The Clarkston Area Optimist Club hosted its 17th Annual Fund-raiser, ‘A Night on the Town,? on March 19. The event was held at the elegant Liberty Grille and Golf Club in Clarkston. The guest list was impressive, and everyone came together to support the good causes the Optimist Club promotes. ‘Basically, all the funds will […]
A local band, ‘Eleven Letters Long,? competed in the Battle of the Bands, and made finals. The well-known ensemble recently combined their talents to participate in ‘The Detroit News? Battle of the Bands. ‘Eleven Letters Long? has been together as a group for about five months. They play classic rock and roll, and have performed […]
The guest list was long and the wine was flowing during the Rotary Club’s annual Spring Wine Tasting Gala on March 9. Held at the beautiful Oakhurst Club House, Rotary members and guests enjoyed good company, great food and even better wine. The wine was supplied from Michigan wineries, and the display tables were decorated […]
Ninth graders from Clarkston High School sat front row during the City of the Village of Clarkston council meeting on Feb. 28. The two students, Jamie Shaw and Stephanie Titsworth, attended as a requirement for their civics class. The assignment: to work with core democratic values in the real world. ‘We thought it would be […]
Spreading good will comes easy for Clarkston High School senior Brad Flaugher. Flaugher was honored for his commitment to the community on March 1 by the Michigan Council of Social Studies. At the Hyatt Regency in Dearborn, he was recognized for his good service with ‘The Great Influence Award? for his involvement with extracurricular activities […]
BY CHRISTINA ULAJ Clarkston News Staff Writer Mark and Linda Hyman have worked hard to make Clarkston a better place to live. The couple moved to Clarkston in 2000, and at first, were not sure what to expect. ‘We found this property in Clarkston; however, we were unsure if we wanted to move out this […]
What better way to celebrate a 100th birthday than with the traditional Happy Birthday song. Fellow Rotarian’s came together to celebrate 100 years of Rotary Club on Feb. 23 at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion. ‘I talked to several people about the Rotary’s 100th birthday,? said John Hallernan Clarkston Rotary President. ‘I have not been […]
Cedar Crest Academy has been a part of the Clarkston community for 20 years. The school first opened its doors in 1984, when founders Bette D. Moen, M.Ed. and Dolores Imbrunone, M.A., decided to establish the school on the belief that providing students with personal attention would help them develop full potential. Cedar Crest Academy […]
The Clarkston High School DECA club and Randolph’s Salon have teamed up to host the CHS Second Annual Fashion Show on March 3. DECA, the Professional Marketing Club for students, has put forth quite an effort for the big day. ‘The club was involved in everything,? said Doug Slater. ‘They created the whole show.? The […]
Summer is a word that I have used a few times. With it comes joy, smiles, no crimes. People are happy and helpful and free. Summer brings out the best in me. I remember a day when the sun was shining and everything was bright. There was not an unhappy per- son or frown in […]