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Five Bucks Gets Oakland County Middle School Students Entry in the 2019 McLaren Brooksie Way 5k Race
Middle school students interested in running or walking the McLaren Brooksie Way 5k race can register for the 2019 race and save themselves a bundle.
For a mere $5, middle school-age students can participate in the Middle School Challenge – an effort to encourage students to put down their electronic games, turn off the TV and take part in a fun and healthy activity. Middle school students, who save $32 over the normal race fee, will receive all the race benefits including a race T-shirt, timing, runner bib, finish line refreshments and a finisher medal upon completion of the race.
The 12th running of the McLaren Brooksie Way Half Marathon, 10k and 5k is set for September 22. The race, which can be run or walked, has become one of the most popular regional fall half marathons. The course begins and ends at the Meadow Brook Amphitheatre on the campus of Oakland University and includes parts of the Clinton River and Paint Creek trails, Rochester Hills and downtown Rochester.
Race applications are available at Runnin’ Gear stores in Rochester and Waterford and can be done online at www.theBrooksieWay.com. Students must indicate on their registration what middle school they attend.
Walkers and runners interested in any of the races can save money by registering before August 25. Complete race details and the fee structure can be found at www.theBrooksieWay.com.
The Front Porch is Where it’s At
Have you checked out the new YouTube series from Rochester called “Front Porch Stories”? The first in the series features Bill and Tony Lipuma, the hot dog kings. They share their favorite memories and stories of Downtown Rochester over the last 50 years. Nick Banda, city manager shared his front porch with the crowd for the evening. Check it out here and don’t forget to subscribe.
Movies in the Moonlight July 27
The great summer tradition of Movies in the Moonlight is back again for your family’s enjoyment. Bring your own chair, bug spray and some snacks to East Third and Waters in the farmers market lot. The pre-show starts at 8:30 p.m., with the feature beginning around 9:15 p.m. The July 27 show is Raiders of the Lost Ark. Food and bevvies will be available for purchase, but admission to the movie is free.
Board of Ed Tentatively Approves Agreement
The Board of Education approved the tentative agreement between the Rochester Community Schools Board of Education and the Rochester Education Association.
“We believe that we have reached an agreement that is the culmination of collaborative efforts to recognize and acknowledge the loving, caring and highly skilled educators that teach and work with our students every day,” said Elizabeth Davis, chief human resource officer.
Administrators representing the district and the REA/Michigan Education Association engaged in negotiations using Interest Based Bargaining, a process new to the district.
The teams participated in 19 bargaining sessions and spent more than 120 hours together.
“This agreement is representative of a change in culture within the district that I have witnessed over my seven years as a board member. The cooperation and mutual respect between the parties grew out of the culture of collaboration that we value so highly. It’s amazing. It really should be held up as a model for all districts,” said Mike Zabat, board treasurer.
The new agreement extends through June 2021.
