The people have spoken, and the official word is that we are all tired of the Iraq War. Even President Bush acknowledges that now. Presidents Bush and Clinton, in his time, probably both wanted to do the same thing, fight ‘the terrorists,? ‘Islamo-fascism,? ‘radical Muslims,? or whatever one wants to call them, but both have […]
For many workers, hot air comes with the job. For Dan Gauthier of Clarkston, his hot air comes after work is finished. As a hot-air balloon enthusiast, he spends as much time up in the air as he can. ‘It’s a fun, awesome activity ? floating over farmers? fields, checking out what’s going on,? said […]
James Folcik wants people to hear his love song. Folcik has no formal music education, but has been writing songs and poetry for 40 years. About a year-and-a-half ago, the Clarkston resident decided to get one of his songs recorded in a studio, resulting in the ballad ‘Magic Love.? The song has a gentle melody, […]
Bill Olds, a member of Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club in Independence Township, has enjoyed archery and shooting all his life, but nowadays has more difficulty focusing on the sights. Keeping them sharp is Dr. Todd Staniszewski, an eye doctor at Advanced Eye Care of Michigan. The doctor offers eye care specifically targeted at shooters. “When […]
Ryan Berry of Davisburg finished the year 2013 by achieving a long-time goal, earning his Black Belt in karate after four years of work. “I’m very proud of him,” said Hayme Serrato, his teacher and Seventh Degree Black Belt. “He’s actually very good. He’s worked hard. I’d like to get him on the competitive team […]
Fifty-four competitors from seven high schools in Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties gathered at Springfield Oaks County Park, Dec. 12, to prepare for Skills USA competitions in the spring “This is a training exercise for competition ? the top three teams move on, so it can be nerve wracking,” said Aaron Swett, technical skills instructor […]
For Stacy and Adam Swick of Clarkston, elementary school isn’t what they remembered. “It’s changed so much since we were in school,” said Stacy, during a tour of Pine Knob Elementary, Dec. 11. The parents were part of a tour to check out how the school is implementing Cultures of Thinking routines throughout the day. […]
So far, Rotrarian Joel DeLong has collected 120 pairs of shoes and boots for the Rotary Club’s Shoes for Kids program. But more is needed. ‘That’s about one-tenth of what we need,? said DeLong. He estimates that 515 children will need the shoes, boots, hats, and mittens offered that day, so about 1,030 pairs of […]
BY PHIL CUSTODIO Clarkston News Editor After 33 years, Tierra Fine Jewelry in downtown Clarkston is closing its doors. The downturn in the economy, increasing costs in overhead and taxes, construction, and changes in shopping habits over the past decade all have contributed to the decision, said owner Floyd ‘Buck? Kopietz. ‘I’d like to thank […]
McLaren Health Care cleared another hurdle in its quest to build a health park on Sashabaw Road. The Independence Township Planning Commission voted unanimously to grant conceptual site plan approval to the proposed 79-acre development. ?(The vote) is an indication that the township is going to look at the plan, that we’re interested,? said George […]