Ten Years Ago April 19, 1995 ~~If school board members OK a change in dress code, students will no longer be able to wear head coverings like bandanas, coats and pants or shorts worn below the waistline. ~~If a proposed shopping center at the northwest and southwest corners of M-24 and Silverbell does get built, […]
By Connie Glynn Q. I live in the area and received a survey recently from Wint’s about funeral pre-planning. I’ve already completed my arrangements at Wint’s and now I’m confused about the status of my pre-arrangement. Is my plan secure and can you explain why you would send me a survey about something I’ve already […]
The three major stock indices finished up for 2012 and continued to climb in the New Year as Congress passed a last-minute plan to avoid most of the so-called ‘fiscal cliff.? The Congressional Budget Office estimates these measures will add $4 trillion to the deficit over the next 10 years, while raising $620 billion in […]
I learned something a long time ago from my experiences as an automotive executive ? ‘if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it.? Detailed job descriptions, measureable goals and objectives, quarterly performance reviews, training and job coaching, and compensation based on merit –not just tenure — are all pretty basic principles in the private […]
The Lake Orion High School Thespian Society presented its annual spring musical, ‘Working,? at the LOHS Performing Arts Center auditorium on April 14-16. The musical is about everyday people’s lives and how they feel about their jobs. ‘Working? gives everyone a chance to tell their story, and some of the main numbers included a parking […]
The Women’s Commission of Oakland County toured the United Way 211 call center in Detroit in July and hosted a presentation by the program in August. ‘This is such an under-utilized service in Oakland County,? said Commissioner Cheryl Fried, who organized the tour and presentation. ‘Many people don’t know there are numerous resources out there […]
About 125 volunteers showed up at Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Clarkston last week to help assemble a whopping 15,000 nutritious meals for hungry families. ‘God provides for everyone,? said Senior Pastor Jonathan Heierman. ‘He provides for the less fortunate through us.? About 30 percent of the meals will be distributed in Oakland County through […]
The new Jalapenos Restaurant, 7743 Sashabaw Road in Independence Township, is a family affair. “Everybody helps out ? we grew up in the family business,” said Carolina Ontiveros, daughter of owners George and Laura Bautista. This is their third location. “We’re expanding, and decided Clarkston was a good idea,” George said. “The community is very […]
Varsity Cheerleaders keep the crowd pumped as the Wolves win in a double overtime against West Bloomfield, 41-38.
Youthful Image owners Dr. Kurt Jacobsen and Jessica Green, welcome guests at Valentine’s Open House. The business has been open since June 2012 and offers the latest non-invasive technology and procedures for anti-aging. According to Green, over 75 clients came to the open house for wine, mingling and huge spa package giveaways. Youthful Image is […]