Dear Editor, The Clarkston News of June 1, 2022 was thoroughly enjoyed, especially the many articles recognizing the graduating class of 2022. The included photographs of the students indicate positive vibrancy. I do sincerely wish positive response from all the graduating students. Today, we need good leaders and leadership. For some, the road of life […]
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to the May 25, 2022 letter to the editor entitled, “DEI needed at CCS.” We can all agree that DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) on the surface sounds admirable. Unfortunately, the author of the May 25 letter failed to perform proper due diligence on the Oakland County Schools […]
Dear Editor, Once upon a time, we recognized everyone is different. Brothers and sisters raised in the same household can be tremendously different from one another, but share common ties that bind them; Family, community, morals, ethics, shared experiences. Everyone recognizes this in some capacity. Look at your friends; They are likely from a similar […]
Landscaping is a tough business, especially in the last three years. Depot Park has had the benefit of local companies maintaining and beautifying our raised flowerbeds along Depot Road at no cost to the taxpayers. Some landscapers that served Depot Park in years past have, sadly, gone out of business. The remaining quality companies have staying-power and durable reputations. […]
Dear Editor, The Clarkston High School Senior Class of 2022 recently had a full week of festivities and fun, including the Senior Picnic at Clintonwood Park. Many preparations went into ensuring the picnic was a success. The sun was shining and a great time was had by all! The Senior Celebrations Committee was responsible for […]
Dear Editor, I am a student at CHS and I wanted to take a minute to talk about the Clarkston track and field program and the impact it has had on me. I have grown so much stronger mentally and physically since the season started, because not only does track teach you how to tough […]
Dear Editor, On behalf of Clarkston Boy Scout Troop 189, we would like to thank the community of Clarkston for generously supporting our efforts to raise funds for Ukrainian refugees. We held our first-ever pancake breakfast fundraiser on April 16, and it was a great success! We received donations totaling nearly $7,000! Donations from the […]
Dear Editor, As a college student, one of my favorite parts of coming home to Clarkston is reading the Clarkston News. However, when I came home last week, I was astonished to read that a school board candidate proudly said, “We can mostly agree there is no place for…DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) in our schools” […]
Dear Editor, What do April’s blue pinwheel gardens and pinwheel bookmarks have in common? They remind us everyone has a role to help children and youth to feel safe, hopeful, and welcomed throughout the community. They remind us everyone can help children and youth flourish. This April, 1,714 pinwheels were planted in 64 community gardens, […]
Dear Editor, Clarkston Area Youth Assistance (CAYA) held its 2022 Youth Recognition Ceremony and Dessert Reception on April 20 at Clarkston Junior High School to recognize and celebrate 64 Clarkston-area children and youth, Kindergarten through Grade 12, for working on their own well-being/personal growth and for their concern for the well-being of others. In attendance […]