Lindsay Viviano, daughter of Gabe and Nancy Viviano of Clarkston, made the top 10 in her grade division in the Celebration of Young Poets contest. Lindsay, a ninth-grade student at Clarkston Junior High School, will be published and receive a copy of the Creative Communications poetry anthology, and a $50 savings bond. *** Leasha Caverly […]
When Clarkston alumni Amanda Nichols needed advice on how to start a college literary journal, she knew just where to turn ? fellow alum Lindsay Tigue. ‘Lindsay Tigue runs the Red Cedar Review at the Michigan State University,? Nichols said. The review is a student-run journal, which showcases fiction and non-fiction writing and art. ‘They’re […]
As the new owner of Tranquility Salon and Spa in Independence Township, Jesica White offers her clients upscale service in a refreshingly friendly atmosphere’and it shows. White bought Tranquility from its previous owners and, after some much-needed redecorating, opened her doors Feb. 22 ‘Everything in here was white,? she said. ‘The walls, the floor, the […]
Four generations of the Hyde family graduated from Clarkston High School. None went to the same building, though. Beth Hyde, class of 2007, goes to the newest high school on Flemings Road. Her father, Steve Hyde, graduated in 1979 from the building now used as Clarkston Junior High School. His mother, Ethelyn (Smith) Hyde, graduated […]
Last week I told you all not to pump and dash — don’t steal gas. I also opined about monster trucks sucking up the supply and driving up costs. So, I figured since I called out the Hummer/Navigator/Escalade drivers, I thought I would be lambasted by them. Like most of my assumptions, I was wrong. […]
I keep seeing a picture in my collection, of a man standing at his wheelchair as uniformed flagbearers pass in a parade. The caption reads, ‘The only one standing is a man at his wheelchair.? The accompanying article reads: It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is […]
Synopsis Groveland Township Board May 14, 2007 Call To Order Roll Call: Depalma, Scramlin, Howell, Ax And Mazich. Consent Agenda: Approved Consent Agenda Fire Department Recognition With Plaque Presentation Approved Financial Information: -accounts Payable -financial Reports For The General, Fire, And Building Funds Rescinded Liquor License Resolution For The ‘Up North Grill? Approved Request For […]
Zoning Board of appeals NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGULAR MEETING ADDENDUM The Charter Township of Brandon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing May 23, 2007 at 7:30 P.M. at Brandon Township Offices, 395 Mill Street, Ortonville, Michigan 48462. To hear the following appeals: 1) Appeal # 007-07 Sidwell # 03-30-201-010 Name: Asghar […]
SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING May 10, 2007 SYNOPSIS CALL TO ORDER: 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor Walls PUBLIC COMMENT: CONSENT AGENDA: a) Approved Minutes: April 12, 2007, Regular Meeting with bills and additional disbursements of $376,266.12 b) Accepted April 2007 Treasurer’s Report c) Received April 2007 Reports: Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical and Fire d) Authorized payment […]
STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF OAKLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF INDEPENDENCE ORDINANCE NO. 83A-07-03 AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE GRANTING THE McLAREN HEALTH CARE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (Text and Map Amendment to Zoning Ordinance) An Ordinance to Amend Ordinance No. 83, as amended, the Charter Township of Independence Zoning Ordinance, for the purpose of re-classifying certain property situated […]