Talk is turning into action for the Clarkston School Board. Discussion continued at great length at the Jan. 9 board meeting on the issue of ballot language for their non-homestead tax proposal. The district’s previous millages expired at the end of 2005. The Thrun Law Firm is fine-tuning the language of the proposal, and if […]
Volunteer engineers from General Motors visited fourth grade classrooms at Pine Knob Elementary on Jan 13. as part of the six-week program, ‘A World in Motion.? The program, sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers has been around for over a decade, but 2006 is the first time PKE students have participated. The students began […]
Fourth-graders throughout the Clarkston School district are experiencing a piece of life through the eyes, ears, bodies and minds of those with physical or mental disabilities. Clarkston and North Sashabaw Elementary were the first in the district to participate in the Disability Awareness Workshop this year, but all seven elementary schools are scheduled to do […]
For a new performance, there is nothing better than going in with high expectation and not being disappointed. Such was the case with the Clarkston Village Player’s latest production, ‘Sylvia.? One cannot talk about the show without commending Wendy Hedstrom for her portrayal of Sylvia, the dog. As strange as watching a human pretend to […]
Mrs. Sherwood’s third-graders at Clarkston Elementary took a classroom lesson and turned it into a caring outreach to a fellow Clarkstonite. Josh Valenti, a 2003 graduate of Clarkston High School, is currently stationed in South Korea on military duty for the United States Air Force. Sherwood heard about Valenti from Wendy Burleigh, a literacy aide […]
Chad Perry takes steady aim during archery practice at the Oakland County Sportsmans Club.
Too often when people get elected to public boards they only run with the pack. It’s as if elected ‘trustees? believe to get along they must go along, rubber stamping whatever proposals that come down the pike. It’s unfortunate, but the public would be amazed at all the 7-0 votes their elected officials put forth. […]
Most people go out to see their favorite musical acts perform on stage. The Carrick family brings the acts to their living room, literally, and they want to share the music with the community. The Carrick family is hosting their own house concert on Jan 29, where their home becomes the stage for an intimate […]
Being handicap is a state of mind. Nobody knows that better than Brett Eastburn, and he’s happy to spread his message. Eastburn was born with no arms or legs. Despite what some people might see as disabilities, Eastburn showcased his skills in basketball, football, baseball, swimming, wrestling, art, teaching and especially motivation. An internationally recognized […]
Bringing her personal insight and experiences to the table, Ellen Whitehead is hoping to inspire those around her at the Women in Business meeting hosted by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 31. Whitehead, a poet, author and longtime employee of Clarkston Schools, is featured as the event’s guest speaker. ‘It’s quite an […]