Expect lots of construction work at local schools this summer, as the district puts its remaining capital-improvement bond money to work. The Clarkston Board of Education voted Monday to authorize for bid $910,000 in high-priority projects districtwide. Clarkston High School and Junior High School projects include: ? Resurface auxiliary lot, CJH, $40,000; ? Air conditioning […]
Hopes were high this past January when the idea blossomed to renovate a closed school for seniors. The reality of the situation has become clear, however. ‘After months of detailed research, the Senior Center Extreme Makeover committee has decided that South Sashabaw Elementary School in Clarkston is not the correct site for a future Independence […]
Over the past 20 years, Cheryl McGinnis has helped run several successful bond campaigns for Clarkston Community Schools. This is her first campaign for Board of Education, though. ‘I didn’t have the time before,? said McGinnis of Independence Township. ‘With work and what I was doing at the building level, I didn’t feel I could […]
Growing up, Nicole Keusch was always interested in community service, volunteering at Clarkston High School and Clarkston United Methodist Church. As a University of Michigan sophomore, her focus has expanded. ‘It was those experiences that drove me to help people around the world,? said Keusch, 2005 graduate of Clarkston High and daughter of Debbie and […]
Hundreds of visitors and exhibitors welcomed warm, spring weather Saturday morning at the Clarkston Connects Expo. About 50 local businesses, clubs, and groups displayed and demonstrated their outdoor and summer offerings. In the gym were gymnastics, Jazzercise, basketball, football, golf, and other activities. Activities outside included Oakland County Parks? inflatable bouncer and safety activites by […]
Clarkston teachers took on University of Michigan All Stars Friday in a benefit basketball game for the Independence Township Senior Center. Recruited and led by Harold Krueger, UM sports scout since 1979, the All Stars beat the teachers, but they were all on the same side ? to help the senior center. ‘We had a […]
Community efforts to build a local memorial to Michigan military men and women lost in Iraq is off to a good start. A bake sale organized in about two weeks by Clarkston area parents and students raised more than $4,000, half of the $8,000 needed. Clarkston Junior High School students Ali Olsen-Beever, Ashley Richardson, Brad […]
The mission sounded serious ? four coal miners unconscious underground. Rescue robots were available, but had to be carefully designed and programmed. Teams Robo Rays, Beta Rays, and Coal Patrol of Cedar Crest Academy in Independence Township took the Robofest 2007 Game Competition Challenge. They built Lego robots with motors, wheels, light sensors and claws, […]
Christmas In Action did just that Saturday morning, renovating and restoring three houses in the Clarkston area. ‘This is better than Christmas, much better? said homeowner Bill Chamberlain. ‘Everybody is so busy and so friendly. They know what they’re doing.? Chamberlain, who for health reasons has not been able to maintain his house, was nominated […]
Enrico Caruso of Independence Township has two national citizenships, two law degrees, and two licenses to practice law ? in the U.S. and Canada. ‘I love the Red Wings, but I’m a diehard (Toronto Maple) Leafs fan, too,? he said. ‘I love America, and Canada as well.? He was born in New York and raised […]