Erica Cale of Independence Township may not be having a ball during her visit home, but she’s planning one. Cale, 20, spends most of her time in Honduras running Helping Hearts Helping Hands, a mission she founded to help girls in need. “This is where I want to be, this is where God wants me […]
With three weeks left in the $20 million school bond campaign, bond opponents called out supporters for putting up signs before their time. “These signs were placed before they were legally allowed,” said Henry Woloson, member of the group, referring to “Vote Yes” signs placed on private property on Dixie Highway over the weekend. According […]
For Clarkston Kids First members Aimee Baker, Mary Herzenstiel, Kelli Horst and Anna Muzzy, the $20 million bond proposal is all about information. “We’re also meeting a lot of people face to face in the community to answer questions about technology ? what it means, what the money will be used for,” Horst said. “We’ve […]
During the Civil War, brother fought brother as North and South struggled for survival. That’s true for Vesta DeRiso’s ancestors. Her great grandfather on her mother’s side, Isaac Elliot, ended up fighting for both sides. “He almost died,? said DeRiso, Independence Township resident. “He ended up in Michigan with a couple of his brothers.” She […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor After more than 20 years with the U.S. Army, active duty and reserves, Paul Workman is ready to retire. “I’m happy with my career,” said Workman, who retires on April 29 as a captain. “I achieved all I wanted to in the Army, It’s time to retire.” “I’m really […]
An Easter lesson for me this year ? cat claws are sharp! I didn’t have the pleasure of learning this lesson myself. That went to my cat Henry at the claws of fellow cat, Crawford. I was babysitting Crawford while my ex was on vacation. The two of them don’t get along as well as […]
If Everest Academy eighth graders Becca Luttinen and Emma Cross saw someone being bullied, they know what to do. “If I see a bullying circle, I hope to not be a bystander or henchman,” Luttinen said. “I’ll strive to stop the bullying, even if I get bullied. It would be bad if no one stands […]
Clarkston Schools are looking at a $3.4 million shortfall in next year’s budget. “Indicators predict 2012-2013 will be the worst year yet for revenue, based on the governor’s budget proposal,” said Mary Beth Rogers, executive director of business services. The state budget will not be approved until October, so Rogers presented three scenarios to Clarkston […]
Folks filled Clarkston Schools administration building Monday night to see what students and teachers are doing with technology. “The kids are excited to share what they can do,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “We have it in pockets now ? we want to make it available to all students. That’s what the bond is all […]
Members of CRISIS, Citizens for Responsible Intelligent Spending In Schools, want more details about Clarkston Schools’ $20 million bond proposal. “Administration has not provided a plan regarding how the proposed bond funding would be spent,” said Betty Reilly of Independence Township. “What items will be purchased with what bond series? There is currently no plan […]