After 25 years of marriage, Mike and Renee Garavaglia of Independence Township know the importance of family. They learned how much last Fourth of July. Doing some yard work, Mike suffered a massive heart attack. ‘A widow maker,? he said. ‘They got me to the hospital, they saved my life ? it’s phenomenal.? Doctors put […]
Volunteers with Canine Companions Rescue Center found homes for almost 700 dogs last year, but more are always needed. “The ongoing need is pretty intense,” said Connie Fleck of Independence Township, who founded the group with her husband in 2004. “All rescue groups do what they can to spay and neuter stray dogs, but there […]
Twelve-year-old Andy Moy is at war with juvenile arthritis. He takes to the field with family and friends, March 5, armed with the latest in Nerf. ‘The fund raiser will be awesome,? said Moy of Waterford, who has had the chronic inflammatory disease since he was 5. “It will be so much fun. I can’t […]
Empty cans, bottles, and boxes sent off for recycling ? what good is any of that stuff? Plenty, Andersonville Elementary students learned, making tools, toys, and other products from the cast offs. Third graders demonstrated what they learned at their Recycled Invention Science Fair, Jan. 20. “This is the cumulative activity for our recycling unit,” […]
Entering their teenage years as well as a new school, junior high can be a tough time for students. Their soon-to-be classmates offered survival tips from the trenches at Transition Day, Jan. 25. “They’re all in this together ? they need to rely on each other, not just their friends,” said Karen Vangilder, president elect […]
A year ago this week, a $13 million school budget deficit stunned school board members and residents. Not this year ? Clarkston School Board’s Jan. 24 meeting was canceled by board President Steve Hyer. ‘There are no budget recommendations at this time, so delaying the conversation will not impact our process or time line,? said […]
A year ago this week, a $13 million school budget deficit stunned school board members and residents. Not this year ? Clarkston School Board’s Jan. 24 meeting was canceled by board President Steve Hyer. ‘There are no budget recommendations at this time, so delaying the conversation will not impact our process or time line,? said […]
This year’s dues for membership in Southeast Michigan Council Of Governments were almost too rich for Springfield Township. Three of the seven-person Township Board voted against the $1,550 membership in the regional planning organization. “I was hesitant last year,” said Treasurer Jamie Dubre, at the Jan. 13 meeting. “I can’t support it again, it’s too […]
Working in construction, Independence Township resident Mark Kopp moved frequently. A martial arts student, that meant a new dojo almost every year. ‘I got a lot of experience in many different arts,? said Kopp, 30. ‘I developed the best practices of all different sensei, taking what works best for me.? He plans to share what […]
Managing the Arizona Diamondbacks 2,000 miles away, Tigers legend Kirk Gibson never forgot his Clarkston roots. ‘I grew up in the area, mom taught here ‘I love this area,? said Gibson, back in town, Jan. 14. ‘I used to come up here and practice with Dan Fife ? one of my heroes growing up.? Gibson […]