Christopher and Elizabeth (Harlton) Pesola of Chicago are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Evan Christopher Pesola. Evan was born on Jan. 17, 2007, at Evanston Hospital, Illinois. He weighed 7 pounds, 12 ounces, and was 20 inches long. His grandparents are Bruce and Kathryn Harlton of Clarkston, and Brian and Wendy Pesola […]
Nate Knapper of Clarkston was recently honored with the Congressman Paul Henry Integrity Award, the Daniel Rosenthal Legislative Intern Award and the Frank M. Fitzgerald Public Service Award. ‘It was a surprise and an honor at the same time,? said Knapper, a junior at Calvin College. ‘You work hard, and sometimes you see the benefits, […]
After a three-month selection process, Michelle Pickett of Clarkston has been chosen to join a 16-person mission to Africa. Her remaining obstacle: $3,000 for flight, lodging, and other expenses. She has raised $2,000 so far from family, friends, and classmates at Clarkston High School, and has until June 1 for the rest. She hopes the […]
The capstone project for Chad Mester’s engineering class at Clarkston Junior High School is determined by consensus. This year’s decision: let’s build a tank. Students usually build scale models. This time, however, they decided to make it lifesize. ‘I said, let’s make it big,? said ninth-grader Brandon Landry. ‘We thought we could make it so […]
Dozens of parents, high school students and community performers converged on Springfield Plains Elementary Thursday for Art Around the World, an International Journey through the Fine Arts. The entire school was transformed into a performing arts gallery and studio for the day, as students learned how to draw, tell stories, make jewelry, beat on drums, […]
Barry Bomier is staying on the Clarkston Board of Education, joined by newcomer Cheryl McGinnis. Voters went to the polls Tuesday, May 8, to fill two seats. Of 3,824 votes, McGinnis secured a seat with 1,526 votes. Incumbent board Vice President Bomier received 1,194. Challengers Joe Wauldron received 762 votes, and Edward Pierz 339. McGinnis […]
In years past I have gotten all mushy when talking about the wonderfulness of moms. I still am thankful for my very own and for Jennie, mother for Shamus and Sean. The boys are very lucky they have Jennie to balance out the goofiness I bring to the parenting table. That said, I figured 2007 […]
Maybe it’s Mother’s Day. Maybe it’s graduation time. Maybe it’s Memorial Day. Whatever, something about this month makes me have some more serious thoughts. I’m reminded of a quotation and poem I’ve put in Jottings columns in years past. First the quotation: Take a bucket and fill it with water, Put your hand in it, […]
SYNOPSIS OF ATLAS TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETING MINUTES MONDAY APRIL 16, 2007 Meeting convened at 7:00 pm. The following motions were made, supported and carried at Atlas Township Board Regular meeting. 1. Motion carried to approve April 16, 2007 meeting Agenda. 2. Motion carried to approve minutes from March 19, 2007 regular meeting. 3. Motion carried […]
NOTICE TO THE ELECTORS OF THE VILLAGE OF ORTONVILLE Take notice that the Village of Ortonville Council has amended Village Ordinance No. 37, this amendment incorporates Addendum A, ‘Skate Park Rules? into the Ordinance, as well incorporated other changes to the Ordinance. This amendment was adopted on April 23, 2007. A complete copy of this […]