Keiser’s Role A column by Trevor Keiser

I took a trip to Georgia Memorial Day weekend to once again see my ‘Georgia Peach.? The trip resulted in me no longer just being in a relationship, but now I’m engaged to get married. I knew when I came home after my first trip in March, she was my wife to be. It was […]

Graduates earn ROTC scholarships to Central

Army Lt. Col. Aaron Kalloch looked on proudly as Clarkston High School Seniors Derek Booker and Matt Horowitz signed the dotted line for Central Michigan University’s Reserved Officer Training Corps. (ROTC) program. On June 9, Kalloch presented both students with a full-ride scholarship at the lacrosse banquet. ‘First of all they’re very impressive young men […]

‘I’m a survivor’

Great Lakes Cancer Institute, Michigan Hematology Oncology, SWAN for Life, and McLaren Breast Center hosted their first Cancer Survivor Day Celebration on Sunday, June 13, at the McLaren Health Village on Bow Pointe Drive. The celebration offered guests an opportunity to relax and socialize with fellow cancer survivors in a festive setting. The Cancer Survivor […]

Going to Extremes

When entering the construction business around 25 years ago, the last thing on Steve Frasher’s mind was that he would end up doing what he loves for national TV shows. ‘I ended up getting into construction back in 1984 and haven’t looked back and have been doing construction ever since,? he said. ‘I ended up […]

CVP fun

With a night of food, laughter and entertainment, Clarkston Village Players held a garden party at the Depot Theatre June 3 in appreciation for support from friends, patrons and advertisers. Patrons and advertisers enjoyed a play written by CVP’s own Wendy Hedstrom ‘Downward Dog.?

Permanent placement

For Beverly Shaver, township assessor, hiring a new Human Resources department head when employees have been laid off doesn’t seem wise. Neither does throwing in four weeks of vacation. ‘I was hired as a department head with the typical steps in granting vacation,” Shaver said. “It’s taken me seven years to get to three weeks. […]

Whole Foods top survey pick for Dixie redevelopment

What used to be a Farmer Jack in the center of White Lake Commons off Dixie Highway and White Lake Road still sits vacant. ‘There is a need for an anchor store there,? said Penny Shanks, executive director of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. ‘There are several in that plaza and they are struggling. […]

SCAMP features home tours this weekend

What makes a house a home? Wendy Schaffer will tell you ‘filling it with the people we love.? Wendy and her husband Bob are one of this year’s hosts for SCAMP’s 28th annual Home Tour, which will be June 5 and 6. ‘I love my house so much I’d be happy to open it up […]

Actress turns playwright

Clarkston Village Players is ready to set the stage with ‘Downward Dog,? a play written by one of CVP’s own, Wendy Hedstrom. ‘Last year we were looking for a special production for CVP,? said Hedstrom, whose been with CVP for six years. ‘I offered this up and they took me up on it.? ‘Downward Dog? […]

Where are the savings?

When Carol Gabris was hired as human resource director a year ago, Trustee Mark Petterson said it was a “very, very big mistake.” The passing year didn’t change his mind. ‘One of the main reasons for hiring her was to not spend so much on attorney fees. It turns out we need our attorney just […]

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