Ten dollars can buy a decent meal or a good cigar, but when it comes to real estate deals, it’s a relatively a tiny sum. Just ask the Oxford Village Council. Last week, council discussed an option agreement it received from Venture, Inc., which is considering purchasing the village-owned property at 98 S. Glaspie St. […]
Addison Township officials approved another year’s worth of healthcare for their full-time employees, which included elected officials on a 6-0 vote at the May 19 regular board meeting, but prices are going up. ‘Healthcare is getting to be a real issue. The dynamics are changing,? said Supervisor Bruce Pearson. ‘With Obamacare (Affordable Care Act) we […]
I recently read an article in Time magazine about the thinking behind the Obama administration. The article talked about behavioral economics and referenced three books on the subject, ‘Predictably Irrational, Nudge,? and ‘Influence.? In order to help me better understand some of the thinking behind the policies of our present executive branch I bought and […]
Radio transmitter in hand, the student pilot edged the control stick to the right for a gentle turn away from the crowd. The airplane responded with a slow roll to the left, then harder to the right as the pilot overcompensated, nose falling, soon out of control heading for the ground. ‘I got it,? said […]
Oxford Community Schools is still hoping to reach an agreement with Oxford Township Parks & Recreation as it pertains to facility use, according to Superintendent Dr. William Skilling, who addressed the issue at the May 19 school board meeting. ‘It’s really critical that we work well together,? Skilling said. ‘In studies that have been done, […]
Let’s face it, most of us get a little anxious when potentially dangerous storms blow through our communities. Recently, Lake Orion and Oxford were hard hit by a fast moving storm that uprooted trees and destroyed houses. Fortunately, no one was seriously injured. But, now that we are entering the summer season, our chances of […]
CCES can figure your household emissions I want to revisit the carbon credit program I mentioned in last week’s Jottings. In case you missed it, I wrote that the Hiawatha Sportsmans Club I belong to got $250,000 for selling carbon credits. The purchaser, and even you, can buy carbon credits through the Carbon Credit Environmental […]
A few years back, one of my favorite teachers at Clarkston High School (Larry Mahrle) verified something for me — I don’t communicate clearly. As I sat to write this column, I remember that hot day in August when the phone in my office rang to life. What followed was an ultra-top secret conversation I […]
Morel story leads to successful hunt I want to thank C.J. Carnacchio and Brian Duerden for the monster morel (see right) we found on our property. It was our first hunt! Barbara Johnston Oxford Editor’s Note: You’re welcome. Mrs. Johnston is referring to a May 14 story I wrote featuring tips from local master morel […]
Lindsay Kate Bauman was recently awarded a Doctorate in Audiology from Wayne State University. Lindsay is a 2006 graduate of Brandon High School and OSMTech. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2010, with a degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Lindsay is the daughter of Midge Stewart and Gary Douglas, of Oxford, and Doug […]