After a successful introduction into the Clarkston School District last year, ‘A World in Motion? returned to Pine Knob Elementary on Jan. 5. The program, sponsored by the Society of Automotive Engineers, has been around for over a decade, but 2006 was the first time students in the district participated. The initial program focused only […]
Departing from their recent comedic streak, the Clarkston Village Players are bringing murder suspense to the stage in their latest production, ‘A Talent for Murder,? by Jerome Chodorov and Norman Panama. Director Joseph Mishler described the story as ‘a classic ‘who dunnit.?? Anne McClain (played by Jan Cable) is an aging mystery novelist whose arthritis […]
John Hawley’s family is hoping people in the Clarkston community are still in the holiday spirit of giving. Through a partnership with Clarkston Community Church, Hawley’s family is holding a fund-raiser to help them through a crisis. Hawley’s struggle with diabetes has had severe costs in the last few months. In the past two years, […]
For the second year in a row, students in the Clarkston school district participated in the National PTA Reflections program. The program gives students a chance to express their thoughts through various mediums. Each year, the event follows a separate theme submitted by a student; this year’s being ‘My favorite place?? On Jan. 5, students […]
Holiday Pictionary with a twist, the artist is blindfolded.
Well, here we are. The last issue of 2006, my last soapbox for the year. There’s a ton to look back on, but that’s what the ‘Year in Review? is for. Instead, let’s look forward to 2007 and all the possibilities the new year holds. Usually I only make predictions around election time, but this […]
Cole Mitchell is a black belt in Okinawan Karate. He can break concrete blocks with his hands, wield several weapons and defend himself against multiple attackers at one time. Not bad for a 7-year-old. The son of Devon and Jill Mitchell of Independence Township, Cole has been studying karate since he was 3, when his […]
Santa is usually extremely busy in the days before Christmas, but Clarkston Montessori owner Dee Dee Campbell has a connection. Before heading back to the North Pole for last minute preparations, Santa paid a visit to the school and surprised students with some presents and candy. The students took turns visiting the man in red […]
The Clarkston School District’s budget is caught in what administrators are calling ‘the perfect storm.? As a result, drastic steps are being taken to avoid a further financial crisis. The first such step is the decision to cut $4 million from the 2007-08 budget, a move that will likely result in the loss of jobs […]
When Dawn Eggenberger looks out through the front window in her home, she sees the road in front of her house, some trees and not much else. That alone makes her happy. In her opinion, the view across the street is a significant improvement over the scenery she had grown accustomed to seeing. For the […]