Filmmaker and promoter Norman Pardo has had a busy retirement in Independence Township. Since moving to the area last year, Pardo helped design his custom house, cast and started filming a horror movie, and is in post-production of a video series starring O.J. Simpson. His newest project: developing a new talent-search show for television and […]
A fundraiser for the Herron family of Clarkston is set for 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, July 20, at Knights of Columbus, 5660 Maybee Road. Mike Herron, 1976 graduate of Clarkston High School, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October of 2004. It was considered inoperable at the time. ‘They said it was terminal ? there wasn’t […]
Unlike queens who inherit their titles, Michelle VanderVoord had to earn her crown. As a candidate for Oakland County Fair Queen, she prepared applications, wrote essays, gave a speech, and shared her views in a live interview with Mrs. Michigan, Miss Michigan, and fair officials, asking questions such as favorite politician (state Rep. John Stakoe), […]
It’s a new year for the Clarkston Board of Education, with a new trustee, schedules, and assignments. Stephen Hyer was reelected board president in a 4-3 vote. Karen Foytech earned the three votes. ‘I didn’t expect to be nominated,? Foyteck said. ‘There are no special priveledges (as president), just extra work.? Hyer said he is […]
While Danielle Fenton’s grandmother and cousin were both being treated for lymphoma and leukemia, she witnessed difficulties most wouldn’t consider. Both are in remission after chemotherapy, but during treatment, a side effect was dry mouth, requiring them to drink water almost constantly. When going to stadium events, door monitors would confiscate their water, ignoring attempts […]
When Gary Jolley and his family moved into their new house in Springfield Township, he welcomed rules regulating neighborhood appearance and standards. ‘We moved from a neighborhood in White Lake ? things were all over the place,? said Jolley, who moved into the Dixie Lake Manor neighborhood in 1999. ‘Here, everything was nice and neat.? […]
It’s the summer movie season, and I am a willing participant. I’ve been racking up quite a few hours in the theater: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Live Free or Die Hard, Transformers, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. That wasn’t the only thing new with Harry Potter, of course. I fell for […]
Diabetes is the top reason besides trauma for foot amputation, with 75,000 in 2003, according to the Center for Disease Control. Dr. Peter M. Wilusz , Independence Township podiatrist, wants to change that. ‘Amputation is a death sentence (for people with diabetes),? said Wilusz, who has diabetes, a disease which runs in his family. Among […]
Springfield Township residents concerned about rezoning of their property have nothing to worry about, officials say. ‘It’s more a reflection of what’s already there,? said township Supervisor Collin Walls. The township Planning Commission is holding a public hearing Aug. 2 to discuss rezoning property in the northwest quadrant of I-75 and Dixie Highway. The property […]
School’s out for summer. But for Leah Kirsch of Clarkston, summer’s a chance to do more stuff, including competing with local and national volleybal programs and competing for the title of Miss Teen of Michigan. ‘Since school is out, I have a chance to do this,? she said. ‘Miss Teen Michigan will help with college.? […]