With OSMTech, IB, AP, Young 5s, and an array of other acronym programs, you might need a decoder ring to know what Clarkston Community Schools offer. They’re all programs offered for students outside traditional, K-12 instruction. ‘We have an obligation to offer programs that meet students? needs ? take advantage of their strengths,? said Dr. […]
In the news lately have been efforts at the state level to fight global warming. Impatient with Bush and the federal government, states are forming coalitions to cut energy use and carbon dioxide emissions. Michigan is right in there among them. Apparently, we use too much coal and release too much CO2. Hopefully, state leaders […]
A local unit of the Massachusetts Provincial Battalion was back in action Saturday, fighting off an incursion by the French at Sorenson Park in Holly. The battalion will be in town in a couple weeks to recruit new members. The reenactment group recreates historic battles, or just fights new ones, using period-correct clothing, weapons, and […]
Heather Roberts walked away from the 2011 Michigan Susan G. Komen 3-Day in Detroit with four blisters and a toenail ready to fall off. It was a piece of cake compared to last year, said Roberts, member of the Clarkston-area team Jeeping for Jugs along with her husband Derek Roberts, and Cher-Ray and Ryan Kimler. […]
Pine Knob Elementary students learned about disabilities and how people deal with them at their Jan. 31 Disability Day. Co-chaired by Sue Barnes and Megan Ferer, fourth graders learned how people without sight, hearing, use of their legs, and other disabilities live their lives. “It raises awareness and sensitivity to others,” said Principal Valerie Grimes
The good news: cigarette, alcohol and other drug use is lower than average among younger Clarkston students. The bad news: drug use goes up as students get older. ‘It’s alarming, even when they’re below the state numbers,? said Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent. ‘There are a number of issues we can deal with as a school […]
Two weeks before Arlene Jensen of Independence Township was due for knee replacement surgery, she got a call from her doctor. “He asked if he could try something new ? I said sure, as long as it doesn’t hurt anymore,” said Jensen, 57. Dr. Safa Kassab, orthopedic surgeon, successfully performed a custom-fit knee replacement procedure, […]
Gary Taylor of Independence Township has seen his property taxes increase to more than $4,000 a year, and he’s had enough. ‘I’m tired of the mumbo-jumbo from the township,? said Taylor, who has lived in the township with his family since 1976. ‘They (Township Board) are all Republicans ? Republicans are supposed to be for […]
When Barbara Nolin moved to Clarkston, she had one goal in mind. “My daughter lives here, Nan, and I wanted my grandchildren to know me,” said Nolin, 86. “I’ve lived here 15 years ? mission accomplished.” Along the way, the lifelong teacher taught many Clarkston youth as a substitute teacher throughout the district. “I taught […]
Last Saturday’s official count tallied 1,249 shoppers at Clarkston Farmers’ Market ? more are expected as the season’s main harvest arrives. “The harvest is about two weeks late this year ? it’s just now getting in,” said Anissa Howard, Clarkston Farmers’ Market founder and director. A wide variety of local produce, fruit and vegetable growers […]