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 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 […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 New school to be on M-15: After a closed session with the Independence Township Board of Trustees, the Clarkston Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to select the Baylis farm on the northwest corner of M-15 and Hubbard Road as the site for the […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Sneak a peek at the new high school: “Awesome” was the word heard over and over as a group made up of parents, school trustees, members of the Help Us Grow bond committee and at least one student got a sneak preview of the new […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Sweet shot to open on Main Street: Downtown business owner Ann Stevenson shared she would incorporate a café/coffee shop into her Union General store. She planned seating for 15 customers. Weatherman visits Pine Knob Elementary: Channel 7 weatherman Chris Bradley visited Pine Knob Elementary fourth […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Schools hear from parents about the schedule: Over 65 percent of parents surveyed by Clarkston Schools said they would like to see the February mid-winter break eliminated or reduced. Four hundred parents answered the phone survey on the school calendar which most said they would […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1997 Joint boards talk cooperation: Boards from Clarkston Schools, the city of Clarkston, and Independence and Springfield townships met in joint session for discussion of “positive initiatives” each board had undertaken. Before the two-and-a-half hour meeting was done, the participants had gotten down to what was […]
From The Clarkston News archives 25 years ago – 1998 Morning s-t-r-e-t-c-h: Emily Haywood, an eighth grader at Sashabaw Middle School, was the winner in a LINK fund raiser sponsored by local businesses. She won a lunch for herself and three friends at McDonald’s off Sashabaw Road. She also invited an autistic student she helps […]