the gap, providing compassionate care by helping with housing expenses and adult daily living activities. The endowment is owned and managed by the Next Steps 4 Seniors Foundation. Miller was the founder of the nationally recognized Older Person’s Commission in Rochester, and many say she has devoted her life to helping seniors thrive. “No one likes surprises, but that’s what too many of our seniors are experiencing when seeking quality and safe living environments, especially later in life. Wealthy individuals have options and Medicaid provides for those with lower incomes. But those in the middle often find a hidden and unexpected funding gap for senior care. They have earned too much to qualify for Medicaid, but not enough to afford the rising cost of a safe living environment. Our seniors have worked hard. They’ve served our country and our communities. They’ve raised families and provided for their own parents. They’ve been best friends and committed partners. The MARYE with an E Endowment now provides a unique opportunity for us to support them,” Marye Miller said in a press release. Tickets for the event cost $150 per person and can be purchased at givebutter.com/ GHYdk1. For questions or more information, contact Kim Russell at (248) 931-6006 or maryewithane@gmail.com.

“There are more than 30 country hits in this show,” Travis W. Walter, Meadow Brook Theatre’s artistic director, said in a press release. “And our three ‘angels’ are such great actors. Our audiences are going to love this.”

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ROCHESTER — The 650 Players, the Older Persons’ Commission performing arts group, will bring their talents to the stage for four performances of the “Glitz & Glamour” variety show. Guests at the weekday shows, May 16 -18, will enjoy a luncheon, and the Saturday, May 20, matinee will feature a sweet treat. Tickets cost $20 for the luncheon shows and $15 for the matinee. “Glitz & Glamour” will roll out the Hollywood red carpet, and guests will be dazzled with musical hits from Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Roy Orbison, Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars and more. The shows are open to the public; call (248) 608-0251 for tickets while supplies last. The show is brought to the stage with the support of presenting sponsor Pomeroy Living, and supporting sponsors AJ Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors, and Paradise Realty II. The OPC is located at 650 Letica Drive in Rochester. The 650 Players are always looking for individuals who have a passion for performing. For upcoming workshops and events, visit www.opcseniorcenter.org.

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ROCHESTER HILLS — The Oakland County Sheriff ’s Operations Center advised deputies in Rochester Hills of a stolen vehicle traveling on Rochester Road at 5:12 p.m. April 1. When deputies arrived in the area, they located the vehicle and tried to initiate a traffic stop, but the vehicle sped away at a high rate of speed. Deputies initiated a pursuit, which continued until the stolen vehicle left the roadway at Interstate 75 and Wattles Road and came to a rest. The four occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot into a wooded area. Pontiac deputies, along with officers from the Troy Police Department, arrived at the scene to assist. Deputies took a 43-year-old man from Waterford Township into custody without incident a short distance from the vehicle. The driver, a 51-year-old woman from Mount Clemens, was found in a dumpster and was taken into custody without incident. The two additional subjects were not located. A vehicle inventory revealed stolen tools, knives, suspected narcotics and paraphernalia, a stun gun, and ammunition. The stolen vehicle was impounded.

Suspicious vehicle leads to CCW arrest

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 1000 block of Academy Drive on a report of a suspicious black vehicle at 12:10 a.m. April 4. The caller suspected the occupant was looking through the windows of her residence. Deputies located an occupied Chrysler 300 and spoke to the lone occupant, who identified himself as an animal control officer with the city of Detroit. The man told deputies he was meeting a woman whom he met on social media and who resides in the area and had not arrived yet. The man was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm and did not have a valid concealed pistol license. He was taken into custody without incident and transported to the substation for an interview. The vehicle was impounded and stored at Byers Towing. The man was then transported to the Oakland County Jail for processing and housing. The recovered firearm was tagged and logged into property.

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ROCHESTER — Rochester officers were dispatched to a business in the 200 block of South Main Street for a fight in progress at approximately 1:52 a.m. March 25. An investigation led to the arrest of two people — a 23-year-old man from Shelby Township and a 26-year-old resident of Rochester. According to reports, both were involved in a fight while at a bar, and they were arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer. They were taken to the Rochester Police Department, where they were processed and lodged and later released on city ordinance citations.

The 43-year-old man from Waterford Township was issued citations and was released. The 51-year-old woman from Mount Clemens was lodged at the Oakland County Jail pending the issuance of charges.

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do all that much. That’s why when you see highway road noise barriers there they tend to be fairly long.” Kolano said the noise-reduction strategy for a yard depends on the geometry of the home relative to the noise source. “Generally with a sound barrier, there’s an acoustic shadow zone, and the farther out you are from that barrier, the less benefit the barrier provides,” Kolano said. “You need to be in that shadow zone to receive the most benefit.”

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often recommend to reduce noise and provide privacy is planting arborvitaes. “Arborvitaes are probably the best for that, and they do look really good because they get to a decent size, and it is like a natural wall around your property,” Judge said. Brianna Carrier, a landscape designer for Visionary Landscaping, said people often plant spruce trees and arborvitaes to reduce noise. “Spruce trees and arborvitaes grow larger and are denser compared to deciduous shrubs that will lose their leaves in the fall,” Carrier said. Since dirt is a good sound barrier, Kolano suggested people look into living walls, also known as green walls and vertical gardens. Kolano said these are popular in Europe. “A living wall is essentially a pile of dirt that is stacked up vertically and has plant materials that grow on both sides of it, so the root structure helps to contain the dirt within that wall,” Kolano said. “The plants don’t do much from an acoustic standpoint. It’s the dirt that is providing the sound bar-

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keep the cars in mint condition. “Our staff and volunteers do a great job taking care of the cars and making sure they look pristine,” Coppens said. Early in the tour, visitors view a 1904 Oldsmobile Model 6C Curved-Dash Runabout and a 1910 Buick Model F Touring right next to it. In another spot rests a 1919 Pierce-Arrow Model 66 A-4 Tourer, and spectators also can check out a 1935 Brewster Town Car. As for Coppens, her favorite car is the 1931 Cord LeGrande Speedster. “Most people know it because it has a bar in the door,” she said. Currently, the museum only has a few muscle cars, but plans are in the works to add more. “We are slowly trying to for the car buffs who like those cars,” Gieraga said. Staff is trying to add more kid-friendly interactive activities. One example was the Halloween Trunk-Or-Treat last fall. The building also has a room dedicated to vintage organs — another of Stahls first loves — that play music periodically

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Other treasures that really attract visitors are the 1948 Tucker sedan and the 1963 Chrysler Turbine car. The Turbine was an experimental two-door hardtop coupe powered by a turbine engine that didn’t catch on in the industry. Docent Jack Haynes said just 51 Tuckers were made under automobile entrepreneur Preston Tucker and “only 47 survived.” It also gave the Big Three competition. “It was recognized as a good car. The car is very sturdy, like a tank,” Haynes said. “It’s a rear engine, very roomy, has shatterproof glass and independent four-wheel suspension. There are all kinds of safety features.” But one safety feature was left out: seatbelts. As Haynes explained, Tucker was told, “If you put in seatbelts, people are going to think this is dangerous.” Another slice of nostalgia is the 1965 Kirkham AC Cobra, which docent Duane Sabella is knowledgeable about. One plus to volunteering at the museum is hearing the “very interesting stories” of people visiting the museum. Trey Brand is the museum’s historian See STAHLS on page 22A

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and is always glad to share narratives about each car. “The higher-end cars were built custom for one person,” Brand said. The purple-blue 1919 “Fatty” Arbuckle Pierce-Arrow, for instance, is a standout and was custom-made for silent film actor Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, best known as “Fatty.” “It was fit for a king,” Brand said. “Like a lot of wealthy people at the time, he had a driver.” The tires on the car are approximately 36 inches in size. “The wheels are original,” Brand said. “They’ve been restored but they haven’t been replaced.” The car stayed in top condition. “Because Roscoe lived in Los Angeles, he didn’t

have to deal with bad weather,” Brand said. Constructed from wood with techniques normally used for boats, the 1924 Delage GL Skiff Torpedo is another crown jewel. “Delage was a French luxury brand in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s,” Brand said. “It’s essentially a boat. It has three layers of wood in a crisscross pattern. The outer layer is mahogany. Oak is stronger and cheaper, but mahogany looks better. It’s more rich and colorful.”

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The museum welcomes group tours for schools, Scouts, adult care centers and senior living facilities at no charge. The tours are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Contact Gieraga at (586) 749-1078 or email chloe.gieraga@ stahlsauto.com. Beginning June 1, Stahls will begin holding its Cruise Nights every Thursday

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There are more than 200 cars on display at Stahls Automotive Collection. Most of the cars are one-of-a-kind and higher-end models. from 4 to 7:30 p.m. with the exception of the third Thursday of the month. On Cruise Night, the museum is open from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

The Stahls Automotive Collection is located at 56516 North Bay Drive. For more information, visit www.stahlsauto.com or call (586) 749-1078.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ROCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a Public Hearing to review the existing Mixed – Use District (MU) zoning classification for potential adjustments to align it with the new Master Plan. The public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rochester Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ROCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a Public Hearing to review the existing Mixed – Use-1 District (MU-1) zoning classification for potential adjustments to align it with the new Master Plan. The public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rochester Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307.

All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Public comments may be submitted in writing or presented orally at the time of the meeting. To submit written comments in advance, or for assistance and questions about accessing and/ or making public comment during the meeting, our Planning Coordinator can provide assistance; please reach out to Rose McKinney at (248) 733-3700 Ext. 242 or by email: rmckinney@rochestermi.org.

If you are unable to be present at the Public Hearing, please submit your written comments to the Office of the City Manager, Rochester Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307, PRIOR to the scheduled Public Hearing.

For further information, please contact Nik Banda, Community Development Director, at 248-733-3700. See Planning Commission Agenda Packet for Zoom participation information.

NOTE: Anyone planning to attend the meeting who has need of special assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is asked to contact the City Clerk’s Office at 248-733-3700 forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting. Staff will be pleased to make the necessary arrangements to provide necessary reasonable accommodations, including auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audiotapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting.

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CITY OF ROCHESTER NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING DRINKING WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS 2024 DRINKING WATER STATE REVOLVING FUND (DWSRF) PROJECT PLAN A Public Meeting will be held by the City of Rochester City Council in the Rochester City Hall in City Council Chambers Room, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, Michigan 48307 beginning at 7:00PM on Monday, May 22, 2023, for the purpose of presenting and receiving comment on the FY2024 DWSRF Project Plan for the East Side Water System Improvements and Main Street Water Main Replacement project. A copy of the proposed Project Plan will be available for public review at the meeting and will be available on the City website by May 12, 2023. Comments can be expressed at the Public Meeting or written comments and questions can be directed to the attention of the City of Rochester Department of Public Works Director at (248) 651-5165 or by email to amizikar@rochestermi.org no later than 4:00pm on the Friday before the meeting. Questions may also be directed to the City Clerk by phone at (248) 733-3700. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for effective participation in this meeting should contact the City Clerk at (248) 733-3700 at least two working days in advance of the meeting. An attempt will be made to make reasonable accommodations.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE ROCHESTER PLANNING COMMISSION will hold a Public Hearing to review the existing Transition District (T) zoning classification for potential adjustments to align it with the new Master Plan. The public hearing is scheduled for Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Rochester Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307. All interested citizens are requested to attend the Hearing. Public comments may be submitted in writing or presented orally at the time of the meeting. To submit written comments in advance, or for assistance and questions about accessing and/ or making public comment during the meeting, our Planning Coordinator can provide assistance; please reach out to Rose McKinney at (248) 733-3700 Ext. 242 or by email: rmckinney@rochestermi.org. If you are unable to be present at the Public Hearing, please submit your written comments to the Office of the City Manager, Rochester Municipal Offices, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, MI 48307, PRIOR to the scheduled Public Hearing. For further information, please contact Nik Banda, Community Development Director, at 248-733-3700. See Planning Commission Agenda Packet for Zoom participation information.

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At that time, authorities in Pennsylvania also had DNA evidence but could not find a matching suspect. That DNA evidence was also entered into a federal database. Although the evidence in Pennsylvania was later destroyed under state law, the Oakland County Sheriff ’s Office said the evidence in Oakland County was preserved, which helped solve the case. In July 2021, Oakland County officials and Penn State police reopened the case in the hopes that a genealogical DNA approach would help uncover a suspect. They submitted the DNA and evidence to a third-party lab for genetic genealogy testing, which traced back to the 1700s. In 2023, authorities were able to narrow the suspect down to one of three brothers. Rillema, the owner

of a construction company, became the prime suspect, and authorities said his DNA matched evidence in both cases. Rillema was arraigned April 18 in 52-3 District Court in Rochester Hills on charges of first-degree and second-degree felony criminal sexual conduct. A conviction on first-degree criminal sexual conduct carries up to life in prison, while the lesser charge carries up to 15 years in prison. Magistrate Marie Soma ordered Rillema be held without bond in the Oakland County Jail until a probable cause conference April 27, which was after press time. In a statement, Oakland County Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard said victims of violent crimes, like rape, “can never forget that terrible moment.” “It is incumbent on us to never give up on finding perpetrators of these crimes and bring them to justice. With new technology and investigative capabilities, sometimes we

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can close cases that have been open for years if not decades. That is what happened in this case. We will never give up,” he said. Authorities were not sure when Rillema would be extradited to Pennsylvania face the charges from the incident at Penn State — which include felony counts of rape, sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault, and misdemeanor counts of indecent assault, unlawful restraint, simple assault and reck-

ORDINANCE NO. 2023-02 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 54, UTILITIES, ARTICLE II, WATER SUPPLY AND SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM, DIVISION 11, GENERAL REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER TO ADD SEC. 54-264 PERTAINING TO CROSS CONNECTION REGULATIONS TO COMPLY WITH STATE REQUIREMENTS. THE CITY OF ROCHESTER HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Chapter 54, Article II, Division II of the Rochester City Code shall be amended as follows: Sec. 54-264. – Cross connections. (a)

Adoption of state rules. The City adopts by reference the Water Supply Cross Connection Rules of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (“EGLE”) being Mich. Admin. Code R 325.11401 to R 325.11407.

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Inspections generally. It shall be the duty of the City to cause inspections to be made of all properties served by the public water supply where cross connections with the public water supply is deemed possible. The frequency of inspections and reinspections based on potential health hazards involved shall be as established by the City and as approved by EGLE.

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Right of entry; supply of pertinent information. Representatives of the City shall have the right to enter at any reasonable time any property served by a connection to the public water supply system of the City for the purpose of inspecting the piping system or systems thereof for cross connections. On request, the owner, lessees or occupants of any property so served shall furnish to the inspection agency any pertinent information regarding the piping system or systems on such property. The refusal of such information or refusal of access, when requested, shall be deemed evidence of the presence of cross connections.

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Discontinuance of service due to violation. The City is hereby authorized and directed to discontinue water service after reasonable notice to any property wherein any connection in violation of this section exists, and to take such other precautionary measures deemed necessary to eliminate any danger of contamination of the public water supply system. Water service to such property shall not be restored until the cross connection(s) has been eliminated in compliance with the provisions of this Section.

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Backflow prevention devices; testing. That all testable backflow prevention assemblies shall be tested initially upon installation, relocation and/or repair to be sure that the assembly is working properly. Subsequent testing of assemblies shall be on an annual basis or as required by the City of Rochester Cross Connection Control Plan as approved by EGLE. Only individuals that hold an active ASSE 5110 tester’s certification shall be qualified to perform such testing. That individual(s) shall certify the results of his/her testing. Each water customer (whether it is an owner, lessee or occupant) shall have each testable device tested on a reoccurring schedule based upon the manufacturer’s recommended testing schedule but not less than once every five years.

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Labeling of unsafe water supply. The potable water supply made available on the properties serviced by the public water supply shall be protected from possible contamination as specified by this Section and by the state and City plumbing code(s). Any water outlet which could be used for potable or domestic purposes and which is not supplied by the potable system must be labeled in a conspicuous manner as:

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lessly endangering another person. Rillema’s attorney, Deanna Kelley, said she is still in the process of receiving all of the paperwork for the case but said she had one comment to share. “There are two sides to every story, and my client is looking forward to telling his in court,” she said. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

WATER UNSAFE FOR DRINKING (g) Authority of section. This Section does not supersede the single state construction or plumbing code(s) or other City ordinances, but is supplementary to them. (h) Violation a misdemeanor. Any person or customer found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this Section, or any written order of the City, in pursuance thereof, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to punishment as a violation of the code as set forth in Section 1-11. Section 2. SEVERABILITY If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent portion of this Ordinance, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

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and Dequindre since last December. During the closures, drivers are urged to follow the detour route of Dequindre Road to Hamlin Road, east to Ryan Road, north to 23 Mile Road, east to Shelby Road, north to 24 Mile Road and west back to Dequindre Road, and vice versa. The affected areas are expected to reopen to traffic in August, when the project is slated for completion. Until then, people can watch the progress of the construction via a new work zone camera that Road Commission spokesperson Craig Bryson said takes a photo every 15 minutes between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Viewers can access the camera on the Road Commission’s website, www.rcocweb. org, by clicking on the “Avon/Dequindre Road Work Zone Camera” link in the “Popular Resources” section at the bottom of the home page. The overall infrastructure improvements, officials said, will increase the reliability of the water authority’s 96inch water main, which serves multiple communities. Cheryl Porter, the chief operating officer for the GLWA, said the new 96-inch water transmission main is of the utmost importance. “This will provide treated drinking water to more than a million people in Oakland, Macomb and Lapeer counties,” she said in a statement. The project will also improve access for operations and maintenance, relocate the water main outside of busi-

nesses and backyards, and improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety at critical intersections, according to officials. The roundabouts are designed to slow traffic while increasing vehicle capacity at the Avon and Dequindre intersection by 30% to 50%, significantly reducing the likelihood of serious injury and fatal crashes. This particular section of Avon Road carries approximately 17,300 vehicles daily, according to the Road Commission. Dequindre Road north of Avon Road carries about 19,000 vehicles daily, while Dequindre south of Avon carries about 13,000 vehicles daily. The improvements, Bryson said, were coordinated in an effort to avoid disrupting new road pavement, leverage project resources and lessen temporary traffic impacts. “We’re pretty pleased with the way this cooperation has gone with the Great Lakes Water Authority and us. It’s a great example of two different governmental agencies working together to accomplish something that ultimately serves the public in a greater way by providing a huge new water main and also improving the roads where the water main is going. It’s really a very productive and positive partnership, and we’re very pleased with the way it has gone,” he said. The $8.7 million project is funded with federal, Road Commission and GLWA dollars. Rochester, Rochester Hills, Shelby Township and the Macomb County Department of Roads are also partners in the multiphase project. For more information, visit glwater. org/96inchwatermain, www.rcocweb.org/189/Road-Proj ects, or call (877) 237-7311. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 4981060.

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During the closures, drivers should follow the detour route of Dequindre Road to Hamlin Road, east to Ryan Road, north to 23 Mile Road, east to Shelby Road, north to 24 Mile Road and west back to Dequindre Road, and vice versa.

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APRIL 27 & 29

‘Surreal’: Last days for landscape-themed exhibition, Paint Creek Center for the Arts, 407 Pine St. in Rochester, https://www.pccart.org

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Meadow Brook Garden Club: Presentation about natural oddities and Belle Isle, 10-11:30 a.m. (refreshments at 9:15 a.m.), Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, (248) 364-6210, mbgcmembers@ gmail.com, meadowbrookhall.org/gardenclub Arbor Day tree planting ceremony: Also light refreshments and free tree seedlings, 4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, arborday.org/rochesterhills

MAY 2

‘How Hamtramck Became a Major League City:’ Learn history of Negro baseball leagues in Detroit and Hamtramck, and story of Hamtramck Stadium, noon-1 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 688-2434, rochesteravonhistorical society.org,

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for ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every third Thursday of month, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N. Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill.org

Paper shredding/cancer fundraiser: Free event but accepting donations for New Day Foundation for Families Fighting Cancer, noon-2 p.m., Real Estate One, 1002 N. Main St. in Rochester, (248) 379-6651, caron@caronkoteles.com

Support groups: Join meetings for alzheimers and dementia caregivers, caring and sharing loss, those with parkinson’s and their care partners, and those who are visually impaired, Older Persons’ Commission, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, opcseniorcenter.org, (248) 656-1403

MAY 4

Rochester Area Prayer Breakfast: Nondenominational event, keynote speakers are former Old Dominion University basketball players and couple Ronnie and Janet McAdoo, 7-9 a.m., O’Rena at Oakland University, 569 Pioneer Drive in Rochester, registration required, rochesterareaprayerbreakfast.com

Story & STEAM: Combines books with science, technology, engineering, art and math concepts, intended for ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every fourth Friday of month, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 N. Hill Circle in Rochester Hills, dinosaurhill.org

ONGOING

‘First Date’: May 26-28, June 2-4 and 9-10, Avon Players, 1185 Washington in Rochester Road, (248) 608-9077, avonplayers.org

Planting Pizza: Gardening lesson and snack using fresh plant parts, 4:30-6:30 p.m., May 2, 9, 16 and 23, Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 333 North Hill Circle in Rochester Hills, dinosaurhill.org Paint Creek Garden Club: Meets 9:30 a.m.-noon every second Friday of month, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm dairy or calf barn, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 505-4307 Nature Tales Classic: Story, snack and craft, intended

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Roaring Twenties Line Dance Party: Prizes for best dressed, 1 p.m., Older Persons’ Commission, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, registration required, (248) 659-1029, opcseniorcenter.org Wilson Hall, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, mbtheatre.com, (248) 377-3300 Rochester Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday of month, Pixley Funeral Home, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester, (248) 828-5649, 4890.toastmastersclubs.org Rochester Table Tennis Club: 6:45-10 p.m. most Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays until June 8, Hart Middle School, 6500 Sheldon Road in Rochester Hills, (248) 514-0814, rochestermitabletennis.com/ schedule.html Rochester AAUW: Meetings every fourth Thursday of month, Zoom and in person, Rochester Community House, 816 Ludlow Ave., rochester-mi.aauw.net, (248) 651-2223

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ROCHESTER — Downtown Rochester has added a new summer event to its lineup, and organizers are looking for artisan vendors, makers and handmade crafters to help make it a success. The first Downtown Rochester Makers’ Market will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24, on West Fourth Street, between Main and Walnut. Rochester Downtown Development Authority Events Coordinator Jenna O’Dell said the DDA has added art as an initiative this year and is looking forward to hosting a space that can support local artisans and crafters in the area. “We’re working on promoting art and artisans and the overall art feel, so we thought this would be a great addition for our event calendar,” she said. The Makers’ Market — which replaces the former Junk in the Trunk and Thursday Night Market events — will include artisan vendors, crafters, vintage collectors and makers selling their handcrafted goods, wares and other specialty items. “This is kind of like our summertime Kris Kringle Market, because it will be on West Fourth Street in the heart of downtown,” added Taylor Knuth, the DDA’s marketing coordinator. “We’re really excited to evolve this market opportunity in the summer season to show off local small businesses.” Those interested in purchasing a booth space at the market are encouraged to fill out a registration form online at www.Downtownrochestermi.com, where they will be asked to provide three images of vendor artwork and one image of the vendor’s booth display. The deadline to register is Friday, May 5. “It’s a great opportunity for artisan vendors and crafters to get their name out and spread the word about their business, whether they have a brick-and-mortar already or if it’s just an Etsy shop. We are really trying to build the relationship between artisan crafters, vendors and the community members that attend the event,” O’Dell said. The Makers’ Market is a juried show, and acceptance is based on “the quality of design, workmanship, originality, and booth display as depicted in vendor’s photo submissions.” Vendors will know if they have been selected to participate by May 8. To stay in the know about all downtown Rochester happenings, text “JOIN” to (866) 603-4005 or visit downtownrochestermi.com. Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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New market vendor Mimidae Beverage Co. offers nonalcoholic craft cocktail mixers, shrubs and syrup products. own pseudo cocktail recipes,” she said. “My shrubs are made with all organic fruit and apple cider vinegar, and it’s a combination of the sweetness of the fruit and the acidity from the vinegar that makes this amazing, complex cocktail. … We don’t use any artificial sweeteners, colors or preservatives, so it is a healthier alternative to juice or pop or some of those cocktail mixers out there with high fructose corn syrup and other weird colorings in them.” The nonalcoholic beverage industry is booming, Kruszyna said, because more people are choosing to skip the booze without missing out on the social experience. “The motto of the business is inclusivity — so kids like these, adults like these, drinkers, nondrinkers — everybody deserves a fancy, delicious little beverage,” she said. As always, the DDA is expecting a great turnout at the market this year — especially for the opening May 6. “We average about 2,000 customers a Saturday. We’ve seen a really positive uptick in recent years … so we are seeing a really good, dedicated following,” Knuth added. This year’s opening day festivities will include: free tote bags with special offers from downtown merchants and farmers market vendors for the first 500 adult customers, a giveaway for the kids, live music 10 a.m.-noon, free children’s bike helmets provided by Ascension Providence and a chance to win gift certificates donated by downtown Rochester businesses. Kids can also participate in a weekly scavenger hunt for Pete the Pineapple to win a prize. The Downtown Rochester Farmers Market is presented by Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital. For more information about the market, visit www.downtownrochestermi.com or call (248) 656-0060.

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through Oct. 28. Taylor Knuth, marketing coordinator for the Rochester Downtown Development Authority, said the market is a staple in the Rochester area. “We are very excited to kick off the season and to be able to enjoy Saturdays at the market with the community,” she said. Patrons can enjoy a wide variety of Michigan-grown or Michigan-made products at the market — including vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, homemade baked goods, gnocchi, jams and jellies, honey, maple syrup, tea blends, and locally roasted coffee, and various certified organic products, including eggs, beef and chicken. “Visiting the market on a Saturday is a great weekend activity, a great way to connect with local businesses, and it’s a great gathering place for friends and neighbors of the community to discover something new,” Knuth added. Kim Simmons, of The Feminine Farmer, said she decided to give the Downtown Rochester Farmers Market a try for the first time this year upon the recommendation of vendors from the Clarkston and Birmingham markets. Simmons and her husband, Craig, bought their 20-acre farm in Goodrich in 1997 to provide fresh, local, organically raised produce and flowers, and freeze-dried candy, vegetables and fruit. The couple plants organic and heirloom non-GMO seeds in organic soil to grow seedlings and uses certified organic compost to feed their plants. Simmons said no chemicals, pesticides or fertilizers are used on the farm. “For opening day, we will have tulip bouquets, a lot of greens — lettuce mixes, arugula, kale, cilantro, dill — and some freeze-dried vegetables,” Simmons said. “Later in the season, we will have heirloom tomatoes, carrots, beets, potatoes, beans, sweet corn, summer squash and a lot of different varieties of flowers.” Ashley Kruszyna, of Mimidae Beverage Co., appeared a few times at the market last year, deciding to make her nonalcoholic craft cocktail mixers, shrubs and syrup products available throughout the entire market season this time around. Kruszyna worked in the restaurant industry for over 17 years, more recently finding a need for sophisticated, nonalcoholic beverages after opting to go alcohol free. “When I decided to quit drinking myself, I was really missing the experience of having a craft cocktail in a nice glass with a nice garnish, so I started coming up with my

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