From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Keeping kids safe in school is priority” To acknowledge the various measures implemented to assure the safety of students, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education approved Oct. 16-20 as Safe Schools Week. “Former Clarkston resident swimming with manatees in Florida invites you to join […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Springfield is an environmental ‘success story’” Springfield Township was officially a “success story” in the area of environmental protection. Clerk Nancy Strole accepted an award the township received at the State of the Lakes Ecosystem Conference in Cleveland, Ohio. “A common link to the past […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Unlikely hero emerges from recent rescue at park” North Sashabaw Elementary students Vincent and Vanessa Cantu helped save Fidel Cantu, their grandfather, when he went into a diabetic shock on a park outing with them. “King and queen” Clarkston High School seniors Daniel Howard and […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Independence Township raises fee for sewage disposal” The Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a memorandum to increase the sanitary sewer usage rate from $45 to $52 per Resident Equivalent Unit. “Roberts trip to England focuses on special education” Clarkston Community Schools Superintendent Dr. Al […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Overcrowded schools mean…” Clarkston Community Schools were reaffirming their facilities goals and gearing for 2003 election They reaffirmed their switch configuration for the schools year 2005-2006 to kindergarten through fifth grades at the elementary level; have two 6-7 grade buildings; one 8-9 grade building; with […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Bay Court vandalism has officials frustrated” A few vandals were ruining it for everyone at Bay Court Park. During the summer there had been an extreme amount of littering and vandalism at the park and most of it centered around the disc golf course. “Clarkston […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Local governments relieved by override” Local government officials sighed in relief after Michigan Legislature overturned Governor John Engler’s veto which would have paralyzed communities by severely cutting their state-shared revenue money. “’Heart of gold’ leads to national honors ” With her sweet demeanor and giving […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Board asked for $26 million” Despite seeing a new township hall voted down in the primary election, the Independence Township Board was planning to ask for a more expensive proposal on the November ballot. They planned to put township hall on it as well as […]
From The Clarkston News archives 15 years ago – 2002 “Local communities hit hard by state cuts” Local communities were hit hard when Governor John Engler made revenue-sharing cuts. Independence Township was estimated to lose $704,117; Springfield Township, $72,327; and Clarkston, $32,681. “Clarkston High graduate leads the marketing way” Amanda Hall finished training at Eastern […]
15 years ago – 2002 “Local students soar to college with help from Eagles” Four local students received a little support from the Clarkston Eagles on their way to college with a $750 scholarship from the group. It was the first time the Eagles gave out scholarships. “Cedar Crest drummers entertain SCAMP students” Eight students […]