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May 9, 2019 Vol. 4, No. 2 Gazette Rochester & Rochester Hills FREE every Thursday • Serving the communities of Rochester & Rochester Hills • GetYourGazette.com Oakland County welcomed nearly 300 newly registered voters from Rochester Adams High School in a single morning. A student-led PTSA (Parent-Teacher Student Association) legislative group partnered with local election officials and volunteers to provide a one-stop shop, so seniors could complete in-person voter registration before starting college. After meeting with Adams student advocates, Rochester Hills City Clerk Tina Barton explained new legislation, cleared up questions about absentee ballots, and proposed a streamlined, onsite registration. “The process can be confusing, especially for students who are away at college during elections,” Barton said. “We decided to bring together all the local election officials for onsite registration and we offered the option for automatic absentee ballot application by mail. This eliminates an extra step for new voters and allows them to be engaged citizens no matter where their academic careers take them.” Assistant Secretary of State Heaster Wheeler visited the students and congratulated them for exercising their right to vote. “Research shows that if you vote in the first election for which you are eligible, you are more likely to be a lifelong voter,” Wheeler said. STONEY CREEK TEACHER Cara Lougheed was named Michigan Teacher of the Year on Wednesday during a surprise, all-school assembly. “This is ridiculous. This is way over the top,” she said of the outpouring of love and recognition. From left: Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles, Lougheed, and Michigan Board of Education members Michelle Fecteau and Judith Pritchett. 300 new voters registered through student-led initiative 6 Police Patrol 7 Classifieds Haunted house committee meeting JCI Rochester Area Jaycees will host a planning meeting regarding the Tunnel of Terror haunted house on Tuesday, May 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Black Lotus Brewing in Clawson. New committee members are welcome to join for this first committee meeting of the year for the 2019 Tunnel of Terror. Those with creative ideas, marketing skills, and project management skills are encouraged to attend. Black Lotus Brewing is located at 14 Mile and Main St. in Clawson. To learn more about the JCI Rochester Area Jaycees, visit Rochesterareajaycees.org/. “Bark & Brew” at Griffin Claw Brewing Griffin Claw Brewing will be packed with dog lovers on Saturday, June 1 for the annual Bark & Brew event, benefitting Leader Dogs for the Blind In addition to the Griffin Claw brews, guests will enjoy live music by Weekend ComeBack, Locklin & Fitchett, Morrow’s Memory, and Parallel Fifth. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Free admission for those under 21. The Kid's Zone entertainment area is $5 per child for all-day play. VIP Packages are still available and start at $25. No refunds or exchanges are offered. Organizers ask that you do not bring your own dog. Griffin Claw Brewing Company is located at 2265 Crooks Road in Rochester Hills. Learn more at Leaderdog.org/bark-and-brew/. Growing up, Stoney Creek High School teacher Cara Lougheed knew she wanted to be a teacher. She liked helping people and was good at explaining things, so it seemed like a natural fit. But after 21 years as an educator, teaching isn’t just a job for Lougheed. It’s a passion. Lougheed was named the 2019-2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year at a surprise, all-school assembly at Stoney Creek on Wednesday. In recognition of the work that Lougheed does, Stoney Creek High School was awarded $1,000 from the Michigan Department of Education. “When I realized how important teaching was, I knew I had to do it forever,” she said. “I realized I had a calling.” Lougheed teaches English and history. She started out at Rochester High School in 1998 and has been teaching at Stoney Creek ever since the school opened in 2001. During her career, she has worked with her colleagues and administrators to write curriculum, design an attendance incentive program, and contribute to projects to increase student connectedness See LOUGHEED, page 2 Saturday, June 1, 2019 OPC | 650 Letica Drive | Rochester Registration from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m. Please join us for a fun-filled event to benefit OPC’s Meals on Wheels Program, which provides daily meals for homebound seniors 7 days a week. 2019 Register online at Eastsideracingcompany.com For more information call the OPC at 248-659-1021 Awards in 10-year age groups Prizes Refreshments Stoney Creek teacher named Michigan Teacher of the Year Inside This Issue See VOTERS, page 2 Arts & Entertainment Page 4 & 5

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Oakland County welcomed nearly 300 newly registered voters from Rochester Adams High School in a single morning. A student-led PTSA (Parent-Teacher Student Association) legislative group partnered with local election officials and volunteers to provide a one-stop shop, so seniors could complete in-person voter registration before starting college.

After meeting with Adams student advocates, Rochester

Hills City Clerk Tina Barton explained new legislation, cleared up questions about absentee ballots, and proposed a streamlined, onsite registration.

“The process can be confusing, especially for students who are away at college during elections,” Barton said. “We decided to bring together all the local election officials for onsite registration and we offered the option for automatic absentee ballot application by mail. This

eliminates an extra step for new voters and allows them to be engaged citizens no matter where their academic careers take them.”

Assistant Secretary of State Heaster Wheeler visited the students and congratulated them for exercising their right to vote. “Research shows that if you vote in the first election for which you are eligible, you are more likely to be a lifelong voter,” Wheeler said.

STONEY CREEK TEACHER Cara Lougheed was named Michigan Teacher of the Year on Wednesday during a surprise, all-school assembly. “This is ridiculous. This is way over the top,” she said of the outpouring of love and recognition. From left: Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles, Lougheed, and Michigan Board of Education members Michelle Fecteau and Judith Pritchett.

300 new voters registered through student-led initiative

6 Police Patrol

7 Classifieds

Haunted house committee meeting

JCI Rochester Area Jaycees will host a planning meeting regarding the Tunnel of Terror haunted house on Tuesday, May 21 from 6:30-8 p.m. at Black Lotus Brewing in Clawson.

New committee members are welcome to join for this first committee meeting of the year for the 2019 Tunnel of Terror. Those with creative ideas, marketing skills, and project management skills are encouraged to attend.

Black Lotus Brewing is located at 14 Mile and Main St. in Clawson. To learn more about the JCI Rochester Area Jaycees, visit Rochesterareajaycees.org/.

“Bark & Brew” at Griffin Claw Brewing

Griffin Claw Brewing will be packed with dog lovers on Saturday, June 1 for the annual Bark & Brew event, benefitting Leader Dogs for the Blind

In addition to the Griffin Claw brews, guests will enjoy live music by Weekend ComeBack, Locklin & Fitchett, Morrow’s Memory, and Parallel Fifth.

Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Free admission for those under 21. The Kid's Zone entertainment area is $5 per child for all-day play. VIP Packages are still available and start at $25. No refunds or exchanges are offered. Organizers ask that you do not bring your own dog.

Griffin Claw Brewing Company is located at 2265 Crooks Road in Rochester Hills. Learn more at Leaderdog.org/bark-and-brew/.

Growing up, Stoney Creek High School teacher Cara Lougheed knew she wanted to be a teacher. She liked helping people and was good at explaining things, so it seemed like a natural fit.

But after 21 years as an educator, teaching isn’t just a job for Lougheed. It’s a passion.

Lougheed was named the 2019-2020 Michigan Teacher of the Year at a surprise, all-school assembly at Stoney Creek on Wednesday. In recognition of the work that Lougheed does, Stoney Creek High School was awarded $1,000 from the Michigan Department of Education.

“When I realized how important teaching was, I knew I had to do it forever,” she said. “I realized I had a calling.”

Lougheed teaches English and history. She started out at Rochester High School in 1998 and has been teaching at Stoney Creek ever since the school opened in 2001. During her career, she has worked with her colleagues and administrators to write curriculum, design an attendance incentive program, and contribute to projects to increase student connectedness

See LOUGHEED, page 2

Saturday, June 1, 2019OPC | 650 Letica Drive | Rochester

Registration from 7:00 to 7:50 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk begins at 8 a.m.

Please join us for a fun-filled event to benefit OPC’s Meals on Wheels Program,which provides daily meals for homebound seniors 7 days a week.

2019

Register online at Eastsideracingcompany.comFor more information call the OPC at 248-659-1021

Awards in 10-year age groups ★ Prizes ★ Refreshments

Stoney Creek teacher named Michigan Teacher of the Year

Inside This Issue

See VOTERS, page 2

Arts & Entertainment Page 4 & 5

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and improve school culture. She has also served as a social studies teacher leader, building activities director, district union representative, and National Education Association delegate.

Despite her accomplishments, for Lougheed, being a teacher is ultimately about the students.

“Being a teacher is great, but what’s really great is working here and being with all of you everyday,” Lougheed said during the award ceremony.

Lougheed said that was inspired by her teachers who supported and encouraged her and that she wanted to do the same thing for her students.

“They’re great and that’s what makes it worth it,” she said. “I want them to know that I see them, I hear them, and they can count on me,” she said.

Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles from the Michigan Department of Education was at Stoney Creek to announce the honor.

“It’s one of the most exciting days of the year for me,” Alles said. “We get to promote the best of the profession.”

Lougheed’s husband, Aaron, is also a teacher at Stoney Creek High School and said he was proud of his wife’s accomplishments. He spoke about how much heart Lougheed puts into her job.

“It’s a recognition of the emotion and passion she puts into doing the hours of work of being a teacher,” he said.

As Michigan Teacher of the Year, Lougheed will have the opportunity to work directly with the Michigan Department of Education and other Michigan education stakeholders to find solutions to issues facing the state’s education system. It’s a responsibility that Lougheed takes seriously.

“I can represent my friends and teachers across the state,” she said.

One of the issues that Lougheed wants to tackle is the declining number of people choosing K-12 education as a career.

Since 2019, the number of people enrolling in teaching programs decreased by 57%, according to national teacher preparation data from Title II Reports by the U.S. Department of Education. The number of people completing teacher preparation programs in Michigan has dropped as well, with 36% fewer people completing programs in 2016 than in 2010, and according to a 2017 study for the Michigan Department of Education, the number of new teachers in the state is no longer outpacing the number of available positions.

“I want to uplift the profession,” she said. “We need to get more teachers.”

Lougheed is already working to build up the next generation of educators. She’s partnered with Oakland University’s School of Education and Human Services and is teaching with a student intern from Oakland University this semester.

“We want to inspire the best of the best to go into education,” said Lougheed’s husband. “We want that to be our legacy.”

Interim State Superintendent Sheila Alles said that recognition programs like Teacher of the Year were an important part of the Michigan Department of Education’s efforts to support and sustain a high-quality education workforce and to make Michigan a Top 10 education state by 2026.

According to Alles, one of the ways the state can promote teaching is by increasing the amount of money public education receives.

“We need to be funding public schools better,” she said. “Money matters for students.”

Michigan’s per-pupil spending decreased by 15% between 1995 and 2015 according to a report released in January 2019 by education researchers at Michigan State University. The state ranks 48th out of 50 states in per-pupil spending, the study said, and noted a corresponding drop in student achievement.

Alles also said that teachers should be earning a salary that better reflects their level of education and the amount of work that they do.

“Teachers touch the lives of every person,” she said. “We need to be promoting education as a noble profession.”

Lougheed said it was important for teachers to be committed to their students.

“You have to like kids, and you have to be willing to work hard,” she said. “It’s worth it.”

Cara Lougheed honored as Michigan Teacher of the YearLOUGHEED, From page 1

“We want young people to make voting a habit for the rest of their lives. These Rochester Community Schools students are providing a great model for others across the state.”

The Adams voter registration focused on seniors, but was open to all eligible U.S. citizens who are 17.5 years or older.

“We are proud of our students who search for opportunities to contribute to their community in positive ways,” said Pasquale Cusumano, Adams High School principal. “Special thanks goes out to our partners who ensured a successful event.”

Partnering on this initiative were: Rochester Adams High School, the Rochester Adams PTSA, and election officials from Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills, Oakland Township, Oakland County, and the Michigan Secretary of State office.

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ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL was host to several Michigan voting officials this week as seniors registered to vote. The students also learned more about absentee voting, as many are college-bound.

"Hit the Decks" social with Rochester JayceesLooking to learn more about the

JCI Rochester Area Jaycees? Meet some of their members at a social gathering on a patio in Rochester.

On Thursday, May 16 from 7-9 p.m., the Jaycees will post up at Paint Creek Tavern, 613 N Main St. It's the

first of their annual series of outdoor socials on local decks and patios.

The chapter will provide appetizers for current and potential members. Learn more about the Rochester Area Jaycees at Rochesterareajaycees.org/.

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The Rochester Hills Public Library announced this week the appointment of Allison Sartwell to Adult Services Manager. Sartwell was most recently the teen librarian for RHPL. As manager, Sartwell succeeds Jessica Parij, who accepted a position at the Canton Public Library as Head of Information Services.

“There are few librarians with both the experience and reputation that Allison brings to the table,” said Director Christine Lind Hage. “She’s already brought invaluable guidance to our team as the head of the teen services, and we look forward to having even greater access to her unmatched depth of knowledge in the field and relationship with our local community.”

A Rochester native who has lived in the city for most of her life, Sartwell has worked at the RHPL since 2005, serving first as a shelving assistant, then a youth librarian before taking over as our teen librarian. She received her Bachelors of Arts in History at

Michigan Technological University and her Master’s in Library Science from Indiana University Bloomington. This year she served as The Library Network’s Teen Services Committee Chair.

“I’m looking forward to this new opportunity to further RHPL’s commitment to serving our patrons and community. The

library plays a vital role in the quality of life here and we are proud to act as a Town Square where people can come to learn and socialize,” said Sartwell.

The Adult Services department offers a variety of databases and services including popular programs like trivia and Books on Tap.

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School District Series II bond sale last Thursday resulted in the second largest competitive sale nationwide.

The district received six proposals for the bonds with true interest costs, or the actual cost of taking out a loan, ranging from 2.85% to 2.98%. Bank of America was the successful bidder with a premium of approximately $971,800. The face value of the bonds totaled $56,025,000.

In 2015, voters in the Rochester area overwhelmingly approved a $185 million bond proposal to fund critical infrastructure, technology

enhancements, and safety and security improvements across the district. In 2016, the Board of Education authorized the sale of $128 million in building and site bonds. The sale of the remaining $57 million was approved by the board in March 2019.

“The sustainable stewardship provided by our Board of Education continues to forge a legacy of excellence for both current and future students,” Rochester Community Schools Superintendent Robert Shaner said. “I am proud to serve with such a high-functioning team who provides outstanding service to the students of our community.”

The Muslim Holy month of Ramadhan began this week on Monday, May 6. Here in Rochester Hills, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community celebrated the occasion with a prayer and a Q&A session on Sunday.

Fasting is one of Islam's five fundamental pillars. During Ramadhan, Muslims across the world eat only before sunrise and after sundown.

“Ramadhan requires from us sacrifice of time, desires, sleep and struggle to win the pleasure of God and to become closer to Him," said Imam Shamshad Nasir. "We should change our daily routine to get more involved in Ramzan activities, there should be crystal clear evidence of this change in our daily life."

During the month, Masjid Mahmood (The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center) will

be open daily for all five prayers. There will also be daily Dars-ul-Quran (teachings and explanations of the Quran) by Imam Shamshad Nasir after the Asr prayer at 7:15 p.m. followed by a Q&A session. The Center is located at 1730 W Auburn Rd.

The Annual Ramadhan Open House Dinner will be on Saturday, May 18 from 7:30-10 p.m. All are invited and welcome. To learn more, contact the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at 248-293-0072.

Local Muslim center to host Ramadhan open house

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Hellogoodbye Friday, May 10, 7 p.m. The Loving Touch, Ferndale

The 1975 Saturday, May 11, 7 p.m. Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

Pedro the Lion Tuesday, May 14, 8 p.m. The Loving Touch, Ferndale

The Brothers Mogan Thursday, May 16, 8 p.m. Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Passion Pit Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. Royal Oak Music Theatre

Rob Thomas Saturday, June 1, 8 p.m. Meadow Brook Amphitheatre

Gogol Bordello Tuesday, June 4, 7 p.m. Royal Oak Music Theatre

Southern Comfort Now thru May 12 Stagecrafters, Royal Oak

The Marvelous Wonderettes Now thru May 19, Meadow Brook Theatre

Jim Jefferies Friday, May 17, 6 p.m. & 9 p.m. Royal Oak Music Theatre

Company May 17 - June 1 Avon Players, Rochester Hills

Oklahoma May 17 - June 9 Stagecrafters, Royal Oak

The IT Girl May 29 - June 23, Meadow Brook Theatre

Wedding Open House Saturday, May 11, 12 p.m. Paper Source, Rochester Hills

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Habitat for Humanity Dinner Fundraiser Thursday, May 16, 5 p.m. Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm

Instant Pot Weeknight Dinners Thursday, May 16, 6:30 p.m. Williams Sonoma, Rochester Hills

May "Hit the Decks" Social Thursday, May 16, 7 p.m. Paint Creek Tavern · Rochester

FunHouse Saturday, May 18, 9:30 p.m. Rochester Mills Beer Co.

Under 40 vs. Over 40 Bowling Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m. Classic Lanes, Rochester Hills

11th Annual Paddlepalooza Saturday, June 1, 8 a.m. Riverside Park Auburn Hills

All events take place at Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Rd in Rochester, unless stated otherwise. Register at Rhpl.org/.

The 75th Anniversary of D-Day Tuesday, May 14, 7 p.m.

Between the Lines Book Discussion Wednesday, May 15, 10 a.m.

Introduction to Tinkercad, 3D Printing Thursday, May 16, 4:30 p.m.

Nerf at Nite Friday, May 17, 6:45 p.m.

Architect Albert Kahn in Detroit Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m.

Library Closed for Memorial Day Weekend May 25-27

Traditional Folk Songs of the Great Lakes Tuesday, May 28, 7 p.m.

Story Thyme with Rochester Hills Public Library Friday, May 10, 11 a.m. Fresh Thyme, Rochester Hills

Escape Room Murder Mystery Saturday, May 11, 2 p.m. Rochester Hills Public Library

Nerf at Nite Friday, May 17, 6:45 p.m. Rochester Hills Public Library

Junior Chef: Flour Shop Bitelet Party Saturday, May 18, 10 a.m. Williams Sonoma, Rochester Hills

Egg Drop Challenge Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m. Rochester Hills Public Library

Florence and the Machine Friday, May 24, 7:30 p.m. DTE Energy Music Theatre, Clarkston

Norm MacDonald Friday, September 20, 7 p.m. Royal Oak Music Theatre

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Summer in Royal Oak kicks off with first-ever Rock 'N' Rides Festival

Celebrate the start of summer while helping to support more than 20 area charitable and community organizations at the first ever Rock ‘n’ Rides Royal Oak, taking place Thursday, June 20 through Sunday, June 23.

The festival focuses on bringing together many of the charitable and community groups in the surrounding area for a large, family-friendly gathering with the opportunity for partner organizations to raise funds for their organizations.

“Rock ‘N’ Rides Royal Oak is an amazing opportunity to bring the community together to support the charitable and community organizations that positively impact the lives of our neighbors and have a whole lot of fun at the same time,” said Brett Tillander, CEO at Metro Detroit Youth Clubs. “We’d like to invite everyone out to learn about the great work of these organizations. We hope to see this festival continue for years to come.”

The festival includes a carnival comprised of 18 family and thrill rides, including the Cliffhanger, Ring of Fire, Scrambler, Vertigo, Tornado, Wet

Boat, Jumpin’ Jumbos, TinselTown, and more.

Rock ‘n’ Rides Royal Oak has a lineup of activities for kids, including live entertainers ranging from magicians and musicians to puppet shows and performances from local schools and community groups.

Downtown Royal Oak will transform 5th Avenue between Washington and Center streets into a Block Party featuring craft beer from local breweries including ROAK Brewing and River Rouge Brewing Company. It also will be home to the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort Music Stage, featuring more than 20 bands throughout the weekend.

For every $5 ticket sold, $3 will be donated to charitable organizations. Each charitable partner also will receive a part of the carnival revenue and sales from beverage booths.

Tickets are available at Rocknridesro.com/tickets/. Children under 3 are free. Festival entrance is free all day Thursday, June 20 and Friday, June 21, until 5 p.m. After that, the price is $5 and is good for the entire weekend.

CAPA offers free tickets to Splendor of the East cultural showThis Saturday, May 11, the

Council of Asian Pacific Americans (CAPA) will host its annual signature event, the Splendor of the East (SOE) – “Battle of the Stars” at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center.

Tickets for CAPA’s Splendor of the East are currently on sale at capa.eventbrite.com and range for $15 for students to $100 for VIP tickets. The event will begin at 5 p.m. with a black-tie optional strolling dinner gala featuring Asian fusion dinner, including a

special tribute to Mother’s Day. The Splendor of the East Michigan “Battle of the Stars” will begin at 7:30 p.m.

CAPA’s signature events demonstrate the growing strength of the Asian Pacific American communities and their increasing contributions to Michigan’s economy, diversity and vitality. As part of CAPA’s mission to serve the community and promote strength in diversity, CAPA is offering complimentary show tickets to select communities.

Organizations and their members that support and serve the following communities are eligible to watch Splendor of the East for free: the disabled, low-income seniors, the homeless, and single mothers and their children. Each organization can receive 10 free tickets to CAPA’s May 11th cultural show by contacting CAPA’s executive director, Lisa Bugg, at [email protected]. Ford Community & Performing Arts Center is located at 15801 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn.

YOUNG BIRDERS, empty nesters, and volunteers from the Oakland Audubon Society celebrated the return of warblers and other songbirds to the Clinton River Trail at a Spring Migration Hike May 4, a highlight of the trail's 15th anniversary celebration.

Zenith Brass presents free concert at Oakland University on May 19

The Zenith Brass, made up of high school brass and percussion players in the northern suburbs, will perform at Oakland University's Varner Recital Hall on Sunday, May 19 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and no tickets are required. There is a barrier-free entrance on the east side of the building.

Members attend 15 schools across Oakland and Macomb counties and are selected by audition. This 24th annual Spring Concert, entitled “Symphonic Brass”, features symphonic, sacred, choral, march and

patriotic works. "We try to select a variety of

high-quality music and to perform each piece to a high standard in its authentic style," said Director Mark Petty. "Members also gain an understanding of the composer's background and how the music came about."

Zenith Brass concerts include an interesting commentary on each selection provided by Petty’s wife, Carol. Zenith Brass is a 501(c)(3) charitable organizations and all donations are tax-deductible. For more information, visit ZenithBrass.org/.

MiSci invites guests on an ear-opening journey with Global Soundscapes

The Michigan Science Center (MiSci) recently introduced the Metro Detroit community to the emerging field of soundscape ecology with the debut of Global Soundscapes: Mission to Record the Earth, a new theater experience combining giant screen images, surround sound, and a live presentation.

Global Soundscapes takes guests on a mission to investigate the dramatic soundscapes of

Costa Rica’s rainforests, Hawaii’s coral reefs, and Mongolia’s vast grasslands. Viewers will learn about the tools that scientists use to record and analyze sounds.

Global Soundscapes will be shown on weekends through the spring with an expanded schedule this summer. Tickets are available for an additional $6 for the general public and $3 for MiSci members. Showtimes and tickets are available at Mi-Sci.org/.

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■ NO PERMIT, NO GUN – It was midnight when this Rochester Officer was

enforcing speed on N Main St. near Olde Towne. The officer observed a black Dodge Charger traveling northbound on Main at a speed of 40 that then increased to 42 in the posted 25 mph zone. The officer caught up to the car and completed a traffic stop near Main and North Lane. The officer spoke with the driver, a man from Austell, Georgia and discovered that he was carrying a registered weapon without his permit. The driver was temporarily held and given tickets for speeding and failing to possess a CPL while carrying a concealed weapon and released.

■ STOP SIGNS ARE MORE THAN SUGGESTIONS – It was just before 2 a.m. when a Rochester Officer was performing selective enforcement at the intersection of Walnut and Third for stop sign violators. The officer was in a fully marked patrol vehicle, located on Third St, near Pine when they observed a vehicle exit parking lot 4, proceed northbound on Walnut through Third, and disregard the stop sign at that intersection. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, a woman from Washington Township. An odor of intoxicants was detected coming from the vehicle and the officer conducted field sobriety tasks. The driver failed them and took a PBT with a result of .11% BAC. The driver was arrested for OWI and taken to the Rochester Police Department where she was given a data master breath test with the result of .13 BAC twice. She was booked and processed and held until sober. A ticket of OWI was written to Driver.

■ SAME DAY, SAME TIME - While on uniformed patrol in the City of Rochester, an officer was monitoring the four-way stop intersection at Walnut St and W Second St. The officer observed a vehicle run the stop sign on southbound Walnut St and turn left onto eastbound W Second St without stopping. The officer initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle and the vehicle pulled into the parking lot of the Mobil gas station on S Main St at Diversion St. The officer made contact with the driver, a woman from Macomb and could smell an odor of intoxicants coming from the vehicle. Several field sobriety tasks were conducted, and the driver failed them. A PBT was given to the driver and the result was .12% BAC. She was arrested for OWI, taken to the Rochester Police Department and given a data master breath test. That result was .13% BAC twice. She was booked and processed and held until sober. A ticket of OWI was written to the driver.

Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes, call the Rochester Police Department at 248-651-9621 or the OCSO Rochester Hills Substation at 248-537-3530.

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BIDS RECEIVED: Until 2:00 PM local time on May 23, 2019 the Owner will receive sealed Bids for the

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Attention: Mr. Frank Lams Assistant Superintendent for Financial Services Avondale Schools 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

At which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A bid tabulation summary will be avail-able. The Bidding Documents will be on file on and after May 3, 2019 and may be examined at the following locations during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. The offices of: Integrated Design Solutions, LLC, 1441 W. Long Lake, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48098, (248) 823-2100 The Engineering/Technology Designer will furnish electronic documents to the Bidders. The documents may be downloaded from: http://www.avondale.k12.mi.us/departments/business-services/proposals-and-bids-1. Bidders are responsible to check the website from time to time to verify they have all addenda, requests for information and other documents related to the Bid. The Bid must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement. The Board of Education will not accept a Bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement. All Bids must include an Iran Sanctions Affidavit of Compliance. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, money order or bid bond made payable to Avondale Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Base Bid as a proposal guarantee. Bid Bond shall be provided by a company licensed to do business in the State of Michigan A pre-bid conference and walk-thru is scheduled for May 9, 2019 at 3:30 PM local time. Bidders shall meet at Meadows Learning Center located at 1435 West Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, Michigan 48309. Interested bid-ders shall meet in the Media Center. Additional building walk-thrus, if required, shall be coordinated with the Engineer/Technology Designer.

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Integrated Design Solutions, LLC Architecture, Engineering, Interiors & Technology 1441 W. Long Lake, Suite 200 Troy, MI 48098 (248) 823-2100 (248) 823-2200 fax

BIDS RECEIVED: Until 2:00 PM local time on May 23, 2019 the Owner will receive sealed Bids for the

work as set forth in the Bidding Documents at:

Attention: Mr. Frank Lams Assistant Superintendent for Financial Services Avondale Schools 2940 Waukegan Street Auburn Hills, Michigan 48326

At which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. A bid tabulation summary will be avail-able. The Bidding Documents will be on file on and after May 3, 2019 and may be examined at the following locations during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. The offices of: Integrated Design Solutions, LLC, 1441 W. Long Lake, Suite 200, Troy, MI 48098, (248) 823-2100 The Engineering/Technology Designer will furnish electronic documents to the Bidders. The documents may be downloaded from: http://www.avondale.k12.mi.us/departments/business-services/proposals-and-bids-1. Bidders are responsible to check the website from time to time to verify they have all addenda, requests for information and other documents related to the Bid. The Bid must be accompanied by a sworn and notarized Familial Relationship Disclosure Statement. The Board of Education will not accept a Bid that does not include this sworn and notarized disclosure statement. All Bids must include an Iran Sanctions Affidavit of Compliance. Each bid shall be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, money order or bid bond made payable to Avondale Schools in an amount not less than five percent (5%) of the Base Bid as a proposal guarantee. Bid Bond shall be provided by a company licensed to do business in the State of Michigan A pre-bid conference and walk-thru is scheduled for May 8, 2019, at 2:00 pm local time. Bidders shall meet at Avondale Administrative Offices, 2940 Waukegan Street, Auburn Hills, MI 48326. Additional building walk-thrus, if required, shall be coordinated with the Engineer/Technology Designer.

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ENGINEERING/ TECHNOLOGY DESIGNER:

Protection and security tips from a former Secret Service agent

Former U.S. Secret Service Agent Radford Jones will discuss the ways in which community members can protect themselves.Radford will provide principles you need to know, as well as security awareness tips to protect yourself and your property. Learn how to increase your awareness and decrease your vulnerability as a crime victim.

Radford Jones is a former U.S. Secret Service Agent in charge of Presidential protection and security planning, both nationwide and worldwide, and has been recognized as one of the 25 most influential people in national security. He later was in charge of security at Ford Motor Company, MSU, and the North American Auto Show.

The presentation will be held on Thursday May 30 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the River Crest Banquet Hall, located at 900 W. Avon Rd. in Rochester Hills. For more information, call Tess at 248-689-1390.

Infrastructure Week to focus on educational awareness

Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash resumes his year-long series of Water Infrastructure 101- “What You Need to Know Below and Beyond” discussions in recognition of National Infrastructure Week (I-Week) which is observed this year from Monday, May 13 to Monday, May 20.

During I-Week, Commissioner Nash will engage the public on issues relating to water infrastructure.

Nash and his environmental educational team will kick off Infrastructure Week beginning Monday, May 13 at the WeatherFest Festival. The festival will be held at the Southfield Public Library, from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. A closed morning session for children will begin at 9 a.m. to noon and a public session

will begin from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. The library is located at 26300 Evergreen Road in Southfield. For more information, call the library at 248-796-4200.

On Thursday, May 16, Commissioner Nash will speak about water infrastructure at the Bloomfield Township Public Library from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The library is located at 1099 Lone Pine Road.

“Unlike roads, where you can see and feel the conditions, our underground infrastructure is unseen,” said Nash. Often the only public sign of a problem is a sudden sinkhole or flooding. People need to understand the costs of operating and maintaining and replacing our infrastructure."

For more information, call 248-858-1404 or go to Oakgov.com/water/.

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One of the best ways to

ensure integrity in government is transparency. Unfortunately, Michigan ranks among the least transparent states in the nation, and this is in large part due to limitations in the state’s public records laws. Michigan is one of only two states – the other being Massachusetts – whose public records laws do not apply to the governor and lieutenant governor. Additionally, Michigan and Idaho are the only two states that do not require elected officials to make personal financial disclosures. Although Michigan is one of the 46 states that provides some public access to legislative records, it is one of only eight states to not cover legislators themselves under the state’s freedom of information law.

Some of this could change if a bipartisan group of legislators get their way. Bills have been introduced to make both the executive and legislative branches subject to freedom of information laws. Similar bills have been introduced but stalled before ever

making it to the governor’s desk. Rep. Daire Rendon (R-Lake

City) and Rep. Vanessa Guerra (D-Saginaw) have spearheaded a package of bills that would expand coverage of the Michigan Freedom of Information Act to include the governor and lieutenant governor; they are also the primary backers of bills to create the Legislative Open Records Act (LORA), which would apply similar records laws to legislators. To combat concerns raised by those who opposed expanding records laws to legislators in the past, the LORA bills would exempt some sensitive records, including communications with constituents and documents related to ongoing investigations.

The bills received bipartisan support, garnering nearly 70 cosponsors and passing in the House of Representatives without any “Nay” votes. The bills are currently in committee in the Senate.

Implementing a financial disclosure law may prove to be more of an uphill battle. Former Democratic Senator Steve Bieda introduced a financial disclosure bill seven times while in office; the most recent bill, introduced in 2018, died in committee. Earlier this year Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson advocated for the legislature to pass a financial disclosure bill, but it received a

cold reception from Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey (R-Clarklake), who expressed concern that – along with term limits – it could discourage people from running for office. Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield (R-Levering) was open to the idea but wanted to see a specific proposal before jumping on board.

Sen. Shirkey’s concerns are overblown; 48 other states have managed to enact financial disclosure laws without inadvertently eradicating competitive elections. Ironically, in Idaho—the only other state to also lack a financial disclosure law—40% of legislative candidates faced no challenger on the ballot in 2018. Clearly there are more significant disincentives to running for office.

The time for Michigan to join the majority of other states in support of government transparency is long overdue. The Michigan Senate has repeatedly been the primary roadblock to passage of transparency laws, and new Senate leadership has the opportunity to change that. Michigan voters and residents deserve to know not only what is happening in Lansing but why. Expanding freedom of information laws and requiring financial disclosures from lawmakers will help Michiganders more easily determine the “why?”

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Marian senior Anika Fassett recently signed her letter of intent to swim next year at Hillsdale College in the 100 and 200 butterfly events.

Anika is the daughter of Marily and Dennis Fassett of Beverly Hills. Swimming for the Marian Mustangs for four years and serving as co-captain this

year has earned her recognition as Catholic High School League Scholar Athlete, All League, All Catholic, and All State along with the high academic honors she has earned while at Marian. She was State Champion in the Medley Relay 2019. Anika plans on studying psychology this fall while at Hillsdale College.

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THE ROCHESTER AREA NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE celebrated another successful charity fashion show this week. "Thank you to everyone who attended the Neighborhood House Fashion Show," the non-profit said on its Facebook page. "We hope you enjoyed the evening! We are thrilled to say, with the help of everyone at the event, we passed our fundraising goal and raised over $11,000!" The 2nd Annual Fashion Show featured models wearing clothing from the Neighborhood House Clothes Closet and from Sole Sisters. With beauty vendors, an open bar, and a dinner provided by The Meeting House, community members and groups like The Women's Fund of Rochester were there to support the efforts of Neighborhood House. Learn more at Ranh.org/.