Three Poems by Casarah Nance (Casarah Nance, March 28, 2015) Making Music With Me Soothing and showered by your sweet serenade, Oh the temptation in the music you have made. Into the realm of a melody, you take my breath away, Dancing on the chorus, the hips and lips, in rhythm sway. Passion plays from…
Amber Alert: Six Year Old Girl May be in Teal Pickup Truck (compiled, March 28, 2015) UPDATE: The girl has been found and the Amber Alert has been cancelled. The Michigan State Police Flint Post has issued an Amber Alert for a 6-year-child last seen in Bancroft between 10 and 11PM. Hailey Betts may be…
Guest View: Acting Out Kids Community Theatre – Sign Up to Be a Part! (Nicole Siwak, March 27, 2015) Acting Out Kids Community Theatre is a youth theatre in Clawson. It is unique because it was created by kids, Madison and Max Siwak, and is led by kids (with adult supervision and guidance). We offer…
Guest View: Acting Out Kids Community Theatre – Sign Up to Be a Part! (Nicole Siwak, March 27, 2015) Acting Out Kids Community Theatre is a youth theatre in Clawson. It is unique because it was created by kids, Madison and Max Siwak, and is led by kids (with adult supervision and guidance). We offer…
Avoiding Judgmental Messages in Sales (and Life) (Erik Meier, Sandler Training, March 27, 2015) Did you ever have a conversation with a prospect who suddenly, and for no apparent reason, became unreceptive to perfectly good advice? It happens to many salespeople. Shortly after we offer advice or insights rooted from deep personal and organizational experience,…
Guest View: On the Restructuring of Ferndale Schools (Mike Davisson, March 27, 2015) My wife Amy and I moved to Ferndale in 2008 when we were expecting our first child. Perhaps unlike some folks, we did not think about schools too much at that time – we were so wrapped up in selling one house,…
Guest View: On the Restructuring of Ferndale Schools (Mike Davisson, March 27, 2015) My wife Amy and I moved to Ferndale in 2008 when we were expecting our first child. Perhaps unlike some folks, we did not think about schools too much at that time – we were so wrapped up in selling one house,…
Community Invited to Participate in Birmingham Hometown Parade, May 17 For more than 40 years, the City of Birmingham has kicked off the spring and summer season with a community parade. The treasured community tradition, titled the Birmingham Hometown Parade, is scheduled for Sunday, May 17 at 1 p.m. in downtown Birmingham. Members of the…
Doing What You Love Takes Guts: GUTS Founder Shares Story (Guest View by Paul Turner, Team GUTS, March 27, 2015) In 2006, after 15 years of operation, I closed the doors on my marketing firm, Andrew Joseph & Company. It was not the Great Recession of 2007/08 that did us in. Rather, our decline started…
POETRY IN MOTION By MALIK Through the slums I walk aimlessly, with the sky as my roof collecting bottles and pennies shamelessly. I’m a drifter no one knows my name. Consuming loose cigarettes and Liquor Store sandwiches to alleviate the pain. Why me? As I walk but no one’s there. Having a full blown conversation…
POETRY IN MOTION By MALIK Through the slums I walk aimlessly, with the sky as my roof collecting bottles and pennies shamelessly. I’m a drifter no one knows my name. Consuming loose cigarettes and Liquor Store sandwiches to alleviate the pain. Why me? As I walk but no one’s there. Having a full blown conversation…
Family Matters Star Arrested in Oakland County for Back Child Support (March 27, 2015) Darius McCrary, who played Eddie Winslow on the 90s sitcom Family Matters was arrested in Oakland County on allegations of failing to pay back child support. According to TMZ, McCrary has a son who is about 5 or 6 years old. …
Clawson Students Named Semi-Finalists in McDonald’s Black History Art Contest (Clawson Schools Press Release, March 26, 2015) Six Clawson High School students have been chosen as semi-finalists in the ‘McDonald’s Celebrates Black History Moments on Canvas’ art contest. The contest honors the contributions of people of African descent to American and world history. Each Clawson…
Clawson Students Named Semi-Finalists in McDonald’s Black History Art Contest (Clawson Schools Press Release, March 26, 2015) Six Clawson High School students have been chosen as semi-finalists in the ‘McDonald’s Celebrates Black History Moments on Canvas’ art contest. The contest honors the contributions of people of African descent to American and world history. Each Clawson…
Jordie Kramer Appointed HR Director for Oakland County (Oakland County Press Release, March 26, 2015) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has appointed Jordie A. Kramer as director of human resources for Oakland County. Kramer replaces Nancy Scarlet who retired Dec. 31, 2014. “Jordie has been an exemplary employee during her 17-plus years in…
Jordie Kramer Appointed HR Director for Oakland County (Oakland County Press Release, March 26, 2015) Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has appointed Jordie A. Kramer as director of human resources for Oakland County. Kramer replaces Nancy Scarlet who retired Dec. 31, 2014. “Jordie has been an exemplary employee during her 17-plus years in…
Birmingham Schools Parents Warned of Chicken Pox Cases (Compiled, March 26, 2015) Parents of students in three schools in Birmingham were sent a letter warning them of cases of chicken pox and suggested that parents might consider keeping un-vaccinated children out of school through April 14, according to a report in the Detroit Free Press. …
Why Should Nonprofits Invest in Diversity & Inclusion Work? Arguments for the Budget (Guest Column by Kathleen LaTosch, March 26, 2015) I’ve been worried about the diversity problem in my nonprofit organization for a while. I’m the #2 person, my Executive Director is a little aloof about these issues – he’s ultimately worried that our…
Why Should Nonprofits Invest in Diversity & Inclusion Work? Arguments for the Budget (Guest Column by Kathleen LaTosch, March 26, 2015) I’ve been worried about the diversity problem in my nonprofit organization for a while. I’m the #2 person, my Executive Director is a little aloof about these issues – he’s ultimately worried that our…
Guest View: Power up positive energy & clear the negativity from your life (Jacki Smith, Coventry Creations, March 26, 2015) Remaining a victim gives the negative energy in your life an all you can eat ticket to your soul. To step out of victim-hood you have to step into personal responsibility. Be responsible for rest…