Road work

Seymour Lake Road between Sashabaw and Dartmouth roads will be closed for culvert replacement, Aug. 15-16.
Detour will be Sashabaw Road to Ramsey Road, back to Seymour Lake Road and vice versa.
The Road Commission for Oakland County project is weather-dependent and could be rescheduled.

Furniture bids

Independence Township is seeking bids for 90 new stackable black vinyl upholstered chairs and dollies, 15 folding card tables, and 15 six-foot rectangular tables for the Carriage House, 6000 Clarkston Road.
Deadline for bids is Wednesday, Aug. 24, by 2 p.m. at the senior center office.
For more information, go to www.twp.independence.mi.us under “bid opportunities,” or call 248-625-8231.

Rush for Food

The gridiron heroes visit neighborhoods for the 19th Annual Rush For Food, Aug. 20, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Freshman, JV and Varsity Clarkston football team members will collect non-perishable food in local neighborhoods and drop-off locations. They will also spend the day stocking the pantry at the Lighthouse Emergency Services, Clarkston.
Each year the event builds awareness of community need, promotes team unity, and allows players to give back to the community that supports them so generously. The goal is to collect 7,500 pounds of food this year – which would be the highest since the event started.
The community is encouraged to get involved and ways to help include: dropping off your donations directly to the Lighthouse, located at 6330 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, from 12- 1:30 pm on August 20 labeled “Rush for Food/ Clarkston Football”; drop off donations at The Clarkston News throughout Aug. 8-19 during business hours Monday – Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; bags can be left on porches of homes in neighborhoods the football players will be visiting.
Signs will be posted at subdivision entrances closer to the event.