I am a resident in Springfield Township and I feel that John and Millie Ham of Springfield Township need to wake up and open their eyes. This is in response to their letter to the editor ‘No reason to change Springfield leadership,? in The Clarkston News. Look around you. Nancy Strole, along with the Supervisor […]
Property owners should receive their 2004 summer tax bills by the first week of July. Please contact the Treasurer’s Office if you do not receive your bill. Property owners without an escrow account will receive the actual bill. Property owners that have an escrow account will receive a copy of the bill for your records. […]
Thanks to the Detroit Pistons for showing our youth who are involved in team sports that you don’t have to be a ‘super star? to excel in team sports. Thanks to Pistons coach, Larry Brown for extending his philosophy of team play to lead the Pistons to the NBA Championship. Being a team player prepares […]
I am writing this letter to urge you to support the Michigan Marriage Amendment and the Federal Marriage Amendment. These amendments would amend the Michigan constitution and the United States Constitution to define marriage as a union between one man and one woman. It is imperative that We The People protect the institution of marriage […]
I was pleased to read Doug Doty’s update and time corrections of ‘Music in Depot Park.? This is one more addition to its history. After Gini and I brought the local concert idea back from Vermont where many villages have local band concerts, the Village Council approved the idea and agreed to fund the music. […]
Kathy Calcaterra has been an active member of the Clarkston SCAMP Board of Directors since 1990. She is a faithful worker at the program’s fund-raisers and is a great cheerleader for the summer special needs program. ‘I don’t do that much,? is her humble protest. ‘The story is SCAMP.? There’s a story behind Calcaterra’s involvement, […]
Smiling faces, great weather and a little exercise all came together last week at Clintonwood Park. Clarkston varsity coach Phil Price led an Independence Township Parks and Recreation pre-t-ball camp which ran two sessions. The first ran from June 14-18 and the second from June 21-25 for boys and girls between four and six years […]
By Jeff Patrus Sports Writer Granted, football season does not begin for about two months. However, the release of 2004 high school football schedules by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has gridiron fans waiting for the season to begin. Both Brandon and Goodrich will host four games this season. Brandon’s first home game […]
The 4th Annual Brandon Open Tennis Tournament is Aug. 5-15. This single elimination tournament takes place at the Harvey Swanson/H.T. Burt Elementary School Complex in Ortonville. All participants must be able to play the week of Aug. 5. The finals are Sunday, Aug. 15. There are two divisions, adults (ages 19 and older) and junior […]
‘Weekly community lacrosse is held each Wednesday at the Brandon High School fields at 6:30 p.m. This is for anyone who would like to learn more about lacrosse. Call Brian Moore at 248-627-9121 or just show up if you have any questions. ‘Brandon High School hockey ice times for the summer start Tuesday, July 6, […]