BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor David Lohmeier, candidate for Independence Township trustee, has been elected to office before ? as a high school student in Groveland, he ran for and won a precinct delegate seat. This is his first campaign for township trustee, though. ‘I saw an opportunity to make change,? said Lohmeier, who […]
After years of volunteering with school PTA groups, Andrea Schroeder feels ready for a more formal service. ‘I’ve worked hard to develop my skills,? said Schroeder, candidate for Independence Township trustee. ‘I want to put to good use all of what I’ve learned.? She studied state and local legislative issues in Michigan State University’s Michigan […]
Charles Dunn, completing his first term as Independence Township trustee, sees seeking a second as an obligation to the community. ‘I’m grateful to voters for my first term,? said Dunn, 46. ‘It’s given me an opportunity to gain substantial knowledge of how government works. I believe it’s my responsibility to run for a second term […]
Clarkston Elementary second-grade students are learning about how to spread the beauty of flowers in their three-part Academic Service Learning project. The first part was a presentation by Bordine’s plant expert Kim Hric, April 21, explaining the science behind seeds and flowers. The second part is a presentation by DB Trees. The students put what […]
I was in the Clarkston Union getting some Mac and Cheese last Wednesday when I noticed the number ?1987? up behind the bar. ‘That’s odd,? I thought, ‘why is my high school graduation date up on the bar?? The number is there, of course, for convenience of bar patrons. If you were born in that […]
The elimination of Osama bin Laden seemed a topic ripe for localization, so I emailed 15 elected officials in Clarkston, Independence and Springfield townships, and Clarkston schools for their thoughts. They must have been busy or something. I got one response, from Clarkston City Manager Dennis Ritter. “Being a Vietnam veteran, I know this is […]
For judicial candidate Mark Lyon, district court holds a special place in the legal system. ‘District courts are the ‘people’s court,?? said Lyon, 63, Independence Township attorney running to unseat incumbent Judge Dana Fortinberry for 52-2 District Court. ‘The district court is the place where most people encounter the legal system. The quality of their […]
The applause was long and loud Monday as well-wishers from across the Clarkston area came to say thanks and bid City Manager Art Pappas a happy retirement. ‘I’m totally awed by this whole thing,? said Pappas, looking at the crowd gathered at the Clarkston Caf?. ‘I’m going to miss the people’this is a great community.? […]
This year’s Angels’ Place Race has a new event, a 10-kilometer race named in honor of Bruce Clifton. “We’re dedicating one of the races this year to his memory,” said Paul Maxwell, race director with his wife, Maggie. “He was a super guy ? very enthusiastic about the race and what it stood for.” Clifton, […]
Tanir Smith, 2, watches her brother, Carter Smith, 4, irrigate the sand at Deer Lake Beach. Their mother, Nicole Smith, brought them to the beach Friday morning for some fun in the sun, sand, and water. Photo by Phil Custodio