Dear Editor, My name is Carter Zielinski and I am a student at Sashabaw Middle School. I recently talked to my bus driver about the budget cuts in Clarkston school district and how this might lead to lay offs. I think this is sad that teachers and staff of Clarkston schools are getting fired because […]
15 years ago – 1995 ‘CHS forensics team makes strong debut? Students Chas Claus, Heather Schmidt, Anthony Knakal, John Klender, Steve Hyer and other team members took on almost two dozen neighboring school districts in forensics, oratory competition. ‘Kids go on an odyssey of the mind? Clarkston Elementary students Angie Regiani, Casey Bolten, Michelle Aenlle […]
Teri Stiles can now add ‘award-winning director? to her resume. She recently received an Excellence in Directing award at the Philo Festival of Media Arts in Richmond, Indiana. ‘It’s really an honor to be judged by my peers. It validates what we do,? said Stiles, the production manager for Oxford Community Television (OCTV). ‘It was […]
Unless the state Legislature takes action before the end of the year, the type of property tax abatement being sought by the owner of Oxford Township’s Legacy Center will no longer be available to him or anyone else. Christian Mills, who owns the 208,000-square-foot building at 925 N. Lapeer Rd., is seeking a 10-year abatement […]
Dear Editor, Upon looking at the proposed reductions in the Clarkston Schools budget, the significant cost reductions would be obtained by reducing staff positions. It appears that the wage and benefit increases that the staff received in their present contract are too much for the budget to handle. Are union members willing to make concessions […]
Dear Editor, One of the most rewarding aspects of being a state representative is meeting with constituents and working together to help them solve their problems. I believe so much in providing excellent constituent service that I hold regular district office hours where I talk with constituents about state issues so that we can work […]
Approximately 80 veterans and their family members received free, comprehensive eye exams Saturday at American Legion Post 108 in Oxford. Thirteen eye doctors volunteered their time and talents for the six-hour event along with technicians, seven externs in the Henry Ford College Ophthalmic Technician Program and members of the Rotary Club of Oxford. ‘I really […]
Rain and high winds prevented fire trucks and police cars from visiting Kingsbury Country Day School last week. But that didn’t dampen students? spirits as they pressed on with plans to show their appreciation to the first-responders who protect them and their families. Students at the K-8 charter school in Addison Township made cards and […]
Dear Editor, Clarkston Area Youth Assistance would like to take this opportunity to thank the students of the Clarkston High School National Honor Society for their generous support of the CAYA and the Mentors Plus Program. The students of the NHS were able to collect $2,721.02 in pledges for a Bowl-A-Thon, Saturday, Feb. 6, at […]
Clarkston school budget-cut teams revised their list of proposed reductions, based on further considerations: RED – stop, impact too great Reduction of SMS media specialist ? 0.5 FTE $30,000 Restructure Transportation/Satellite Stops $400,000-$500,000 Eliminate Transportation for All General Education Students $1,500,000-$2,000,000 Open enrollment to contiguous districts (grades K-5) TBD-Revenue Total red $1,930,000-$2,530,000 ———————————————————————————– PINK ? […]