Greens market
The Clarkston Garden Club’s annual Green’s Market is Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church. 6805 Bluegrass Dr. For more information go to www.clarkstongardenclub.org or call 248-459-9026. Photo provided
Teens? project to help The Overlooked
For best friends Addison and Morgan, music has the ability to heal. They have an idea to share that ability, especially with those who need it the most. “Morgan and I always connected with music, and we want to help kids,” Addison said. “Everyone likes music,” Morgan said. “This is a way to make them […]
Community wants to know what happened with school budget
Applause and cheers erupted throughout the Clarkston Junior High School auditorium Monday night, as Trustee Joan Patterson finished her comment. She had just addressed administration on an issue bothering her since $13 million in cuts to the school budget came up this past January. ‘I want to respectfully disagree on your analysis,? she said. ‘Over […]
Looking for a sign
When township officials bought the new Township Hall in 2008, handicap accessibility was a major selling point. When William Chamberlin stopped by this past week, he wasn’t impressed. ‘Township Hall has no handicap-parking signs,? said Chamberlin, Independence Township resident who has advocated for handicap rights in the past. ‘The township is supposed to set an […]
Spiritual Matters
I saw a church sign that read, ‘Don’t let worry kill you, let the church help.? It’s sad that the church sometimes adds to your worries, when in fact, Jesus came so we don’t have to worry anymore! The English word ‘worry? comes from an old German word that means ‘to strangle.? Isn’t that what […]
Fun in the snow
About 15 inches of snow fell on Clarkston last weekend, and that meant some winter fun in the backyard, and some work clearing driveways and sidewalks.We asked folks to post pictures on Facebook.
Parks proposal
Springfield Township Board will consider ballot language, March 9, for a dedicated parks and recreation millage. Board members recommended a .75 mill, estimated to raise $428,360.68 for township parks and rec. This would fund 85 percent of the $512,873 program. The board meets at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, at Civic Center, 12000 Davisburg Road. Public vote […]
School funding forum
Former state Rep. Lynn Jondahl, executive director of Michigan Prospect, and Dr. Charles Ballard, Michigan State University professor of economics, present ‘Understanding School Funding? community forum, 7 p.m., Thursday, March 11, at Clarkston High School Performing Arts Center, 6093 Flemings Lake Road. Topics include history of Proposal A, how it changed education budgeting, and state […]
Big Jim has got a hankerin? for some chicken feet
Guess what y totally favorite food is . . . Chicken’s feet. Yes, I said chicken’s feet! Chicken was our family’s favorite. My dad raised them, he nested them, and he hatched them in his incubator. At this time we lived on a farm, fenced in our chickens, scalded them to a plucking temperature, and […]
Do something nice. This is Zach’s gift to you.
I will admit it, I am emotionally retarded. To many I am distant. Stoic. I have shared my soul with only a few precious people. It’s not that I don’t feel, I am human. I just don’t share well with others what is inside my coat of armor.I am impartial.Balanced.I am forever calm (one even […]