I feel that Tony Miller would do a wonderful job at his board position as Trustee, also as assistant varsity coach. He is very dedicated in whatever he may be involved in. I feel he could keep them separate. This is not only affecting Mr. Miller, but it is also affecting the team he would […]
Shame on you, Dr. Roberts and the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education. Tony Miller is being denied the position of assistant football coach (an unpaid position he has held for 10 years) for Clarkston High School, due to conflict of interest because he is a newly elected member of the school board. In reference […]
Given the complexity of the technology and the intense training of the spinmeisters, it is no surprise that it will take time before anyone takes real responsibility for the Blackout of 2003. Being encumbered with neither an engineering degree nor a public relations salary, your humble reporter has launched — and completed — an indepth […]
Area parents looking for help and support finally have a place to meet others with the same concerns. Stan Garwood, of Garwood & Associates counseling agency, along with Clarkston resident Jennifer Arkwright are putting together a Parent Support Group which will meet twice a month starting in the fall. The support group is a spin-off […]
The Clarkston High School football team is set to kick off yet another season Thursday, August 28. The Wolves host Birmingham Groves with a 7 p.m. kickoff. “Groves is a good football team,” Clarkston head coach Kurt Richardson said. “They have a lot of kids back and some pretty good transfers. They won their scrimmage […]
The Clarkston Conservatory of Music — it’s title gives away it’s main purpose. But to director and owner Dr. James Wilhelmsen, it’s really a venue to showcase all forms of talent within the realm of the arts. And so, Wilhelmsen is now seeking bids from local artists interested in displaying their work at the conservatory. […]
Since it’s establishment in 1983, Neighbor for Neighbor has been helping local families in need; able to do so from the generous contributions from the community. As the nonprofit charitable organization does every fall and spring, they will host Treasures and Treats, featuring for sale homemade baked goods and one-of-a-kind donated items. The fundraising event, […]
I thought Clarkston Schools are all about the kids? It’s obvious that the community wanted Tony Miller as a member of the board or he wouldn’t have won the election and it’s also obvious that Tony’s athletes want him as a coach. Why is he not allowed to do both? Is it really a conflict […]
Since the year 2000, at least 50 percent of Americans have been involved in a stepfamily as a stepmother, stepfather, stepchild or other steprelative, according to the Stepfamily Association of America. To be successful, amidst the many challenges of being in a stepfamily, Clarkston residents Laurie and David Norris are forming a support group. They […]
Ken Winship calls Clarkston’s annual Labor Day parade “a good tradition,” and he’s pleased to be the 2003 parade grand marshal. “It’s a shock to me, and it’s an honor,” he said. “Everybody loves a parade.” Clarkston Rotary President Joel DeLong broke the news. “He said he had a favor to ask of me,” Winship […]