The 30th annual, newly named, Art in the Village, was a resounding success due to the thousands of patrons and beautiful Michigan fall weather. Thank you to all who supported the Clarkston Community Historical Society’s (CCHS) main fundraiser. Over $20,000 was raised which will be used to fund the Clarkston Heritage Museum and other CCHS programs. The Clarkston Heritage Museum has been housed at the Independence Township Library since 1999. CCHS is proud of the museum’s themed exhibits which highlight Clarkston history using Clarkston artifacts. Be sure to visit the current exhibit, Clarkston in Action: From Hometown to Homefront.
Many thanks are in order for what it takes to pull off this two-day event which requires planning beginning in January each year. The team that begins the process and sees it to the very end is the CCHS Board of Directors that includes: Laura Convintree, Debbie DeVault, Kim Huttenlocher, Frank Latimer, Ann Mizusawa, James Schultz, Jon and Toni Smith, Lydia Strnad and Amy Wilson. Thank you to the City of the Village of Clarkston, DPW worker Adam Frank and his crew, the city police and Independence Township. Thanks to our corporate sponsor for the third year, Rudy’s Quality Market.
Thank you to the many CCHS members who helped work the event, without you there wouldn’t be a show. Special thanks to Rene Weaver-Wright who chaired the Silent Auction Tent which raised almost $2,000. Thank you to Chairs, Gini and James Schultz and their group of volunteers who raised more than $2,500 with CCHS? newest endeavor, the Antique Tent Sale. Special thanks to Tim Birtsas of RBI Inc. for his support.
A special mention has to be made on behalf of Smith’s Disposal and Boy Scout Troop #199. These two groups have repeatedly over the years donated their services to keep the park tidy and trash-free. Thank you to the Clarkston High School volunteers who worked the Cider Tent, along with Aubrey Latimer and Katie DeVault our youth helpers. Thanks to DiamlerChrysler Corporation and Frank and Lori Latimer who provided free shuttle service throughout the weekend for artists and patrons. Thank you also to Tom Braun and the Masons of Clarkston Cedar Lodge #60 who donated their time to help with the show set up.
We welcome community feedback regarding Art in the Village, the Clarkston Heritage Museum or any of our other programs. Please give us a call, 248-922-0270.
Jennifer Arkwright
Clarkston Community
Historical Society President