Rochester Hills Fire Department names first female fire chief officer
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Fire Department recently named its first female fire chief officer.
Ann Echols was recently promoted to the rank of assistant fire chief and fire marshal.
She was officially sworn in to her new position during the March 3 Rochester City Council meeting.
Echols, according to city officials, is the first female chief in the department’s history, and she was promoted to the position 19 years after becoming the department’s first full-time female firefighter.
“When I started at the Rochester Hills Fire Department I didn’t set out to be the first full-time female firefighter or first female anything — I just wanted to do a job that I love,” Echols said. “I used to shy away from conversations about being ‘the girl’ or being the first female, but over the last 22 years in the fire service, I realize that it’s not just about me and that representation matters. It’s amazing that I have been recognized for my hard work, education and training, and leadership in this department.”
Fire Chief Todd Gary said that the swearing-in ceremony for Echols was a day of celebration for the entire department.
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METAMORA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
ACQUIRES
BY SCOTT BENTLEY sbentley@candgnews.com
OXFORD — The Metamora Golf & Country Club ownership group announced that they have acquired Boulder Pointe Golf Club in a sale that closed on Friday, Feb. 28.
The sale means that the two facilities, that are just seven minutes apart, will now be under the same ownership umbrella. This leads to the potential of joint programs, new membership opportunities, and more positives for the community.
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“Everybody is really really excited,” Metamora club manager and co-owner Rick Fleming said.
According to Fleming, the synergy of the two works “both offer something that the other one doesn’t.”
Metamora is a beautiful facility with a pool, pickleball courts, tennis courts, and an 18-hole golf course, while Boulder Pointe has a 27-hole course and a giant club house that the entire community adores.
“We’ve now got two really good golf courses,”
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The sun sets on the Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Oxford. Photo provided by Eric Suran
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New fish sculptures grace roundabout near Yates
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — The city has added some fresh public art — in the form of three fish sculptures — to the roundabout at Avon and Dequindre roads, near Yates Cider Mill.
“It’s been getting a lot of great conversation, a lot of great responses,” said Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett. City officials say the sculptures pay tribute to the city’s history and what makes the region unique, and gives the city a chance to add more art into the community.
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Rochester Hills City Council consolidates voter precincts
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills City Council has unanimously voted to consolidate its 32 voter precincts to 21 moving forward.
“Precinct consolidation is now necessary to ensure the most efficient use of our financial staffing and equipment resources,” Rochester Hills City Clerk Leanne Scott said.
Since the passing of Proposal 2, significant changes have been made to Michigan election law and how elections are conducted — including the implementation of nine days of early voting, increasing the number of registered voters assigned to a single precinct from 2,999 to 4,999, and the growing popularity of the permanent ballot list, to name a few.
Based on voter trends the past couple years, Scott anticipates a potential shift in voter behavior at the polls moving forward.
“Currently, 50% of our active registered voters are on either the permanent absentee list or the permanent ballot list. If you’re on the permanent absent voter list, you automatically receive an application for a ballot before each election. If you’re on the permanent ballot list, you will automatically be mailed a ballot, which that voter can vote absentee, at
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ABOVE: A new fish sculpture graces the center of the roundabout at Avon and Dequindre.
RIGHT: The sculpture includes a bass, a trout and a blue gill, all species that are native to this region and can be found in the nearby Clinton River. Photos provided by the city of Rochester Hills
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Fleming said. “The synergy of the two golf clubs is truly the motivator. … We have two facilities that can suit pretty much whatever you want to do.”
The motivation to combine two pillars in the community makes a lot of sense. Going forward, there will be a new platinum membership option available, which gives the member access to both facilities.
“With our close proximity… you go from a 27hole facility to a 45-hole facility,” Boulder Pointe Director of Golf Eric Suran said. “It’s very easy to have that … especially from people in our community.”
There’s now a whole new level of access for people that were only a part of one club before the acquisition, and the people at Boulder Pointe couldn’t be more excited.
“At Boulder… if you join the platinum membership, now you have access to the pool at Metamora,” Suran explained. “It’s close enough where that can be feasibly done.”
Unifying the two clubs is also something that will benefit the community as a whole. The new ownership group plans on using Boulder Pointe in a way that can get the most of its design.
“We’re strong community folks and that should be the hub for the community,” Fleming said. “Community events should be held at (Boulder Pointe) because it’s truly designed for that.”
There’s already a long list of events that will be held at the Boulder Pointe facility, and a lot of them won’t be new to the members of the community. Family-favorite events that used to be a yearly tradition but have gone away are all set to return under new ownership.
“They used to do big Mother’s Day brunches and Easter brunches. Those have kind of gone away, so we’re bringing all of those back,” Fleming said. “So the excitement level of both (clubs) is incredible.”
The ownership group also wants to put more focus on current members, with that number having grown after the acquisition of Boulder Pointe. With a large influx of people and families now in the mix, the club wants to prioritize the members the club has.
“The most exciting part is that we’re going to be a lot more member-centric,” Suran explained. “The new ownership is willing to put money into membership and into the club and really make the club what it should be… a really cool spot.”
In general, there’s a lot of excitement surrounding the future of Metamora and Boulder Pointe. Aside from members, the community as a whole now has one place that will be the talk of the town.
“I’m very excited for the future and I’ve been saying that all spring,” Suran said. “I have not been this excited for a golf season in a long time.”
For more information visit www.metamoragolf. com.
Call Sports Writer Scott Bentley at (586) 4981090.
CRIME WATCH
Police investigate driver who allegedly brandished a gun
ROCHESTER HILLS — On March 10, a woman reported a traffic altercation involving the brandishing of a handgun that occurred at 8:10 p.m. March 7. The victim stated that she was traveling westbound on M-59 when a 2019 white Camaro pulled up behind her in the left-hand lane. She said she changed lanes so that he could pass her, and as he did, he gave her the middle finger. They both ended up getting slowed by construction, at which time she passed him again. As she was driving by him, the driver of the white Camaro looked at her and held up a black handgun. She indicated that he did not point it at her but raised it in a matter to intimate her. She slowed down so that she could get behind him and he ended up getting in front of her. At this time, she took a picture of the vehicle and license plate. They both exited M-59 onto Crooks Road, at which time the suspect continued driving south as she drove in the opposite direction. Police have identified the driver and vehicle, adding that the registered owner of the vehicle, a 32-year-old man from Sterling Heights, does have a “KIE 45cal 8 shot handgun” registered to him. The victim stated that she could identify the suspect if she saw him again. Police are investigating.
Two arrested for organized retail fraud ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies re-
sponded to Walmart, 2500 S. Adams Road, for a retail fraud involving two individuals who were not cooperative at 5:10 p.m. March 9. The two individuals, male and female, were sitting on the bench in the loss prevention office. Neither individual spoke English, nor had identification other than a Venezuela identification. Deputies reviewed security footage and observed both individuals purposely not scanning items and bagging them into plastic bags. Both individuals walked past all points of sale with unpaid items in their shopping cart. It was later discovered by the loss and prevention team that these two individuals had switched price tags on numerous clothing items, placing cheaper price tags on the items. However, the clothing items were not on the receipt.
Both individuals were verbally trespassed from the property and received yellow copies of a trespass warning form. The 38-year-old male from Paintaic and the 23-year-old female from Pontiac were then arrested and transported to the Oakland County Jail for fingerprinting before being released. Deputies requested store video footage and a statement of loss. Police are investigating.
Police investigate after student reportedly discusses bringing gun to school
ROCHESTER HILLS — A school resource officer responded to the 500 block of Hampton Circle on the report of a school incident that occurred on March 7 during lunch hour.
The school resource officer spoke with the school administrator, who stated that a student advised them that another student,
a 10-year-old male from Rochester Hills, said he was going to bring a gun to school on March 10. School administration also received an email from a concerned parent who stated the same.
The school resource officer gathered further information from students who were present at the lunch table on that day. According to the students, a conversation was taking place between two students about a dream one of them had the night prior about an intruder that came to the school and did bad things. Another student overheard the conversation. The offending student later reportedly told the group that he was going to bring a gun to school on Monday, with no threat made toward students.
The student who made the threatening comment was immediately taken to the office and his belongings were searched by the school administration with negative results. The father of the student, who arrived at the school, said there were no firearms at the home. A police check revealed no firearms were registered at the home and a subsequent search of the residence for firearms was negative. The student was given “appropriate school consequences,” according to reports and referred to the Rochester Area Youth Assistance Program.
Student allegedly threatens to shoot another student
ROCHESTER HILLS — A school resource officer was informed of a threat made by a student at 9:30 a.m. March 14.
School staff stated the student, a 12-year-old male from Rochester Hills, was currently in his class and stated he was going to shoot another student, a 13-year-old
female from Rochester Hills, and alluded to the fact that he had a firearm, according to reports.
The victim was later interviewed and stated she told the suspect to stop playing on his computer. The suspect reportedly responded and said, “I’m going to shoot you.” Another student sitting at the table asked him if he had a gun. The suspect reportedly moved his head up and down, signaling a yes. The school resource officer, along with staff, responded to the classroom and brought the student to the office with his belongings. His backpack and locker were searched, with negative results. The suspect’s mother, who was contacted and came to the school, told police there were no firearms in the home. She gave the school resource officer permission to check for firearms at her residence and none were located. A records search by police revealed no firearms were registered to the parents. An Oakland County referee was contacted and denied lodging. The student was given “appropriate school consequences,” according to reports, and a threat assessment has been scheduled. The report will be submitted to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Juvenile Division for a petition review.
Deputies investigate student treat
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of First Street on the report of a threat made by a student toward another at 3:19 p.m. March 19. The school principal told police two students were on a field trip taunting each other. The victim, an 11-year-old boy from
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Rochester Hills, stated he was going to break the suspect’s headphones. The suspect, a 10-year-old boy from Rochester Hills, responded by allegedly stating, “I am going to shoot you and your family with a pistol,” according to reports. The mother of the suspect arrived at the school. The student admitted to making the statement, but he said he did not mean it. The mother told police there were no firearms at the home and gave deputies permission to search. Deputies did not find a gun at the residence. The school administration advised the student and his mother that he is not to return to school until the investigation is complete. A threat assessment has been scheduled.
Deputies investigate report from hospital staff
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies and a school resource officer responded to the 1100 block of University after hospital
staff advised that a patient said his friend was going to come to the hospital and harm him at 8:52 a.m. March 19. The patient and the friend are both students at Adams High School. Deputies gathered further information and found the statements were medically induced. The doctor advised the patient’s mother that it is a common side effect. Other messages observed from the patient referenced a zombie apocalypse. The friend was absent from school. A school resource deputy responded to his residence to speak with him. There was no contact made at the residence, but a school resource officer spoke with him via telephone. The friend advised that he was home sick for the day. He stated that he did not make the alleged comments. The school advised the student to check in at the main office upon his return to school, where a meeting will take place with the school resource officer prior to the start of the school day.
Five women arrested for organized retail fraud
ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Lululemon, 340 N. Adams Road, for a retail fraud that had just occurred at 3:40 p.m. March 18. A store
employee stated that five females entered the store with empty bags. Once inside the store, the five females started putting clothing into the bags and once the bags were full, the females exited the store after making no attempt to pay for the items. The females were observed fleeing the scene driving a Mazda CX-30. The store employee obtained the license plate and provided it to the responding deputies. Deputies located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at Walton Road and Walnut Road. A search of the vehicle revealed all the stolen items. An inventory of stolen clothing totaled over $2,600. Deputies requested store video footage and a statement of loss. The suspects — which included a 22-year-old female from Pontiac, a 17-yearold female from Saginaw, an 18-year-old female from Saginaw, a 19-year-old female from Saginaw, a 17-year-old female from Saginaw, and a 15-year-old female from Saginaw — were arrested and transported to the Orion Substation for processing.
Driver arrested on the road without a license
ROCHESTER — An officer on patrol in the area of University and Helen observed a blue SUV with tinted front windows and
a loud, defective muffler at approximately 3:30 p.m. March 23. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who indicated they did not have a valid license. The driver was placed under arrest, transported to Rochester Police Department and released shortly after, with a date for a court hearing.
Driver arrested for drunken driving
ROCHESTER — An officer on patrol in the area of Second and Walnut observed a silver sedan fail to stop at the stop sign at approximately 2 a.m. March 26. The officer also observed the vehicle had tinted front windows. The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, observing signs of impairment. The driver was offered a preliminary breath test resulting in a 0.1% blood alcohol content and a chemical breath test resulting in 0.11% blood alcohol content. The driver was lodged until sober.
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NEWS & NOTES
Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm presents One Room Schoolhouse Discovery Day
ROCHESTER HILLS — Join the Stoney Creek Rho Kappa Social Studies Honors Society as it opens the Stoney Creek Schoolhouse to the public for drop-in visits from noon to 3 p.m. April 12. Learn about what school was like in the past and take part in activities for all ages. Admission, which is included in museum open hours, is $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Check in at the Dairy Barn on the museum’s main campus.
‘Vanities: The Musical’ comes to Meadow Brook Theatre
ROCHESTER HILLS — ‘Vanities: The Musical,’ with a book by Jack Heifner and music and lyrics by David Kirshenbaum, runs through April 13 at Meadow Brook Theatre, located on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester Hills. Tickets range from $39 to $48 and are available by calling the box office at Meadow Brook Theatre at (248) 377-3300 or online at www.ticketmaster. com. Student discounts are available at the box office. Groups of eight or more should call (248) 370-3316 for group pricing. Vanities: The Musical is suggested for audience members in high school and up. For more information, visit mbtheatre.com.
Rochester Kiwanis to host Spring Fling Pancake Breakfast April 12
ROCHESTER — Rochester Kiwanis is welcoming spring with a party for kids and their families. The Spring Fling Pancake Breakfast will be held at the Rochester Fire Department, 277 E. Second St. from 8-11 a.m. April 12. The event will feature Rosco the Clown, a free pancake breakfast, games and activities, fun with bubbles and more. The event is free but donations of new clothes, diapers and toiletries for foster kids are welcomed. A primary goal of Kiwanis clubs everywhere is to assist kids and foster kids.
OPC Social & Activity Center hosts presentation on area transportation
ROCHESTER — The OPC Social & Activity Center invites the community to a presentation on “Navigating Public Transit in & around the Greater Rochester Area” April 7. The presentation aims to provide insight about Oakland County’s transit system and help attendees better understand and utilize public transportation, which includes SMART and the OPC’s transportation program. It will also address how to navigate the OPC’s transportation program for individuals 55-plus, veterans, and those under 55 who have a disability. The event, which is free of charge, will be held at 2, 4, and 6 p.m. in the auditorium at the OPC Center, 650 Letica Drive. For more information, visit OPCcenter.org.
Yard waste pickup begins in Rochester Hills
ROCHESTER HILLS — Yard waste pickup in the city of Rochester Hills began March 24, and runs through the second week of December. Place yard waste into a paper yard waste bag or reusable container no larger than 35 gallons. Yard waste includes plant material such as
leaves, grass clippings, small twigs, prunings, shrub clippings, garden materials, old potting soil, pumpkins, dirt incidental to minor plantings or edging of lawns, small shrubs with dirt ball removed, branches, brush, flowers, roots, wood waste, and other material commonly thrown away in the course of maintaining yards and gardens. This includes sod and
Library to present ‘Vape 101’
ROCHESTER HILLS — The Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Vape 101: Know the Risks with Oakland County Health” at 7 p.m. April 15. Nadli Arabo from Oakland County Health will share how e-cigarettes operate, as well as the health and safety consequences of vaping. Learn why youth are using these products and gain access to prevention resources.
The event is open to the public. Registration is required. To register, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call (248) 656-2900.
Vendors needed for Downtown Rochester Makers’ Market
ROCHESTER — The deadline to register for the third annual Downtown Rochester Makers’ Market is Friday, April 18.
The market — which will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 21 on W. Fourth Street in downtown Rochester — will consist of unique artisan vendors, crafters, vintage collectors and makers selling their handcrafted goods, wares, and other specialty items.
Artisan vendors, makers, and handmade crafters are welcome to purchase a booth space at the market. Vendor spaces are $150 for a 10x10 space and $250 for a 10x20 space, or $200 for food trucks. Registration forms can be found online on downtownrochestermi.com. Vendors will know if they have been selected by April 23.
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.
To stay in the know of all downtown Rochester happenings, text “JOIN” to (866) 603- 4005 or visit downtownrochestermi.com.
other biodegradable matter. This does not include soil, any garbage, food, plastic, synthetic fibers, lumber, human, or animal waste.
All bundles of yard waste are not to exceed 4 feet in length, must be bundled using string, cannot exceed 18 inches around and cannot weigh more than 60 pounds.
‘Wine, Wit and Wisdom’ celebrates 10 years of supporting the library
BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com
ROCHESTER — Experts from the world of the arts, crime, history and business will spread their wisdom to Rochester Hills Public Library patrons during the annual “Wine, Wit and Wisdom” fundraiser.
The event, organized by the Friends of Rochester Hills Public Library, is in its 10th annual year and organizers say community interest has grown each year.
This year’s event takes place at the Rochester Hills Public Library from 6-9:30 p.m. April 26. Guests of the event will enjoy lectures, dinner, drinks, and can participate in a silent auction and 50/50 raffle to further their support of the library.
Cindy Gerstenlaur, chair of the Wine, Wit & Wisdom committee, said the event is a great evening out for a great cause.
“Wine, Wit & Wisdom is known for its engaging speakers and this year is no different,” she said in a statement. “We take care to consider the range of interests of our attendees and want to make sure there is something for everyone. It’s our goal that you walk away having learned something new.”
This year’s topics include handwriting analysis in criminal investigations, roasting
coffee at home, life on Mars, a behind-thescenes look at the Avon Players, the history of Rochester’s most famous and infamous citizens, and a sneak peek into Discovery Trails, the Detroit Zoo’s newest project.
The Friends of RHPL is a nonprofit organization and all funds raised support library programming, collections and services.
“As the fundraising branch of RHPL, the Friends have a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes at the library and we also get to be everyday library patrons enjoying materials, programs, and services,”
Friends President Ron Meegan said in a statement. “The hard work that our dedicated team of volunteers puts into this event ensures that we’re able to give as much as we can back to RHPL.”
Registration for Wine, Wit & Wisdom is currently underway and can be done in person at the library, or online at rhpl.org/ friends. Tickets are $80 a person until April 14 and increase to $90 from April 15-April 21, when registration closes. Guests must be 21 and over.
For more information, call the library at (248) 656-2900.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
Frances Rubello In Memory of
Frances Rubello, age 93, passed away on March 13, 2025. She was born on February 3, 1932 in Detroit, Michigan to her late parents Joseph and Fulemena Leone. Frances was preceded in death by her husband Joseph S. Rubello. She is survived by her loving children: Geraldine (Ted) Gillespie, Florence (John) Misuraca, David (Greta) Rubello; loving grandchildren: Nicholas (Rosie) Rubello, Adriano (Pamela) Rubello, Sasha Rubello; and siblings: Vincent “Jimmy” (Terry) Leone, Joseph JoAnn) Leone, the late Russell (Frances) Leone, and the late Benedict (Deanna) Leone.
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“It’s something that we’ve been trying to do over the last few years — adding art down at the Brooklands Plaza, up and down the street there, and different aspects of the city, but here, in a really pronounced pretty cool way in the center of one of our roundabouts,” Barnett said.
Sara Roediger, the city’s director of planning and economic development, said Rochester Hills hopes to add more art throughout the city and this was one way to accomplish that.
“The fish sculptures contain the three of the most common fish found in the Clinton River there — bass, brown trout and blue gill,” Roediger said.
The sculptures, she added, were created by Erik and Israel Nordin, from the Detroit Design Center, who have done a number of
public sculptures in metro Detroit.
Yates is the oldest business in the city, Barnett explained, starting when Abraham Lincoln was president.
“Yates is powered by the Clinton River and all three of these fish can be found in the river itself,” he said.“We have a blue gill, a trout and a largemouth bass all there in the roundabout and, as the grasses grow, it will actually look like they are in the river. The grasses will go right up to the base of the fish.”
Barnett encouraged residents to check out the art as they travel around the city or visit Yates.
“We hope as you drive around town — very safely of course, maybe the next time you’re at Yates Cider Mill or Yates Park in the city of Rochester Hills. You (can) check out these three fish and now you know a little bit more about why they’re here in this spot,” Barnett said. “We love art and we love our residents taking notice.”
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS
SOCRRA partners with Spurt Industries to produce compost for SOCRRA residents
ROCHESTER HILLS — The Southeastern Oakland County Resource Recovery Authority announced a new partnership with Spurt Industries.
Effective March 31, Spurt will manage and operate SOCRRA’s compost site, located at 1741 School Road in Rochester Hills.
Spurt is a family-owned and operated composting business with over 30 years of experience. Spurt’s soils are made from 100% natural materials and are designed to enhance and maintain plant and soil conditions. Soil blends are regularly-tested for nutrient content, organic matter, pathogens and more, as part of the Seal of Testing Assurance (STA) Program by the U.S. Composting Council. As STA certified compost, it can be used by farmers for certified organic production.
“Spurt is a leader within its industry. They have experienced compost operators and a soil scientist who understands the process and uses innovative compost technologies to generate an outstanding product,” said Eric Griffin, General Manager for SOCRRA. “I’m excited about this partnership and look forward to the expertise they will bring.”
Griffin shares what this partnership means for SOCRRA’s communities and residents.
“By working with Spurt, we’re able to offer SOCRRA residents exceptional compost at no additional cost at our compost site. Additionally, residents now have the option to purchase compost for home delivery at a discounted price. Composting is a great way to recycle the organic waste we generate. We spent millions of dollars on waste management. Composting allows us to divert waste from landfills, reduce greenhouse gas generation, and turn it into something practical for our yards. It’s about working together to create a more sustainable and healthier future,” Griffin said.
Bill Whitley, the owner of Spurt Industries, shares Spurt’s mission to develop partnerships that support green initiatives and sustainability in the Great Lakes region.
“At Spurt, we are thankful for the opportunity to work with SOCRRA. We’re excited to continue the recycling of yard waste and expand the availability of compost and compost amended soils to the surrounding communities. Our soils will be produced to the leading national standards available to our industry, backed by a rigorous testing and certification process. As a family-owned business, we believe in community, education, and sustainable development. We are pleased to continue doing that through our compost donation and discount programs, site tours, educational sessions, and creating partnerships to increase local resilience, build strong soils, and protect the environment that we all share,” Whitley said.
During this transition, there will be no interruptions to curbside yard waste collection services for SOCRRA communities. Yard waste pick-up will continue on regularly-scheduled collection days. SOCRRA residents are able to pick up free compost from SOCRRA’s compost site with official proof of residency. No appointment is required. For more information, visit socrra.org.
Oakland County launches visitor survey to shape comprehensive tourism and attraction plan
OAKLAND COUNTY — Oakland County is launching a new initiative to develop a “Tourism & Attraction Strategic Plan” aimed at strengthening the county’s tourism sector and enhancing business attraction and retention. As part of this effort, the county is inviting residents and visitors to participate in a survey through April 18.
“This strategic plan will help us build on our county’s strengths and ensure Oakland County remains an inviting destination for visitors,” Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter said in a statement. “It also gives us a chance to support and promote our local businesses, cultural institutions and outdoor recreation.”
Oakland County encourages community members and visitors to participate in the visitor survey which takes about 15 minutes to complete. It will gather insights on: tourism assets and experiences in the county, perceptions of Oakland County as a des-
tination, preferred transportation methods for visiting attractions, key factors influencing travel decisions, tourism spending and visitor demographics.
The survey will gauge the economic impact and the perceptions of residents and visitors who frequent downtowns and attractions in the county. It is available online at https://visitoaklandcounty. com/strategic-plan.
Library presents ‘Prescription Drug Disposal with Oakland County Health’ April 17
ROCHESTER — Rochester Hills Public Library presents “Prescription Drug Disposal with Oakland County Health” at 7 p.m. April 17. Oakland County Health Division health educators will share how to dispose of medications safely and properly. Learn how and where to dispose of medications safely in Oakland County. The event is open to the public. Registration is required by visiting calendar.rhpl.org or calling (248) 656-2900.
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ABOVE: A basic list of starting supplies includes the seeds themselves, seed starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. RIGHT: Kerr advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.
JUMP-START YOUR GARDEN BY STARTING SEEDS INDOORS
STARTING SEEDS FOR SUMMER PLANTS IS AN EASY HOBBY TO START AT HOME
BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT — The weather in Michigan remains brisk, but the spring tides soon will bring about sunnier days in the Mitten State.
As the sunnier weather hits, people will be able to begin more outdoor activities, including growing and maintaining vegetables and flowers. But to get started now inside their own home, gardeners often get involved in seed starting.
When it comes to getting ready with seed starting, Rachel Zorn, a sales associate with Piechnik’s Greenhouse & Garden Gate, said the prospective planter needs to think about their own likes and interests with growing and whether they lean more into vegetables or flowers.
Once they do that, Zorn said, they can go out and select the seeds they’ll be using.
“There are a lot of different seeds on the market,” she said. “Some of them are treated seeds. Some of them are non-GMO.
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There’s pretty much anything that you could want out there that would fit with what you are looking to do and what your comfort level would be. Once you have the seeds themselves, then you’re going to need a tray for starting the seeds in, usually something that’s got fairly small compartments to start with.”
Zorn said a lot of new gardeners are interested in growing their own vegetables, which leads to their interest in starting seeds.
“They’re looking at that as a way of connecting with nature, a way of supplementing their own produce at home,” she said. “Vegetables can be a very easy first thing to get started with. They generally germinate fairly quickly and with a good percentage of success.”
The packaging the seeds come in will come with instructions on how quickly they germinate and can give an indication of the farmer’s timing for planting seeds, according to Zorn.
This helps let the farmer know when the last frost in their area would be, as plants
are very susceptible to weather.
“Anything that started in the house — you do want to have that bright sunny window — but you also want to have a plan in mind for transitioning them outdoors so that they can start to harden off before they’re truly planted outside,” she said.
A basic list of starting supplies includes seeds, seed-starting mix, cell packs or small containers and pots, and a light, as you need more than sunlight from a window, according to Lindsey Kerr, a consumer horticulture educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Wayne County Office. The light can be a LED light. A heat mat also can improve germination rates, but it isn’t necessary.
Kerr believes the variety of what people can do in seed starting leads them to start their involvement.
She said that concerns involving pesticides in plants and vegetables lead people to start seeds as well.
“When they grow them themselves, they know there are no pesticides applied,” she said. “It’s just fun. A lot of people say it’s therapeutic or it gives them something to look forward to. You plant those seeds, and you end up staring at the soil every day,
waiting for them to come up. So there’s that excitement and anticipation. And then sometimes there’s cost savings, too. You buy a bag of seeds or a package of seeds, and that can cost less than one single plant. So cost is definitely something people think about.
“When you grow things at home, they have so much more flavor. And so that’s really exciting for people,” Kerr added. “They realize they’ve never had such good tomatoes before and cucumbers. So it can be satisfying or exciting and kind of open up this whole new world of food to people.”
Kerr is active in seed-starting herself, having both a home garden and an office garden where she grows vegetables, which she both keeps and donates to the Women, Infant and Children federal assistance program. She also teaches seed-starting workshops around Wayne County.
Kerr said there is an initial investment in seed starting, but overall, it’s not a hard hobby to get into. She advised that people should buy labels, too, to help distinguish the different seeds.
“The main thing is that you have to be paying attention,” she said. “If you go on vacation, that’s not going to work. Your seeds are going to die from lack of water. But if
you’re there, you’re present, then I think it’s pretty easy and it can be a lot of fun.
“You can start seeds, like snap peas, and you can plant them outside in your garden right now and they’ll come up and they’ll kind of do their thing, and that’s very hands off and that’s very easy,” she continued. “But when you start tomatoes inside, that’s a little bit more involved.”
Kerr said there is something satisfying about starting a seed and bringing a plant all the way to harvest, whether it’s a vegetable or a flower.
“It’s pretty incredible to take this little, tiny thing — it’s like a speck — and … it grows and … maybe it becomes a pumpkin, or it becomes a zinnia. It’s just incredible to watch that whole experience and think ‘I did that.’”
Zorn said people often are looking for a connection with nature, which leads to seed starting.
“That gratification of being able to start something from a tiny little seed and get it all the way to a plant that could be producing beautiful flowers or actually producing food items,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.
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“The rank of assistant chief fire marshal is not easily earned. It requires leadership, experience, and a deep understanding of the challenges and responsibilities that come with protecting our citizens,” Gary said. “It marks the culmination of hard work, dedication and proven commitment to the safety and well-being of our community.”
Gary said Echols has “the full respect and support of the department,” adding that he looks forward to the positive impact she will have on the department and the community.
Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett said he is excited about the promotion of Echols to assistant chief/fire marshal as it “marks a significant milestone” for the city and Fire Department.
“She has demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership throughout her career, and I am confident she will excel in this new role and uphold the high standards of the Roch-
ester Hills Fire Department,” he said in a statement.
Echols has been with the Rochester Hills Fire Department since 2006, when she was hired as the department’s first full-time female firefighter. Her most recent rank was that of captain/assistant fire marshal, a position she held since 2021.
Echols has a master’s degree in emergency management and homeland security. She is a professional emergency manager and a graduate of the Eastern Michigan School of Fire Staff & Command.
Echols is currently enrolled in the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer program.
She said she will continue to use her skills to enhance the department.
Echols is tasked with leading the Fire Department’s community risk-reduction division into the future.
“I hope that my position will inspire other females to join the fire service because it is truly the best job in the world,” she said.
Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.
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Ann Echols was recently sworn-in as the first female assistant chief/fire marshal for the Rochester Hills Fire Department.
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early voting, or at their precinct on Election Day,” she explained.
In the November 2024 election, absentee voting across Oakland County remained steady, while Election Day voting declined due to early voting. In 2022, 55% of voters cast ballots in the precinct, while 45% voted absentee. In the November 2024 election, 35% of voters cast ballots in the precinct, with 45% voting absentee and 20% voting early.
Rochester Hills stands in fifth place across the state for early voting — behind the Macomb Township Recreation Center, Sterling Heights Community Center, Shelby Township Early Voting Center and Warren City Hall.
Based on the numbers and the change to the allowable precinct size, city staff began to look into which precincts could be consolidated.
“Currently, we have just under 57,000 active registered voters placed into our 32 precincts within the 2,999 threshold. Nine of those precincts have anywhere from 2,200 to 2,600 active voters, currently,” Scott noted.
In considering the consolidation, Scott said precinct location and borders, as it pertains to council districts, school districts and county commissioner districts, were analyzed.
“None of those will be changing,” she explained.
Next, she looked at the size of the room where the precincts would be housed, many of which she said are currently in gymnasiums that will now be housing multiple precincts.
“Where we may have had two precincts in a single room in a gymnasium, we will have one, which will be those two combined,” she said. “We believe with the consolidation, we will be able to manage any potential lines by having two electronic poll books at each precinct with more than 3,000 active registered voters assigned to it.”
Decreasing the number of Election Day precincts from 32 to 21, officials said, will require less election workers and ultimately save the city money.
“Taking the number of inspectors we utilized this past November for our 32 precincts and reducing it for 21 precincts would result in having to employ 110 fewer election inspectors,” Scott explained. “This, coupled with a reduction in equipment testing costs, would result in a savings of over $32,000. Savings experienced in a primary election would be just under $24,000, and then August and November together could see just under $56,000 annual savings.”
Further savings will be experienced when the city purchases new election equipment, which is slated to happen in 2027-2028.
“I received information that was shared by the state of Michigan Bureau of Elections that the actual cost per unit (of a scanner or touch writer) will be closer to $15,000, rather than the $12,000 they originally thought. That would bring our savings up to $197,326 if we went to 21 precincts rather than 32,” Scott said. “So consolidating our precincts will result in an overall savings — when it comes to wages, equipment and overall maintenance of that equipment — of $580,478.30 over the next five years.”
The number that stuck out to Rochester Hills Mayor Bryan Barnett — more so than finding over $500,000 in savings — was needing 110 less people to work.
“It’s election workers and lifeguards that we have the hardest time finding and staffing, and you can’t be wrong that day,” he said. “A lot of thought has gone into this. It’s the right thing to do and I support it.”
The Rochester Hills City Council unanimously approved the move to consolidate.
“Having stood outside of many a precinct on voting day, I’m always popping my head in there to thank the voters and see what the count is, and there’s never a line out their door. It’s an empty gymnasium which sees a steady trickle of people. This is a much-needed optimization. It’s much needed and much overdue,” said Rochester Hills City Councilman David Blair.
Councilwoman Theresa Mungioli said she reached out to the city’s over 60 precinct delegates for their opinions, and while some had questions about the move, she said “not one of them opposed the plan.”
“They had questions on election integrity and the security of elections going forward, and we are going to work with clerk Scott to get her out to talk to the precinct delegates about that process, but when it came to the map and their consolidation, I did not have any feedback from those 60 precinct delegates to say, ‘Heck no, don’t do this,’” she said.
Letters explaining the changes will be sent to affected residents this spring, likely sometime after the April 22 filing deadline for City Council and the Rochester Hills Public Library Board.
“In the letter, we’ll explain what happened, and on our website, we will have the, ‘This is where you used to vote, this is where you now vote.’ There will be a comparison there, so it will be easy for people to see what’s going on. In the letter, we will tell them their new voter ID card is on its way for everyone that’s been affected. There are some precincts that haven’t been affected, so they will not receive anything,” Scott said.
The city generally has two elections per year — a primary and a general — and three in a presidential year.
For more information, call the Rochester Hills City Clerk’s Office at (248) 6564630.
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