When Monica Denis was a student at Notre Dame Preparatory High School, she found she was good at math and science. Aptitudes like this point to a career in engineering, a fact her mother Denise Denis, General Motors employee, knows well. ‘My mom pushed me into it,? Monica said. ‘It was a good fit.? Now […]
After a month in Peru, Ashley VanderWeel of Springfield Township missed a few things in America. One was her boyfriend, Andrew Vargas. Another, ‘water I can drink,? she said. Homelessness, street violence, industrial pollution, traffic ? all presented danger to life and limb. But she’s planning a return trip to South America, though next time […]
Teachers at Bailey Lake Elementary School dressed up as various animals for their students, more than 500, this past Wednesday in the culmination of March Reading Month. They performed the picture book ‘Is Your Mother a Llama?? After the skit, students were surprised by a visit from a llama-like animal, Selena the alpaca, with her […]
Gov. Jennifer Granholm promised financial incentives to school districts that consolidate services. That’s already a priority for Clarkston Community School, said Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent. Clarkston is working with Oakland Intermediate School District and Oakland County Superintendents Association to share expenses in transportation, business, human resources, training, and technology, he said. ‘It’s becoming increasingly important […]
In January, Joseph Wauldron noticed only two candidates were running for two open seats on the Board of Education. ‘I thought, I’ll make it three, to make it interesting,? he said. Wauldron, a ‘young 65,? is now one of four candidates on the ballot for the May 8 election. Why should voters select him for […]
Girl Scout Troop 1878, Independence Elementary, spent the past three weeks collecting food donations for Lighthouse North. April 3, the scouts, with Troop Leader Nancy Ritchey, stopped by the Sashabaw Road food pantry to deliver boxes filled with cans, jars, and boxes of food. Lighthouse North, on Sashabaw Road, is part of the non-profit charitable […]
A new tenant has taken up shop in the Northway Plaza on Dixie Highway and White Lake Road. U.S. Army and Air Force recruiting offices are open for business, recently moved from Pontiac, and young men and women are signing up. ‘I wanted to do something with my life,? said Alyssa Hubbard of Pontiac, who […]
Edward Pierz of Clarkston has always been interested in public service. He’s a member of Knights of Columbus and volunteers with community groups such as SCAMP, soup kitchens, and Key Club. When he turned 18, he wanted to continue serving the public as an elected official, and considering his qualifications, the Clarkston Board of Education […]
The Clarkston Rotary Club’s Wine Tasting fundraisers provide a great chance to get together with a couple hundred friends for a good cause. They’re also a great way to support a growing Michigan industry. ‘Michigan wines are fabulous ? they’re growing good grapes, and that makes a good wine,? said Rotarian Rich Harrison at the […]
To show off the United States to exchange students Rico Selinger and Yuika Yanagisawa, host parents Kim Miller and Joe Rutha took them to places like Niagra Falls in New York and Universal Studios in Florida. Perhaps just as impressive to their guests was their own house. ‘It’s way bigger ? I love all the […]