This year’s Clarkston Foundation Teacher of the Year: Corena Bell. ‘I’m overwhelmed, very honored,? said Bell, who has taught first grade at Independence Elementary School for 12 years. ‘I’d like to share this honor with everyone here or not here today ? so many aren’t recognized.? Clarkston-area students, parents, and colleagues nominated 12 teachers: Bell; […]
When Rikki Schwartz heard the familiar expression ‘Like mother, like daughter,? her response was inspirational. ‘I thought, ‘Like Mother, Like Hell,?? she said. Hence the title of her award-winning play, set for the stage by Clarkston Village Players this weekend. ‘After that, the play wrote itself,? Schwartz said. The comic-drama, written in 2004, is drawn […]
When teachers Kelley Woodworth offered half an hour of his time in exchange for financial help for a student, he wasn’t sure what he was getting into. Students and teachers have been raising funds for weeks, helping classmate Sydney Caspers, recovering from an injury suffered in March. So far, they raised more than $1,100. Woodworth, […]
The rain this weekend soaked tour groups moving from home to home, but more than 800 still came out to the 2007 Clarkston SCAMP Home Tour. ‘The rain didn’t stop people from coming,? said volunteer tour guide Diane Midgley. ‘That’s a tribute to the success of this tour.? Ten families opened their historic homes to […]
Pam Baker helps adjust granddaughter Amanda Baker’s mortarboard at the May 30 Clarkston High School graduation. More than 500 graduates received their diplomas at the DTE Energy Music Theatre commencement.
Clarkston Farm and Garden Club livened up Main Street and the library last week with flowers and greens. Club members worked on planters and landscaping May 30 in downtown Clarkston and the Independence Township Library. ‘We enjoy contributing to the community,? said Julie Piazza, civic improvement chairperson. ‘We love it,? said Kay Robertson, club member […]
Planning a full 20-year career in the U.S. Army, service in Iraq is a near certainty for Jacob Beno of Clarkston. When that happens, he wants to be behind the controls of a Blackhawk helicopter. ‘I’ve wanted to be a pilot since I was a kid,? said Beno, home on leave from his duty station […]
The rain this weekend soaked tour groups moving from home to home, but more than 800 still came out to the 2007 Clarkston SCAMP Home Tour. ‘The rain didn’t stop people from coming,? said volunteer tour guide Diane Midgley. ‘That’s a tribute to the success of this tour.? Ten families opened their historic homes to […]
Two weeks before Clarkston Board of Education approves the 2007-2008 budget, calls for more cuts keep coming. ‘We have to continue looking,? said Trustee Karen Foyteck at the June 11 school board meeting. ‘I can’t say, just go for it and hope and pray that we get a remedy in the next few months. We […]
Twins Breanna and Samantha, 10, and sister Gabby, 7, Bitzer ended the school year in style, with a ride in a stretch H2 Hummer from the school to Dairy Queen. Their parents, Kathy and Neil Bitzer, didn’t splurge ? the three sisters earned the ride for themselves and 11 of their friends. They made a […]