What used to be a Farmer Jack in the center of White Lake Commons off Dixie Highway and White Lake Road still sits vacant. ‘There is a need for an anchor store there,? said Penny Shanks, executive director of the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce. ‘There are several in that plaza and they are struggling. […]
What makes a house a home? Wendy Schaffer will tell you ‘filling it with the people we love.? Wendy and her husband Bob are one of this year’s hosts for SCAMP’s 28th annual Home Tour, which will be June 5 and 6. ‘I love my house so much I’d be happy to open it up […]
Clarkston Village Players is ready to set the stage with ‘Downward Dog,? a play written by one of CVP’s own, Wendy Hedstrom. ‘Last year we were looking for a special production for CVP,? said Hedstrom, whose been with CVP for six years. ‘I offered this up and they took me up on it.? ‘Downward Dog? […]
When Carol Gabris was hired as human resource director a year ago, Trustee Mark Petterson said it was a “very, very big mistake.” The passing year didn’t change his mind. ‘One of the main reasons for hiring her was to not spend so much on attorney fees. It turns out we need our attorney just […]
According to Mayor Stephen Arkwright, the City Council did not purchase both a lawnmower and a leaf/grass bagging unit for $8,295 as was reported in the May 19 issue ‘Grass cuts, not costs.? Instead they only bought the mower for $6,145. ‘The resolution simply was to buy the one mower,? Arkwright said. ‘Do I think […]
According to Mayor Stephen Arkwright, the City Council did not purchase both a lawnmower and a leaf/grass bagging unit for $8,295 as was reported in the May 19 issue ‘Grass cuts, not costs.? Instead they only bought the mower for $6,145. ‘The resolution simply was to buy the one mower,? Arkwright said. ‘Do I think […]
Kevin Chase, along with other members of the Independent Tea Party Patriots, is encouraging people ‘to get off the couch and let their voice be heard.? ‘The turnout was phenomenal, (we) over estimated the energy in the group, It was great to see how many women were there.? Chase said after the second meeting at […]
A few weeks ago. I sent an e-mail to the Independence Township Clerk’s office requesting information concerning healthcare per Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). I knew the only way I would receive this information would be through ‘formal request.? Well the ‘free? information I asked for came with a price tag of $24. Thirteen of […]
After 11 years as Independence Township Senior Center Director, Margaret Bartos has decided to step down. ‘It’s just time,? Bartos said, whose father recently passed away. ‘I’m not going to really retire. I just need some time off to collect myself see what else I want to do.? Bartos said she is proud of some […]
What makes a house a home? Wendy Schaffer will tell you ‘filling it with the people we love.? Wendy and her husband Bob are one of this year’s hosts for SCAMP’s 28th annual Home Tour, which will be June 5 and 6. ‘I love my house so much I’d be happy to open it up […]