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Rochester Police Department Hosts Open House

dwzemens — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:39:07 +0000

On Saturday, June 26, 2010 the Rochester Police Department will hold an open house for kids of all ages! Chief Steve Schettenhelm says that the third annual open house will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm.

The chief says that those attending can participate in the following activities:

Station tours
Evidence collection demonstrations
Firearms displays
Child safety seat demonstrations
Bike rodeo
Bike inspections courtesy of the Rochester Bike Shop

Other highlights of the day will included free toddler and youth sized bike helmets for those that are in need of them.

In addition, a paper shredding truck will be on site during the day for folks to drop off personal papers and documents that need to be securely destroyed. This service will help everyone cut down on identity theft that occurs when these papers fall into the wrong hands.

For more information call the Department’s non-emergency number 248-651-9621.

Rochester City Government is On-the-Air

dwzemens — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:57:00 +0000

Want to see your government in action? According to the City of Rochester:

You can watch City meetings live on cable television and at rochestermi.org. Meetings are broadcast live as part of the City’s ongoing effort to provide open access to City government. Meetings can be viewed on Comcast (61) or WOW (10).

The City currently broadcasts City Council, Planning Commission and Downtown Development Authority meetings. To view the meetings online live, or archived meetings at your convenience, go to rochestermi.org and click on “City Webcast.”

Rochester Seeks Board Members for Principal Shopping District Board

dwzemens — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:34:01 +0000

The City of Rochester is seeking interested volunteer to make up the board of directors of the newly created Principal Shopping District. You can learn more about this by visiting the city website.

Here is an excerpt from the city website:

The City is now accepting applications for those interested in being a member of the Principal Shopping District Board. The deadline to apply in July 6, 2010. To apply please fill out the City’s Boards and Commission Application and submit it in person or by mail to Lee Ann O’Connor, City Clerk at 400 6th Street, Rochester MI 48307. Please indicate if you would like to serve a 1, 2, 3 or 4 year term on the top of the application. If you have any questions please contact the City Clerk at (248) 651-9061 or by email at loconnor@ci.rochester.mi.us.

Water Leak Closes University Drive

dwzemens — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:44:24 +0000

City Manager Jaymes Vettraino discuss a water leak and a relatively large sink hole that closed West University Drive prior to the morning rush hour on Wednesday, June 16. City officials are hopeful that the eastbound lanes of University will be open by the time evening rush hour roles around. The actual leak is in the westbound lanes and it is not know when those lanes will be reopened.

Home Wanted for Two Beautiful Labradors

dwzemens — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:44:10 +0000

Success! A Good Home Found for the Dogs!

I am pleased to report that as of November 8th a great new home was found for both of these dogs. Thanks so much to everyone who expressed an interest and particularly to the folks who adopted these beautiful dogs!

Note: The message below is posted as a community service message and also in hopes that these two beautiful dogs can find a good home.

We are moving overseas in just 2 weeks. Unfortunately, I have still not been able to find a good home for Cookie and Coco . We’re not able to take our beloved doggies with us and I’ve been desperately trying to find a home for both of them ‘together’. They were raised together and pine without each other. The Lab rescue have already said that they would probably separate them, so this is my last resort. Recently I tried to take Coco out in my car alone and she TOTALLY refused to even get into the car without Cookie…..!!!! She absolutely pulled back on her haunches until Cookie was by her side.

Both doggies are in great health, have been spayed and have ID chips implanted under the skin.

Cookie turned 3 December 10th and Coco turned 3 April 1st. Cookie is my mellow-yellow, and just loves her tummy rubbed. Coco is adorably funny and lives for her “ball.” She also loves the water. Cookie loves lots of attention. Both doggies are loyal and love to walk. They have been raised with my 3 kids running around all over the place, and have survived Sammy’s constant hugging and love of ‘dress-up’, so they are fantastic family dogs. This is by far one of the most difficult decisions I have ever had to make, but under the circumstances I have no choice.

Please contact Email Removed if you would like to adopt the dogs or if you know someone who might.