From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 School millage passes; Foyteck, McLean retain board seats: Clarkston Community Schools residents overwhelmingly approved a non-homestead millage restoration at the annual school election, June 12. By a 844-481 margin, voters approved a three-mill restoration millage on business, commercial and industrial properties. The voters also reelected […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 First ever senior walk, BBQ is a blast: It was an afternoon four years in the making. Following a procession of seniors in caps and gowns parading through the halls of Clarkston High School, the seniors, many in decorated cars, headed to Clintonwood Park to […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 Vaara vows to return to township board: Concerned about growth and other issues, former Independence Township trustee Mel Vaara wanted to return to the township board. He filed his petition to run for the office of trustee. Vaara said the board should support the township’s […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 She brings ‘stories to life’: Phyllis Ness, a first grade teacher at Pine Knob Elementary, was named Teacher of the Year by the Clarkston Foundation. Ness was nominated by Julie Brookes, her instructional aide, with support from Elizabeth Gifford, who team taught with Ness at […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 School hours won’t change much after all: The Clarkston Community Schools district reached a resolution regarding the changing of starting times within the district’s schools. The board of education voted to approve a plan to modify the class schedules with Clarkston High School running from […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 School board OKs 3-mill proposal: The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved a three-mill, three year millage proposal for the June 12 election. The issue specifies the proposal deals with non-homestead properties such as rental, commercial, industrial and retail properties. According to Craig Kahler, […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 A-hunting we shall go: The sunshine and warm temperatures made for a perfect setting for an Easter Egg Hunt as Sashabaw Presbyterian Church hosted 60 children for its annual egg hunt, April 15. The children hunted for wrapped candy, plastic eggs filled with treats and […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 City urges businesses to hook up to water now: The issue of whether or not the City of the Village of Clarkston would hook up to the water supply of Independence Township was the top of discussion as the water subcommittee hosted a “pre-public hearing” […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 Don’t change school start times, says community: Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts presented results from a survey of 400 parents as well staff and students with a proposal to change middle school and elementary school hours of operation. While many agreed with the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 2000 Golf course needs $5 million: A recent report prepared by a consultant determined it would take over $5 million in improvements to bring Clarkston Creek up to par as a golf course. But when it happened, it would be an amenity. The report, prepared by […]