High tech turkey

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 […]

Holly, jolly class parties

Music, games and food filled the classrooms of Independence Elementary, Dec. 21, as students celebrated their holiday parties. Classes resume Jan. 3.

Lifting the blinders

Pine Knob Elementary students learned about disabilities and how people deal with them at their Jan. 31 Disability Day. Co-chaired by Sue Barnes and Megan Ferer, fourth graders learned how people without sight, hearing, use of their legs, and other disabilities live their lives. “It raises awareness and sensitivity to others,” said Principal Valerie Grimes

Survey says:

The good news: cigarette, alcohol and other drug use is lower than average among younger Clarkston students. The bad news: drug use goes up as students get older. ‘It’s alarming, even when they’re below the state numbers,? said Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent. ‘There are a number of issues we can deal with as a school […]

MRI makes knee surgery less painful

Two weeks before Arlene Jensen of Independence Township was due for knee replacement surgery, she got a call from her doctor. “He asked if he could try something new ? I said sure, as long as it doesn’t hurt anymore,” said Jensen, 57. Dr. Safa Kassab, orthopedic surgeon, successfully performed a custom-fit knee replacement procedure, […]

Truth to power

Gary Taylor of Independence Township has seen his property taxes increase to more than $4,000 a year, and he’s had enough. ‘I’m tired of the mumbo-jumbo from the township,? said Taylor, who has lived in the township with his family since 1976. ‘They (Township Board) are all Republicans ? Republicans are supposed to be for […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

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 ? […]

Not just K-12 at Clarkston schools

With OSMTech, IB, AP, Young 5s, and an array of other acronym programs, you might need a decoder ring to know what Clarkston Community Schools offer. They’re all programs offered for students outside traditional, K-12 instruction. ‘We have an obligation to offer programs that meet students? needs ? take advantage of their strengths,? said Dr. […]

Phil in the Blank A column by Phil Custodio

In the news lately have been efforts at the state level to fight global warming. Impatient with Bush and the federal government, states are forming coalitions to cut energy use and carbon dioxide emissions. Michigan is right in there among them. Apparently, we use too much coal and release too much CO2. Hopefully, state leaders […]

To arms!

A local unit of the Massachusetts Provincial Battalion was back in action Saturday, fighting off an incursion by the French at Sorenson Park in Holly. The battalion will be in town in a couple weeks to recruit new members. The reenactment group recreates historic battles, or just fights new ones, using period-correct clothing, weapons, and […]

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