In 1980, former Independence Township Treasurer Fred Ritter was looking for a deputy treasurer. In his search he found a woman he described as ‘invaluable.? Her name was Lillian Jawlik. Ritter asked all the bank managers with which the township did business if they had any recommendations for a deputy. One of the banks was […]
As human resources director, part of Carol Gabris? job is to supervise township employees. She needs some supervision herself, according to Trustee Mark Petterson. ‘Some situations have arisen in the past few weeks that demanded employees talk to her and that ability was not available,? said Petterson. He received complaints from Independence Township employees that […]
Clarkston owes Independence Township money, and they mean to collect. Township Treasurer Curt Carson said the city owes $72,149.56 for fire, police and library services, third and fourth quarter, 2010 ? $3,886.76 outstanding from third quarter. City Manager Dennis Ritter agrees they owe the township money, but not that much. ‘We want to pay that […]
Clarkston Community Church stepped up to help save Independence Township’s Fourth of July festival. ‘The Clarkston Community Church came up with a community challenge,? said Kelly Hyer, recreation supervisor for Township Parks and Recreation. ‘Challenging the Clarkston community to raise $10,000, they will match every dollar raised towards July Fourth events and fireworks.? The event […]
By the time you read this, Independence Township residents should have a new clerk. Trustees were expected to choose one of three candidates at Tuesday night’s meeting After interviews for the position, Feb. 8, board members were still up in the air. ‘I’ve not really come down to it’s absolutely going to be Joan Patterson, […]
The third time wasn’t a charm in the search for a new Independence Township clerk. No one was picked at the Feb. 17 special meeting, the third deadlocked meeting in as many days. Board members and residents were surprised, however, by what Joan Patterson, clerk candidate, had to say during public comment. Patterson said she […]
I came into work last Thursday angry and furious that after a regular board meeting and two special meetings Independence Township board still had not appointed a new clerk and now (Thursday night) we were having yet another special meeting. However, I left Thursday’s meeting no longer angry, but completely dismayed because I had just […]
The former Ram’s Horn and Nick’s Country Oven on Dixie Highway is now The Royal Diner. It was bought by brothers Martin and Paul Gojcaj, who have been in the restaurant business in metro Detroit for over 20 years. ‘They’ve renovated the building, made everything brand new,? said Elizabeth Foglesong, ‘It’s contemporary, but modern.? Foglesong, […]
After four meetings of ‘still no clerk,? the crowd stood and cheered in standing ovation as Independence Township Supervisor David Wagner gave the deciding ‘yes? vote to name Barbara Pallotta as interim clerk and end the four-meeting stalemate. ‘When Wagner said ‘yes? I could not believe it,? Pallotta said. ‘Now that I’m here and can […]
Not only is the community stepping forward to help save July 4 fireworks and events, but also to keep lifeguards and swim lessons at Deer Lake Beach. Clarkston Area Optimist Club offered up to $20,000 if the township can match it. ‘When we heard about the possibility of closing the beach for the summer, not […]