A new product is on the market ? and the whole idea stems from a bare staircase and two dedicated women. Clarkston resident Judy Hoddinott and Ortonville resident Judy McBride worked hard to create the newest trend in home decor ? Volban. What is Volban? To understand, Hoddinott and McBride began explaining from the root […]
Since the redistricting was introduced to area residents, many people put a lot of focus on the issue. Another important issue is the new courses for grades 6-7 and 10-12. At the Jan. 10 school board meeting, Executive Director of Pre-K and Elementary Education Geraldine Moore reviewed the courses for grades six and seven. Sixth […]
Everything began Nov. 29, continued on to Dec. 13 and finally finished on Jan. 10 when the Clarkston Schools Board of Education voted unanimously the concept of redistricting ? sort of. Director of Pre-K Elementary Education Geraldine Moore and Director of Communications and Marketing Anita Banach both addressed the board and guests on the plan. […]
‘Thanks to Clarkston for welcoming us with open arms,? said Del Yeoman, owner of Guido’s Pizza. Guido’s Pizza originated in Oxford and has recently made its way to Clarkston. Only in business for two-months, Guido’s has already built a clientele of over 2,000 customers. Yeoman has been in the restaurant business for 20 years. He […]
Park Place Mortgage has made its mark. The business opened in December of 2003 with a staff of only two. Now, just a short year later, the company has a full house with ten loan officers. Branch manager Claudia Armstrong worked for Park Place Mortgage for several years before deciding to open the Clarkston branch. […]
Maria Rotondo Mark, owner of the MakeOver Place Salon in Clarkston, decided to do something special for a certain individual. With the holidays peeking around every corner, Mark wanted to make one wonderful woman feel extra special. Her goal: to find an individual who has not been to a salon in over a year and […]
Well, the Clarkston area has had its share of unhappy parents lately, greatly because of the redistricting of the elementary schools. I have attended the board meetings and I have spoken with many parents on this issue, so I have heard both sides of the story. Now, it’s my turn to tell my side. How […]
On Dec. 1, Clarkston students from all elementary schools came together to compete in the statewide Thinking Cap Quiz Bowl. The students demonstrated quick thinking, preparation, knowledge and teamwork skills. Clarkston students competed against 54 teams statewide. ‘The competition was exciting,? said Susan Banworth, Clarkston Elementary teacher. ‘Our students did an excellent job representing our […]
Fifteen-year-old Stephanie Thornstad is in remission from Neuroblastoma cancer. She has been growing her hair out since she was 10 years old. Thornstad decided to donate her hair to ‘Locks of Love,? through Glitz Salon in Auburn Hills. Above, Stephanie Thornstad sits while hair stylist Shauna Gutowski cuts her ponytail.
At the Nov. 29 and Dec. 13 Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education meeting, several parents voiced their displeasure about parental involvment with the proposed elementary boundary changes. Many parent questions were addressed, while some require further research. So, where does the district stand on parent involvement on this issue? The process of redistricting was […]