Family history link through the News

Dear Editor,
Hope things are going well for you.
Just thought I would share that after the article was in The Clarkston News on my family ancestors a woman contacted me here at the library (“Century of family history,” May 10)
She said she thought we might be related. As is turns out we are third cousins we share the same great-great grandmother. We have since shared information and photos. She lives on Andersonville Road.
Interesting that we shared family and lived close but didn’t know of each other.
Cathy Forst
Springfield Township

Thanks for support of Kids Day in the Park

Dear Editor,
Thank you so much for your support of our annual Ryan Kennedy Kids Day in the Park.
This year we estimate we’ve grown the event to include over 3,000 patrons and we were proud to provide the grand opening of the Ryan Kennedy Memorial Playground.
The weather was great this year and kids of all ages enjoyed knockerball, archery, bounce house, petting zoo, gaga ball, kites, balloon animals, strolling magician, and many more activities offered by our community partners.
We thank you again for your sponsorship and look forward to working with you on our upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Amy Laboissonniere, sponsorship coordinator, Independence Township