Student count day

Today was Student Count Day throughout Michigan, determining school funding from the state based on the number of students in each district. Clarkston receives $7,511 per student.
This year Deputy Superintendent Shawn Ryan predicted the district to be 100 students down on count day, which is equivalent to a loss of $751,000 for the school year.
“A 100-student loss was budgeted for the 2016-17 school year and we are able to still be significantly in the positive overall,” Ryan said in an email. “This is due to revenue generated through this year’s increase in per pupil state funding, previous budget surpluses and additional district programs that have generated revenue.”

Office hours

State Rep. Jim Tedder’s office hours include Friday, Feb. 24, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Pete’s Coney Island, 6160 Dixie Highway.
“I represent your interests at the Capitol,” said Tedder, Clarkston resident. “I’m able to do my job best when I hear from you directly.”
No appointments are necessary to attend. Contact Tedder’s office at 517-373-0615 or JimTedder@house.mi.gov.

Daddy daughter dance

Clarkston Community Education hosts the Daddy Daughter Dance, Saturday, Feb. 11, 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m., in the Clarkston High School cafeteria.
There will be cookies and punch, DJ, and professional photographer. Each couple will receive a free 4×5 photo.
Register in advance, $30/couple $10/additional child at 6483 Waldon Center Drive, lower level; by phone, 248-623-4326 ext. 1; or online at www.itprs.org.

White Cane Days

The Clarkston Area Lions Club is looking for volunteers for their upcoming White Cane Days, April 28-May 6.
During the service organization’s annual fundraiser, volunteers will collect donations at Clarkston area Kroger stores, Neiman’s Family Market, Main and Washington streets, Sashabaw and Maybee, and Sashabaw and Clarkston Road. Proceeds support the club’s eye care, hearing care and other services throughout the year. Contact Lions Club member Jerry Baumgart at 248-922-9950 or Jerryb7355@aol.com.