State Rep. Jim Tedder got the message sent by voters on Proposal 1 last week. “A big expletive followed by a bold ‘no,’” said Tedder, serving his first term as representative of District 43, which includes Clarkston and Independence Township. “The more information I presented to people, the more they became disgruntled and angry with […]
Clarkston Rotary Club needs more volunteers this holiday season. ‘When I took over Shoes for Kids about 10 years ago, about 200 children signed up,? said Rotarian Joel DeLong. “This year, 647 are signed up ? that’s eight percent of the (Clarkston) school district.” Too many for the 27 or so members of the club. […]
Digital television conversions cost local communities emergency-notification capabilities. Three local townships have a plan to compensate. “It’s an awesome system,” said Mike Trout, Springfield Township supervisor, at a Nov. 18 workshop. “I wouldn’t be surprised to see it picked up in other communities.” Springfield joined Groveland and Rose townships to contract with Satellite Tracking Systems […]
When Joe Savino of Independence Township retired at the age of 62 after 32 years with General Motors, he was ready to try something new. “I was never so bored in my life,” said Savino, now 82. He was taking community education courses in Spanish and German when he noticed a $36 woodcarving course, and […]
Salvation Army’s new Thrift Store in the former Farmer Jack at Sashabaw and Waldon is open just in time for the holidays. “We have lots of good, unique gift ideas,” said Colleen Kinney, director of community relations for The Salvation Army, Southeast Michigan, Adult Rehabilitation Center. “This is also an important time to drop off […]
Not too long ago I decided to tag along with reporter Andrea Beaudoin down to Clarkston City Hall to see City Manager Carol Eberhardt. The questions we had weren’t difficult. We had a list of 13 phone calls from the city attorney to the city manager, mayor, and city clerk on the attorney’s monthly invoice […]
Clarkston school district has an expanded open-enrollment program after approval by the Board of Education. The school board voted 5-1 at Monday’s meeting to approve a Stars and Stripes Magnet Program, a partnership with the Stars and Stripes Gymnastics center in Independence Township. Board Vice President Susan Boatman voted against the proposal, saying it seems […]
Declining tax revenues could cost Independence Township five deputies and lead to a millage-increase vote next year. “Tax revenue is down, everything is down,” said township Supervisor Dave Wagner. “When the police millage comes up in 2010, we may need to look at an increase.” The township reports a $79.7 million drop in taxable property […]
Exchanging machine gun fire with Japanese soldiers in the heat of World War II jungle warfare, George Thompson sometimes wondered why he stayed alive when so many others didn’t. “The Good Lord looked after me ? I always thought there must be a reason,” said Thompson, 92, of Indepedence Township. There are actually many reasons, […]
Jeff Patterson made it his Eagle Scout mission to make sure veterans aren’t forgotten. “It’s something I’m passionate about,” said Patterson, 16, son of Thomas and Joan Patterson of Springfield Township and scout with Troop 199. “Respecting veterans is something everyone should do. This is a great way to do my part.” The Clarkston High […]