According to a recent study by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness, the cost of physical inactivity in Michigan is $8.9 billion a year. That figure includes direct and indirect cost of medical care, workers? compensation and lost productivity. Broken down it will cost each Michigan adult $1,175. ‘That is not an exaggeration,? Clarkston doctor […]
Dennis Davis longs to enjoy the pleasant summer breeze in his Oak Vista home,on the west side of Sashabaw near Woodhull Lake, but he says his neighbors make that impossible. ‘I feel it’s not right that I have to sacrifice because somebody’s burning all the time,? Davis told the Independence Township Board on Tuesday, July […]
With the help of $145,000 in government grants, Springfield Township and the North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy will protect an additional 42 acres of land from modern development. The township government and the conservancy made up the difference in the $235,000 purchase for land off of Eaton Road near Broadway (Davisburg Road). The township government […]
Five-year-olds Amy Brovovich and Ed Kaleel get friendly with a tortoise at Deer Lake Beach. More photos on the back of the Millstream section in the print edition of The Clarkston News. Photo by Jennifer Nemer.
Who would think a grocery store could be so complicated? I mean it appears as if it should be a simple outing, going to a grocery store. They are never hard to find. Groceries stores are all over, in nearly every town. Some towns, like Clarkston, even have more than one. Once inside a grocery […]
BY KYLE GARGARO Clarkston News Editor The North Oakland Headwaters Land Conservancy is trying a new fundraiser this year called the Poker Run Road Rally and Dinner. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 27 and offers a unique journey to enjoy the natural lands. Participants will visit five sites within the 42 properties that […]
A little more work at the beginning should lead to better results at the end. The 2003-2004 ‘major funds? budget for Clarkston Community Schools now shows a savings of more than $615,000 than originally anticipated, thanks to what officials call a more accurate estimate of employee fringe benefits. The board of education on Monday approved […]
With the departure of President Kurt Shanks and Treasurer Janet Thomas, it was assured there would be new officers for the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education. Karen Foyteck was elected president of the board. She will chair school board meetings, appoint board committee members and serve a variety of ceremonial duties. Other officers are […]
Even after 56 years, the Oakland County 4-H Fair, which returns July 22 through July 27, has something new up its sleeve. The latest feature is the Miracle of Birth, a 105 ft x 60 ft tent where pregnant animals will be kept and visitors can view the birthings. ‘We hope to have a litter […]
What would Jesus do? Apparently he would not decorate cakes on Sunday. Debra Kerkstra of Allegan recently settled a lawsuit that was brought against Meijer for firing her for refusing to work on a Sunday. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission sued Meijer on behalf of Kerkstra. She is to receive $22,000 under the settlement. […]