GROVELAND TOWNSHIP – It was difficult to find a place to park at a public hearing designed to discuss off-street parking. A standing-room-only crowd lodged protests Tuesday, Jan. 28, and the planning commission agreed to table a proposed ordinance that would impose restrictions on “parking” and “storage” of vehicles on residential property. The discussion will […]
BRANDON SCHOOLS – As a rule, children have little exposure to difficulties of handicapped living. With continued efforts to provide mainstream education for children with daily challenges, however, students are given more opportunities for interaction and empathy. With the help of the Oakland Schools-sponsored Disability Awareness Workshop program, H.T. Burt Elementary students now have the […]
Recently, during a three-hour wait on a Florida tarmac, we passengers braced ourselves for what promised to be an ugly travel set back. The nose-cone landing gear was damaged and the captain grounded the Airbus for extensive maintenance repairs. A situation which could have been both nerve-wracking and temper-tempting, but instead turned out to be […]
Letter to the Editor: Recently, the Goodrich Area Schools Board of Education decided to name the new high school auditorium after Superintendent Dr. Raymond H. Green. My question is, why did the board of education arbitrarily decide what the name should be? When the new elementary school was completed, names were submitted which included people […]
Fraudulent pass At 3:03 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, a security guard at Mt. Holly Ski Resort on Dixie Highway called police after confiscating a fraudulent pass from a Grand Blanc high school student. The boy denied the allegations at first, but then admitted to making the pass on his computer. The boy stated that one […]
ORTONVILLE – Anyone who has been in the village offices or attended village events has had the pleasure of being met by a warm smile from Cindy VanMegroet. Serving as village clerk/treasurer for 12 years, she is quick to offer that her secret to job longevity is liking where she worked and the residents she […]
BRANDON- The Blackhawks split the difference in their recent match-ups with Fenton and Lakeland on Jan. 24 and 28. In their home contest against the Tigers of Fenton, the Hawks came out the dominant party, winning the fray 71-49. “It was a good win for the kids,” Coach Bryan Ray said. “They executed well and […]
GOODRICH- The Lady Martian varsity volleyball team has been a hot number this season. On Thursday, Jan. 23, the girls traveled to Bendle, where they defeated the Tigers in two sets, 15-5, 15-1. In the Martian victory, Christina Saindon was 10 for 11 serving, while Rebecca Scott went seven for eight, with an ace. Julie […]
BRANDON- The Brandon Blackhawks have been showing tremendous spirit in there first season as a swim club. “I love these kids,” Swim coach Todd Duncan said. “I put them through full training, just like any varsity team, these kids have dedicated three hours everyday after school to this team and it shows.” On Jan. 28, […]
VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE January 27, 2003 MEETING SYNOPSIS The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by President Bess. Five Council members, Village Manager, Clerk, Deputy Clerk and several citizens were present. The following items were acted on: Approved the Agenda as amended. Approved minutes of January 13, 2003 Regular Meeting, as corrected. Approved […]