Terry Tracy and Judith Hetem are bringing the Clarkston area a venue for original art. The two have opened La Petite Galerie in the 64 South Main building. ‘This has been a vision Judy and I have about Clarkston,? Tracy said. ‘It is such a unique, artistic village. There are so many artist here and […]
Students at Clear Lake Elementary have been drinking bottled water since Monday, Oct. 15 after routine testing indicated the presence of coliform bacteria in the school’s independent water system. ‘We’ve covered over the drinking fountains,? said Principal Sue Hannant. ‘It’s safe for washing hands and flushing toilets, but they brought bottled water in for the […]
If you think your job is hard, try working as a cataloging librarian for the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. for a day. With over 20 million books at your fingertips, it’s sure to be an overwhelming experience. But that’s what Oxford resident Nancy Emery did for 4? years, and she enjoyed every minute […]
On March 4, longtime Clarkston residents Paul and Marje Hood celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. An after-service reception was hosted by Calvary Lutheran Church in Clarkston. The Hoods, who were charter members of the church, have worshipped there for over 40 years. Attending the celebration were many friends and family members. At the time of […]
SPRING CLEANUP Saturday, May 8, 2004 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. SPRINGFIELD OAKS YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER 12451 ANDERSONVILLE ROAD DAVISBURG FEES Cars: $1.00 Tires unmounted $1,/each (no tires on rims) Pick-up Truck: $5.00 Freon Appliances= $10/each Large Truck: $10.00 NO FARM TRACTOR TIRES NO LEAVES OR GRASS CLIPPINGS NO COMMERCIAL DUMPING ALLOWED Proof of Residence […]
Tom Burley humbly refers to his talent for singing as ‘the Lord’s gift.? How appropriate the 67-year-old Oxford resident will be using that gift to help raise money for the Men’s Charities at Oxford United Methodist Church (OUMC). For the last two years, Burley has been singing bass with the 42-member Flint Male Chorus, which […]
A recommendation to either approve or deny the Village of Oxford’s petition to break away from the township and incorporate as a city could be made at the state Boundary Commission’s Dec. 13 meeting in Lansing. ‘Pretty much that’s what the plan is, but with it so far out I would say it’s tentative,? said […]
Township board agenda: DATE: May 4, 2004 7:30 p.m. township library DATE: May 4, 2004 1. Call to Order 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Roll Call 4. Opening Statements and Correspondence 5. Approval of Agenda 6. Public Forum-Individuals in the audience have the opportunity to address the Township Board on an issue that is not […]
Synopsis taken by the township board the charter township of independence Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Present: Kelly, Polidan, Rosso, Stuart, Wagner, Wenger Absent: McCrary, Travis There is a quorum. 1. Approval of the Agenda as submitted. 2. Approved the Consent Agenda as amended. Approval of Minutes of April 6, 2004. Approval of Purchase Orders […]
Thanks to the Ford Motor Company and DaimlerChrysler, Auto Technology students at Oxford High School will now have a 2007 Mustang GT500 and a 2005 Dodge Dakota pick-up truck to work on. Last week, the two companies presented their donations to the classes, taught by Dan Balsley. ‘This type of donation is irreplaceable,? he said. […]