David Blehm of Clarkston has worn a lot of hats for Clarkston Community Schools over the past 36 years ? custodian, head custodian, building maintenance supervisor, and all-around go-to guy for any and all maintenance issues. “It’s a good job, I enjoy it,” said Blehm, who maintains boilers, roof top air conditioning and heating units, […]
When a Clarkston Mill Pond starts looking more like a stream, everyone should be concerned, says Glenburnie Lane resident Tom Macsay. ‘This is not an Upper Mill Pond issue ? this is really a village issue,? Macsay said. ‘It’s all linked together. If this pond breaks down, so go all the other ones.? The Upper […]
In a preview of his state-of-the-schools report, set for Aug. 13 at the Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Al Roberts said he is optimistic about Clarkston Community Schools? future. ‘Lots of things are going on, despite the state budget,? Roberts said. ‘I’m pleased we can continue to offer exemplary programs for the kids.? Advantages for […]
Ducks flying through the Clarkston have a new place to hang their hats, thanks to Clarkston High School students Dylan Hitchcock and Eric Nordquist. As junior high students last year, they took on the duckhouse building project as their academic service learning project. “I believe in conserving wildlife and land here,” said Hitchcock, a hunter. […]
Hollywood won’t promote local filmmaker Norm Pardo’s movie about O.J. Simpson, so he’s hitting the road to do it himself. “We’ll be spreading the word and raising money to distribute it,” said Pardo of Springfield Township. “It’ll be fun.” First stop will be in Clarkston, tentatively set for Oct. 12. After that will be Flint […]
Rick and Dayna Lieder have lived in Clarkston for years. This was the first year performing in Clarkston’s Concerts in the Park, though. “It was wonderful, very exciting,” Dayna said. Their band, also including Eric Harrington on keyboard, Terry Stevenson and Al Charmichael, both guitar and vocals, and Brian Romeo, sax and flute, performed for […]
Maybe O.J. Simpson didn’t do it. I know the standard narrative from 20 years ago. Nicole Brown Simpson and her boyfriend Ron Goldman were murdered by someone armed with a knife. O.J. was the prime suspect. Who else could have done it? Who else would have wanted to? And why else would he lead police […]
Duncan Bone, Clarkston United Methodist Church’s new director of youth ministries, is no stranger to Clarkston. He served a summer intership at the church in 2010, helping with Vacation Bible School and Youth Group mission trips. “We went to New Orleans, Washington D.C., Indianapolis, Flint,” he said. Bone, 24, grew up in North Branch and […]
For the Rev. Chad Speller, pastor of St. Stephen Lutheran Church, mission work starts at home. “There are so many different things we can do to help people,” Speller said. “Our doors are open. I want people to know that this is a safe haven.” He grew up in Ypsilanti and worked in management in […]
Jim Powers of Clarkston and his granddaughter Laura Miller of Waterford help keep the music playing, serving together on the Symphony of the Lakes Board. “This is fun, a good chance to spend some quality time with my grandpa,” Miller said. “I rarely get to spend time with him.” “She’s a good kid,” Powers said. […]