When Clarkston Prep Hockey Team hits the ice, they have more than one goal in mind. In addition to scoring points, they’re also raising money to fight breast cancer. “It’s a great fund raiser ? the kids thought of it themselves,” said coach Paul Nelson. “They know the importance of contributing to a good cause.” […]
The Clarkston Chiefs have a new award this year for the player who’s “All That” ? the award is in honor of the youth football association’s coach Steve “Buckeye” Meyers, who passed away suddenly, Oct. 7. “He was ‘all that’ ? he was funny and cool,” said Jake Jensen, Clarkston Chief. “He had a good […]
Clarkston School board trustees want to reduce the district’s budget by $2 million. With cuts, number crunching, and some additional revenue, administrators have come close, reducing budget deficits by about $1.9 million. It’s not an across-the-board cut, said Bruce Beamer, executive director for business services, at Monday’s Board of Education meeting. ‘We looked for duplicate […]
The Hon. Kelley Kostin, 52-2 District Court Judge, hosted some special guests in her courtroom recently, including a chef for the American Olympics team. It was a family visit ? Chef Daniel Moakes lives with Kostin’s niece, Emily Hunter, in England. “It’s an exciting time, celebrating his selection to the Olympic team,” Kostin said. “It’s […]
Facing the challenge of growing up with virtue in a not-so-virtuous world, 11 Clarkston area girls formed a local Challenge Girls Club. ‘I believe these girls are the future of the church and society,? said Kristin McGrath, formation mentor. ‘They’ll make a big difference. They’ll bring back values to society. They’re going to change the […]
When Frank Quinlan of Springfield Township wears his Navy uniform in local veterans events, it’s the one issued to him in the middle of World War II. “It’s 66 years old ? I wore it last Sunday in a flag ceromony for veterans in Livonia,” said Quinlan, 91. He was stationed at Crow’s Landing, an […]
I received a list of ‘free stuff to honor veterans? from Clarkston Cares for Military Families. This sort of thing seems fairly recent. Hopefully, it’s welcome to veterans, especially all the new vets of Iraq and Afghanistan. Outback Steakhouse offers free Bloomin? Onions and Cokes this whole week. On Veterans’ Day itself, Friday, Nov. 11: […]
For Clarkston grad Chris Loridas, one day changed the rest of his life. “It completely changed my look ? I felt 10 years younger,” said Loridas, a client of Mr. G’s Hair Care Center, 5874 Dixie Highway. “The finished result is unbelievable.” He underwent hair replacement treatment at Mr. G’s in May 2010. His procedure […]
Gary Soggs wasn’t particularly popular at Clarkston Community Schools when he was hired in 2005. He made teachers and staff give up portable heaters and refrigerators, turn off lights, and comply with tight scheduling of after-school activities. But with energy savings of $674,991 over the past two years, people have come around. ‘At first, there […]
Clarkston Junior High School students helped out at this year’s Veterans Luncheon, Nov. 10, at American Legion Post 63. “They’ll get them anything they need, and sit and talk to the veterans,” said Christine Rogers, Academic Service Learning district liaison. “How many opportunities do they get to meet World War II veterans?” The fourth-hour Advanced […]