Sticky sno-cones and cotton candy made a fun day even better Wednesday as hundreds of young people converged on the lawn at Clarkston Junior High for SCAMP’s annual VIP and Carnival Day. Every year, the event gives supporters an opportunity to see the program in full swing and look into the faces of the children […]
If you asked Joe Fabrizio 10 years ago whether he could see himself running for judge at 34 years old, he might have replied ‘probably not that soon.? But Fabrizio said he’s ‘identified a need for change? in Clarkston’s 52-2 District Court, and his name will appear with three others on the non-partisan portion of […]
Carolyn Bailey paused to toss a handful of food to seven brightly-colored koi fish as she worked to ready her yard for this year’s Garden Walk. Behind her, the hillside was ready to explode in hues of pink, purple, yellow, white and red. ‘Those are all wildflowers,? she said, motioning to hundreds of bud-topped plants […]
As a candidate for Springfield Township supervisor, Bill Leddy said he’s worried about the gap in leadership come November when the current supervisor and clerk both step down. ‘I was afraid of what could happen in the township without that type of carryover,? he said, explaining his decision to join the township board race. ‘When […]
Kathy Paul decided to make a bid for the Springfield Township clerk’s office, she said, after circumstances in her own life brought on a first-hand education in the workings of local, state and federal government. ‘My closest friends and comrades have said ‘you know, you should get involved in politics,?? she said. ‘They’ve told me […]
Maryann Pappas finally got her wish. ‘I’ve been waiting 15 years for this,? she said, as husband and longtime Clarkston City Manager Art Pappas stood on the brink of retirement last week. But knowing him as she does, Maryann wasn’t surprised the man she married waited until he was 74 to retire. ‘He likes to […]
Part II in a series, examining alternatives, incentives and other ways to save money on gasoline Chris Haag doesn’t give much thought to the cost of gasoline. He doesn’t have to. In an economy where nearly everyone is grumbling about rapidly rising fuel costs, Haag, 25, powers his 1999 Volkswagen Golf with vegetable oil. The […]
How does a judge remain impartial when someone’a fellow attorney, local politician or friend, for example’contributes to a campaign, helps the judge get elected, then later appears in court? That was just one of the questions posed during a last week’s forum for candidates running for judge in Clarkston’s 52-2 District Court. ‘I have demonstrated […]
As a candidate running for Springfield Township supervisor, Danny O’Neill is concerned about the challenges ahead. The impending retirement of the current supervisor and clerk coupled with the same fiscal burdens facing communities across the state leave the township with some difficult choices, he said. ‘I’m very concerned with the future of our township,? he […]
Gabrielle Santangelo was excited when she arrived at Pink Salon in Clarkston last week. The 6-year-old, who lives in Independence Township with her parents and two siblings, was about to do something really nice. ‘She’s very giving, always thinking about what she can do for others,? said Debbie Santangelo, Gabrielle’s mom. ‘Her teachers describe her […]