Goodrich — So far, Goodrich school officials anticipate no cuts in next year’s budget. “It basically shows we can survive another year,” said Goodrich Schools Superintendent Raymond Green, “but we may not survive the way we want, we may have to change some of the line items.” According to the preliminary Goodrich 2004-2005 budget report, […]
Goodrich — School zone signs and flashing lights will be coming to Goodrich Schools. The Goodrich Board of Education approved a total maximum price of $9,400 for installation of the flashers, which will be maintained by the Genesee County Road Commission. The school will be billed regularly for the cost of electricity to operate the […]
Goodrich — Teachers who have worked 10 years at Goodrich have reason to leave. Teachers or administrators submitting their resignations prior to April 1, 2004 are eligible for a $5,000 incentive. The intent is not to drive anyone out, said Goodrich School Board President Michael Thorp. “If you’re going to retire anyway, let us know […]
Goodrich – A celestial event will light up the night beginning this week. Comet NEAT, discovered in 2001, will soon be visible in this hemisphere. Look for the comet about 45 minutes to an hour after sunset from approximately May 5 through May 23 in the western sky, says Goodrich resident Richard Walker. Teachers and […]
Goodrich – Nick Misek, a Goodrich High School senior, wants to major in engineering before studying law. Thanks to great test results, his education may get a boost. Last year Nick and approximately 1.3 million students across the country took a Preliminary-SAT (Scholastic Achievement Test). From Goodrich High School, six students attained Commended or Semi-Finalist […]
The Oakland County Parks will accept Christmas trees from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1 at several self-serve drop-off sites, including Groveland Oaks near Holly and Addison Oaks near Oxford. Please remove all decorations from trees. Commercial lot trees will not be accepted. Details: (248) 858-0906 or www.co.oakland.mi.us.
Groveland Twp. – When issued desert fatigues, state trooper Trevor Radke knew his five-year U.S. Marine Reserve enlistment was becoming something bigger than war games.A 13-year veteran of the Michigan State Police, Radke recently returned from serving in Iraq after the 1st Battalion 24th Marine Regiment Company C was activated to serve in Operation Iraqi […]
Like lovers of fusion cuisine, Americans readily toss around colorful phrases. Goodness knows where the words tumbling out of our mouths originate. So it was for educational purposes that reporters at The Citizen—along with Zoe Pearson, public relations specialist at Brandon Township Library—decided to test-drive “Derivation”, a word game. Derivation is new. Produced by Entspire, […]
Goodrich — Kirk Walker knows beans. Coffee beans. If you’re looking for a superb cup of gourmet coffee, look for the glossy black-and-red ABeanToGo package, locally roasted by Kirk and Amy Walker. For Kirk, a master roaster, combining two of his biggest passions—faith in God and his love for coffee—into a family business with his […]
Goodrich — At Oaktree Elementary, education is more than reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic, thank you. Included in Oaktree curriculum is Character Education. This year, students are practicing saying “thank you” and learning how to properly meet and greet. Class discussion and hallway bulletin boards are good reminders, says Oaktree fifth-grader Samantha Shelley. “Sometimes if they […]