Gary Zirwes of Independence Township talks with during Motown artist Jim Hendin’s exhibit at Picasso’s Grapevine during the Retro Cocktail Party, Jan. 17. Hendin displayed many of the prints he photographed as a freelance artist in Detroit beginning in 1961 of The Jackson Five, Michael Jackson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and other artists. Photo by Andrea Beaudoin

Girl Scout Troop 70887, from left, Julie Baumgras, Mackenzie Knight, Paige Baumgras, Eva Bousho, Charley Bousho and Stacey Bousho at the Overnight Cookie Rally at the Palace. The Girl Scouts made the Samoas signs for the rally. They participated in an all night cookie rally at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Feb. 6 and 7. Troop 70887 cookie booths include Krogers, 5990 Sashabaw Road on March 13 and 21, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Family Video, 5480 Sashabaw Road on March 14, 4-9 p.m. Photo submitted

U.S. Congressman Mike Rogers nominated Simon Baginski, left, son of Andrew and Felicia Baginski of Lake Orion, Tyler Boston, son of Gregory and Holly Boston of Clarkston, to the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. Tyler, a graduate of Clarkston High School, and Simon, student at Notre Dame Preparatory School at Pontiac, were honored recently at a reception at the Impression Five Science Center in Lansing.

From left, Marie Fahrner, Debbie Patten, Tamela Patten, and Lisa Loiodas enjoy sampling some of Michigan wineries? best at the Clarkston Rotary Club’s spring wine tasting, April 9.

Normally, the library is a place where folks must be quiet and if they do speak, it’s in hushed tones.
That’s why it probably seemed quite odd to many patrons at the Oxford Public Library last week when the deafening sound of drums and other assorted percussion instruments filled the air.
Don’t worry Gilligan, the drums weren’t signaling the arrival of bloodthirsty headhunters from a neighboring island.
These were sounds of pure joy as children and parents alike gathered to form a drum circle (or ‘drummunity,? if you like) as part of a library youth enrichment program.
The kids had tons of fun learning about the instruments they were playing, while expressing themselves musically.

Here’s what happens when you don’t pay your fire tax. The department shows up, but they just let your house burn while they pose for photos. JUST KIDDING!
Actually, Oxford’s hard-working firefighters took a moment to pose for this group photo during a training burn that occurred on Saturday using an old house at the corner of Pathfinder Trail and W. Drahner Rd.

Oxford Superintendent Dr. William Skilling (center) visited American Legion Post 108 on Sunday morning to present the local veterans group with a framed collage of color photographs snapped during the dedication of the new flagpole at Oxford’s football stadium on Aug. 26, 2011. The pole was dedicated to ‘all the men and women from Oxford, Michigan who have served in our armed forces to protect the freedoms we enjoy and cherish as Americans.? Many local veterans proudly participated in that dedication ceremony. Pictured with Skilling are Post 108’s Sergeant-at-Arms Jon Jeffery (left) and Commander Bill Service. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.

Christmas came early to Clear Lake and Daniel Axford as the elementary schools played host to fun holiday activities Saturday morning.
Parents and kids got to eat a delicious family breakfast, visit with Santa Claus, shop for cool gifts and make eye-catching holiday decorations to adorn their homes.
A jolly good time was had by all and the parent volunteers at both schools should be commended for making possible such fun and memorable events.

Kelly Cousino, 13, of Independence Township and her dad, Gary Cousino, celebrated a snow day off from school, Feb. 27, by making a snowman in their front lawn. Photo provided

Students in Libby Dolson’s sixth grade class at Oxford Middle School spent last Friday picking up litter around the school in honor of Earth Day on April 22. Pictured are (from left) Niki Bell, Katie Hurley, Krystal Tucker, Meghan Seely and Ashley Aquino. Dolson does the clean-up annually to teach her students about helping the environment.

Bernard and Edith Boisvert, formerly of Addison Township, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary Saturday at Kalloway’s Restaurant and Pub surrounded by a room full of family and friends.
The couple was married in 1937 at St. James Catholic Church in Ferndale.
Bernard, 95, and Edith, 93, have led long and productive lives, touching many people along the way.
Early in their marriage, the couple lived in Traverse City.
There both worked at the Park Place Hotel ? Bernard as an auditor and Edith as a waitress.
The Boisverts moved to Utica in the early 1950s.
For a while, Bernard worked for both Chrysler and General Motors at the same time.
He quit Chrysler and stayed at the GM Tech Center in Warren until his retirement in the early 1970s.
The couple later lived in Addison for about 10 years on Army Rd. Their son, Mike Boisvert, has served as building official for Addison since 2005.
The Boisverts? happy union has produced six children, 21 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. The couple now resides in Grand Blanc.
Congratulations on 70 wonderful years together.

FASHIONISTAS ? The Oxford Women’s Club held its annual fall fashion show at the Addison Oaks Conference Center Oct. 11. A total of 220 ladies attended the popular evening of elegance to view a variety of fashions from Talbots in Rochester. The event raised approximately $4,000 for the club’s scholarship fund to benefit graduating high school seniors in the Oxford area. Local models were (above, from left) Pat Halleck, Kathy Hoeflein, Victoria Connolly, Jean Davidson, Jennifer Knoll, Janet McPeek and Beth Hoeldtke. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.

FASHIONISTAS ? The Oxford Women’s Club held its annual fall fashion show at the Addison Oaks Conference Center Oct. 11. A total of 220 ladies attended the popular evening of elegance to view a variety of fashions from Talbots in Rochester. The event raised approximately $4,000 for the club’s scholarship fund to benefit graduating high school seniors in the Oxford area. Local models were (above, from left) Pat Halleck, Kathy Hoeflein, Victoria Connolly, Jean Davidson, Jennifer Knoll, Janet McPeek and Beth Hoeldtke.

Fred Ritter is surrounded by some of his biggest fans at last week’s Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting; from left, his wife, Sheila Ritter, Jennifer Hanson, Penny Shanks, Johnna Goodwin, and Heidi Wood. Photo by Laura Colvin

The Village of Oxford Beautification Commission held its 16th Annual Awards Program Tuesday night. Six residential properties and three commercial properties were recognized for their aesthetic contributions toward beautifying the village’s overall appearance. Honored homeowners included Ronald and Karen Etherton (71 First St.), Larry and Bonnie Staley (88 Dayton St.), Brian and Christine Damaschi (60 Pontiac St.), Paul and Laura Fabbro (695 Lakes Edge Drive), Thomas and Lynn Kennis (678 Bay Pointe Drive) and Jeanne and Norman Burns (305 Lakes Edge Drive). Commercial properties honored included Ink & Paper Invitation Studio at 14 N. Washingston St. (business owners Tonya Panchula and Angela McLean, property owner Dave Weckle), Roots Hair Salon at 11 Mechanic St. (Brian and Claudia Rocosky and Jason and Heidi Holden) and The Black Crow at 115 S. Washington St. (business owner Lisa Richardson and property owner Chuck Schneider). Photo by Rebel St. John.

The Lake Orion Junior Girl Scout Troop 3319 made 102 felt Army jump boot stockings for the troops of Dragon Company of the Third Armored Regiment stationed in Iraq. The stockings have candy canes inside and a Christmas card attached. The girls also collected toiletries and candy. Photo submitted.

Webber Elementary students grin for their Student of the Month awards. Teachers selected Joseph Marquardt, Dominic Batoha, Baylie VanGuilder, Celina Masella, Sean Hurley, Zachary Mikulec, Tyler Olsen and Emily Schueren for the Mike Rogers? Student of the Month Program.

Jim Eischeid, Kris Whittenberg, Joe Hershey, Autumn Fredrickson, Steven Murtaugh and Andrew Arnott were honored by ONTV. Photo submitted.

Girl Scout Troop 13283 was honored with certficates by Oakland County Commissioner Mike Gingell at the Orion Township board meeting on Feb. 2. Photo by John Counts

RIDING FOR A GOOD CAUSE ? Shenanigans Farm on Oakwood Road in Addison Township hosted the first of three ‘barn shows? Sunday to raise money for Horses? Haven. Located in Howell, Horse’s Haven is a non-profit organization dedicated to the welfare and humane care of horses, ponies, donkeys and other large animals. Shenanigans? show featured riders competing in the equestrian discipline known as ‘Hunter/Jumper,? a style of riding in which horses are ridden English style and jump over a series of obstacles. This first show raised $104 for Horses? Haven. The next shows are April 9 and May 21. ‘We’re shooting for $500,? said Mary McKiernan (far right), owner of Shenanigans Farm. For more information call the farm at (586) 291-1550. Pictured above are riders (from left) Audrey Seely, of Oxford; Sarah Welch, of Auburn Hills; Katie Boyer, of Bloomfield Hills; Meghan Seely, of Oxford; Claire Seely, of Oxford; Lindsay Storrison, of Macomb; and Melissa Boyer, of Bloomfield Hills. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.

Like many Wolves fans, most of these Clarkston parents don’t have kids on the basketball court’but they come to the games, anyway, to cheer on the home team. Like all Wolves fans, they left Friday’s game feeling happy and looking forward to another great playoff season. Clarkston fans rocked the gym at Waterford Mott High School on Friday as the Boys Varsity Basketball team took an easy 59-25 victory over rival Lake Orion and brought home the District Championship. Photo by Laura Colvin

Anna Coyle, left, and Madeleine Foslien show off their show rabbits at last week’s 10th annual Easter Egg Hunt in Davisburg. The girls were among a handful of youngsters who brought bunnies to the event’much to the delight of the children who had a chance to pet the wiggle-nosed, silky-soft creatures. Photo by Laura Colvin

For the seventh year in a row, members of Oxford Boy Scout Troop 108 conducted a spring cleanup at St. Augustine’s House, the Lutheran monastery located on E. Drahner Rd. in Addison Township.
The boys trimmed branches and picked up brush around the monastery’s chapel and guest house, then raked the two-mile nature trail running through the scenic property.
‘The scouts accomplish in one day what would take the staff and guests months to do,? said Ernie Baker, spokesman for St. Augustine’s House.

Oxford resident Jen Corrigan watches the Memorial Day parade with her 2-year-old daughter, Kira.

Joe Zimmer hands a check to Shelby Phillips and Emily Deachin for a Unity Week Fundraiser held on Tuesday, May 12. 10 percent of all sales went to the school program. Over $800 was raised for Unity Week program at Lake Orion High School. Photo submitted.

It was an evening filled with flying broomsticks, magic potions and powerful spells as Oxford Twp. Parks and Recreation sponsored a Harry Potter-inspired ‘Hogwarts Halloween Party? at Clear Lake Elementary Friday night. Gathered around the bubbling cauldron are (from left) Kevin Hilty, Madison Maier, Savannah Speed, Danielle Black and Samantha Black. Photo by C.J. Carnacchio.

Maya Roy and Anya Karpuhenkoff are ready to play at the Future Wolves Soccer Camp earlier this month. Photo by Caitlin Smith

Faith Morawski of Gratton Optometry along with Cheyenne Morawski enjoy the beautiful day at the Taste of Clarkston.

Gina Fett and Dawn Allen enjoy Halloween night at Shotmakers Lounge, located inside Fountains. Photo by Trevor Keiser

Michelle Phelan, 28, of Northbranch (formerly of Oxford) and her sister Amanda Strang, 11, (still of Oxford), got their hair snipped at the Roots salon for the Locks of Love cancer organization. Their hair, a combined 24 inches, will be donated towards Rachel Sigmund, a young girl with allopecia. ‘Why just sweep it up into a pile?? Phelan said. This was Amanda’s first hair cut ever. This is Phelan’s second time donating to Locks of Love. Photo by Casey Curtis.

Ashley Swartz, Shannon McKinney, and Karen Kubicki of Hamilin Pub, bring service with a smile at Rotary Wine Taste, Nov. 5. Photo by Trevor Keiser

Amber and Dawn Raffler from Clarkston Cleaning dazzle patrons at the Clarkston Chamber of Commerce Business Expo with their sparkling smiles. Photo by Wendi Reardon

Renee Hunt and her daughter Mickayla Meola enjoy the Holiday Lights Parade. Photo by Trevor Keiser

Clarkston High School senior Jordan Clark shares the joy of winning the MHSAA Boys Basketball District Championship with one of his biggest fans, his grandfather Bob Tressedder. Photo by Larry Wright

From left, Theo Morgan, Peg Roth and Joan Donnay of Essence on Main happily promote participation in the M-15 Heritage Route Garage Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday May 1. Clarkston-area businesses anchor the southern end of the sale, which extends north to Bay City.

Clarkston Area Chamber hosts its 23rd Annual Golf Classic, Monday, June 28, 2010 at Fountains Golf & Banquet, 6060 Maybee Road in Independence Township
The scramble-format event shotgun starts at 8:30 a.m. Registration includes 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, lunch on the turn and strolling dinner following golf. The 2010 Golf Classic’s Guest of Honor is Clarkston High School Athletic Director and Basketball Coach, Dan Fife. Tickets are $150 per person.
For more information,call the chamber at 248-625-8055.

Sue Mancuso and her niece Josyln Dayimiya enjoys the Cancer Survivor Day Celebration, June 13 at the McLaren Health Village on Bow Pointe Drive. Photo by Trevor Keiser