The ‘mystery guest? paced apprehensively behind the curtain, awaiting interrogation by fifth-grade students assembling somewhere in the gymnasium. Soon enough, the first question. ‘What’s your job?? Wait, isn’t that what they’re trying to figure out, with yes-and-no questions only? ‘Don’t answer that,? said Gina Joy Roemer, school building aide, acting as moderator. ‘Remember, you’re asking […]
Springfield Plains Elementary students spent their Festival Day last week learning from dozens of professionals, volunteering their time. Students picked their top five choices, and were scheduled accordingly, said Teri Spytman, who chaired the committee with kelli Horst and Traci Greenlee. “We tried to get at least three out of their five,” Spytman said. Planning […]
With undecided superdelegates, close popular vote, and Michigan and Florida in the balance, the Democratic National Convention for President this August promises to be contentious. Phil Reid of Independence Township will have a front row seat. ‘Why go to a boring convention? I’d rather go to one that’s interesting,? he said. Reid, 55, is the […]
Maya Girschner, 7, painted a picture for last year’s PTA Reflections Fine Arts Program. This year, she made a video. The cast? “My sister, and me, of course, and my brother,”Maya said. The Bailey Lake Elementary student earned an Award of Excellence in Film, and recognition from the Clarkston Board of Education April 28. Her […]
Clarkston Varsity Basketball players Taylor Daugherty and Alyssa Swindlehurst are set for college this fall. Swindlehurst signed with Oakland Community College Raiders basketball team. ‘Alyssa has a lot of versatility,? said Coach Marv Allen. ‘She has a good outside shot, and she goes to the basket good. Most important, she’s a great team player.? ‘I’m […]
Results are in for Tuesday’s school board election: Joan Patterson easily won re-election, with 1,048 votes, 35.85 percent of the total. Susan Boatman also joins the school board, with 690 votes, 23.61 percent of the total. Challengers Jeff Broughton received 444 votes, 15.19 percent; Brian Kitchin, 404 votes, 13.82 percent; and Joe Wauldron, 334 votes, […]
Last Saturday’s official count tallied 1,249 shoppers at Clarkston Farmers’ Market ? more are expected as the season’s main harvest arrives. “The harvest is about two weeks late this year ? it’s just now getting in,” said Anissa Howard, Clarkston Farmers’ Market founder and director. A wide variety of local produce, fruit and vegetable growers […]
The tractor situation in Independence Township reminds me of ‘Star Trek II, The Wrath of Khan.? In the movie, Khan stole a machine called the Genesis Device and in the process stranded Admiral Kirk and crew in the middle of an asteroid. In response, Kirk tries to goad his mortal enemy (Khan) into beaming down […]
Writing students going into grades 5-7 toured downtown Clarkston last Friday, seeking inspiration for their Oakland Summer Writer’s Camp. “We bring together kids from all over Oakland County for two weeks to develop writing skills,” said instructor Phyllis Ness. “It’s an enrichment program for kids who enjoy writing.” Ness and instructor Jim Haugh taught writing […]
When Barbara Nolin moved to Clarkston, she had one goal in mind. “My daughter lives here, Nan, and I wanted my grandchildren to know me,” said Nolin, 86. “I’ve lived here 15 years ? mission accomplished.” Along the way, the lifelong teacher taught many Clarkston youth as a substitute teacher throughout the district. “I taught […]