Setting goals is the goal for Monday’s school board meeting. For its last meeting before the start of the school year, Clarkston Board of Education hopes to iron out priorities at its Aug. 24 meeting. ‘We’ll work on a set of goals, and a road map on how to achieve those goals,? said board President […]
For many students, school is the last place they’d like to be during summer. But it’s better when the school is Harvard University, as experienced by Clarkston High School junior Maggie Schroeder. Schroeder, 16, participated in Harvard’s Secondary School Program, June 22-Aug. 8, living in a dorm and taking college-level classes. ‘It was everything I […]
May school board votes may be a thing of the past, as Clarkston Board of Education voted to move them to November. ‘It’ll save some money and increase voter participation,? said board Vice President Susan Boatman, who voted for the vote-switch resolution along with Treasurer Joe Armstrong, Secretary Cheryl McGinnis, Trustee Rosalie Lieblang, and Trustee […]
William R. Grant’s 10-year high school reunion is this month, but he’s not going to make it. He’s stationed somewhere in the Pacific Ocean on a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. ‘I hope everyone has a nice reunion,? said Grant, 28, Aviation Electrician’s Mate Second Class on the U.S.S. Nimitz. ‘I miss Clarkston, and my family […]
When school board trustees Susan Boatman and Rosalie Lieblang read proposed contract information at the Aug. 24 meeting, they found it lacking. ‘We want to see the entire contract,? Lieblang said. ‘I’d like to see the numbers.? ‘If we are asked to approve a contract, I’d like to see the whole contract,? said Boatman, vice […]
Firefighters face great risk when battling a flaming building, but it could be what happens before and after that’s most dangerous. ‘Heart disease poses a higher risk to firefighters ? it’s a huge issue,? said Dr. Marc Kahn, medical director for Associated Radiologists of Clarkston. As a community service to local firefighters, AROC is offering […]
Volunteers Carolyn Morrison and Richard Vogt help keep Independence Township Adult Activities Center growing. The gardeners keep the grounds surrounding the center alive with flowers, vegetables, and other plants. ‘Everything we have here is donated, begged, or borrowed,? said Vogt, 62, organic gardener. Around the center are a Butterfly Garden, six garden beds, Sensory garden, […]
Clarkston Area Youth Assistance hosted the annual Mentor’s Plus Back to School party, Aug. 27, at Clintonwood Park. “In order to stay in school, we felt the kids had to start their new school year off on a positive note ? appropriately and adequately equipped with school supplies,” said Joyce Bleim of CAYA. “With the […]
Clarkston gets a taste of big-city high fashion, Sept. 10, all for a good cause. “We’re having too much fun ? that’s why we decided to have a fashion show,” said Shari Schulz, owner of Chi Chi La La Boutique and Clarkston Flower Shoppe, 7150 N. Main Street. “We’ll have a snazzy runway in the […]
Funding for Clarkston High School’s police liaison officer runs out at the end of October, leaving school officials looking for replacement funds. The school district has two liaison officers, one at the high school and the other assigned to junior, middle, and elementary schools. Independence Township, which contracts with Oakland County for police service, notified […]