Clarkston Junior High School students helped out at this year’s Veterans Luncheon, Nov. 10, at American Legion Post 63. “They’ll get them anything they need, and sit and talk to the veterans,” said Christine Rogers, Academic Service Learning district liaison. “How many opportunities do they get to meet World War II veterans?” The fourth-hour Advanced […]
Noah Campbell and his classmates at Pine Knob Elementary celebrated Veterans Day talking to an active duty veteran ? Noah’s father. His dad, Lt. Col. Sean Campbell, is stationed in Afghanistan. Karen Head, Noah’s Pack 499 Webelo II den leader, asked the entire class to write letters to Sean and other service members. Also, Pack […]
For Clarkston grads Kelly Dickie and Nathan Hayward, a tight budget and impending Marine deployment meant their wedding might have to wait. Royal Oak Music Theatre and Dickie’s writing skills came to the rescue ? her essay application earned them a winning spot in the theatre’s ‘A Call to Wed? contest. ‘This is a major […]
When Cheryl and Kevin Maguire got married, they picked a date that would be easy to remember ? Nov. 11, or 11-11. This year is extra memorable. They got married in 2000, so they celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on 11-11, 2011. “I didn’t want to wait until November, but it worked out, and he […]
When Frank Quinlan of Springfield Township wears his Navy uniform in local veterans events, it’s the one issued to him in the middle of World War II. “It’s 66 years old ? I wore it last Sunday in a flag ceromony for veterans in Livonia,” said Quinlan, 91. He was stationed at Crow’s Landing, an […]
I received a list of ‘free stuff to honor veterans? from Clarkston Cares for Military Families. This sort of thing seems fairly recent. Hopefully, it’s welcome to veterans, especially all the new vets of Iraq and Afghanistan. Outback Steakhouse offers free Bloomin? Onions and Cokes this whole week. On Veterans’ Day itself, Friday, Nov. 11: […]
For Clarkston grad Chris Loridas, one day changed the rest of his life. “It completely changed my look ? I felt 10 years younger,” said Loridas, a client of Mr. G’s Hair Care Center, 5874 Dixie Highway. “The finished result is unbelievable.” He underwent hair replacement treatment at Mr. G’s in May 2010. His procedure […]
The Clarkston Chiefs have a new award this year for the player who’s “All That” ? the award is in honor of the youth football association’s coach Steve “Buckeye” Meyers, who passed away suddenly, Oct. 7. “He was ‘all that’ ? he was funny and cool,” said Jake Jensen, Clarkston Chief. “He had a good […]
The Hon. Kelley Kostin, 52-2 District Court Judge, hosted some special guests in her courtroom recently, including a chef for the American Olympics team. It was a family visit ? Chef Daniel Moakes lives with Kostin’s niece, Emily Hunter, in England. “It’s an exciting time, celebrating his selection to the Olympic team,” Kostin said. “It’s […]
About 530 costumed kids and their parents, some in costumes themselves, filled Clintonwood Park at Friendly Forest last Saturday. Children 2-9 years old walked the trail, collecting candy from volunteers. Manning stations were mostly high school and junior high students in superhero, cartoon, and fairy tale costumes. Volunteers Sarai and Kenda Blanks chose Disney costumes […]