John Hewko’s interest in politics came at an early age. ‘Other kids would be watching cowboys on TV and John would be watching political conventions,? said his father, Lubomyr “Lu” Hewko of Independence Township. ‘It’s not so much politics as running for something, but being in public service,” said Natalie Hewko, John’s mother. He may […]
At almost 92 years old, Bill Cobb of Independence Township has lived a full life. Born in 1916, Cobb grew up in North Branch, Mich., along with his four sisters Eliza, Harriet, Martha, and Marion, and his brother Burt. His mother was a nurse, who graduated from Alma College in 1903 with a class of […]
Jeff Todd of Independence Township had a perfect treat in mind for his son’s birthday party at Clarkston Elementary ? cookies from Clarkston Village Bake Shop. “It’s those big star cookies that my son loves,” Todd said. “They’re about a half inch thick, and probably about 1,000 calories apiece.” One problem: the order was for […]
After two years of debate between Independence Township and Oakland County, the Sashabaw Road Corridor Improvement Authority is a reality. ‘It was a lengthy process, obviously, but there were I think some good reasons from the county standpoint why they were being judicious in this whole thing,? said Dick Carlisle, township planner. ‘We’re hopeful that […]
While visiting Stonewood Farms for a local governor’s campaign fund raiser, President George W. Bush called it ‘the most beautiful driveway in America.? It’s featured in this year’s SCAMP Home Tour, June 4-5. ‘He told us we had a magnificent scenic driveway,? said homeowner Pam Johnson. ‘He said he loved the way it meandered through […]
Drug paraphernalia, domestic assault, and animal abuse are already against state law. They’re now also violations of Independence Township’s Code of Ordinances. Writing them into local law allows the township get more money, said Trustee Dan Kelly. ‘We get a greater share of the money when it’s a local ordinance than we do if it’s […]
Along with touring downtown businesses for the annual History Walk on Friday, May 27, Clarkston Elementary second graders were seen in Depot Park planting flowers as part of an Academic Service Learning Project. The class received $150 in grant money for the project. Bordines Nursery provided the students with information as well as flowers, plants, […]
Anna Wheeler, Clarkston High School graduate, and Emily Kenney of Waterford Kettering each earned $1,000 scholarships from Oakland County Credit Union. Students wrote an essay on ‘Saving, Spending and Giving.? ‘We had a number of excellent entries and these two provided very nice examples of the subject matter,? said Allan McMorris, OCCU president and CEO. […]
Endodontic Associates held a grand-opening May 22 to celebrate its North Oakland Office, 6770 Dixie Highway. ‘I think we’re really happy to be there (in Independence Township) because it’s certainly much more convenient for a lot of our patients,? said Dr. Carl Botvinick. ‘It’s closer to home, especially with the cost of travel these days. […]
At the age of 12 Mary Siefka Douglas fell in love with painting, drawing, and photography. ‘I loved to paint portraits of people and watercolor landscapes,? she said. ‘If I don’t have a camera or paintbrush in my hand several times a week, I’m just lost.? About 10 years ago she expanded her artistic ability […]