From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “They’re back!” Aaron and Andy Suiter were among the first to arrive to Clarkston Elementary and sat outside the front door waiting for school to start on the first day of the new school year. “We’re ready,” they shared. “Final plans for Morgan Lake’s golf […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to Epcot he goes” Jim Simonson, a Clarkston High School graduate continuing his music studies at Oakland University, successfully auditioned for the swing band which played in front of American Adventure in Epcot. “Substitute mom will drive the kids” […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “No principal yet for Clarkston El. as search goes on” Clarkston Elementary would open the new school year with Interim Principal Bill Neff at its head as the search continued for a principal. The position received 55 applications. “The committee did not come up with […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Wenger, Wallace and Rosso get first terms” Independence Township voters elected challenger Jim Wenger for treasurer and new trustees Larry Rosso and Neil Wallace as 4,777 of 20,216 registered voters went to the polls. “Let the games begin!” Neighbors Veronica Johnstone and Regina Eaton organized […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Oaks’ 30th anniversary” Oakland County Parks’ 11-park system was celebrating its 30th anniversary and what better way for Independence Township residents to celebrate than to visit Independence Oaks County Park right off Sashabaw Road. “A love affair with cars” Since childhood Blaine Jenkins had a […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Speed on N. Main worries residents” The matter of speeding on residential North Main Street was being addressed along with worries about truck traffic because of a concerned resident Jerry Wilford’s letter to Mayor Sharron Catallo. “Cafe gets OK” The Clarkston Cafe made its final […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Voters to decide $52 M question” Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted during a special meeting to put all their eggs in one basket and address issues of overcrowding and educational equity in one ballot proposal for a single bond issue worth $52 million. […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Fun on the 4th” Jessica LaRoque, 5, looked at ease on the pony ride at Clintonville Park on July 4. It was one of the many activities enjoyed by all ages during the holiday. “Class size reconsidered” New Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Albert Roberts […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “Algae problem closes beach” A pea-green mass of algae drifted onto the shore and forced Deer Lake Beach to be closed before noon on June 28. A representative from Oakland County Health Division showed up when an algae bloom appeared that morning. “First high-school bids […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1996 “$61 million and rising” Clarkston Community Schools’ next bond issue kept getting bigger and bigger the closer it got. The new total from architects from Greiner Inc. for renovations and additions at ten existing buildings was estimated for over $61 million, including a new elementary […]