Candidate looks to improve communications

Dear Editor,
My name is Sue Wylie, and I am running for Clarkston City Council.
I vividly remember the snowy day in March of 1987 when I drove down Main Street into the Village of Clarkston for the first time and immediately decided to make this town my home.
I was attracted first by the beautiful homes, and then by the sleepy business district. For seven years after that drive I lived within a half-mile of the village, until I moved into our charming and historic town in 1994. Like most new and established residents, I am proud to declare Clarkston is my home!
More recently, I have teamed up with Rick Detkowski to run for two city council seats, because we share the same goals of wanting to be of service to Clarkston, and to help find solutions to our community challenges. We are all neighbors in a small town, and Rick and I are working to promote a positive culture in Clarkston.
I believe all of us in Clarkston can enhance our wonderful community, and we can do that by working together to find solutions to overcome obstacles.
I am on the city Communications Committee, and Rick and I would both like to see improved communications from city officials and residents, and greater transparency from the city.
Rick and I would also like to see greater productivity in the city. Greater productivity means an efficient government that provides the government services that residents and businesses require.
This has to occur by seeking other sources of revenue and without increasing our taxes. We understand growth in the city must be balanced with the historic and residential nature of the city, but we also understand a lot of growth has already occurred and must be dealt with.
Businesses and residents are currently dealing with the growth as city parking becomes a bigger problem. By listening to residents and businesses and working together, our city can find feasible solutions.
Rick and I ask for your support and vote on Nov. 8. For more information about our campaigns, you can find us on Facebook at Detkowski/Wylie for City Council.
Sue Wylie
Clarkston

Thanks for quick action, help from neighbors

Dear Editor,
Last Thursday evening, my wife, who has dementia, became anxious and confused and unknown to me wandered away from home.
Many thanks to Jennifer, Colt, and Doug Stacer, our neighbors, for their quick thinking and action.
Jennifer observed her walking away from home and realized “this didn’t look right” so she contacted 911. Doug and Colt then had the presence of mind to go follow her and make sure she was OK.
When she stumbled and fell on the shoulder of the road, Doug and Colt were there to help and comforted her until the EMS and Oakland County sheriff’s deputies arrived to take over.
Their response was quick and their actions very complete and professional. A sincere thank you to all involved.
Thanks again to Jennifer, Colt, and Doug because their actions may have prevented an unfortunate incident from becoming a disaster.
Vic Kubani
Independence Township

Community support for buses appreciated

Dear Editor,
On behalf of the Independence Township Senior Community Center and the entire Bucks for Buses Planning Committee, we would like to thank you for your support of our annual Bucks for Buses transportation fund raiser on Sept. 21 at Overtyme Grille and Taproom.
Over 150 guests attended our “Made in Michigan” themed evening, which included live entertainment by Terry and Anna Stevenson, dancing, raffle baskets, wine tasting and a photo booth!
Everyone had a great time. Together we raised over $12,000 to support senior and disabled transportation in our community. We could not have achieved this without your donation!
We sincerely appreciate your Platinum Level Media donation to support our transportation program, which serves seniors 55 and over, disabled, and special needs travelers in Independence Township, Springfield Township, and the City of the Village of Clarkston.
Our transportation program provides an invaluable service to our community and we thank you for your continued support. In appreciation, we included your business logo on our sponsor recognition presentation that evening, in our event program, and we’ll include your name in our next Recreation Guide. We’ve also included an ad in the Sept. 28 issue of The Clarkston News.
Thank you again for your support!
Amy Laboissonniere, Sponsorship Development and Events Coordinator