Afflicted with a congenital brain disorder, Devin Kalisz is unable to work. But she manages to stay busy, establishing a website, corresponding with the governor, and helping plan a multi-community fundraiser and awareness walk. “Instead of sitting around feeling bad, I’m trying to help,” said Kalisz, who was diagnosed with a Chiari Malformation after a […]
When a Clarkston Mill Pond starts looking more like a stream, everyone should be concerned, says Glenburnie Lane resident Tom Macsay. ‘This is not an Upper Mill Pond issue ? this is really a village issue,? Macsay said. ‘It’s all linked together. If this pond breaks down, so go all the other ones.? The Upper […]
In a preview of his state-of-the-schools report, set for Aug. 13 at the Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Al Roberts said he is optimistic about Clarkston Community Schools? future. ‘Lots of things are going on, despite the state budget,? Roberts said. ‘I’m pleased we can continue to offer exemplary programs for the kids.? Advantages for […]
Ducks flying through the Clarkston have a new place to hang their hats, thanks to Clarkston High School students Dylan Hitchcock and Eric Nordquist. As junior high students last year, they took on the duckhouse building project as their academic service learning project. “I believe in conserving wildlife and land here,” said Hitchcock, a hunter. […]
Rick and Dayna Lieder have lived in Clarkston for years. This was the first year performing in Clarkston’s Concerts in the Park, though. “It was wonderful, very exciting,” Dayna said. Their band, also including Eric Harrington on keyboard, Terry Stevenson and Al Charmichael, both guitar and vocals, and Brian Romeo, sax and flute, performed for […]
When Springfield Township Planning Commission holds a public hearing Thursday on proposed rezonings, homeowner Len Gorz plans to be there. ‘My hope is that they will consider the ramifications on all property owners, and make a full and fair determination based on all the facts,? Gorz said. The proposal would redesignate some One Family Residential […]
When Brett Teran was a 19-year-old University of Michigan student, he watched a video called ‘Implants,? about dental surgery. It changed his life. ‘I thought it was cool,? said Teran, 1998 graduate of Clarkston High School. ‘I’ve always liked using my hands, and helping people. I was good with tools.? He wanted to be a […]
When Gary Jolley and his family moved into their new house in Springfield Township, he welcomed rules regulating neighborhood appearance and standards. ‘We moved from a neighborhood in White Lake ? things were all over the place,? said Jolley, who moved into the Dixie Lake Manor neighborhood in 1999. ‘Here, everything was nice and neat.? […]
It’s the summer movie season, and I am a willing participant. I’ve been racking up quite a few hours in the theater: Spider-Man 3, Shrek the Third, Live Free or Die Hard, Transformers, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix. That wasn’t the only thing new with Harry Potter, of course. I fell for […]
Diabetes is the top reason besides trauma for foot amputation, with 75,000 in 2003, according to the Center for Disease Control. Dr. Peter M. Wilusz , Independence Township podiatrist, wants to change that. ‘Amputation is a death sentence (for people with diabetes),? said Wilusz, who has diabetes, a disease which runs in his family. Among […]