This year we're at no loss for amazing businesses that contribute content, share customer care and services and welcome the opportunity to build their businesses with those of us living here in Oakhurst. It's no secret we don't keep things to ourselves, but share good news when we hear it. 

Please welcome two new sponsors, Jason Tiefenback with Douglas Water, a 2nd generation business owner and homegrown member of the Clarkston community. Check out the back cover to find out about their water conditioning and plumbing solutions services. I'm sure many of you are already familiar with the Douglas name.

Also joining us this year is Jennifer Shelby, Vice President and Branch Manager of Oxford Bank's Clarkston location. Celebrating 140 years of delivering value for life, Oxford Bank will be sharing their rich heritage, community involvement and helpful tips with us. We have a neighborhood tie to the bank. Do you know who it is?

This month's Meet Your Neighbor features one of our own homegrown residents on the cover, Ryan Hardtke. I'm sure you'll enjoy reading about this business that involves a drone. Please be sure to let Ryan know if you would like to see some of his work. You can read all about it in this month's Resident Business Beat.

Jessica Parsons is another homegrown resident who shares in a new feature, Then & Now. She has recently launched another Stroll magazine for the residents of Commerce's Lake Sherwood. Do you have friends living on Lake Sherwood? If you do, let them know Stroll connects us with one another and with good business resources. Thanks so much!

This issue is packed with lots of good news and photos about neighbors sharing and gathering and local businesses providing us with the best customer care. I have met every business owner listed in the Sponsor Index, on purpose, so I can honestly recommend them to you!

It's that time of year to start collecting our 2025 Oakhurst graduates for the June issue where we celebrate as many as we can. Don't forget to share your family's graduate! 

Janalee