While Danielle Fenton’s grandmother and cousin were both being treated for lymphoma and leukemia, she witnessed difficulties most wouldn’t consider. Both are in remission after chemotherapy, but during treatment, a side effect was dry mouth, requiring them to drink water almost constantly. When going to stadium events, door monitors would confiscate their water, ignoring attempts […]
Educators from around the world filled Clarkston High School ? their mission, to learn the latest in teaching techniques. “More independent learning, new techniques to increase depth of understanding,” said Laura Lawson, Bloomfield Hills Middle School teacher. Lawson and about 700 of her colleagues attended the international Harvard Project Zero Conference, Nov. 2-3 at the […]
As Andy and Lee Impola remain hospitalized, friends, neighbors, and coworkers got together Friday to sort through memories and feelings of the July 4 explosion. The brothers were seriously burned in an explosion and fire at Lancaster Lakes apartments, related to the construction of illegal fireworks, police said. ‘Andy’s my friend ? he means a […]
Chelsea Rawe of Springfield Township is keeping busy this week at the Oakland County Fair. A member of 4H SCRUBS, Students Committed to Research and Understanding of Biological Science, 4H K-9 Tail Waggers, and 4H Livestock Club, she has several projects on exhibit at the same time: a quiz bowl game, with a hour’s worth […]
Filmmaker and promoter Norman Pardo has had a busy retirement in Independence Township. Since moving to the area last year, Pardo helped design his custom house, cast and started filming a horror movie, and is in post-production of a video series starring O.J. Simpson. His newest project: developing a new talent-search show for television and […]
A fundraiser for the Herron family of Clarkston is set for 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, July 20, at Knights of Columbus, 5660 Maybee Road. Mike Herron, 1976 graduate of Clarkston High School, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in October of 2004. It was considered inoperable at the time. ‘They said it was terminal ? there wasn’t […]
Cedar Crest Academy commemorated Veterans Day with a flag ceremony conducted by veterans. “It’s important to the kids to see real life example of veterans, and learn about flag etiquette,” said Army Major Jeff Jurard. Jurard and Marine Major Steve West were joined by Robert Gallo, Chris Giles, and Al McFarland of American Legion Post […]
With Thanksgiving and Christmas coming fast, Lighthouse Emergency Services in Clarkston finds itself in need of help. “Fund raising has been a little slow ? I always get worried about this time of year,” said Connie Stapleton, manager of Lighthouse on Sashabaw Road in Independence Township. “But I’m surprised every year by the flood of […]
There’s some new life for Star Wars, courtesy of the mouse. Disney bought Star Wars from creator George Lucas, and around the world fans of all ages wonder what it will mean for their beloved franchise. Star Wars is a good fit in the Disney universe, filled as it is with swashbuckling heroes, pirates, and […]
More than 100 friends and family of Mary Schulte gathered, Nov. 14, to give thanks for their teacher, colleague, friend, mother, and wife. “We’re here to honor a very special woman,” said Chris Turner, Independence Elementary principal. “It’s obvious that she touched so many people, not just as a teacher, but as a colleague and […]