| Dear Crabby, What Does it Mean to Self-Quarantine? |
 Ah, yes, another coronavirus question. They just keep coming in. It’s like all my readers are stuck inside without much to do. And since most of my readers are older like me, that’s a normal day without a health crisis. Every
new scare offers the world new terms. 2020 will be remembered as bringing us self-quarantine, self-monitor, and social distancing. But what’s the difference?
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| Rochester Hills Municipal Buildings Closed to Public |
 The City of Rochester Hills Takes Precautionary Measures Against COVID-19 The City of Rochester Hills’ first priority is always the health, safety, and welfare of residents, businesses, visitors and its team members. Rochester Hills has proactively taken steps to prevent the further spread
of the coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout the city, including issuing a State of […] |
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| Daffodils for Dinosaurs |
 Celebrates 30 Years With New Focus on Community Seniors The 30th annual Daffodil for Dinosaurs Sale will go on again this year but with a new twist in response to the current health situation we are confronting together. “We want to give community members a way to participate in this
fundraising by bringing joy to home-bound […] |
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| Parkinson’s Dance Program Receives Grant from Rochester Rotary |
 Rochester Rotary Charities recently presented Take Root Dance with a $2,000 grant to support its free Dance for Parkinson’s program in the Rochester Area Dance for Parkinson’s Disease (PD) participants are empowered to explore movement and music in ways that are
refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating and creative. The class specifically designed for individuals with Parkinson’s Disease and is an […] |
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| Oakland County to Waive Online Transaction Fees for Various County Services |
 Customers who use Oakland County’s online services to pay for parking tickets, dog licenses, legal documents or delinquent property taxes will not incur a credit card or electronic check fee beginning next week. Oakland County Executive David Coulter today said the county would waive fees for
online transactions to encourage residents and customers to use […] |
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| Oakland Township Offices Remain Closed |
 Township offices, including the Paint Creek Cider Mill offices and fire stations, will remain closed to the public
through March 27. Township playgrounds and the Marsh View basketball court are closed. Visit their website for more information. Please consider handling all non-essential business remotely: Purchase or sell a home? Your paperwork can be emailed to mail@oaklandtownship.org or […] |
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| Older Persons’ Commission to Continue Essential Services |
 In the face of the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, the Rochester Older Persons’ Commission (OPC) continues to provide essential services to the vulnerable senior population in our community. The Letica Drive facility is closed for daily recreational usage, but staff and dedicated volunteers
remain committed to providing the life-saving programs and services, which are at the […] |
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| How the Coronavirus has Exposed the Need to Embrace the Information Age in K-12
Education |
 With the coronavirus, schools across America are scrambling to put together a hodgepodge of solutions to continue teaching for learning while their buildings are closed. Many are valiantly attempting to leverage technology to create on-line and virtual learning opportunities. Unfortunately, weaknesses in
technological infrastructure, teacher preparation shortfalls, inequities among students, and ill-equipped students and parents […] |
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