From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2003 “Independence officials get bigger raises than anticipated” The Independence Township supervisor, clerk and treasurer received a bigger raise than they expected at the township board meeting. In a memo to board members, Supervisor Dale Stuart recommended around a three percent increase for everyone. “NFL teacher […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Birdland up in arms – want to purchase property to stop development” The Concerned Citizens for Independence Township were taking a proactive approach to keep their neighborhood how it was. The group was looking into the option of buying a 25-acre parcel of land, at […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Independence passes lower millage rates” The Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a budget which would decreased the millage rate from 7.04 mills to 6.85 mills with a 6-0 vote. “Local artist showcases paintings of Clarkston area” Jean Cavalier of Clarkston was taking her turn […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Top of the food chain” Niko LeVigne eats tasty ribs during Taste of Clarkston as many came out to the annual event for delicious food, shopping and playing games. “Clarkston resident makes it as Navy Seal” Kevin Pope, a 2001 Clarkston High School graduate, graduated […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Thousands turn out for crafts festival” Fall officially kicked off during the weekend with the 28th Annual Crafts and Cider Festival. An estimated 5,000-10,000 people attended the event held by the Clarkston Community Historical Society. “Raisin’ funds and havin’ fun” Bailey Lake Elementary held their […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Powers named Teacher of the Year” Tears flowed as members of the Clarkston Foundation named Springfield Plains Elementary teacher Susan Powers as Teacher of the Year. “Mrs. Powers has this unique talent and ability to capture her students eagerness and willingness to read, write and […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “CHS graduate home after stint overseas” Ryan Shaul, a 1999 graduate of Clarkston High School, returned home after spending six months in the Middle East, including Afghanistan, as a member of the United States Army and shared his experience including why he chose to go […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “THAW out this cold winter with the help of Lighthouse Clarkston” Lighthouse Clarkston was coming off a successful holiday season was running the THAW program, which ran until May 31, helped pay utility bills. “Students carry hopes and wishes into year 2002” Several students from […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2001 “Clarkston Schools deny request for more project money” Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to deny a request from Independence Township for additional funds for drainage improvements in a subdivision because funds to the district would possibly be cut in 2002. “Locals ‘go […]