There are about 20 local individuals working hard to achieve an admirable goal. I am talking about the “Friends of Renee” Spraypark Committee. And in case deductive reasoning has escaped you for a moment, the group is hoping to raise $153,000 to construct a new Spraypark at Clintonwood Park. The park would be dedicated to […]
I’m a 65-year-old wife, mother, step grandmother and great grandmother. My husband, Fred, and I are fortunate to live with ou three Shih Tzus in a little stone house surrounded by English-style flower gardens on Big Lake Road in Davisburg. I recently decided to get serious about diet and exercise. I power walk two to […]
Mr. Miller was elected by a majority of voters to represent all students in the Clarkston School District. He should not waste our education dollars on his desire to coach approximately one percent of the students. He should also realize that he has a fiduciary responsibility for all Clarkston students. For the good of Clarkston […]
A little rain and cooler weather did not deter the annual Labor Day Parade in downtown Clarkston from being held. The crowds may have been smaller, but the enthusiasm was still evident, especially among the children lining the streets of Clarkston. The Clarkston Rotary has sponsored this annual event for the past 60 years. Complete […]
In September 2002, I was among those who eagerly anticipated the commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington. While a few said it was unnecessary or, even worse, harmful to the victimized families, most of the nation seemed to need the opportunity for further mourning, reflection and rededication. […]
She’s only been doing this for two years, but it’s been a successful two years. Clarkston resident Mary Rosso, an independent sales consultant for The Longaberger Company, “America’s premier maker of handcrafted baskets,” was recently named a 2003 National Top Sales Award Winner. Rosso received the award for Sales Achiever in the $20,000 to $34,999 […]
It’s a holistic approach to the traditional arts and crafts show. The Herbs and Art Fair will feature 20 local artists displaying everything from garden decor, painted furniture, antiques, painted gourds, fresh and dried flowers, floral wreaths, herbal teas and more. The event will be held Sunday, Sept. 21 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
A family homestead in Springfield Township is slated to become a modern residential development, but most of it will still be family. The township board last week gave conditional approval to an application from William Leddy to create “Leddy’s Woods,” a 13-unit, single-family site condominium on about 40 acres on the west side of Ormond […]
Independence Township has many talented artists who are ready to showcase their work. Independence Township Clerk Joan McCrary is organizing a kickoff for “The Art of Independence” on Friday, Sept. 19. The artists’ reception will feature at least 15 local artists displaying their work in the meeting room at the Independence Township Library. Last year […]
Each year the students at Springfield Plains Elementary strap on their running shoes and release their energy in the Fun Run, the Parent Teacher Association’s only annual fundraiser. According to second grader Amber, the Fun Run, “is about having fun.” Fellow student Shannon explains, “We get to run around the gym and after get to […]