They say when it rains, it pours. Clarkston’s girls? soccer coach Sarah Smith is ready for that downpour after Clarkston suffered its second shutout loss in three games to fall to 0-3 on the season after losing to Royal Oak April 2 at Clarkston. The Wolves were out-shot by the Ravens and managed only two […]
Getting in one more contest before the spring break led to the same results for Clarkston’s baseball and softball squads: a doubleheader split. On April 2, the boys took a 20-5 win in the first game of a twin bill with Waterford Mott, before dropping the second game 8-3. In the game-one win, the boys […]
Clarkston’s boys tennis team took an 8-0 sweep in its season opener against Auburn Hills Avondale April 2. Chris Graczyk (6-3, 6-1), Zach Kerr (3-6, 6-3, 6-4), Brett McMillen (6-1, 7-4) and Eric Ejups (6-1, 4-6, 6-0) took victories on the singles side. Derek Boatman and Jason Dutcher, as well as Adam Drews and Chuck […]
After a 4-2-1 campaign in 2006, Clarkston’s boys track team made a big step toward to the top of the OAA with a third place finish in the seven-team conference. ‘We had a lot of seniors last year,? coach Walt Wyniemko said. ‘We have a lot of young freshman and sophomores as part of this […]
In a weak moment I read something a PhD wrote Everyone knows a person’s interests change many times throughout life. We go so quickly from Kermit the frog to ‘our? body to having kids to career to graduations, weddings, etc. Right now, my reading interests are health (depression/recession), golf course negotiations (I need more shots), […]
Well, spring has sprung, and I hope everybody’s Easter was merry and bright . . . I mean, white . . . would you believe, snow covered? Aw-heck. Dang blab it! I hope you all stayed warm and didn’t have to shovel too much snow. * * * I save up reader e-mail and once […]
Mary Jean Baker is everything one might hope for in a friend’she’s energetic, optimistic, dedicated, cheerful, and, well, friendly. As proof, almost everyone at Independence Township Public Library, where Baker serves countless hours as Friends of the Library president, is happy to vouch for her. ‘MJ is very popular with the staff,? said Library Director […]
Nick Whitney, 2006 graduate of Clarkston Renaissance High School, has recently been promoted to private first class in the U.S. Army. Whitney began his Army career right after graduation, completed basic and airborne training in November. He is currently serving in Iraq with the 82nd Airborne Division. He is the son of Sandy and Douglas […]
Clarkston Knights of Columbus raised more than $15,000 in this year’s ‘Tootsie Roll? drive March 30-31 to help the mentally impaired in the community. Clarkston Knights of Columbus, a Catholic men’s organization, also raises funds with Wednesday and Sunday night Bingo, Friday night Fish Fry, special dinners, and Vegas Nights. A ‘Sock Hop? featuring Erv […]