From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Teachers come out against privatization” The Clarkston Education Association announced it opposed contracting out any school services to private companies. The remark came at the end of a lengthy meeting in which two companies made presentations about running the district’s custodial, grounds and maintenance services. […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Gettin’ their Z-z-z’s” Kindergarten students of Mary Zurbriggen at Clarkston Elementary topped off the week learning about sleep with a pajama party in their room. Some had pillows and favorite stuffed animals while wearing PJs. “Living, breathing the OJ trial” Greg Longstaff, a 1989 Clarkston […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Award winners love their town” Receiving an award for something you do out of love, not because you have to made winners of the tenth Michigan Week Community Awards felt very lucky. Winners were Sheila Ritter, Citizen of the Year; Rosemary Lewis, Julie Matthies, Bill […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Bomb suspects are ordered to stand trial” Five Clarkston teenagers were ordered to stand trial on explosive charges by 52-2 District Court Judge Gerald McNally. Charges included possession or construction of explosives, using explosives to blow up a mailbox and a shack, and conspiracy in […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Privatization meetings set” The Clarkston Board of Education set two special meetings to review proposals for the privatization of transportation and maintenance services. “’Bonkers’ family center needs ordinance change” Investors wanted to build an establishment similar to Chuck E. Cheese family entertainment centers in a […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Business owners stress unity” Clarkston business owners hoped to start the good old days again with a downtown business association that, in addition to sidewalk sales and moonlight madness, would focus on common problems. “Tech center hosts fashion show” The marketing class at Oakland Technical […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Reading is fun” Viola Swamp, from the favorite children’s book “Miss Nelson is Missing,” made a surprise visit to Pine Knob Elementary as part of Family Reading Night. Viola was played by kindergarten teacher Anne Moller. “From Japan, with love” After exchanging letters for five […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Takin’ it to the street” Downtown business owners didn’t want to see Clarkston become another ghost town with malls and developments growing outside city limits. Business owner Buck Kopletz wanted to start a business association composed of retailers and realtors to draw shoppers to downtown. […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “Blanchard is middle school teacher of the year” Choir teacher Danielle Blanchard was selected as middle school teacher of the year by Post Newsweek for Oakland County. “School board continues to restore programs” The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved proposals to put […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1995 “City water fails” The City of Clarkston voters defeated a proposed $2.2 million community water system during a special election at City Hall as 26 percent of registered voters cast their 139-100 vote on the rainy, icy day. “North Sashabaw school fair honors the U.S.” […]