Jim Evans? Harper Beaumont was dying to help Clarkston Optimist Club, and he did. Helpful and generous members of the audience solved his ‘murder? and had a fun evening at ‘Murder and Hospital Hijinx? mystery dinner fundraiser, March 13, at Paint Creek Country Club in Lake Orion.
Students at a School for the Mind and Body in Clarkston take seriously national calls for more exercise. Each day includes an exercise unit relating to the school’s concept of the week, and once a month students work with exercise and fitness expert Jacklyn Rzepecki. Additionally, the school’s Fit Families program encourages healthy lifestyles at […]
The auditing firm Hungerford Nichols issued a positive financial audit report to Clarkston Board of Education, Nov. 23. ‘For the past several years, the Clarkston Community Schools has maintained a balanced budget and not operated at a deficit,? said Deputy Superintendent Shawn Ryan. ‘In fact, the current audit had a surplus of $759,779. We are […]
Clarkston Community Schools Deputy Superintendent Sean Ryan said a school facilities needs assessment is going well. The assessment includes evaluation of all buildings, and sites, as well as current use an anticipated needs. It also includes assessing traffic flow, parking lots, playgrounds, drainage, pavement, concrete and accessibility. Infrastructure, such as safety and security, technology, equipment, […]
Wint’s Healing Hearts grief support group discusses ‘Spring Cleaning Your Grief,? 7 p.m., April 13, at Carriage House in Clintonwood Park, Clarkston Road. The meeting, open to all who have lost a loved one, is led by Emily Trahan bereavement counselor for Lewis E. Wint & Son Funeral Home. No registration is necessary, and walk-ins […]
Kevin Kelly, son of Jim and Karen Kelly of Clarkston, was awarded his Eagle Scout by the National Office of the Boy Scouts of America this past October. Kevin Kelly, 17, began his scouting career in Cub Scout Pack 499 at Pine Knob Elementary, before crossing over to Boy Scout Troop 185 in Waterford in […]
Safety path easements Clarkston School Board approved easements for safety paths at the Nov. 23 meeting. The approval allows Independence Township to continue building a safety path along Pine Knob Road in front of Sashabaw Middle School, and another at the northwest corner of Maybee and Pine Knob roads. The first easement is on the […]
15 years ago – 2000 ‘Making time to help the needy? ‘Tis the season for more volunteers and Lighthouse in Clarkston needed an additional 62 volunteers to help out the regular 100 volunteers for the holiday season. Jane Carr, volunteer and special events coordinator, said they were also looking for food donations. ‘Trustee combines family […]
Navy Seaman Sean M. Welch, son of Carol and Russel Welch of Clarkston, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During the eight-week program, Welch completed a variety of training which included classroom study and practical instruction on naval customs, first aid, firefighting, water safety and survival, and shipboard […]
Deciding $13 million in budget cuts is too deep, Clarkston Schools are opening its savings account. ‘We are relaxing the zero deficit parameter,? said Steve Hyer, president of Clarkston Board of Education during the board’s special meeting on March 15. The board voted unanimously to have a $2.7 million deficit for the 2011 fiscal year. […]