An Easter lesson for me this year ? cat claws are sharp! I didn’t have the pleasure of learning this lesson myself. That went to my cat Henry at the claws of fellow cat, Crawford. I was babysitting Crawford while my ex was on vacation. The two of them don’t get along as well as […]
Clarkston High School senior Kirsten Rogers? love of music is taking her places ? this summer, it’s taking her to Europe. Selected to join this year’s Blue Lake International Exchange Program, she is set to tour Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands. ‘I’ve never been to Europe. I’ve never been on […]
If Everest Academy eighth graders Becca Luttinen and Emma Cross saw someone being bullied, they know what to do. “If I see a bullying circle, I hope to not be a bystander or henchman,” Luttinen said. “I’ll strive to stop the bullying, even if I get bullied. It would be bad if no one stands […]
Clarkston Schools are looking at a $3.4 million shortfall in next year’s budget. “Indicators predict 2012-2013 will be the worst year yet for revenue, based on the governor’s budget proposal,” said Mary Beth Rogers, executive director of business services. The state budget will not be approved until October, so Rogers presented three scenarios to Clarkston […]
Dwight ‘Bud? Spiker’s day job was with General Motors, but the rest of him belonged to Clarkston. Spiker, who passed away March 6 at the age of 70, helped organize community events such as Clarkston’s Fourth of July parades, Little League baseball and Chiefs football teams. He volunteered with Clarkston’s Athletic Boosters Association for more […]
Clarkston natives Tom and Gert St. Dennis beat the odds last month by sinking nearly simultaneous holes-in-one. “My dad’s gotten several holes-in-one and my mom has too, but to do it, that’s great ? I’m so proud of them,” said Carolyn Duff, the St. Dennis’ daughter who now lives in Ortonville. “My mom’s on cloud […]
Bailey Lake Elementary students worked on math, science, reading and other subjects March 13, all spiced up with lots of Dr. Seuss. ‘It’s a fun night for the kids,? said Jackie Atchison, parent volunteer. ‘It’s our Math and Reading Night, but with Dr. Seuss.?
Pine Knob Elementary’s Destination Imagination team had many things to worry about when it competed at Regionals. Lack of imagination wasn’t one of them. “Destination Imagination has the word ‘imagination’ in it, and I’m pretty familiar with that,” said team member Matthew Dargay. “I’m a creative person, and this is a bunch of extremely creative […]
Folks filled Clarkston Schools administration building Monday night to see what students and teachers are doing with technology. “The kids are excited to share what they can do,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “We have it in pockets now ? we want to make it available to all students. That’s what the bond is all […]
Best Buy awarded $4,000 in gift cards to teachers Holly Rupprecht, Clarkston High School, and Margaret Montney, Renaissance High School. Teachers submit entries every September on how they would use the grant to improve technology in the classroom and make it fun, said Jim Altene, general manager for Best Buy, Auburn Hills. ‘Best Buy gives […]