Eagles president credits ‘team effort?

His official title is Worthy President Bill Rudaitis. When it comes to children’s charities, he has earned a different title. ‘The call me ‘worthy marshmallow,?? Rudaitis said. ‘I just like kids.? President of Clarkston Aerie 3373 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Rudaitis also tries to deflect the focus from himself to his fellow Eagles. […]

Talent show features North Sashabaw students, staff while raising money

The student council at North Sashabaw Elementary School presented its third annual talent show on April 7 to an excited audience. The council, comprised of third, fourth and fifth grade students, helped organize the show that was open to all students. The show featured a variety of different acts, from solo song performances to gymnastics […]

Goodrich students learn character

Goodrich — At Oaktree Elementary, education is more than reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic, thank you. Included in Oaktree curriculum is Character Education. This year, students are practicing saying “thank you” and learning how to properly meet and greet. Class discussion and hallway bulletin boards are good reminders, says Oaktree fifth-grader Samantha Shelley. “Sometimes if they […]

Christmas in the Village

Nicole Moffatt, 11 Katie O’Shea, 10 Kayla Venturino, 9 Shayna Kesteloot, 8 Madison Puleo, 7 Jourdan Casas, 6 Aubanie, 5 Beth Wojo, 4 Kapriece Bellant, 3 Shayla Wesch, 2 All contest winners will receive one free video from Mammoth Video and a certificate from Little Caesars Pizza, contact Teri Stiles (248) 627-4332..

McKinney showcases paintings of Clarkston

Art is more than a hobby for Clarkston resident Gary McKinney. The local artist is being featured this month at the Independence Township Library meeting room. McKinney is showing paintings of downtown Clarkston mixed with depictions of other areas in Michigan. ‘Art is inspiration and I was inspired to paint local scenes,? McKinney said. ‘These […]

McCormick adjusting well to life at Michigan

Going from the big man on campus to a freshman on the University of Michigan baseball team hasn’t always been easy for Michael McCormick. Still, the 2003 Goodrich High School graduate is going through the normal ups and downs of a college freshman, and has a bright future ahead of him, according to Michigan coach […]

Gingerbread contest winners

First Place – $100 – Shaina Rose’s Beach house Second Place – $ 50 – Linda Hoogtrep’s Church Third Place $35 – Laura Hoogtrep’s Carousel Fourth Place $15 – Jennifer Broadwater’s house

Winning decorators

71 Cedar Street 463 Ball Street 405 Schoolhouse Each winner will receive a ham Winning decorated businesses Brandon Underwriters Insurance 422 Mill Street Ortonville Chiropractic 85 South. Street Mabelena’s Quilt Shop 470 Mill Street

Foyt, Blackhawk nine pull off sweep of Clarkston

Brandon’s baseball team was not intimidated by the big-name reputation of the Clarkston Wolves. The visiting Wolves have two players ? Sam Palace and Aaron Powell ? who have already accepted scholarships to play college baseball next season. However, it was the host Blackhawks that won a pair of close games on April 21, sweeping […]

Brandon Township Recreation Briefs

‘Horseback Riding, Ages 7 to Adult: Learn to be around horses. Come and learn the fine art of English Horseback Riding at Fox Lake Hunt Club. Each class teaches basic riding, grooming information, anatomy of the horse, and various parts of the saddle and bridle. Long pants must be worn, and hard-soled shoes with heels […]