By the time you read this column, Easter will be in your rear view mirror, spring is sprung and summer is looming large. While I’m writing this we are in the midst of Lent, snow is on the ground and I am contemplating the coming of spring and the mysteries of Easter anew. At this […]
Critical thinking is not something you can read about in a textbook or article. This skill takes understanding. Everyone uses it, but they may not be aware. Thinking on your toes to save someone in a car accident, or even deciding how group-work should be handled are some examples of what critical thinking is. In […]
The Great Lakes ACE presented a check for $3,006.02 to Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County’s Executive Director Tim Ruggles, Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce President Peg Roth, Independence Township Trustee Ron Ritchie, and My Habitat Clarkston Steering Committee Members Janelle Best and Julie Nemeth. Staff from Great Lakes ACE Hardware on Sashabaw Road collected […]
Reentering the work force after raising her children, Lisa DePillo of Clarkston had a different standard. ‘I was looking for a job with more meaning and purpose, a way to help people,? said DePillo. Catching up with her friend Leah McLean two-and-a-half years ago, she found they both felt the same way. ‘Raising children is […]
Wint Funeral Home in Clarkston offers a line of unique items called Thumbies which are created from the fingerprints of a loved one. The keepsakes? creator, Meadow Hill, takes an ink fingerprint and turns it into a three-dimensional replica of the print in sterling silver or 14k yellow or white gold. The pieces are designed […]
State Rep. Jim Tedder visited with third grade students at Independence Elementary, Jan. 11. The third graders focus their Social Studies learning on Michigan, geography, history, government, etc., and have been working on exploring cities throughout our state, said Dennis Klenow Ed.S., Third/Fourth Grade Educaton at Independence Elementary. “Jim will be bringing maps out to […]
This past week, President Obama gave his final State of the Union address. In the Republican response, given by Nikki Haley of South Carolina, she talked about the anger so prevalent in the present political debate. The president himself talked about the issue of being able to get along and work together. Everyone is talking […]
Lowrie’s Landscape and Plum Hollow Design Studio invite you to celebrate the union of their two businesses. ‘Our two businesses are joining together, like getting married,? said Lowrie’s owner, Tom Lowrie. ‘It’s the joining of two great minds,? said Suzie Bennett, owner of Plum Hollow. ‘With the economy the way it is, we needed to […]
Coats Funeral Home, 8909 Dixie Highway, hosts its Opening Dedication, 8-9 a.m., Wednesday, April 14. Owner Heather Coats, Timothy Nye of Clarkston, managing director, and staff offer a wide range of funeral services from pre-arrangements, on-site banquet services in their Sky Room, and web-casting ? live-stream video of funeral and memorial services. ‘Our family has […]
Shoppers crowded downtown Main Street despite chillingly cold weather, Jan. 16, for fun, snacks, and specials during Clarkston’s Strolling Retro Party. They also donated to Stiggy’s Dogs of Howell, which trains and provides dogs to veterans suffering from traumatic brain injury and other conditions.