Some may recall my promise this past January to train for and run the Brooksie Way Half Marathon in October. As a New Year’s Resolution, no one would actually have held me to it if I were to have let that goal fall by the wayside, but I haven’t. As the countdown on www.theBrooksieWay.com indicates, […]
It was a long road for Shawn Bartz of Clarkston to land a job with a reasonable commute. He was laid off from his job with DaimlerChrysler in 2009. After looking for work, including in other fields, he received a contract offer from Oshkosh Corporation of Wisconsin as a technical trainer for an urgent-need project […]
North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is set to open one of its preserves to the public. But first they need some help. ‘There’s a lot to do,? said Joan Harbaugh, chair for NOHLC’s Stewardship program. Volunteers are needed Saturday, May 3, for the Join Hands Project at the Nels Kimball Sanctuary, a 41-acre wooded preserve […]
When this year’s Clarkston Teacher of the Year award recipient was announced, video camera operator Jeff Peariso didn’t get the reaction shot. That’s because Peariso, also math teacher at Clarkston Junior High School, was the winner. ‘I’m very surprised,? he said, explaining he hadn’t prepared an acceptance speech. “I’ve been nominated before, but this one […]
Bridgewood Church, 6765 Rattalee Lake Road in Independence Township, invites the community to three days of fun for a good cause. The church’s One Day to Change mission includes lots for the community, starting with One Day Block Party, 7 p.m., Friday, June 1. The event includes inflatables, a giant dodge ball game, a rock-climbing […]
When I was growing up, World War II veterans were young, younger than Vietnam War veterans are nowadays. The principal of my elementary school was a veteran ? he’d tell us stories of combat in the Pacific. World War I vets were still marching in uniform in parades and coming out to school to talk […]
Step back into the drama, intrigue, and catchy musical numbers of World War II’s Pacific Theater Thursday, as Clarkston High School’s Drama Club presents “South Pacific.” “It’s going really well ? everything’s coming together now,” said Jordan Hefty, publicity chair. “This is a classic musical,” said Megan Peterson, Drama Club publicity. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. […]
Mark Gilman lived in the Clarkston area for about 11 years when he realized he didn’t really know anyone. ‘I wasn’t involved,” said Gilman, who worked in corporate public relations in Troy before opening Decus Communications in downtown Clarkston this past December. “Now, I’m involved with downtown activites, Chamber of Commerce, the kids are in […]
At least 11 teachers face layoff this year, part of Clarkston Community Schools? budget proposal calling for $1.6 million in spending cuts and increased earnings. Cuts include 11.4 full-time employee salaries, $570,000, through layoff of full- and part-time teachers; four full-time Academic Development support positions, $200,000; $150,000 cuts in special education; $175,000 in new curriculum […]
Clarkston-area libraries reaped the rewards recently of local Lions? labor. ‘We want to promote the sight- and hearing-impairment projects they have,? said Bob Murdock, Clarkston Area Lions Club president. Independence Township Library will use the donation to purchase computer software that enlarges text and provides voice prompts for readers with sight impairments. Springfield Township will […]