Facing the challenge of growing up with virtue in a not-so-virtuous world, 11 Clarkston area girls formed a local Challenge Girls Club. ‘I believe these girls are the future of the church and society,? said Kristin McGrath, formation mentor. ‘They’ll make a big difference. They’ll bring back values to society. They’re going to change the […]
Gary Soggs wasn’t particularly popular at Clarkston Community Schools when he was hired in 2005. He made teachers and staff give up portable heaters and refrigerators, turn off lights, and comply with tight scheduling of after-school activities. But with energy savings of $674,991 over the past two years, people have come around. ‘At first, there […]
Nick Gura is set to celebrate his 15th birthday this year. He was born on Feb. 29, 1948, so he is technically 60 years old, but he can only celebrate his actual birthdate every four years. Dura and three other ‘Leap Year babies? were featured on the front page of the Feb. 24, 1972, edition […]
For Michael Espejo, senior at Clarkston High School, John Hancock left a big a mark on history as the Declaration of Independence. Espejo’s insights into his impact on modern issues earned him a $2,500 scholarship from John Hancock Financial, in their 2008 Promise of America Scholarship essay competition. “My mom heard about it from a […]
Girl Scout Troop 1546, Clarkston Elementary, hosted hundreds of fellow scouts for an evening of International learning and fun. ‘We have 450 registered ? with dads and brothers along, that adds up to a lot,? said Jeanne Kitchen, Troop 1546 of Clarkston Elementary, which hosted the annual event at Springfield Oaks. Scouts from 40 Clarkston […]
School-board trustees need to reduce spending by about $2 million this year. How to do that will be the topic at Monday’s Clarkston Board of Education meeting. The public is invited to attend. ‘We’re squeezing the budget really tight to save that $2 million,? said Bruce Beamer, executive director of business services. ‘I don’t know […]
Students with Project Alpha Club at Clarkston Elementary School threw a Halloween party for first-grade students at the Academy of Arts and Technology in Pontiac, and celebrated Christmas with academy second graders. For Pontiac third graders, the Optimist Club youth group hosted a Valentine’s Day party, with frosted treats, cards, and crafts. ‘It gives kids […]
Students at Bailey Lake Elementary School got creative with their Valentine’s Day baskets, decorations ranging from frilly, flowery beauty (mostly girls) to sports and Lego Star Wars (mostly boys). Along with decoration contests and games, children enjoyed chocolate fountains, cookies, cake, and other treats.
Teamwork is the name of the game for members of Local Business Network’s Clarkston Chapter. ‘It’s a great way to get to know a lot of professionals,? said Mitch Foster, president, who transferred to the Clarkston chapter from West Bloomfield, after moving to the area. ‘It’s an excellent way of doing business ? I refer […]
Something didn’t feel right to Shirley Kell of Independence Township after New Year’s celebrations 11 years ago. She thought it was probably indigestion, but just to make sure, she went to her physician, Dr. James O’Neill at Clarkston Medical Group. ‘I didn’t have any symptoms. I just knew something was wrong,? said Kell, 58. ‘I […]