CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND

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1 CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF OAKLAND Important Township Information Inside Including: Clean Scene and NO HAZ Archery, Soccer, and Kayaking! Historical Society News Historic District Commission News Rochester Hills Public Library Update Visit us at Spring 2014

2 Township Officials Terry Gonser, Supervisor Karen Reilly, Clerk Jeanne Langlois, Treasurer Sharon McKay, Trustee Mike Bailey, Trustee Maureen Thalmann, Trustee Robin Buxar, Trustee Ann Capela, Township Manager Township offices will be closed Friday, April 18th in observance of Good Friday and Monday May 26th in observance of Memorial Day Township Hall Meeting Schedule Planning Commission Board of Trustees Zoning Board of Appeals Parks and Recreation Commission Historic District Commission Library Board 1st Tuesday 2nd and 4th Tuesday 3rd Tuesday 2nd Wednesday 3rd Wednesday Quarterly on Thursdays ALL REGULAR MEETINGS ARE HELD AT TOWNSHIP HALL, 4393 Collins Road, beginning at 7:00 pm. Additional meetings may be scheduled as needed. For meeting notices and agendas, please visit our website at View LIVE web-streaming and prerecorded meetings on our website at Also available on Comcast channel 17.

3 Supervisor, Clerk, and Treasurer Office Hours Oakland Township Supervisor Terry Gonser, Clerk Karen Reilly, and Treasurer Jeanne Langlois are holding office hours from 3:00-5:00 p.m. every Monday in the Board Room at Oakland Township Hall, 4393 Collins Road. Residents are encouraged to call ahead if possible to minimize wait times. Additional times will be available by appointment. Please call extension 222 to reach the Supervisor to schedule an appointment with any of the officers. Township Resident Receives High Honors Oakland Township resident Mr. Kush Shah received the Gold Award presented by the Engineering Society of Detroit, which is the highest honor they award annually. Township Supervisor Terry Gonser presents Mr. Shah an official Resolution of the Board of Trustees recognizing his outstanding achievement in the world of engineering in the Detroit area. We are fortunate as a township to have one of our residents so highly honored for his dedication to the continuing advancement of the engineering field.

4 FROM THE DESK OF Fire Chief Paul Strelchuk. Come, Join Our Team! "Why would I want to do that?" you ask. Well there happen to be a lot of great reasons! At present, our members number 31, eight of which are full-time (six 24hr personnel, one EMS coordinator and our Fire Chief) and 23 part-time/paid-on-call. All of which are the first of the great reasons! Our Fire Department is an expertly functioning team that answers the call for help, whatever that may be, from a heart attack, or a car accident, or for a structure fire. It is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to be an active part of Oakland Township, while enjoying the camaraderie of our team. Another great reason is that there is no cost to you! We will provide all of the necessary equipment and training. You will learn valuable skills that may help save a life someday. So, come on in to the Township hall and fill out an application! We look forward to working with you! ACT OF KINDNESS COMMUNITY EFFORT The Act of Kindness program sponsored by the Older Persons Commission (OPC) extends to the senior citizen residents of Oakland Township. This program is designed to assist seniors who have limited incomes with specific home repair needs. The goal of the Act of Kindness program is to help seniors remain in their homes living independently and with dignity. To qualify a senior must be 60 or older, have their limited income verified, and live in Oakland Township, Rochester or Rochester Hills. A call to the Senior Resource Office begins the process. Eligibility is verified. A volunteer, skilled workman determines the extent and cost of the repair. Pledges are called in and repairs begin. Act of Kindness stories are varied. Replaced hot water tanks, a repaired porch, and several painting and plumbing issues have been taken care of in Call for more information. OPC Meet with the Supervisor Second Monday of each month, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, in the OPC Main Cafeteria. This is an opportunity to discuss topics of interest in Oakland Township with the Supervisor. Issues are wide ranging and the discussion is completely open. Your participation is encouraged. Hope to see you there soon!

5 Please complete the following information Name Address City, State, Zip Phone Number Address Requested for Marker: Please circle VERTICAL or HORIZONTAL $15 Donation Make Checks Payable to: Oakland Township Fire Fighters Association 4393 Collins Rd. Rochester, MI (586) press 0 PLEASE ALLOW 7-10 DAYS TO FILL ORDER MARKERS CAN BE PICKED UP AT THE FIRE STATION 4393 COLLINS ROAD

6 DON T TRASH YOUR HAZARDOUS WASTE! Bring it to a NO HAZ collection event near you. NO HAZ 2014 Collection Events Saturday May 31 Oxford Middle School North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste Consortium Saturday June 21 Oakland University Saturday August 23 OCC - Highland Lakes, Waterford There is a $10 charge per car for each event Saturday September 20 Friendship Park - Orion Township All events are 8:00 AM 2:00 PM NOTE Up to 5 computer and/or electronic items will be accepted from each vehicle For More Information: (248)

7 45th ANNUAL CLEAN SCENE Saturday, May 3rd It is time to hit the road again and collect the litter and debris that old man winter left behind on Oakland Township s roadsides. Each year dedicated volunteers become part of the solution in helping keep our township looking great! This year s event will be held on Saturday, May 3rd. Participants gather at 9:00am at the Township Hall for sign in, bag pick-up and refreshments. Volunteers choose the roads they intend to clean before hand or are assigned a road on Clean Scene Day. After checking in, volunteers head to their morning s trash collection location. Volunteers with pick-up trucks are also needed to patrol the township, collect the filled bags and bring them back to the compactor truck at Township Hall. When all the litter is in the bag, volunteers gather back at the Township Hall for lunch and camaraderie! Anyone can volunteer. Youth and scout groups are welcome and can earn community service credits. Please wear hard soled shoes, work gloves and clothes appropriate for the weather conditions. Clean Scene is a rain or shine event. Get involved, gather your groups, friends, and co-workers to improve the appearance of township roads, and get to know your neighbors. To volunteer contact Trustee Maureen Thalmann at or at mthalmann@oaklandtownship.org

8 INVASIVE PLANTS - TOO COSTLY TO IGNORE! DO YOU HAVE A PLAN? Please join us to learn what they are and what ill effects they are having on your property values, your safety, and our beautiful Great Lakes Environment. This free presentation will also address ideas on how invasive plants should be controlled, who can do it, and how your whole community can reap the benefits of having a proactive plan. We can help you initiate an Action Plan for your community, HOA, or private property. WHEN: Thursday, April 24, pm -9pm WHERE: Paint Creek Cider Mill, 4480 Orion Road Rochester MI TO REGISTER: us at MichInvasives@aol.com FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: PROTECT YOUR HOME VALUES FREE WORKSHOP! EVERYONE IS WELCOME MAKE YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD SAFER MAKE A PLAN BEFORE IT COSTS TOO MUCH TO FIX! MAINTAIN YOUR NEIGHBOR- HOOD S BEAUTY

9 SEPTIC SYSTEM INFORMATION Septic systems operate by separating solid and liquid wastes. The solids, called sludge, settle to the bottom of the septic tank. The sludge is covered by a layer of water, and anaerobic bacteria slowly breaks down the sludge. There is another layer on top of the water called scum. As the septic system breaks down the sludge, it disperses the liquid into a tile field. Approximately 10 percent of the liquid is evaporated and the remaining liquid is dispersed through the soil, which filters out any bacteria. The minimum required liquid capacity of a septic tank is 1,000 gallons. For residential use in Oakland County, the minimum size allowed increases by 250 gallons for each bedroom in excess of four. Septic systems can not be 2,500 gallons or greater without special approval from the county. Septic fields are not allowed to drain into any open ditch, highway, drain, any body of water or to the surface of the ground. A septic, or tile, field is comprised of a series of 4-inch perforated pipes covered by tiles. A minimum 6 inches of stone is required underneath the tile field and a minimum 2 inches is required above the field. The septic field must be constructed in a sandy area, as opposed to clay. The size of the tile field is determined by the anticipated water use and structure of the subsoil, with a minimum 190 to 250 square feet of absorption area per bedroom required, based on soil conditions. The septic field is required to be covered by 8 to 30 inches of soil. According to the Oakland County Health Division, maintenance of a septic system can lengthen its life expectancy. Pumping the septic tank regularly is a primary way to maintain a tank. This reduces the sludge available to move into the tile field. It's recommended that tanks be pumped every one to three years, preferably in the spring. Keeping tabs on the septic tank's condition is essential. By having a septic tank pumper check various parts of the system, individual parts can be replaced before an entirely new system is necessary. Placing chemicals into the septic system can destroy bacteria needed to digest sludge and may also pollute groundwater. Similarly, yeast and chemical additives may slow down the digestion process and cause sludge to empty into the tile field. Any material that can clog the septic system also needs to be avoided. Limiting the amount of water sent through a septic system is another way to maintain a septic field. Activities that utilize a large amount of water, like laundry, should be spread out over an extended period of time, instead of washing all of the laundry in one afternoon. When the septic system overflows, the soil becomes saturated and absorption stops and sewage backs up in pipes or flows out onto the ground. Maintaining the area above the septic field is vitally important. Heavy objects - like vehicles - should not be kept over the tile field. The soil must retain its natural makeup to effectively treat waste water. Planting grass or bushes above a septic field is recommended to help limit the moisture in the ground, but any plants with deep roots can damage a septic system. There are several signs that a septic system is failing: black water with a foul odor that backs up in drains or the toilet; toilets that flush slowly, even with the use of plungers or drain cleaners; and surface water ponds on top of the septic drain field. This is a sign that either the system is not able to "breathe" right or the system is overloaded with water and can not accept any more. Green grass over the drain field during dry weather is another sign of trouble. The grass may absorb excess water and nutrients which should be moving downward in the soil. Yet another clue that the septic system is flawed is weed or algae buildup in nearby lakes or ponds. The septic system may be discharging waste water and nutrients to this area rather than treating it underground.

10 Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Summer 2014 Archery Offerings Resident registration open NOW. Non-residents begins June 2nd. Deadline for paid registration is June 13th. USA Archery certified instructors. To register call , visit us at 4480 Orion Road, Oakland Township, M-F 8am-4:30pm or at Marsh View Park Archery Range, 3100 Clarkston Road, Oakland, MI (NW corner of Clarkston & Adams Roads) The archery range includes 10 universally accessible shooting lanes as well as a universally accessible observation and staging area. INTRODUCTION TO ARCHERY - ALL AGES (Ages 8 - Adult) This is a Taste of Archery class. This class will give all participants a brief introduction to Target Archery using a compound bow. If you love it, take one of our beginner courses. All equipment provided. Participants can choose from any of the following classes. 1 class only. Min 5/Max 20 students per class. Residents: $15 per person Non-Residents: $20 per person Saturdays 6/21/14-8/2/14 (no class 7/5/14) 2:45-4:15pm Sundays 6/22/14-8/3/14 (no class 7/6/14) 2:00-3:30pm Wednesdays 6/18/14-7/30/14 6:00-7:30pm OPEN RANGE SHOOT - ALL AGES (Ages 8 - Adult) Free to the public. Drop-in opportunity to practice archery skills! Prior archery experience necessary. No instruction provided. Monitored by a safety officer. Bring your own equipment or use ours on first come-first serve basis. No broadhead or crossbows allowed. Children between 8 and 17 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Fridays 6/20/14-8/1/14 (no class 7/4/14) 4:45-5:45pm Saturdays 6/21/14-8/2/14 (no class 7/5/14) 8:45-9:45am and 11:45am - 2:45pm Sundays 6/22/14-8/3/14 (no class 7/6/14) 3:45-5:00pm BEGINNING ARCHERY - ALL AGES (Ages 8 - Adult) Learn the fundamentals of archery while you review equipment, learn about safety, learn basic shooting skills & have fun! All equipment provided. 6 week class. Min 10/Max 20 students per class. Residents: $60 Non-Residents: $77 Fridays 6/20/14-8/1/14 (no class 7/4/14) 6:00-7:30pm Saturdays 6/21/14-8/2/14 (no class 7/5/14) 1:00-2:30pm INTERMEDIATE ARCHERY - ALL AGES (Ages 8 - Adult) This class is for archers who have taken Beginning Archery and archers with some experience. Focus will be on improving your archery form and accuracy. All equipment provided or archers may use their own equipment. No crossbows. 6 week class. Min 10/Max 20 students per class. Residents: $60 Non-Residents: $77 Saturdays 6/21/14-8/2/14 (no class 7/5/14) 10:00-11:30am

11 JUNIOR OLYMPIC ARCHERY DEVELOPMENT (Ages 8-20) & ADULT ARCHERY PROGRAM (Ages 21+) Archers who have completed Beginning and Intermediate Archery courses can join our JOAD Club or Adult Archery Program to begin advancing their archery techniques. Both programs are the logical next step for archers pursuing this lifetime sport. In addition to receiving clear instruction and coaching via our National Training System, membership in an archery club or program provides unique benefits including the opportunity to compete and earn awards, make new friends, build confidence & team building skills and is a great upper body workout! In collaboration with Rising Phoenix Archery. USA Archery sanctioned club. Residents: $60 Individual/$130 Family (up to 4) Non-Residents: $75 Individual/$150 Family (up to 4) Tuesdays 6/17/14-8/5/14 6:30-8:00pm JOAD and Adult Archery Program registrations are through Brandon Wright at or risingphoenixarchery@gmail.com SCOUT BADGE WORKSHOPS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES & CORPORATE EVENTS Reserve the range for merit badge scout workshops, your child s birthday party or corporate team building events. Contact the Parks and Recreation office at for reservation date preference and to confirm instructor availability. Residents: $150 one and a half hour session. Non-residents: $200 one and a half hour session. Scout fees to be determined Rochester Soccer Club Summer Instructional Soccer Camps - Oakland Township Now being offered at Marsh View Park in Oakland Township! The RSC recreation summer instructional camps will provide all players with individual soccer skill activities and lots of age specific soccer games. All sessions will key on player development in a low stress, fun filled environment. Instruction will consist of highly personalized curriculum in an enjoyable yet challenging environment. Who: Soccer players age 3-12 years old When: 6/16-6/20, 7/7-7/11, 7/14-7/18, 7/21-7/25, 7/28-8 /1 Time: 1-2:30pm, Monday - Friday Location: Marsh View Park, 3100 Clarkston Road, Oakland, Cost: $80 per week, campers receive an RSC summer camp t-shirt Things to bring: Soccer ball, soccer shoes, shin guards, appropriate soccer apparel, water or beverage. The Staff: Coaching staff will include top soccer professionals from the Rochester Soccer Club as well as current and alumni RSC players. For further information and to register: Please visit the website at: or to: office@rscsoccer.org or call:

12 Explore nature with Oakland Township Parks and Recreation Summer 2014 Kayak Programs We are thrilled to offer these fun, hands-on programs featuring our scenic and unique parks close to home but with the feeling of being up north! Resident registration open NOW, non-resident begins two weeks before the registration deadline of each program. Registration is required. We accept cash, check, MasterCard, Discovery & American Express. Mailed checks may be sent to: 4393 Collins Road, Rochester, MI Our office is in the Paint Creek Cider Mill Building, 4480 Orion Rd, 2nd floor, Oakland Township, M-F 8am-4:30pm. Call for more information. Voucher for FREE 2-hour canoe rental at Heavner Canoe Rental to paid participants! Beginning Kayaking Saturday, June 28th, 10am to 12Noon Lost Lake Nature Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail This class is taught both on land and in the water. Designed to give the beginning paddler a solid foundation on which to build, focus will be on safety and stroke technique. Lost Lake Nature Park and kayak launch are universally accessible. Resident: $20 each/non-resident: $35 each Kayak rental included Register by June 23rd Go Kayaking Saturday, July 12, 10am to 12Noon Lost Lake Nature Park, 846 Lost Lake Trail Session A: 10:30-11:30am, (launch 10:15-10:30; disembark 11:30-11:45) Session B: 12Noon-1pm, (launch 11:45-12Noon; disembark 1-1:15) Just finished a beginning kayak clinic and want to start honing the skills you learned? Come to Lost Lake where Heavner Canoe and Kayak staff will be on-site to assist paddlers. Bring your own kayak or use one of ours. Fee for one hour kayak rental: Residents and paid participants from our Beginning and Intermediate Kayak Clinics $10/All others: $15 Register by July 7th Intermediate Kayaking Friday, July 25th, 6 to 8pm Draper Twin Lake Park, 1015 Inwood Road This class is for those who have completed a beginning kayaking class or have some experience at kayaking and are looking to increase their skill level. This class will concentrate on stroke development and on safety issues for all paddlers including selfrescue, rope usage, paddle floats, and more. The distance from the parking lot to the dock, which has lake access for kayaks, is approximately one-half mile via an accessible path. Resident: $20 each/non-resident: $35 each Kayak rental included Register by July 21st Draper Twin Lake Kayak Tour Friday, August 22nd, 6:30 to 8pm Draper Twin Lake Park, 1015 Inwood Road Join a park naturalist for a leisurely guided tour on the beautiful waters of Draper Twin Lake. Designed for individuals and families; not groups. All equipment provided - only single kayaks available. Prior experience is necessary. Formal instruction is not provided. The distance from the parking lot to the dock, which has lake access for kayaks, is approximately one-half mile via an accessible path. Resident: $20 each/non-resident: $35 each Kayak rental included Register by August 15th All participants must sign a waiver of liability and wear a life vest. Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Inclement weather will cancel sessions. Weight limit for single kayak is 230 lbs.

13 Paint Creek Trail News 4th Annual Paint Creek Crawl - Saturday, June 7, 2014 Join us for our 4th Annual Paint Creek Crawl Cycling Event on National Trails Day! Encompassing the entire trail and business districts from Rochester to Lake Orion, participants 16 and older will ride from Children s Park in Lake Orion to Rochester and back for a box lunch and prize drawing. This year, cyclists will compete in a Poker Ride - best hand at the end wins a prize! In addition, this year s Grand Prize will be a $500 gift card to Paint Creek Bicycles in Lake Orion. Proceeds will fund trail improvements. On-site Registration and check-in begins at 8:00am Start Time and Location: 9:00am at Children s Park, 175 S. Broadway, Lake Orion. End Time and Location: Children s Park at 12:00pm Cost: $25 until May 23, $30 thereafter and on -site. To be guaranteed an event T-shirt, you must preregister by May You can register online at from April 15 - June 5, Sponsored by CJ s Lakeside Grill, Paint Creek Bicycles, Crossfit Inclusive, FAMS Printing, Goodison Veterinary Center, Friends of Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve, 7:39 ers Bike Club and Dr. Ron Fried Chiropractic.

14 Work at the Polls on Election Day! Are you interested in the election process? Do you want to know what really goes on in a precinct? Oakland Township is seeking qualified individuals who are interested in serving as election inspectors for this year s August 5 th Primary and November 4 th General Elections. If you are a registered voter, enjoy meeting new people, and want to get a behind the scenes look at how government works, why not consider serving your community by working as a precinct inspector? Applications are available at the Oakland Township website or at the Clerk s office M-F 8:00 4:30. Phone: Join Six Rivers and Experience NATURE NEAR YOU The Six Rivers Adventure League is gearing up for another exciting season. There will be kayaking, hiking and biking throughout the region, and this year we are partnering with Legacy Land Conservancy to add guided hikes in Washtenaw & Livingston counties. Watch the Six Rivers web site and Facebook pages for updates on Adventure League and Stewardship activities and sign up for the E-news to stay abreast of opportunities to get out and enjoy Nature Near You! Community Media Network (CMNtv) invites residents of Oakland Township to its extraordinary 10- week video production training series. Get hands-on training with TV studio production equipment and Mac-based Final Cut X editing. Learn lighting, audio, and on-camera skills. Upon completion, graduates have access to CMNtv's extensive equipment and facilities to create noncommercial programs for local cable TV (Comcast, channel 18). The 10-week series is only $75 for residents. Other workshops include advanced editing, acting, digital photography, Photoshop and MORE! CMN produces affordable promotional videos for nonprofits, too. Call (248) or visit cmntv.org today to get involved!

15 It s your memory, it s our history, it s worth saving. 40 years Join your friends and neighbors at Society events and programs! OTHS Annual Plant and Garden Sale, May 24 and 25 Society Fundraiser and special event at Greater Rochester Heritage Days on Memorial Day weekend, at Rochester Municipal Park, in downtown Rochester. The best selection yet! Plants, garden books and more! Come see us before you plant this spring! Support OTHS! June program /Annual meeting, Wednesday, June 4, 6:30 p.m. Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District, 1879 Flumerfelt Barn. Open to the public. 40th Anniversary of OTHS! Join us to celebrate the 40th year for the Society. Potluck dinner. Annual meeting and elections. Open board positions. For more candidate information, contact Nominations Committee Chair David Phillips at or davidaphillips59@yahoo.com. We need you! Join us! Support the Society with your participation! See you there! Cranberry Lake Farm Support. OTHS has committed to supporting events at our historic Cranberry Lake Farm. This summer we will join the Historic District Commission (HDC) and Parks and Recreation Commission (PRC) at events open to the public. Watch for more information from the HDC and PRC in June and August. Concerts, events, tours enjoy it all! Volunteer with us! The Society also offers tours of the Historic District buildings and historic Goodison for groups with appointments. Contact us at or othsmember@comcast.net to set up a time. We have much to show you! The Oakland Township Historical Society was formed in 1974 as a volunteer non profit and continues to preserve our township heritage for 40 years. We are members of Oakland County Pioneer and Historical Society, Historical Society of Michigan and Michigan Barn Preservation Network. We participate in the Inter Service Club event and Local History Roundtable, connecting to the greater community Join us!

16 Historic District Commission Heidi Paterson, Chairperson David A. Phillips, Vice-chairperson Charles Busch Jr., Secretary Commissioners: Jean Lyons, Bruce Parkinson, John Sanderson, and Josiane Whitson Historic Preservation Planner Barbara Barber can be reached M-F or by Or please call the HDC phone OAKLAND TOWNSHIP Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District PRESERVATION IS ALIVE AND WELL IN OAKLAND TOWNSHIP! Square dancing..square dancing. Square dancing.square TWO Square dances are planned for Cranberry Lake Farm (CLF) on June 21 (Sat) and Sept 13 (Sat) from 7 pm to 9 pm at the Flumerfelt Barn. Vintage Family Dance square dancing is fun for all ages and the dancing is free! Glen Morningstar will be calling with live music by the Ruffwater Stringband. Please check the website for more information. Cranberry Lake Farm Permit Fee structure is as follows: (There are no alcoholic beverages allowed in the parks.) Building Rental Base Fee 3 hour use OT Resident and 501c3 Refundable security deposit Hen House $60 $50 $25 Flumerfelt Barn $225 $175 $100 Main House $300 $225 $150 Grounds (only) $200 $175 $100 Grounds with main house and barn $500 $400 $250

17 HDC Seeks Commissioner HDC is seeking an architect, historian, or archaeologist with an interest in historic preservation to volunteer for the Township s Historic District Commission. Oakland Township residents who are interested in the preservation, protection and promotion of the Township s historic resources meet monthly with a seven member commission. Terms are three years in length. The HDC investigates requests for establishing or changing historic districts, guides homeowners in planned work on resources and researches potential districts. The upcoming term will preside over the implementation of a new strategic plan. The HDC manages Cranberry Lake Farm Historic District, part of a Township owned park, as a community historical center. Commissioners will play a very important role in revitalizing CLF, collaborate with the Oakland Township Historical Society, and impact our community in a positive way. For further information contact the HDC office HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION MEETING DATES 2014 APR 16, MAY 21, JUNE 18, JULY 16, AUG 20, SEPT 17 NEW Sign at the Mill You will have to come to the Paint Creek Mill and read for yourself, How did a Concrete Indian, Giant 1847 Bell and 200-year old cider press come to share this patio? Extensive research by Tom Asmus and John Sanderson provided the historical information for these artifacts on display! The research draws a closer look at Hedges Wigwam in Royal Oak, MI, Meneely s Foundry in West Troy, NY, and the vision by Dale Miller of having a cider mill in Goodison! Graphic Design by Studio 1234

18 Oakland Township Library Services - DO YOU KNOW THIS? Oakland Township contracts for full library services with the Rochester Hills Public Library thereby entitling all residents, plus those who work in Oakland Township, library cards from the RHPL. Since the Rochester Hills Public Library is a member of the Library Network, our Oakland Township cardholders have reciprocal rights to check out and return materials at numerous libraries throughout the Detroit area. Also, for those Oakland Township residents who may be planning to spend some vacation time in another part of beautiful Michigan this summer, the RHPL participates in the MI-LibraryCard program (formerly the MichiCard program), which allows our residents to borrow print materials at participating libraries throughout the state. To participate in this program, cardholders must bring their cards to the Rochester Hills Public Library information desk where it may be upgraded by means of an attached sticker. It is also important to call ahead to verify that the library you are interested in visiting is still participating in this program. Oakland Township Residents: If you do not yet have a library card for yourself or your children, NOW is a good time to get one at the Rochester Hills Public Library located in downtown Rochester. CHRISTMAS IN ACTION Christmas in Action of Oakland County, Inc., Northeast Council, is a 501(c)3 non-profit that uses volunteers to perform free home repairs for low income seniors in Addison, Oakland, Orion, and Oxford Townships. The goal is to enable our home owners to safely remain in their homes. Join us and experience the difference a day can make. The last Saturday of each April volunteers equipped with donated materials from area businesses spend the day improving our community one-house-at-a-time. This year we will be working on four homes, as well as doing Rake-N-Runs at several locations. There are no special skills required other than a servant s heart and a willing spirit. Our volunteer meeting will be held at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Lake Orion on Tuesday, April 15 beginning at 6:30 pm. If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can still volunteer for the workday on Saturday, April 26. For more information please contact Larry Hice at or larryhttp@aol.com. You can also visit the Christmas in Action, Oakland County website at

19 Important Phone Numbers Animal Control: (248) (dogs & cats) Clerk/Register of Deeds, Oakland County: (248) or toll free (888) (legal records, marriage licenses, birth records, deeds) Oakland County Water Resource Commission: (248) (water, sewer, maintains county drains and community wells) Equalization Department: (248) (assessor, property information) Heath Department of Oakland County: (248) Historic District Commission: (248) MSU Extension Oakland County: (248) (nutrition, gypsy moth, 4-H) Paint Creek Trailways Commission: (248) Parks & Recreation: (248) Post Office: Rochester (248) Road Commission of Oakland County: (877) (citizen services) Rochester Hills Public Library: (248) Sheriff, Oakland County: (Emergencies Only) Please direct all other calls to dispatch at (248) State Senator: Jim Marleau (517) State Representatives: Tom McMillian (866) Bradford Jacobsen (517) Township Hall: (248) U.S. Representative: Gary Peters (248) U.S. Senators: Carl Levin (586) Debbie Stabenow (313) Rochester Hills Public Library Community Bookmobile Schedule SATURDAYS Country Creek Commons at Silver Bell and Adams Delta Kelly Elementary School at Adams and Gunn Woodlands Estates off 32 Mile Rd. Timberlea Apartments Clubhouse on Livernois MONDAYS S & M Market at Rochester and 32 Mile Rd. Paint Creek Cider Mill at Orion and Collins 10:00 11:00 a.m. 11:30 12:30 p.m. 1:30 2:30 p.m. 3:15 4:15 p.m. 5:15 6:15 p.m. 7:15 8:15 p.m. Rochester Hills Public Library Telephone Number: (248)

20 Oakland Charter Township 4393 Collins Road Rochester, MI (248) ***ECRWSS*** POSTAL CUSTOMER Watch our meetings live streaming at Presorted Standard U.S. Postage Paid Rochester MI Permit No 73