The harvest is in and the holidays are upon us. Americans, despite the world at large, can find reasons for thanks. It’s our way, that despite the troubles and turmoils, we look heavenward and give thanks. After all, things could be worse. I guess it is our way as Americans to count our blessings and […]
There are times in life when we feel there is nothing for which to give thanks. Deaths and tragedies cancel good thoughts. Then you see a baby look at you and smile. And you melt. A cold or illness saps your strength, then you see a beautiful sunset. There are times in life when happier […]
The Vickers? family awoke to a smoke-filled home last Wednesday as a fire swept through their Keatington Condo. According to Lake Orion Fire Department Fire Chief Jeff Key, the fire is believed to be accidental. ‘We’re still investigating, but it appears that it may have started by the dryer,? he said. Key said that the […]
The Lake Orion boys? ski team took fifth place at the state finals, held Monday at Nub’s Nob in Spring Harbor, while the girls? placed seventh for the second straight year. The boys? were led by Zach Prochaska’s 14th place finishes in both the giant slalom and the slalom. Ian Prochaska also scored in both […]
The Planning Commission of Independence Township, Oakland County Michigan, will hold a Public Hearing on: December 11th, 2003 at 7:30 p.m. At the Independence Township Library, 6495 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, Michigan 48346, to consider the following: FILE #PC 2003-032 Robert C. Schlatterbeck, Petitioner Section 5.15 REQUEST SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL Home Occupation R-1R (Rural Residential […]
SYNOPSIS Supervisor Stuart called the November 18, 2003 meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. at the Independence Township Library. Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Present: Kelly, McCrary, Rosso, Stuart, Travis, Wenger Absent: Wagner There is a quorum. 1. Approval of the agenda as amended. 2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended. – Approval of Minutes […]
Dear Editor, Thank you for your story (“Recall in wrong place,? and your editorial “Keep school information flow open,” June 23). It has shown us that the change in leadership in the Clarkston Community Schools has brought us more of the same. It’s been a month since we called CCS and left our names and […]
Dear Editor, Michigan Senate has no integrity. SB331 is proof. The entire senate voted 38-0 to cancel the party store liquor tax, a $14 million loss. Here is what makes this so offensive. After the budget is balanced, cuts made, taxes hiked, sacrifices made, it is time to pay off your pals. The liquor lobby […]
What started out being described as a win-win situation turned into a lose-lose situation for the Independence Township Board. At the end of their Nov. 18 meeting the township did not have a community garden and instead had a $10,000 bill. By tying up some loose ends at the meeting, the board officially closed the […]
TOWNSHIP BOARD AGENDA 7:30 p.m. TOWNSHIP LIBRARY DATE: December 2, 2003 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Opening Statements and Correspondence 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Public Forum -Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not on the agenda […]