From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Roberts to make millennium: Dr. Al Roberts, superintendent of Clarkston Community School since September 1996, would continue to be a familiar face as least through the year 2002. During their regular meeting, school board members unanimously approved the extension of his contract. Plane crashes near […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 SCAMP walkers net nearly $20,000: Sunday turned out to be a wonderful day to take a walk, bike or run for SCAMP. North Oakland SCAMP Funding Corporation Executive Director Geri Batts shared about 200 adults and children participated, and with pledges raised $13,800. An additional […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Voters asked to approve $6 million for safety paths: For the upcoming August primary, Independence Township voters would be asked to consider renewals of both library and safety path taxes. The Independence Township Board of Trustees approved a renewal of the library millage, 7-0, during […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Schools set price for new M-15 elementary property: The Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to pass a resolution to purchase the property from the Maria J. Baylis Trusts. Clarkston Schools planned to pay $1 million for 24 acres of the 29 acre […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 New sub concept plan nets praise in Springfield: Calling it “one of the three best plans to come before this board,” Springfield Township members praised a conceptual site plan for a new subdivision, known as the Wooded Hills of Jamestown, at its regular meeting. A […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Bye, George: George White was almost finished cleaning out his office at North Sashabaw Elementary. A peek into his cubbyhole showed there were many memories left – a teddy bear sitting next to his computer, numerous awards on the wall, and a sign in one […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 He’s head of the class: Clarkston High School senior Dane Fife received the highest honor any high school basketball player could in the state of Michigan – the Hal Schram Mr. Basketball award. “The award may be in my name, but it’s really for all […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Go girls!: Five students from the Northwest Oakland Technical Center on Big Lake Road advanced to the state level competition of Vocational Industrial Clubs of America thanks to their performances at regional competition. The students were Dan Burke, Kristin Pittlgio, and Reggie Wiltse from Clarkston […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Composer spreads love around through music: Gene Grier, a Clarkston resident and multiple Grammy-award winner, and his wife, Audrey, worked with the Clarkston Middle School choir in a clinic setting as the choir prepared for its festival and spring concert. Board approves Clintonville water main: […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 New president invites others to join the Friends: Since Laurie Stern, a 23-year Clarkston resident, became president of Friends of the Independence Township Library. Since she joined 3-4 years prior, membership had skyrocketed. “We have added wonderful people who are really devoted who are real […]