As a child, Susan Borenstein Baker dreamed of becoming a veterinarian. As a woman, however, she was discouraged by many people from entering the male-dominated profession. After graduating from Brandon High School in 1975, she attended the University of Michigan for two years, but unwilling to let her dream die, transferred to Michigan State University, […]
Ortonville- The village council approved by a 6-1 vote at their May 14 meeting a $200 donation to the Chamber of Commerce, to be used for the July 3 fireworks show. Mary Kassuba, who suggested a $1,000 donation be made, dissented. The Chamber of Commerce needs $8,000 to have Wolverine Fireworks put on a 40-minute […]
Brandon Twp.- Gardeners can get their landscaping needs met while supporting two local groups when they shop at Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, this week. Wojo’s will donate 10 percent of their sales on May 29, when customers mention they are supporting the Brandon Band Boosters. The proceeds from this fundraiser will pay for the […]
Goodrich- Though FAME (Fine Arts; a Mainstream in Education) only recently wrapped up their second season in the district, they are already hard at work on their third. FAME will re-emerge in Goodrich July 28 with a bit of music in the park. Co-Director Donna Heiderer said Big Chief Chorus, a 60-member all male Barbershop […]
Goodrich- The Facility Planning Commission made their recommendation regarding the way money from a proposed bond extension should be spent? if it is obtained. ‘As far as planning for the future, I think we’re taking the appropriate steps,? said committee co-chairperson Trevor Alward, who gave a presentation on the committee findings at the May 21 […]
Looking for a way to get around high gas prices? Carpool to work. Sue Stetler, director of communications for South Eastern Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG), promotes the organization’s RideShare program, which matches drivers with similar commutes so they can share the price of gas. ‘When you fill out the application, you see others who […]
Brandon Twp.- Record-high gas prices are driving some local consumers to change their habits, while others endure the cost. Melanie Hutchinson was putting gas in her Chevy Impala on Tuesday at Sunoco, with gas about $3.49 a gallon. She used to drive an Envoy, but switched to the smaller car for better gas mileage. The […]
Goodrich- Special needs kids in the community are invited to a day of fishing that’s all their own. Girl Scout Troop 31 is hosting a free fishing derby for special needs children living in the Goodrich area from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., June 2 at the pond on Hickory Drive. It’s an idea inspired by […]
Not so super ex-girlfriend On May 14, a Brandon deputy was dispatched to the 3600 block of Hawthorne for a report of assault and battery. The complainant said she had a physical altercation with a former live-in significant other. The complainant and a male friend were walking on Cherry Street when she saw the former […]
INTRODUCTION The Goodrich Area Schools Board of Education set the foundation for a Facility Planning Committee to be organized to develop a priority list of options to improve the High School and other district facilities for their consideration. An application was made available to community members and staff to sign up for this committee. The […]