A poem written by Aalayna Green of Clarkston, daughter of Tara Green, was selected from thousands of entries from around the country as one of the 10 best in her grade division. “When I write I am inspired by my imagination and whatever book I’m reading,” Aalayna Green said. “I usually don’t have a complete […]
A band of local artists has been responsible for the placement of art in downtown Clarkston recently. They place small and large paintings, portraits, and other works of art in trees, planters, light poles, and anywhere else they can think of. It’s part of Free Art Friday Clarkston, said Denyse Couture of Clarkston, organizer. “The […]
More than 100 friends and family of Mary Schulte gathered, Nov. 14, to give thanks for their teacher, colleague, friend, mother, and wife. “We’re here to honor a very special woman,” said Chris Turner, Independence Elementary principal. “It’s obvious that she touched so many people, not just as a teacher, but as a colleague and […]
Cedar Crest Academy commemorated Veterans Day with a flag ceremony conducted by veterans. “It’s important to the kids to see real life example of veterans, and learn about flag etiquette,” said Army Major Jeff Jurard. Jurard and Marine Major Steve West were joined by Robert Gallo, Chris Giles, and Al McFarland of American Legion Post […]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming fast, Lighthouse Emergency Services in Clarkston finds itself in need of help. “Fund raising has been a little slow ? I always get worried about this time of year,” said Connie Stapleton, manager of Lighthouse on Sashabaw Road in Independence Township. “But I’m surprised every year by the flood of […]
There’s some new life for Star Wars, courtesy of the mouse. Disney bought Star Wars from creator George Lucas, and around the world fans of all ages wonder what it will mean for their beloved franchise. Star Wars is a good fit in the Disney universe, filled as it is with swashbuckling heroes, pirates, and […]
Educators from around the world filled Clarkston High School ? their mission, to learn the latest in teaching techniques. “More independent learning, new techniques to increase depth of understanding,” said Laura Lawson, Bloomfield Hills Middle School teacher. Lawson and about 700 of her colleagues attended the international Harvard Project Zero Conference, Nov. 2-3 at the […]
The presidential debates have been interesting this year. I’ve enjoyed watching President Obama and Gov. Romney go at it during their three debates, even if I had lots of work I had to get to. Lots of strategizing go into those things, with the candidates and their teams going over every conceivable scenario. Do they […]
Hollywood won’t promote local filmmaker Norm Pardo’s movie about O.J. Simpson, so he’s hitting the road to do it himself. “We’ll be spreading the word and raising money to distribute it,” said Pardo of Springfield Township. “It’ll be fun.” First stop will be in Clarkston, tentatively set for Oct. 12. After that will be Flint […]
Maybe O.J. Simpson didn’t do it. I know the standard narrative from 20 years ago. Nicole Brown Simpson and her boyfriend Ron Goldman were murdered by someone armed with a knife. O.J. was the prime suspect. Who else could have done it? Who else would have wanted to? And why else would he lead police […]