Local business owners Julie and Robert Bise have an idea for a Christmas project, and they need readers? help. They’re looking for a veteran who has perhaps recently returned from tours of duty in Afghanistan or Iraq, in need of a wheelchair ramp at home. They’ll build and install the ramp for free. “We have […]
I received the final email for the Clarkston State Bank Back Roads Half Marathon, Monday night ? less than a week until the race. Hoo boy. It’s go time. Can’t back out now. Actually, I can. The email helpfully explains you can switch from the half to the 10K at the Saturday packet pickup. Not […]
Five years after retiring from General Motors, Kevin Davies of Clarkston was up for a part-time gig to supplement his pension. “I was looking for a hobby job ? even cutting the grass,” said Davies, whose name is pronounced the British way, “Davis.” Working with technology his entire life, he found something fitting the bill […]
Cash for Clunkers has been a shot in the arm for car dealers, including John Bowman Chevrolet in Independence Township. ‘It’s been an extremely good program for car sales,? said Al Hall, sales manager. ‘It’s created a lot of showroom traffic.? The law, officially called Car Allowance Rebate System, or CARS, was signed into law […]
The phrase ‘teachable moment? used to be just for parents and teachers, but now it’s mainstream, thanks to the president. In school, a teachable moment would be like a bee buzzing into the classroom, and teacher takes the opportunity to talk about bees, instead of freaking out along with students. For teachers, they’re targets of […]
Clarkston schools head into the new fiscal year with a clean audit. The audit by Hungerford, Aldrin, Nichols and Carter, P.C., was approved without modification by the Board of Education at Monday’s meeting. ‘Thank you, Mary Beth, and your staff and the auditors,? said board President Rosalie Lieblang, Oct. 27. ‘We appreciate all your hard […]
For Clarkston graduate Tobias Lerke, the new Metro Detroit Rotaract Club is a way to repay a debt. “The Clarkston Rotary Club helped me with scholarships,” said Lerke, 21, who now lives in Flint, attending classes at the local University of Michigan branch.”Ever since then, I’ve wanted to give back. Rotaract is a direct avenue […]
When reunited with her students this fall, Holly Rupprecht has stories to share. “The pre-trip training, ziplining through the top of trees ? that was absolutely magnificent,” said Rupprecht, AP Environmental Science teacher at Clarkston High School. “I had an amazing experience working with the farmers and helping to collect data that will help them […]
Voters will select three members of Clarkston Board of Education when they head to the polls, Nov. 4. Running for the six-year seats are incumbent board members Elizabeth Egan, Steve Hyer, and Rosalie Lieblang, and challengers Donald E. Deering and Kelli Horst. Dr. Donald E. Deering, Ph.D., of Independence Township, was born on August 16, […]
Contentious communication facilitated by social media was a issue this past year at Clarkston School Board meetings. This past May, the board sought the opinion of the school attorney regarding posts to Twitter during meetings (“Legal opinion sought on tweets at meeting,” May 07, 2014). The candidates were asked their opinion on the matter. Steve […]