Volunteers of all ages received a great big ‘Thank You? at the second annual Community Volunteer Recognition Night on April 5. Around two dozen volunteers came together in the Clarkston High School Auditorium to listen as keynote speaker LaRon Williams, from Ann Arbor, spoke on diversity, acceptance, kindness and generosity. Williams used a mixture of […]
Ever notice how the stream of news ebbs and flows like the tides of the sea? One week, everyone ? that includes us media-type folks ? focuses upon the latest tidbit of information. The next week, the ‘big news story? is gone. For example, everyone heard for several days about the kidnapping of reporter Jill […]
During routine discussion on the second reading of a proposed PUD development on the southeast corner of Sashabaw and Waldon roads, Independence Township trustees came across a touchy subject called ‘conflict of interest.? The issue arouse while trustees reviewed the final details of developer Fred Ritter’s proposal for climate controlled, self-storage units in the Sashabaw […]
So much can be said with a card. Happiness, sadness, joy, pain and love can be found in the pictures and words of even the smallest note. For Mildred ‘Eileen? Gatton, of Springfield Township, her hand-made cards were a way to express her love for God, art, nature and others. She would give her unique […]
‘Barb’s just got so much love to give ? she’s a little ball of love,? said Traci Trube of Sterling Heights. ‘She listens to the parents and is there to provide counseling and advice. We couldn’t have asked for a better blessing for these kids.? Trube first met Barbara Lubinski, executive director of the Precious […]
Independence Township officials will give depositions this April in a new court case ? this past January, former township library director Molly Lynch filed a civil suit for wrongful discharge or firing. According to Lynch, she is seeking damages for lost wages and benefits due to her dismissal. Although Lynch was unable to speak in […]
Local township trustees are talking about bring the CIA to Independence Township ? and they are not referring to the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency. During their March 7 meeting, the Independence Twp. Board of Trustees listened to a presentation by Township Planner Dick Carlisle on ‘Corridor Improvement Authorities,? or CIA’s. Corridor Improvement Authorities were passed […]
Six bands composed of Clarkston Junior High School students competed in a battle of the bands on March 15 as the kickoff to fund-raising efforts for UNICEF. The bands played mostly rock music and were judged by a panel of eight teachers. The event, which was organized by the CJHS student council, had 370 guests […]
The plodding pace to create ballot language for an August senior center bond issue and millage is frustrating some members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee. At the March 7 regular meeting of the Independence Township Board of Trustees, Advisory Committee Chair David Lohmeier voiced that frustration. ‘We on the commission are worried about […]
Two joint projects ? one old, one new ? are the result of a year of work by the five entities involved with Leadership Clarkston. Leadership Clarkston is a collaborative effort between the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Clarkston Schools, the City of the Village of Clarkston, Independence Township and Springfield Township to establish cooperation […]