I am glad to see the selection committee for the next Independence Township Clerk has narrowed the 45 person resume pool down to the top three. I believe all three candidates have the abilities and skill sets of a good clerk. Joan McCrary already having been the township clerk for 16 years and knowing the […]
In 1980, former Independence Township Treasurer Fred Ritter was looking for a deputy treasurer. In his search he found a woman he described as ‘invaluable.? Her name was Lillian Jawlik. Ritter asked all the bank managers with which the township did business if they had any recommendations for a deputy. One of the banks was […]
Voters might get a chance to weigh in on the new township hall, two years after it was purchased and moved into. If Independence Township files an application with the state to issue bonds, residents would have 45 days to file a petition to put the issue to a vote. ‘If that 45-day period elapses, […]
Deadline passed, 45 people are in the running to be appointed replacement Independence Township Clerk for the next two years. ‘It was very surprising. I am glad we have a committee that’s going to review them and weed out the ones that aren’t qualified and narrow it down for us,? said Supervisor Dave Wagner. ‘It’s […]
Dick Carlisle of Carlisle & Wortman will develop a ‘special land use? plan for 90 N. Main Street, after input from city planners. Clarkston Planning Commission members said they want a plan with ‘teeth,? to enforce Historic District ordinance. ‘I want to make sure everything is there black and white to protect the village ? […]
Following its Constable Committee recommendation, Clarkston will stick with the sheriff for police services. ‘The committee considered a range of police service, from a certified, full-time police officer to a code enforcement, parking-ticket officer working part time,? said Councilman Thomas Hunter. ‘The council would be free to select any of those alternatives or select as […]
Concerned about candidates seeking an easy paycheck and benefits, Trustee Neil Wallace suggested reducing pay for the new, replacement township clerk. His suggestion: a dollar a year. Former Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen’s salary was $69,875. ‘We can at this juncture uniquely alter the compensation of the new clerk,? Wallace said. Once the Independence Township Board picks […]
If you appreciate a good British farce, then don’t miss Clarkston Village Players version of ‘The Decorator.? ‘I think it’s a very funny play,? said Director Verne Vackaro. ‘It reminds me of the old Carol Burnett shows where they have these exaggerated characters. I like that broad humor and farces.? ‘The Decorator? is tale about […]
According to Ken Elwert, Independence Township’s new parks and recreation director, Fourth of July and other special events have a chance at life. ‘I think the difficult thing is figuring out what’s really important ? the core value for our community and our department,? he said. ‘I’ve heard from quite a few residents already in […]
When township Supervisor Dave Wagner worked out a deal with the state to avoid a $500,000 penalty, trustees had no idea. ‘None of us knew about any of that,? said Trustee Mark Petterson. ‘They’ve been very good at keeping us (the four trustees) in the dark.? Trustee David Lohmeier found out about it after asking […]