How will the massive Sashabaw Road widening project affect those who have businesses between Waldon and Maybee roads? ‘That really has been our question,? according to Paul Cuzzocrea of AAA Insurance. ‘Access is really going to be key. People tend to stay away during heavy construction.? Groundbreaking for the $9.6 million road widening project was […]
Potential candidates for the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education have until Thursday, April 8 to file nominating petitions, and at least one more candidate is needed for the June 7 ballot. Board President Karen Foyteck announced her intention to run for another four-year term, but Trustee Mary Ellen McLean said she will bow out […]
A proposed resolution calling for the resignation of Oakland Schools trustees ? including Clarkston’s Janet Thomas ? was not on the ‘action items? portion of Monday’s Clarkston school board agenda. The resolution, proposed by the board of directors of the Oakland County School Board Association, was instead included on the ‘discussion items? agenda. Clarkston trustees […]
A lifelong Clarkston area resident, Mollie Lynch remembers when her mother took her and her siblings to get their first library cards. ‘I still have mine,? she said. ‘I remembered my number, it was 1287. I always liked libraries.? The current library director has strong local roots and good memories. ‘It was a great childhood,? […]
Clarkston teachers were encountering problems in leading children to move from block printing to cursive handwriting. Using a transitional method called ‘D’Nealian? printing, students in recent years have been encouraged to add ‘monkey tails? to printed letters. Many were not making the transition, however. ‘Children were crying because, ‘That’s not my name,?? according to Geri […]
More ‘tough decisions? must be made, but Clarkston school officials have now identified most of the questions to be asked about the new 6-7, 8-9 grade structure to be implemented in fall 2005. When school officials proposed a $84.7 million bond issue in 2003, it included the premise of realigning grades as part of the […]
Clarkston schools could save more than $700,000 with a ‘refund? of a portion of taxes levied for a 1997 bond issue. The formal resolution is expected at the board of education’s March 22 meeting, but trustees on March 8 seemed favorable to the move. Bruce Beamer, executive director for business and financial services, said ‘callable […]
Over the past six years, the Clarkston Athletic Boosters have donated $250,000 toward school teams. ‘That’s a lot of hot dogs,? according to Keith Clement, current president of the boosters and a member for about eight years. ‘I didn’t go into the boosters planning to be president,? he said, giving smiling credit to former president […]
An environmental cleanup project in Independence Township’s southeast corner is proceeding, but the cost threatens the future of the Oakland County Sportsmen’s Club’s charitable giving. Depending on finances, it may also threaten part of the environment the club hopes to preserve. Excavators are preparing a holding area for more than 16,000 cubic yards to be […]
Maria Timmerman has learned a lot about patience over the past several years. Warren ‘Bill? Timmerman, her husband, is a staff sergeant with the 1775th Military Police Company of the Michigan National Guard based in Pontiac. The 27-year veteran is currently serving his third tour of overseas duty at age 54. Maria Timmerman, a special […]