Instead of being forced to slow to a trot as in summers past, O.A.T.S.? (Offering Alternative Therapy and Smiles) riders can now gallop into the hot and dry season ? thanks to the generosity of the Ford Motor Company and local dealer Szott Ford. With close to 54 tons of crumb rubber spread across two […]
Clarkston lacked not for effort in their 12-2 loss to Groves on June 11 in the regional semifinal ? they simply did not have the players. Due to an unfortunate scheduling conflict, ACT testing pulled seven of Clarkston’s thirteen varsity players from the 10 a.m. game, forcing the Wolves to rely on freshman and sophomores […]
Like many recent high school graduates, Mike Fogg and Trevor Johns are preparing for their first extended stay away from home: wondering how they will get around in a new city, thinking of buying a laptop and mulling over the ins and outs of laundry. Unlike the rest of their friends in the Clarkston High […]
Imagine a future where employment is determined by a simple blood test, actually what I meant to say was: realize that soon a blood test can determine your right to be employed. A few weeks ago a funny news item struck me on the way to the sports pages. A bipartisan bill introduced by republican […]
The Clarkston girls soccer season came to an end May 31 as Davison held onto a 1-0 lead to advance to the next round of the district tournament. The goal came two minutes into the game on a penalty kick after Clarkston was whistled for a hand ball inside their own box. The loss marked […]
On May 26, in a move that undoubtedly brought smiles to the athletics department at Clarkston High School, the MHSAA ruled that all levels of both the boys and girls state basketball tournaments will feature three-person officiating crews. Last year, the district round of play had only two-person crews. ‘It’s been much needed, because so […]
Before they head off into the world of lemonade stands and car washes, Andersonville elementary’s fourth graders are being prepared to know the value of a dollar. In a three week economics unit students learned about supply and demand, the stock market and other basic elements of the economy. ‘The kids get an understanding of […]
By nabbing five hole-in-one prize sponsorships the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce outdid themselves for their 18th annual Golf Classic on June 30 at Liberty Golf Course. At the Classic, one sweet stroke at predetermined par-three holes can net a skilled (lucky) golfer quite the nice prize. The five hole-in-one rewards, each one tied to […]
In the first of a two-part series, The Clarkston News celebrates the accomplishments of area athletes at the Special Olympics 2005 State Summer Games held June 2-4. This week the spotlight belongs to three Clarkston athletes who trained and competed with the Holly Broncos: John Devitt, James Diegel and Brian Wilson. ‘They enjoy competing. They […]
On the court … In what has become a tradition in the first week of summer break, Clarkston head volleyball Coach Kelly Avenall packed the CHS gym with close to 160 kids to teach them the finer points of the game. ‘We try to see what kind of players are out there and cultivate their […]