Author’s Corner: Creative Ideas
Author's Corner graphic with name and photo of Author R.L. HerronSo, Where Do Creative Ideas Come From? The answer might surprise you. In Paul McCartney’s biography, he shared this secret: “… John often had just the first verse, which was always enough. It was the direction … the signpost … the inspiration for the whole song. I hate the word, but it was the template.” In […]
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Dear Crabby, Do People Still Give Graduation Gifts?
Dear Crabby sits in front of a laptop computerDear Crabby, Just the other day I went to my mailbox and was besieged with at least a half dozen graduation announcement/open house invitations. It’s been ages since I went to one of these things. Do people still give gifts? And what is preferred – money or an actual gift? Thanks! Alice Alumna Dear Alice […]
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Livernois Reconstruction Project in Rochester Hills Expected to Start June 19
Map with arrows showing the detourLivernois Road Reconstruction The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC), in partnership with the City of Rochester Hills, expects to begin reconstruction on Livernois Road, from Avon Road to Walton Road, on June 19. Construction is expected to be completed in late November. Last year, RCOC performed heavy maintenance work on this section of Livernois […]
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Rochester Community Schools’ Bonds Sell at a Premium
A dozen or more elementary aged kids smile for the cameraThe Rochester Community School District Series II bond sale resulted in the second largest competitive sale nationwide. The district received six proposals for the bonds with true interest costs (the actual costs of taking out a loan) ranging from 2.85-2.98 percent. Bank of America was the successful bidder which included a premium in the amount […]
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Rochester Garden Club Hosts Annual Garden Walk
Bridge over a small stream in a gardenRochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm and the Rochester Garden Club present the 20th Annual Rochester Garden Walk Advance tickets available now until noon on June 19, through Pay Pal, on-site at the Rochester Hills Museum, at Bordine’s Nursery (Rochester location), Lytle Pharmacy, and Piechniks Garden Gate. The Rochester Hills Museum is located at […]
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Pomeroy Living Rochester Hosts Rebranding Ribbon Cutting
Front Door of their buildingRibbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Pomeroy Living Rochester – Oakland County’s newest Continuing Care Retirement Community The newly rebranded Pomeroy Living Rochester will mark its official grand opening as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) on June 13 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 4:00 p.m., followed by an open house. “We are thrilled with […]
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