For some absurd reason unknown to me, my wife has this crazy idea that I, your hero, Dandy Don Rush, use too many cliches. She has even had the audacity to label me the proverbial, King of Cliche. Come on, Honey. I need another title like I need another hole in the head (United States […]
Several weeks ago daughter Luan asked if she could have grandson Dan’s graduation party at our house. ‘Of course, good idea,? I said. ‘We’ll probably use the garage for the food,? Luan added. ‘Fine,? I said. A few days later some word absorption started. A lot of people will come to our house. Maybe I […]
15 YEARS AGO (1988) ? Only Republicans filed for Independence Township board seats by the 4 p.m. deadline Tuesday, so it looks as if the next township board will be chosen in the August primary election. The full-time officials are running unopposed, but there are six candidates for the four trustee seats. Hoping to fill […]
It’s spring, when a young man’s fancy turns to? Well, we know about young men. For some of us middle-aged guys, however, it’s time for yard work. It would be interesting to research whether the sale of liniment rises proportionally with the sale of fertilizers and lawn and garden tools. I’d be glad to be […]
Dear Editor, The school bond issue vote on June 9, 2003 will add another $5,000 plus, on top of the already $8,000 plus per taxable household bond debt. Bond issues were approved in 1993, 1995 and 1997 and we are now being asked to add more to stretch out for 26 years. Property taxes for […]
Dear Editor, The Academic Boosters of Clarkston supports the School Bond & Non Homestead ballot proposals. Monday, June 9th is an important day for the Clarkston Community. Our school population has grown by over 750 students in the last 5 years, yet we are one of the lowest funded districts in Oakland County. With the […]
Dear Editor, How truly privileged we are to have so highly qualified a candidate running for the Clarkston Community School Board as Jean Dasuqi, who is willing to devote her time and efforts to the business of improving the education of our children. This comes as no surprise to those of us who know Jean, […]
In an effort to increase seatbelt useage and save lives, law enforcement agencies are in the midst of a statewide two-week enforcement zone pilot project, and results of a recent Clarkston Click it or Ticket operation were quite high. During a four hour span, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., on Tuesday, May 20, at […]
State legislators sympathize with some of the criticisms of federal and state quality assurance programs for education ? but only to a point. Upon learning of criticisms voiced at an April 29 parent support group meeting, state Rep. John Stakoe (R-Highland Township) and Sen. Mike Bishop (R-Rochester) both say they see changes coming to Education […]
After leaving her baby to die in a clothes hamper in her parents? home in September, 26-year-old Carmen Rappuhn of Springfield Township was sentenced to 18 to 50 years in jail. Rappuhn, after being found guilty by a jury during a two-day trial last month, stood as a prisoner before Judge Nanci J. Grant of […]