Andersonville Elementary third graders finished their study on natural resources with a Recycled Invention Fair. They learned about reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling items into other things. For the fair, they created a an item based on recycled materials that served some sort of purpose.
Whether you are religious or not, there is in every life challenges and burdens we carry that weigh heavy on us. Some of those are what I call holy crosses. They are the burdens we bear because they are the right thing to do. They can include but are not limited to carrying for aging […]
‘Pack Your Bag? Medication Consultation, with CVS pharmacists, 11:30 a.m., April 16, Independence Township Senior Center, 6000 Clarkston Road. 248-625-8231. *** Clarkston Community Women’s Club, 7 p.m., April 16, Independence Township Library, Clarkston Road. Speaker: Dick Powe, owner of Eagle Eye Inspection, on how to fix home problems. 248-623-9462. *** Family Movie Night, 6:30 p.m., […]
While losing weight and getting healthy, Curves members and friends also donated 1,500 can and boxes of food for Neighbors for Neighbors. “I’m very pleased about it, especially with the economy the way it is,” said Carolyn Thiele, owner of Curves of Davisburg. “There’s a greater need for it too.” The fitness center collected about […]
Why do all the hour-long news shows feel they have to have a segment on cooking? Maybe only the Fox News Channel does it, but all the other channels are liberal, and I ain’t so sure maybe they aren’t (doing cooking shows). But I do have opinions about cooking shows, and here are a couple […]
Despite the still colder than normal temperatures, this week you may see journalists across this far and wide land dancing jigs in the streets and in front of governmental buildings (kilts are optional). This seemingly pointless jubilation can only mean one thing: A. Free drinks at the pub down the street. B. Free lunch at […]
For Andrea Duhaime of Independence Township, school budget cuts are uncomfortably close to the classroom. “We’re very happy with the schools, but increasing class sizes severely concerns us,? Duhaime said, addressing the board, April 13. ‘I’m a teacher myself, and I know managing 26 students can be very difficult ? I’m wondering, have you exhausted […]
Jet’s Pizza has a family tradition of consistency, quality and customer service. ‘We make sure every pizza that goes out the door is made to our own standards,? said owner Tim Shamoun, who along with his brother Dave has owned and operated two local Jet’s franchises for the past 14 years ‘If it’s as good […]
BRANDON TOWNSHIP The Charter Township of Brandon will be considering for adoption amendments and additions to the following ordinances at their April 7, 2014 regularly scheduled board meeting: To amend that zoning ordinance and map for proposed rezoning of parcel A (03-35-151-027) and Parcel B (03-35-151-028) from RE Rural Estate to R1A Single Family Residential […]
GROVELAND TOWNSHIP Amendment to Ordinance #201 Chapter 18 ? Fee Schedule BOARD MEETING FEES: All fees are nonrefundable (17) Board of Zoning Appeals: Administrative: $100.00 Application and Meeting Fee: $580.00 Total $680.00 (18) Planning Commission: Other than Site-Plans, Land Division(s), Special Use Administrative: $100.00 Application and Meeting Fee: $820.00 Total $920.00 Special Planning Commission: (non-regular […]