In 1955, Callie and Walter Johnson married and decided to move their children from the projects in Pontiac to the country for a better upbringing. The family headed to a small, newly developed subdivision off Big Lake Road and their new home on Villa Crest Drive. According to the family the area, advertised as an […]
Forty-eight hours before Sherry and Angie Regiani of Clarkston left for Europe, the discouraging news broke that three subway cars and a bus were bombed by terrorists in London. The mother and daughter were to leave Detroit for Niece on July 9. Angie, 19, was to attend the Loban Contemporary Dance School, in London, for […]
North Sashabaw Elementary PTO will hold a Community Fair on September 17 and is in need of volunteers. The next planning meeting is at Clintonwood Spray Park on Aug. 7 from 3:30 – 5p.m. For more information or donations, please contact Victoria Martinez at 248-922-9336 or Patty Jones at 248-521-6090. Members of the N.S.E. Community […]
More than 15 puppies and owners took the Monday night puppy socialization class through the Summer Adult Enrichment program. Instructor Patty Hinson has taught obedience classes for more than 30 years and said the Community Education classes are affordable. Children are welcome to participate in the classes. ‘Getting training helps the animal stay out of […]
Morgan’s Service station opened for business in 1932 when 16-year old Richard Morgan borrowed $200 from his father and bought the station. He has been there almost every morning since. At noon on July 3, the business shut down, and family and friends cleaned and polished the station for Morgan’s 90th birthday celebration. A tent […]
With less then a month before the 2005-06 school year, construction in the Clarkston School district is right on schedule and well within the budget. Bruce Beamer, Director of Business Services, said 70 percent of construction is complete and the bills paid. Beamer said the original voter approved bond of $83,735,000 increased to $85,266,310 due […]
As the final red and white paint is applied to ARCA race car number 45, the squealing tires can almost be heard from Michigan International Speedway’s Aug. 19 race. The car belongs to 24-year-old Clarkston native Michael Simko, a third generation driver who works for Mound Steel and Supply by day, while keeping his dream […]
While the start of school is just under three weeks away, Clarkston residents run the gamut in terms of preparation. ‘Mostly we have gotten clothes and school supplies for my son, Justin,? said Kim Tarvestad. ‘When I see them on sale I grab them. Meijers had really good sales. The folders were ten cents a […]
Amid the hustle and bustle of back to school chores, many parents and students may show surprise to learn an interesting fact about Clarkston Community Schools ? for weeks now school administrators have been hard at work preparing for a smooth September start. ‘Our administrators work all summer, even though they will take the majority […]
The construction projects are wrapping up, the redistribution of students in grades six through nine is complete and new district lines are drawn for the elementary schools ? now students and parents have to get used to everything that awaits them on Sept. 6. One of the largest changes this year concerns the new roles […]