Clarkston art teacher Jessica Hall was one of 30 art teachers from around the world illustrating the new children’s book, ‘If Picasso Had a Christmas Tree.? Her piece emulates the classic painting ‘Birth of Venus? by Sandro Botticelli, with a Christmas tree in place of the newborn Venus. ‘I chose Botticelli as a challenge,? Hall […]
May school board votes may be a thing of the past, as Clarkston Board of Education voted to move them to November. ‘It’ll save some money and increase voter participation,? said board Vice President Susan Boatman, who voted for the vote-switch resolution along with Treasurer Joe Armstrong, Secretary Cheryl McGinnis, Trustee Rosalie Lieblang, and Trustee […]
William R. Grant’s 10-year high school reunion is this month, but he’s not going to make it. He’s stationed somewhere in the Pacific Ocean on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. ‘I hope everyone has a nice reunion,? said Grant, 28, Aviation Electrician’s Mate Second Class on the U.S.S. Nimitz. ‘I miss Clarkston, and my family […]
When school board trustees Susan Boatman and Rosalie Lieblang read proposed contract information at the Aug. 24 meeting, they found it lacking. ‘We want to see the entire contract,? Lieblang said. ‘I’d like to see the numbers.? ‘If we are asked to approve a contract, I’d like to see the whole contract,? said Boatman, vice […]
Firefighters face great risk when battling a flaming building, but it could be what happens before and after that’s most dangerous. ‘Heart disease poses a higher risk to firefighters ? it’s a huge issue,? said Dr. Marc Kahn, medical director for Associated Radiologists of Clarkston. As a community service to local firefighters, AROC is offering […]
Volunteers Carolyn Morrison and Richard Vogt help keep Independence Township Adult Activities Center growing. The gardeners keep the grounds surrounding the center alive with flowers, vegetables, and other plants. ‘Everything we have here is donated, begged, or borrowed,? said Vogt, 62, organic gardener. Around the center are a Butterfly Garden, six garden beds, Sensory garden, […]
When Clarkston Masons emerged from a post-meeting dinner at a local restaurant, they had a shock. Someone broke into one of the Mason’s truck and cleaned it out, stealing about $250 in cash, computer, tools, and paperwork. The paperwork, from Cedar Lodge 60 in downtown Clarkston, may not be very valuable to a thief but […]
Registrations for Clarkston Community Education will soon be handled by Independence Township. That doesn’t mean the township is taking over the program, though, said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “There are no plans at this time to do away with the Community Education department,” said Rock, responding to concerns from Clarkston Board of Education members at […]
Clarkston Rotary Club’s annual Shoes for Kids program makes a difference for hundreds of families each holiday season. One former recipient wanted to make a difference herself this year ? she donated $1,000 to help the annual program provide Clarkston area school children in need with new winter boots and shoes, hats, mittens and gloves. […]
Setting goals is the goal for Monday’s school board meeting. For its last meeting before the start of the school year, Clarkston Board of Education hopes to iron out priorities at its Aug. 24 meeting. ‘We’ll work on a set of goals, and a road map on how to achieve those goals,? said board President […]