Dear Editor, I am the parent and guardian of a young disabled adult, living in North Oakland County, who will never be able to drive a vehicle. The audacity of three northern Oakland County politicians, state Rep. Andrea Schroeder, state Sen. Ruth Johnson and state Sen. Jim Runestad, to indicate the elderly and disabled do […]
Dear editor, I attended state Rep. Matt Maddock’s latest coffee hour (for District 44 including Springfield Township, Feb. 17, at Leo’s Coney in White Lake). A tremendous waste of time. It was more of a “party” for his “friends.” Within hours, he boasted on Facebook of having over 70 “constituents” present. But, instead of speaking […]
Dear Editor, Would the State of Michigan Supreme Court have agreed to hear the appeal of Bisio v. Clarkston if they were supportive of previous decisions by lower courts in favor of the City of the Village of Clarkston (“Case with Supremes,” Feb. 26)? This may mean the city is at significant financial risk, and […]
Calvary Lutheran of Clarkston, 6805 Bluegrass Drive, is hosting Dinner Church on Wednesdays throughout Lent, March 4-April 1, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Dinner is followed by growth groups for all ages and interests. Nursery care will be provided. Donations appreciated. A two-day Women’s Gathering will be on March 13 from 7-10 p.m. and March 14, 9 […]
Bowman Auto Center is hosting My Habitat Clarkston’s annual and only fundraiser to support critical home repairs on Saturday, March 21, 6-9 p.m., at Bowman Auto Center, 9603 Dixie Highway. “When we learned about My Habitat Clarkston several years ago and the organization’s efforts to help build a better habitat for all and ensuring all […]
Egler, Consuela J. “Connie”; of Clarkston, MI; formerly of Riverview, MI & Canton, OH; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 29, 2020; age 87; preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James; selfless mother of Deanna (late Robert) Olsen & Donald Egler; dedicated grandma “gram” of Alexis Egler, Paige […]
DONKERBROOK, Linda K.; of Waterford; passed away February 27, 2020; age 73; wife of Jack for 50 years; mother of Carrie (Matthew) Armstrong Reid, Shannon Donkerbrook & Alissa (Christopher) Jenema; grandma “mema” of Nicole Villarreal, Gavin Reid, Allison Reid, Morgan Reid & Gillian Jenema; best friend of Beverly Felice. Linda graduated from Pontiac Northern High […]
TOWER, DELRETA DAWN, passed peacefully on February 29, 2020, at the age of 87. Mother of six from a 55 year love affair with the late Floyd “Whitey” Tower and also a mother to all who walked through the door of 177 North Main Street in Clarkston. Dawn graduated from Waterford Township High School in […]
THOMPSON, Phyllis E. of St. Clair, formerly of Clarkston; passed away February 27, 2020; age 94. Preceded in death recently by her loving husband of 73 years, Ernie, and her son Lawrence “Jack” Thompson. Beloved mother of Joyce (Phil) Smith, Karen (Gary) Irish, Gregory Thompson, Debra (the late Troy) Culver and Jill (the late Joe) […]
KAMP, Marc R.; of Clarkston; passed away February 13, 2020 after a courageous battle with Dementia/ Pick’s Disease. Husband of Jeanne; Father of Kramer, Kendall and Kaiden; Brother of Gregg (Pam) Kamp. Marc enjoyed running and biking outdoors whenever he could get the chance. He was an avid UofM fan and was proud of his […]