Art lovers have a chance to purchase some very unique works now that the ‘Vincent Van Whoa? show is on the road. The program features art painted by horses from O.A.T.S. (Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles), a Clarkston-based organization. The show kicked-off to a good start the evening of Nov. 17 at Frames ‘n? Art […]
Richard E. Williams Jr. of Clarkston is a man who puts his faith in the power of being good to his fellow man, and that that kindness can generate positive change. ‘I believe that civility, the golden rule ‘do on to others and you would have them do onto you,? breeds trust, breeds positive and […]
School of choice? Open enrollment? Which is which? The two terms are often interchanged, but are actually very different programs. ‘School of choice? is a statewide program for public schools that allows students from outside participating districts to enroll in another participating district’s schools. If Clarkston Schools participated in ‘school of choice,? students living outside […]
Just how bad can one group perform Shakespeare? Apparently pretty bad. But believe it or not, the performances are bad on purpose. Keep that in mind when you attend a performance of ‘Barbequing Hamlet? by Clarkston High School’s ‘Fearless Faculty Footlighters.? The play by Pat Cook focuses on a group of wanna-be thespians in a […]
Crossroads for Youth, an Oxford-based program for troubled youths, held their second annual art auction in support of the center’s ‘An Explosion of Peace? art program on Nov. 9. Many gathered at Liberty Banquet and Grill in Clarkston for the evening auction, which featured more than 100 works of art, most of which were done […]
For Nick Syros, opening a new branch of Dimitri’s Grill in Clarkston is more than just expanding business ? it’s part of a 33-year family traditional. Syros, 38, spent most of his life in Michigan and worked in the family business all his life. Syros? father, Dimitri Syros, opened the first Dimitri’s in 1972. Since […]
You wouldn’t think a play about a famous tragedy could be so uplifting. Nonetheless, audiences will be hard pressed to leave the Clarkston Village Players? performance of ‘Defying Gravity? without feeling good. I have to admit that, knowing the plot, I expected a much more somber experience. Save for a few minor miscues with lighting […]
Choosing a daycare can be unnerving for both parents and their children. Children are put in a new environment with unfamiliar people, and the daycare provider is responsible for making sure they are cared for and happy. For parents, the concern is picking a place that is safe with a good reputation. Patty Bellant strives […]
People sure can get worked up over semantics. Never mind the dictionary, it will only give you half the story. Truth be told, semantics seem to be the center of a lot of disagreements ? and real communication gets lost. Feedback about our series on school redistricting is mixed. Some are happy we’re looking at […]
One of the reasons given for the recent redistricting of Clarkston Schools was the need to ensure that every elementary school in the district has dedicated rooms for music, art and science programs. Before portions of the student population were redistributed across the district, both Independence and Springfield Plains used one or more of their […]