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Look Inside— The Health & Fitness Digest Proudly serving the communities of Rochester and Rochester Hills every Monday • RRHGazette.com Rochester Schools PTA Council Earns Nationwide Recognition Monday, March 21, 2016 Vol. 1, No. 2 Bunnies & Awesome Egg Decorating Come to Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve on Sunday, March 20 at 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. and learn all about and meet a real bunny. Then there will be egg decorating using unique and creative techniques. Lots of new tricks to make your egg decorating special. Registration required $7/5 members, $3/18 family max. Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve is located at 333 N. Hill Circle, For more info call 248656-0999 or dinosaurhill.org. Adopt-a-Stream Volunteer Training The Clinton River Watershed Council’s Adopt-a-Stream program is a volunteer-base program that empowers community members to protect local streams and rivers by monitoring their health. After attending the training session volunteers are then teamed up and assigned to a site based on the participants’ preference. To learns more attend the upcoming session April 16, 9-11:30 a.m. at the CRWC Office, 1115 W. Avon Rd. Registration is required 248-6010606 or online [email protected]. The Mad Money March Shop Now, Win $1,000 All you have to do is spend $100 in the month of March at one of downtown Rochester’s participating businesses (there are a lot of them!) and you get an entry. Hold on to your receipts in the mad Money March Envelope, validate receipts and enter to win at select locations. For complete details and a full list of participating businesses, see the Downtown Rochester website. All entries must be submitted by the close of business on March 31. The DDA will draw a winner on Friday, April 1. Have fun! Inside 5 Health & Fitness Digest 6 Classifieds 7 Police Report TO BE AN EAGLE SCOUT IS TO BE A MEMBER OF AN ELITE SOCIETY. Only three percent of Scouts make it to that level. There is a lot involved to achieving that honor, a major component being a public service project. Rochester Hills resident Jarrett Buikema (above, right) with his Troop 123 Leader Jeff Buikema (also his dad; Sarah Williams, also in the photo is getting ready to donate) has been in scouting for more than 7 years earning merit badges and performing service hours. For his Eagle Scout project he organized a blood drive which took place on March 9 under the auspices of the American Red Cross at the Moose Lodge on Livernois. Jarrett brought his sister’s homemade goodies for donors and enlisted volunteers from the troop as well as friends and family to give blood. The drive was a tremendous success; 37 pints were donated surpassing their goal of 30 pints. Jarrett is on his way to achieving his Eagle Scout goal. RCS Graduation Rates Among Best in Michigan by BRYAN EVERSON A state report released last week revealed that Rochester Community Schools had the highest high school graduation for 2014-15 among the largest districts in Michigan. The data, which comes from the Michigan Center for Educational Performance and Information, revealed a 96.2 percent graduation rate. That number was nearly four percent higher than any other district of its size in the state. All three of Rochester's traditional high schools easily exceeded the state average of 81.2 percent. “At Rochester Community Schools, we believe that family, school, business and community partnerships are integral for student success," said RCS Superintendent Robert Shaner. " I am proud to be a part of a team who unites to support the very important business of educating our children.” “When our students graduate, they leave behind a legacy that is quite impressive – a legacy of high expectations, academic excellence, hope and compassion. Our students are truly an inspiring group of men and women.” Percentages have been steadily on the rise for RCS in the past few years. A year before, that rate came in at 95.4 per- cent. It was at 93.9 percent in 2012-13, and 93.6 percent in 2011-12. Individual high school rates were as follows: Rochester (96.8), Stoney Creek (97.6), Rochester Adams (98.9), Adult Center for Education (ACE) (76.7), International Academy (92.3). "The RCS graduation requirements are very rigorous and the students, teachers, and parents all work hard to meet, and in many cases, exceed our standards.” Rochester Adams High School Principal Kevin Cumming said. While many rates for minorities stayed stagnant, the graduation rate among black students in 2014-15 was 90.9 percent. That's up from 89.6 percent a year prior, and a significant increase of 9.75 over a four-year span. The rate for English Language Learners made a large jump, from 52.9 percent to 81 percent last year. Sizable strides were also made in the rate for economically disadvantaged students, leaping from 78.2 percent in 201112 & increasing to 87.1 percent last year. “The Rochester Community School District has measures in place to help propel all of our students to graduation," said RCS Executive Director of Secondary Education Carrie Lawler. "ACE is dedicated to helping those stu- dents who may be struggling to learn through conventional teaching methods. Project graduation also offers seniors the ability to take online courses to recover credits. These additional resources can make a huge difference for those students who could use a little extra help.” by BRYAN EVERSON Rochester Community Schools PTA Council earns nationwide recognition The Rochester Community Schools PTA Council received a major recognition when it traveled to the 2016 National PTA Legislative Conference on March 9, in Arlington, Va. It was presented with the Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award from the National PTA for improving the well-being of students in its own 21 schools, and for providing leadership for children’s issues across the state of Michigan. “Congratulations to the Rochester Community PTA Council as they work to shape public conversation and advocate for the benefit of our students,” said RCS Superintendent Robert Shaner. “Working together, we can continue to do great things for our children.” The pair on hand to represent and receive the award was Samantha Phillips, president of the Rochester Community PTA Council, and Barb Anness, legislative representative to the Rochester Community PTA Council. See PTA, page 2 NOW OPEN in Rochester Hills! Join Us on April 15, 16, 17 For Our Grand Opening Weekend Celebration Family Owned & Operated for 20 Years 10% OFF Everything in the Store Including Food All Weekend! GIVEAWAYS • SAMPLES • RAFFLE PRIZES Ribbon Cutting with Mayor Barnett, Leader Dog for the Blind and the Michigan Humane Society Friday, April 15th at 4pm 248-606-4615 63 W. Auburn Rd. (SW Corner of Roch. Rd) www.premierpetsupply.com Hours: Mon - Sat 8:30 am - 9 pm, Sun 10 am - 6 pm Page 2 ■ March 21, 2016 ■ Big Fun Storytime at the Rochester Hills Library Storytime for families with children through age 5 and their care givers every week day at the Rochester Hills Public Library from 10-10:45 a.m. in the multipurpose room. Children must be residents of Rochester, Rochester Hills, or Oakland Twp., and registered with their own Rochester Hills Public Library card. We’ll Help You Grow Your Business! Call Me TODAY! 248.524.4868 Or Email: [email protected] Evan Miller Serving Troy’s Growing Business Community Every Monday Morning THE ROCHESTER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS PTA COUNCIL received a major recognition when it traveled to the 2016 National PTA Legislative Conference on March 9, in Arlington, Va. It was presented with the Outstanding Local PTA Advocacy Award from the National PTA Rochester PTA Council Wins Impact Award PTA From page 1 “Our advocacy efforts have been impactful, because we blend parental passion and community involvement,” Phillips said. “We stir up public policy discussion to support kid-centered initiatives that directly address their needs. As a group, we are raising our 3 DAY CELEBRATION! Mon. March 28th, Tues. March 29th & Wed. March 30th Happy Birthday Dominic Picano & Daughter! Italian Grille Lunch • Cocktails • Dinner Mr. Picano’s Birthday FREE Entree Special! Purchase 1 Dinner Entrée with Beverage and Get 2nd Dinner Entrée FREE (Equal or Lesser Value, Excludes Filets, Steaks, Lamb Chops and Pizza) Valid after 4 pm for dinner menu. Dine in only. Limit 6 guests per table. No coupon needed. (248) 689-8050 3775 Rochester Rd. • Troy • 1/2 mile North of Big Beaver Rd. (16 Mile) N. of I-75 Banquet Facilities • Outside Catering • www.picanos.com OPEN 7 DAYS: Mon.-Thurs. 11 am - 10 pm • Fri. 11 am - 11 pm • Sat. noon - 11 pm • Sunday noon - 9 pm collective voices to make sure kids count.” Leadership in legislative issues was one of the significant areas that helped earned the award for the PTA council. The group has made efforts to help engage parents in interpreting legislation that can be seen as difficult to understand. Efforts to outline ways for voters to become more active in legislation and the passage of the district’s $185 million bond proposal last November to fund technology and other necessities were also noted. The creation of the RCS Safe Routes to School team has been another critical effort by the council, helping to start school-based carpools and walking groups, as well as to improve bus-oriented safety issues. Another reason for recognition was the group's role in strategies to balance academic success with mental health and wellness for its students. “The Rochester PTA Council’s commitment to serving our children is truly commendable,” said RCS Board of Education President Pat Piskulich. “We are proud to be able to work with Maple Syrup Program & Pancake Breakfast at Van Hoosen Museum A fun event Saturday morning March 19, beginning at 9:00, 10 and 11 a.m. pancake breakfast topped with Rochester Hills maple syrup. They’ve been tapping the trees and will show you the sap to syrup process and fill you in on the history of making syrup. Breakfast includes sausage, juice and coffee as well as pancakes. Tickets are $4 for Museum members and $7 for non-members. Children 5 and under are free. Registration is required. For more information call 248-656-4663. such an outstanding group of parent leaders who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students.” (248) 524-4868 FAX (248) 524-9140 P.O. Box 482 • Troy, MI 48099 www.gazettemediagroup.com An Independent Newspaper PUBLISHER Mark Nicholson CITY EDITOR Bryan Everson, Cynthia Kmett EDITORIAL STAFF Peter Maurer, Rich Milostan, Damon W. Perry, Greg Russell ADVERTISING Pam Brown Evan Miller PRODUCTION Patti Sweitzer Amanda White CIRCULATION Michael Algarra OFFICE 6966 Crooks Rd • Suite 22 Troy, Michigan 48098 This newspaper is not responsible for errors in advertising copy received after the 5 p.m. Wednesday Deadline. Classifieds close at 4 p.m. on Wednesday. We are taking your thoughts, letters to the editor, and interesting tidbits of news via the Internet. We’ll accept messages for the next week’s edition through Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. You can contact us at [email protected]. Find us on Facebook. March 21, 2016 New Day Foundation, Oakland County FC Host Fundraiser Soccer club Oakland County FC and Rochester-based non-profit New Day Foundation For Families held a bowling fundraiser at Troy Lanes last Sunday to benefit the two organizations. OCFC Co-owner Nicole Griffith and Chrissie Maciejewski, a clinical counselor at New Day, both studied at Oakland University and cultivated the idea of the fundraiser from their friendship. "It was a thrill that both of our works and where our passions lie happened to overlap [on this project]," Maciejewski said. All profits from the event went to New Day, with the exception of the 5050 raffle that split the profits between the two groups. "I did a bowling fundraiser for a wheelchair basketball team a couple years ago, so it was just the idea for something fun indoors in the winter time," Griffith said. Bliss Salon and Spa, Bar Louie and Insalata were among some of the businesses that donated gift certificates and packages for the event's raffle that took place near the end of the event after participants got their bowling in. New Day's mission is to help families that have been effected by cancer by providing financial assistance, emotional support and hope. "We receive grants, we have private donors, fundraisers and events like this, third-party events for those that believe in our mission and help families that really need it," Maciejewski said. OCFC, which plays its games at Stoney Creek High School, will field several former graduates of Stoney on this year's team to be coached by former Detroit Arsenal coach Wadd Sana. The club, which played its inaugural season last year, competes in the Premier League of America, a league expanding to 12 teams this year as part of the United States Adult Soccer Association. OCFC's season begins on May 12. New Day Foundation For Families is located at 414 S Main St. For more information on New Day, visit www.foundationforfamilies.org. ■ ■ Page 3 Emagine Hosts Autism/Sensory Friendly Showings Rochester Hills Emagine Movie Theater will be offering Autism/Sensory Friendly Showings. The sensory friendly movie will include brighter theatre lights than normal and the sound will be turned down. Families with food allergies are encouraged to bring their own snacks. The audience will have the abil- ity to get up, move and make noise during the movie. The movie begins at 10:30 a.m. Matinee rates apply. Upcoming Sensory Friendly Shows: April 2nd – Batman v Superman April 16th – Jungle Book April 30 – Ratchet & Clank May 7th – Captain America Chinese Food to Take Out & Eat In 892 S. Rochester Rd • Rochester Hills (In South Hill Plaza, Next to McDonald’s) 248.650.3337 • 248.650.3991 ery Deliv , Fas(tLimited Amreilaes) Within 8 Lunch Special $5.50 (10:45 am - 3 pm) Expires 4-15-16 $2 OFF on Economy Pack Final Price - $20.95 10% OFF Or FREE Pt. of Shrimp Fried Rice Or $3 OFF on Economy Pack 2 FREE Order of Crab Rangoon Final Price - $30.95 (With Any Order Over $22) With Coupon. Valid Before 9 pm every day. May not be combined with other coupons. Expires 4-15-16 With Coupon. Valid Before 9 pm every day. May not be combined with other coupons. Expires 4-15-16 NEW DAY FOUNDATION FOR FAMILIES held a bowling fundraiser at Troy Lanes last Sunday. For more information on New Day, visit www.foundationforfamilies.org. Leader Dogs for the Blind, Canine Development Center Update by RACHELLE KNIFFEN Phase 1 is Complete, Phase 2 is Underway and Phase 3 Starting Soon For people driving past Leader Dog’s campus, it looks like our new Canine Development Center is totally finished; but for those who venture to the back of the building, the fact that we are still mid-construction is very apparent. Phase 1 With just a few minor items to complete, we are checking this phase as “Complete.” Phase 2 This phase of the project includes the renovation of three villages in the south wing (one is complete and currently serving as material storage). The villages, which will house our dogs in training, will be outfitted with large living suites, multiple open air runs, and in-village grooming and enrichment areas. The new suites are more than two times larger than current kennels, so dogs will be able to cohabitate if desired. A garage addition is included in this phase along with new duct work, a new air exchange system, and new electrical and plumbing. Phase 3 Starting in Late March The mild Michigan winter has helped keep construction on track, which puts us in a good position to start phase three on schedule. During this final phase, the interiors of the training bays in the east wing of the building will be demolished and rebuilt with more villages for our dogs in training. Grand Opening Plans for official Canine Development Center opening events are already in the works. Dates will be announced in the next issue of Update, on our website and through several social media channels. Only $500,000 away from meeting the goal, any and all support is welcome. Every dollar counts to help reach the goal! To make a donation, visit us at leaderdog.org/canine-center, mail in a check (please note “Canine Development Center” on the check) or donate over the phone at 888-777-5332. Naming opportunities begin at $7,500 and can be paid in easy installments over time with a 3–5 year pledge. For more information, contact Melissa Weisse, CFRE, chief philanthropy officer, at 248-659-5029 or [email protected]. KILGOUR SCOTTISH CENTRE Banquet Hall Available for any Special Occasion 2363 Rochester Road • Troy www.thekilgour.com Scottish Family Fish Fry Friday, March 25th 5 pm - 8 pm Enjoy beer battered & baked fish with french fries, coleslaw, dessert and coffee service. Cash bar Children's dinner available. Good Friday March 25th Reservations can be made at Fish Frys. Call for Hall Rates & Discounts at 248-526-1849 or email [email protected] For more information Please call 248-526-1849 or Visit www.detroitscots.com Page 4 ■ March 21, 2016 ■ Rochester Hills Fire Dept. Offers Heartsaver CPR Instruction This is a procedure everyone should know. The American Heartsaver CPR class is designed for the layperson that needs certification for their job or school. The class offers one person CPR for adult, child and infant CPR along with foreign body airway obstruction. Classes will consist of lecture, video and man- nequin practice. Upon successful completion of the skills test, students will receive a certification card. Class is April 2nd from 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. All classes are held in the Training Room at Fire Station No. 1, 1111 Horizon Ct., $20 for residents, $30 for non-residents. For more information 248-841-2705. Avondale High Announces New Head Football Coach Following an extensive interview process, Avondale High School has selected Lamanzer Williams as its new head football coach. Williams replaces BIRMINGHAM COIN & JEWELRY earned honors for being a First Team All American, and First Team Big Ten player. He also holds the distinction of being the University’s All Time single season sack leader. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1997 draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars, and spent time with the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and Miami Dolphins. He has held head coaching positions at Willow Run, Kalamazoo Central, Muskegon Heights, Inkster, Holland, and most recently at Ypsilanti High School. In addition, Williams has a Kinesiology degree from the University of Minnesota, a BS in Physical Education from Eastern Michigan, an MA from Concordia University in Sports Leadership, an Educational Leadership degree from Grand Valley State University, and a Principal Certification from Saginaw Valley State University. “Lamanzer is a solid choice for taking on the role as head coach,” said Avondale School District Athletic Director, Keith Gust. “He has years of football and coaching experience, as well as degrees in sports and educational leadership. We’re looking forward to working with him and we welcome him to the Avondale family.” Now Visit Our Online Store at www.BirminghamCoin.com Hours: Mon. - Fri. 10 am-5:30 pm Sat. 10 am-2:30 pm WE BUY WITH HONESTY Immediate Demands For: • • • • Diamonds Over .50 Carat & Up Men’s Watches Jewelry Designer Silver: Yurman, Tiffany, John Hardy, Georg Jensen • Bullion & Coins • Stamps • Collectables: Herrand,Lalique, Lladro, Royal Dalton • Costume Jewelry & Knick Knacks, Binoculars, Antique Cameras, Victrolas Now Offering On-Site Jewelry Repair 33802 Woodward Ave. • Birmingham LAMANZER WILLIAMS Steven Deutsch who retired from coaching the Yellow Jackets following the 2015 season and after 14 years, leading the team to a 73-61 record. A graduate of Willow Run High School and a member of the Willow Run Hall of Fame, Williams attended the University of Minnesota, where he JAPANESE PAN NOODLES BILL NYE "THE SCIENCE GUY" educates and jokes on Pi Day (March 14) to a sold-out crowd at Oakland University's Athletics Center O'rena. GREAT WITH MARINATED STEAK Lunch Specials Fresh & Healthy! $ 9.99 and under Mon. - Fri. 10 am-4 pm 165 S. Livernois Rd. (Walton & Livernois • Kroger Shopping Center) shishpalacerestaurant.com Hours Sun. - Thurs. 10 am-10 pm Fri. & Sat. 10 am-10 pm (248) 453-5464 NEW KOREAN BBQ MEATBALLS with Gochujang (go-choo-jang) Sauce PE RECI NEW PAD THAI GREAT WITH SAUTÉED SHRIMP Made. Different. KOREAN MEATBALLS with entrée purchase Buy one entrée and get a deliciously FREE small Korean Meatballs with this coupon. Sorry, you can’t swap this offer for cash, Crave Cards or a unicorn and cannot be combined with other offers. Hurry, this offer is valid until 8/31/16. See you soon. TROY Crooks Rd & Big Beaver • N. TROY Rochester Rd & South Blvd • ROCHESTER HILLS N Adams & Walton Blvd BOWL•BOWL FREE FREE Hommus With The Purchase of an Adult Entree Must present coupon. Not valid with any other specials or coupons. 15 % OFF TTotal otal Bill Dine In or Carry-out. Valid only 4 pm-10 pm. Must present coupon. Not valid with any other specials or coupons. Catering 10 % OFF Min. $200 with coupon. Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Gift Cards Available • Likee us on Facebook Health & Fitness Digest Safe Answers to Skincare and Cosmetics Rochester Resident Finds Safe, Toxin-Free Answers to Skincare As women continue their pursuit to maintain youthful, beautiful skin, the cosmetic industry has become a million dollar empire. This empire, however, often uses toxic chemicals linked to cancer, reproductive issues and hormone disruption. Rochester resident and mom of two, Jill Sorensen, began searching for safe skincare products for herself and her family. In 2014, her search led her to Beautycounter. Now a Senior Manager, she is committed to getting safe products into the hands of everyone. According to Beautycounter, the Food and Drug Administration (the agency that regulates cosmetics) allows companies to use chemicals known to be extremely harmful (lead, formaldehyde, and phthalates) in the products used by families every day. “Our skin is our largest organ, therefore it is of the utmost importance that we pay attention to the ingredients that are in our products,” says Sorensen. As Sorensen began to see the many toxins in even infant products, she discovered that Beautycounter products had the answer to what many women were hoping to find; safe products for their families and incredible cosmetics that keep them looking youthful and beautiful. “Most cosmetic companies talk about the ingredients they don’t use,” says Sorensen. “What they don’t tell you are the thousands of toxins that they do use. “Everyone who is born holds dual citizenship, in the kingdom of the well and in the kingdom of the sick. Although we all prefer to use only the good passport, sooner or later each of us is obliged, at least for a spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place.” —Susan Sontag JILL SORENSEN of “Beautycounter by Jill Sorensen” is dedicated to educating the community on safe skincare products. PartridgeCreek Obstetrics Beautycounter has banned more than 1,500 ingredients setting the standard for safety guidelines in the U.S.” Beautycounter researches information on specific hazards including cancer, infertility, hormone disruption and developmental toxicity to ensure that those products are banned from their products. Sorensen continues to be astounded by these facts and is dedicated to educating the community on safe skincare products. To find out more about Sorensen’s story and Beautycounter’s safe products, visit www.beautycounter.com/jillsorensen or “Beautycounter by Jill Sorensen” on Facebook. Gynecology & “Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” — World Health Organization “To feel keenly the poetry of a morning's roses, one has to have just escaped from the claws of this vulture which we call sickness.” —Henri Frederic Amiel UNITED PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES SPECIALIZING IN DEMENTIA Cutting Edge Diagnosis & Treatment with Cognitive Training Diagnosis and Treatment for Patients of All Ages: • Assessment and cognitive training for all forms of dementia • Assessment and cognitive treatment for ADD/ADHD • Traumatic Brain Injury • EMDR/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder • Learning Issues • Autism Spectrum/Asperger's I Most nsur a • Therapeutic Counseling Acce nces pted • Sleep Disorders Call for a FREE Consultation 586.323.3620 47818 Van Dyke Ave. • Shelby Township www.unitedpsychologicalservices.com Yoga At The Zoo is pleased to welcome Angela Viviano, FNP We have expanded our practice to provide exceptional care for women of all ages, from care of the adolescent girl, through pregnancy and menopausal women. MAIN OFFICE: MACOMB TOWNSHIP 15959 Hall Road, Suite 301, Macomb Twp., MI 48044 NORTH OFFICE: WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP 58851 Van Dyke, Suite 100, Washington Twp., MI 48094 Center: Rhonda L. Kobold, DO, FACOOG Left to right: Hina Javaid, MD, Teressa C. Kuz, MSN, WHNP-BC, Beth K. Mutch, MSN, FNP-BC, Tanya M. Vaughn, MS, CNM, FNP-BC, Angela Viviano, FNP Contact our main office at 586-247-8609 to make your appointment today. For more information visit us at: partridgecreekobgyn.com Saturday, July 9th • 8am - 9am Admission $25 per person Price Includes Zoo Admission For The Day + Limited Edition Event Bag Register at www.TheYogaMovement.net Page 6 ■ ■ March 21, 2016 CL ASSIFIED ADVERTISING 15 words for $12.00, each additional word 25¢ • Call Our Classified Hotline at 248-524-4868 or fax to 248-524-9140 Phone numbers and hyphenations count as 2 words, abbreviations count as 1 word. • Payable by mailing a check with ad copy to GAZETTE CLASSIFIEDS, P.O. 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Immaculate Virgin assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the Sea, help me and show me herein, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary. Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who has resource to thee 3x. Holy Mother, I place this cause in your hands. 3x Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, You who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances in my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never wanted to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. This person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, after 3 days the results will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor is granted. Deign to commend it to your daughter, our Blessed Lady and lay it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy conclusion. Cease not to intercede for me until my request is granted. Above all, obtain for me the grace of one day beholding my God face to face. With you and Mary and all the saints, may I praise and bless Him for all eternity. Amen. Good St Anne, mother of her who is our life, our sweetness and our hope, pray for me. K.W. C.M.W. MAKE YOUR WEDDING OR SPECIAL EVENT UNIQUE with the sound of the great Highland Bagpipes HELP WANTED CALL FRANKLIN AT 248.399.1101 t/f EXPERIENCED Tire Technician/Shipping and Receiving Clerk for busy wheel company in Troy. Days 9 am – 5 pm. (248) 743-1001 2/2 APRIL’S PROFESSIONAL PET SITTING References Available! Dogs • Cats • Birds Small Animals & Horses HELP WANTED PAINTING Commercial Cleaners Wanted FT and PT positions available to clean banks and offices. Must pass drug screen & background check Reliable transportation required Download an application @ www.aarocompanies.com or call 586.759.3700 for more information 1/4 LA PAINTING Also Commercial Cleaning! 1/21 CLASSIFIEDS WORK LOOKING TO ADOPT A PET? Drivers: New Dedicated Lanes! Excellent Pay & Benefits! Great Home time. No-Touch New Equipment. Sign-0n Bonus Recent Grads Welcome. CDL-A 1yr Exp. 855-202-5066 1/1 NOW HIRING Picano's Restaurant is hiring: • Experienced Line Cooks • Dishwashers • Experienced Waitstaff, Hostess & Bussers. FOSTER HOMES & DONATIONS NEEDED! [email protected] 586-530-2221 Fido & Fluffy’s Rescue Inc. PO Box 29 Armada, MI 48005 Find us on Facebook! Apply by email to [email protected] or in person: Picano's Italian Grille 3775 Rochester Rd. • Troy (248) 524-4868 CHARGE IT!! CLASSIFIEDS WORK! or email: [email protected] ✯ ✯ ✯ Interior/Exterior. Commercial, Residential and Industrial. Free Estimates Available. Fully Insured. Serving Oakland County For over 30 Years. Call and Ask for Nick or Sasha (248) 825-0011 or [email protected] SALES PROFESSIONAL WANTED The Gazette Media Group is hiring an Advertising Account Executive. This is an outside sales position with a very competitive compensation plan. Qualified candidates must have previous sales expert. Please email your resume to [email protected]. t/f Call 765-623-4446 ASTROLOGY & Tarot Readings Advertise Your Rummage Sale QUICK CLASSIFIED AD FORM Please put one word per box. 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Name _________________________________ Ph. # __________________ Visa/MC/AE Charge#: _____________________________ Exp. ___________ Call and Charge by phone: 248-524-4868 or Mail Check or Money Order to: Gazette Newspapers, Inc. ATTN: CLASSIFIED SECTION • P.O. BOX 482 • TROY, MI 48099 March 21, 2016 ■ ■ Page 7 Finally, “Batman V Superman” Is Here! Monster Maple at Cranberry Lake Farm MOVIE SHOW PLUS Sunday, March 20, two sessions at 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Michigan is one of the few places where conditions are just right for the collection of sap from maple trees. This program explores the history and techniques of tapping maple trees to collect sap which is by GREG RUSSELL I’ve got three movies to tell you about that are opening this week. We’ve got superheroes, spirituality and America’s pastime. Lights… Camera… Action… Here we go. BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE. This superhero adventure stars Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Diane Lane and Laurence Fishburne. For some reason the people of Metropolis fear that Superman, with his super powers, will try to take over the city and then the world. Enters Gotham City’s favorite vigilante, Batman, to try and keep Superman in check. With Batman and Superman fighting each other, a new threat comes about, putting the world in much greater danger. This superhero mega film is rated PG-13. MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 2. Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan and Michael Constantine are all back for the sequel of the 2002 hit movie. This go round the Portokalos family has a secret that will have the family working together for an even bigger and Greeker wedding. This film is full of a lot of the same charm and family humor that made the original such a hit. This film is rated PG-13. FASTBALL. The starting line-up in this movie includes Hank Aaron, Derek Jeter and Kevin Costner narrates it. This documentary explores the 396 milliseconds it takes a fastball to reach home plate and it also examines some of the players who have thrown the fastest pitches. With opening day just around the corner, this doc will get you all set for the up Rochester Hills Looking for School Crossing Guards The City of Rochester Hills accepts applications for Adult School Crossing Guards on a continual basis. Regular Adult Crossing Guards work one hour in the morning and 3/4-1 hour in the afternoon ensuring that students safely cross the street at specific school crossing locations. Work is performed only on days school is in session Substitute Adult Crossing Guards perform crossing guard duties on an on-call basis in the absence of regular Crossing Guards and are paid accordingly. Rate of pay: $26-$28 per day. You must be 18 yrs.-old and must pass a physical and be drug free. Apply to Human Resources, City of Rochester Hills. Call 248-656-4708 for more information. turned into maple syrup. 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Near-riots at political rallies, namecalling and fighting on social media, party debates that are little more than playground fights with bullies, news channels taking obvious sides and looking for ratings by encouraging on-air squabbles, and more define the 2016 presidential election. Forget civility, decorum, and manners; it’s been replaced with disgust of every imaginable flavor, starting with some of the candidates themselves. We’re not talking about the typical family or work squabbles that occur every four years as disagreements about political allegiances. No, we’re talking about wholesale nastiness that stems from a lot of unhappy and disenfranchised voters, people who feel that the American dream is no longer possible for them or their children, and they are looking for someone to blame. And many of our candidates are more than happy to guide the voters’ fingers of blame. Muslims, Mexicans, the one-percenters, the poor, the lazy, the liberals, the conservatives, Wall Street, ISIS, the Middle East, China, the Fed, Janet Yellen, Alan Greenspan, Hillary, Obama, Bernie, Donald, Ted, Marco, etc. There is seemingly no shortage of things and people to blame for the circumstances in which some of us find ourselves. But what has taken a lot of us by surprise this election cycle is the bareknuckles, brawling, obscene, and vulgar style of disagreement. If you could distill most of this country’s anger into separate categories, you would have four: Income and wealth inequality is the greatest ever in the history of the United States, and is affecting the velocity of money and the economy to the detriment of a growing number of middle and working class Americans. High school graduates are being left further and further behind. When you consider that the suicide rate for those without even a high school diploma has more than doubled since 1995, you begin to understand the concern and anger this subgroup has. Wages, measured against inflation, have remained stagnant for most of us since 1995, with one notable exception – the top 5% of wage earners. The number of white men in the job force is shrinking rapidly, which explains in part why Trump is so popular. His core group of supporters seems to be white men earning less than $50,000, without a college degree. And the political rhetoric this time around is particularly focused, and resonates well with many voters. Trump’s declaration that America is no longer great is met with agreement by many of his supporters, as do those who side with Sanders’ assertion that the middle class is collapsing because of Wall Street rigging the system against them. To be honest, there is probably a kernel of truth to both of their claims, but even so, there is a growing belief among some that the revolt that has been fomenting for years is here, that more and more Americans are simply fed up with the status quo. And like all revolts, no matter what the trigger, once all that pent-up frustration and anger is unleashed, it will not be contained until the wrongs have been righted. And until that time, expect more and more, increasingly vitriolic attacks by both candidates and supporters alike, at this summer’s conventions AND the polls in November. And in the final analysis, one of the greatest things about our Constitution is our First Amendment right of free speech; America, for better or for worse, airs her dirty laundry in public for all to see. And there is a lot to air this time around. [[email protected]] Relationship Issues On the Blotter This Week POLICE PATROL ■ HOMEOWNER’S SON BROKE UP WITH THE LADY A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, and she wouldn’t let the relationship be done. During this incident, she destroyed lawn furniture, a barbecue, and significant statuary in the homeowners yard. The 19-yr.old had a PPO against the responsible for a prior Domestic Violence. The 18-yr.old female vowed to “finish the job” at the time of her arrest. Breaking out the home’s windows was a goal. Victim said he had no choice but to prosecute in this instance since responsible had been warned to stay away from the home on several occasions. ■ WHAT AN AWFUL SHOCK! Caller to Sheriff’s Dept. said he returned home from a trip to the bank to find his wife on the bed with an apparent gunshot wound to the chest. An investigation of the death is underway. ■ WE’LL REMIND YOU AGAIN; ESPECIALLY THE LARGER RETAIL OUTLETS HAVE EYES EVERYWHERE. These two brothers concealed merchandise under their clothes as they traversed the store. Loss prevention was watching and, when they went to exit without paying, stopped them. Whereupon both took off running across the parking lot. One was stopped and returned to the store, the other apprehended a short time later. Both were cited for Retail Fraud Theft 2nd Degree. ■ HER NEW CREDIT CARD WAS WAS OLD NEWS TO SOMEBODY. She called the issuing company to find out how to pay her new credit card bill on line after receiving her first statement. She was directed to the fraud department and informed they wanted to check on a charge. She had never been called or contacted by anyone at the company, yet someone had used her card number to make fraudulent charges in excess of over $8000. in the course of five days in Arizona/Texas/Illinois/Indiana/Michigan. Good thing she called them. ■ A CRAIG’S LIST DEAL GONE VERY BAD. Victim explained he placed a brand new iPhone 6s on Craigslist for $650. Buyer agreed to meet him in front of the bank. Buyer was 35 minutes late and called saying he couldn’t find the bank and suggested another location in the same shopping center. Victim handed buyer the phone and was handed an envelope of money. Buyer promptly took off running and victim discovered 20 $1 bills in the envelope. So much for their “gentleman’s agreement.” ■ BE VERY CAREFUL WHERE YOU LEAVE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER. Complainant reported that an unknown used his social security number to file a fraudulent 2015 tax return with the IRS. When complainant filed his tax return around the first of February, it was rejected. The IRS identity theft division has had an alert placed with the credit bureaus. ■ NOT EXACTLY A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN. Officers stated they had been to this house several times in the past month. Front door doesn’t open, main entrance is in the rear. Officers met with the husband who stated his wife hit him in the arm with a hammer. He further stated she was up all night searching the internet for “messiah and ISIS” type things. She also broke his guitar in the bedroom and smashed her bong in the shower. Wife wanted him to buy her some headphones, as he attempted to leave, she jumped on his back tried to strangle him and hit him with the hammer 10-15 times. Deputies entered the house and were forced to kick down the bathroom door to arrest wife. Note: If you have any information on the aforementioned crimes or any other offenses, please call the Rochester Police Department at 248661-9621 or the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, 248-537-3630. March Lecture Series at Van Hoosen Museum Friday, March 18, 7 p.m., “The Polio Vaccine Story,” focuses on the development and use of the Salk Polio Vaccine, with emphasis on the role played by Parke-Davis, especially in Rochester. Don Callihan retired from ParkeDavis as Director of Engineering at the Parke-Dais facility in Rochester. 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