In response to Ms. Rauth’s letter on President Bush and the war with Iraq: This was nothing more than a book report, and unfortunately, Ms. Rauth, most of us stopped writing those in elementary school. It may be time for you to move on, or at least find places, other than the editorial section of […]
This is in response to Jim Altene’s letter in the March 31 issue of The Clarkston News. I bet a lot of letters were generated from Mr. Altene’s comments about the Senior Center. Yep, that’s right. The seniors should pay for their own center according to you. Well, who do you think has been paying […]
The Charter Township of Orion is accepting sealed bids for mowing of township properties, safety paths and weed cutting, per township ordinance will be received in the clerk’s office, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360 until noon, Friday, March 25. Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. Completed bid specifications […]
The Darci Seipke Benefit Foundation is seeking vendors for the 5th Annual Fall Festival, which is scheduled for a new date and location this year. The event will be held October 15-16, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Lake Orion Community Education Resource Center (CERC), located at 455 E Scripps Road. Organizers are adding food […]
Coffee Hour At 9 a.m., March. 25, The Citizen, 12 South St., will host a coffee hour to benefit Relay for Life of Brandon/Ortonville. The public is invited to attend and enjoy treats and conversation. Details: 248-627-4332. A Bean To Go on top Last Tuesday, Kirk ‘A-brew-ha-ha? Walker defended his Goodrich business? honor. The gourmet […]
Mailbox mayhem On March 5, a Brandon deputy responded to the 100 block of Village Court for a report of lost/stolen property. The complainant said his payroll check was due to arrive on Feb. 24, but it was not in the mailbox. Other employees received their checks. The complainant suspects juveniles from a nearby apartment […]
Springfield Township resident Justine Blazer’s talent for country music, demonstrated here in The Clarkston News’ Main Street studio, landed her in the top two in a national Battle of the Bands contest, and a trip to Austin, Texas. To watch the interview with Justine in this week’s Phil in the Blank web show, go to […]
Clarkston Area Optimist Club honored students for living the Optimist Creed to make the best of themselves and inspire others, at their Youth Appreciation Breakfast, March 2 at Clarkston United Methodist Church. In front from left are awardees T.J. Craven and Kelley Fitzpatrick, both Clarkston Junior High students, Clarkston High School student Megan Wertheimer, Sashabaw […]
‘Horseback Riding, Ages 7 to Adult: Learn to be around horses. Come and learn the fine art of English Horseback Riding at Fox Lake Hunt Club. Each class teaches basic riding, grooming information, anatomy of the horse, and various parts of the saddle and bridle. Long pants must be worn, and hard-soled shoes with heels […]
Springfield Plains Elementary Kindergarten students in Mrs. Gillam’s class celebrated Dr. Seuss Day on March 1. For the special day, Ruth Powers, grandmother of students Lucie and Annie Lemieux, made the infamous red and white Cat in the Hat hats for the students. Parent Marcie Lemieux delivered them to the excited students and read Cat […]