The community’s continued support for local student Ryan Kennedy stuns his mother Kimberly. ‘I am incredibly honored,? she said. ‘To witness not only North Sashabaw Elementary, but the entire Clarkston School District and community step in and help has been overwhelming. The spirit of giving and community you inspire in all of your students is […]
The humble belly button finally gets some respect, in local author Kelly Hagen’s new book, ‘Belly Button Love.? ‘People don’t think usually about it ? my publisher said this will change how people look at their belly button,? said Hagen, Independence Township resident. Inspiration for the book came after abdominal surgery in 2006, which required […]
In the face of media celebration of bad girls stands local resident Chelsea Gheesling. She recently started Good Girl Comeback, a series of conferences for teenage girls, emphasizing self esteem, modesty, and morality. ‘It’s today’s counter-cultural event,? said Gheesling, who is also marketing and communications director at Everest Collegiate High School and Everest Academy in […]
Clarkston Junior High students spent a day learning about World War II, Feb. 1, talking to veterans who fought and civilians who just survived. “The kids asked many questions ? they wanted to know who I was afraid of more, the Americans or Germans,” said Maria Rotondo-Mark, who was a child in war-torn Italy. “I […]
A couple’s arrest may bring some relief to one area of Independence Township hit by numerous break-in burglaries. Altheria Rendon, 35, of Independence Township and George Glime, 31, Brandon Township resident, were arrested, Jan. 20, and face charges in up to a dozen home invasions in southeast Independence Township over the past few months. ‘There […]
Hitting regular rotation on TV lately is the movie ?2012,? depicting the end of the world due to mutating death rays from the sun. I went to see it in the theater in 2009. In a stroke of divine comedy, the end-of-the-world movie ended early due to a power outage caused by the weather. It […]
Clarkston Area Optimists honored two students with their Optimist Student of the Month awards ? Isabela Holloway, fifth grader at Andersonville Elementary, and Camryn Dahlerup, fifth grader at Pine Knob Elementary. “It was a pretty easy selection ? she’s the student I immediately thought of,” said Holloway’s principal, Bruce Martin. She is active in athletics, […]
In a letter to the editor this week, Independence Township resident Michael Powell is concerned the proposed non-qualified school bond would provide a blank check to Clarkston schools. Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock said it won’t. “At the Feb. 13 meeting, administration will ask the board to adopt a resolution stating the 2012 bond will not […]
Melissa Pavlik is Sashabaw Plains Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution’s pick for this year’s Good Citizen award. “Wow, I couldn’t be more honored or grateful,? said Pavlik, Clarkston High School student. ‘DAR is such a wonderful organization, and I am ecstatic that they’re recognizing me in this way.? Pavlik is interested in government and […]
The proposed $20 million bond vote this May is about children and learning, school officials say. “It’s $100 for children, to get the technology they need,” said Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock. “The community has the option to agree ? it’s up to them.” Henry Woloson of Independence Township sees it differently. “This is about a […]