So Clarkston voters will decide whether the school district can take out a new $20 million loan. I’m sure district officials have wonderful uses in mind for the money. I assume, then, that the “perfect storm” affecting school finances is finally over. This analogy has been used for years to describe government budget problems ? […]
Music, games and food filled the classrooms of Independence Elementary, Dec. 21, as students celebrated their holiday parties. Classes resume Jan. 3.
After all these years, I still love the Peanuts holiday specials. Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree, Linus explaining the real reason for the season, the Christmas party dancing. Charlie Brown’s impromptu Thanksgiving feast. I sometimes prepare dinner like that. Charlie Brown’s scissors impaired Halloween ghost costume. He got a rock while trick-or-treating, which made him sad. […]
Turkey was the topic for this year’s S.T.A.R.S. team project. ‘I learned a lot about how food gets contaminated and how it affects people,? said eighth grader Matt Covert, member of the Super Thoroughly Awesome Robotic Scientists team, based at Sashabaw Middle School. The topic was inspired by recent outbreaks of salmonella poisoning from eating […]
Donations fill the shelves and hallways of Lighthouse North food pantry, but it won’t last long. “It will be distributed quickly ? the food will be all gone by the end of February,” said Connie Stapleton, manager at Lighthouse North, 6330 Sashabaw Road. Donations include a busful of food and toys collected by Clarkston Community […]
Students at Springfield Plains Elementary sent a little Christmas cheer to troops in Afghanistan. ‘It’s been a fantastic service learning experience,? said fifth-grade teacher Amy Campbell, whose husband, Col. Sean Campbell, is stationed there. ‘Local businesses have stepped up, and families donated as much as they could for the troops ? I feel very blessed.? […]
For Dick Moscovic, building trades instructor at Oakland Schools Technical Campus Northwest, you can’t learn construction without getting in the mud. “There’s no experience like going on site,” said Moscovic, leading a log cabin building project at Hawk Woods Nature Center in Auburn Hills. “They learn things here you can’t in the classroom. On site […]
It’s the season of giving, but for criminals, it’s also time to steal. “Be vigilant for yourself,” said Det. William Baldwin, Independence Township substation. “Take precautions. If something sounds too good to be true, it’s probably too good to be true.” When shopping online, make sure the website/online retailer you are purchasing from is reputable. […]
Lawrence Jasinski III of Independence Township organized a three-day painting project for Clarkston Co-op Preschool for his Eagle Scout project. The scout with Troop 185 led the project to paint the meeting hall and preschool at Clarkston United Methodist Church. “I was looking for a project for a while,” he said. “I went to Clarkston […]
Clarkston area volunteers returned from Joplin, Missouri, Nov. 5, after a week helping rebuild after a devastating tornado. ‘They were very outgoing, very thankful we were there,? said Ben Pusheck of Waterford, trip leader and member of the board. ‘They’ve been working to rebuild since June.? Founded in 2001, The North Oakland Disaster Relief Team, […]