Knights help kids in need
Jerry Wasker and other Knights of Columbus manned intersections throughout the area this past weekend, including Main and Washington streets, collecting donations from drivers. Photo by Trevor Keiser
Roots of the Orion Art Center
The Orion Art Center celebrated 25 years in the community with a picnic and concert on Aug. 2. Pictured here are some of the art center’s earliest members; back row, from left: Bobbie Tarbunas, Diana Osterand, Bernice Shafer; second row: Dorothy Sedlock, Doris Stauber, Betty Behmi; front row: Sherry Curtis, Audrey Marsac, and Sharyn Davis
Nominate youth for awards
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance Committee is seeking nominations for its annual Youth Recognition Event, set for April 30. The event recognizes youth who for outstanding contributions to an individual or organization without compensation. Community members can nominate youth who may have volunteered in an extraordinary way, such as: personal acts of heroism or community services […]
Waiting for a roundabout
The ongoing construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Baldwin, Indianwood and Coats Roads has left residents in that area looking for new ways to get to and from their homes. Baldwin Road is currently closed at the intersection, but is expected to reopen Aug. 16. At that time Indianwood and Coats will be […]
30-year reunion info needed
Clarkston High School’s Class of 1978 is preparing for its 30th Reunion. If interested in planning or participating, check Class Missing List at Classmates.com under ‘Announcements,? or e-mail Judy McLaughlin at Clarkston1978@aol.com to receive a copy.
Letter to the Editor
July 28 was the last day of the Orion Senior Center Big Bass/ Big Trout contest. During the contest no fish were harmed, but were very well fed. A good time was had by all participants. A special thanks must go to Ron Jedlicki of the Hook, Line and Sinker for his seminar on Fly […]
A need to read
Firefighters, police officers, and other professionals from the community took time off from their day March 12 to read to Bailey Lake Elementary students. The event was part of Read to Me Month, which also includes students keeping track of how much they read.
Letter to the Editor
Why is Ricky Williams not in jail? He’s the running back who has retired after five years of playing in the NFL. He retired, not from injuries, not from health concerns, but because he wanted more time for Wacky Tobaccy, so he could smoke pot. Last time I checked smoking dope was illegal in the […]
Letter to the Editor
The children who live by Swiss Village Children’s Park would like to submit the following comments regarding their disapproval of the woodchips that were placed over the play sand under the green eyed frog slide. I don’t like the woodchips around the slide. They hurt my bare feet and they’re so high there’s no room […]
Young b-ballers earn accolades
Clarkston Area Optimists’s awarded dozens of trophies to young athletes in its Tri-Star Basketball Competition. The Optimist hosted the passing, dribbling, and shooting contest at Clarkston Elementary School this year. First and Second Place finishers move on to the Optimist’s State Finals, April 8, at Clarkston Junior High School. Boys, 8 years old: Adam Kociba, […]