Addison library ‘fishing’ for new, used children’s books

This year families in Addison Township and the Village of Leonard who are in need will receive more than food in their holiday gift baskets from Oxford-Orion FISH. The Addison Public Library is ‘fishing? for new or gently used children’s books to put in the baskets. Sue James, an employee of the library, said the […]

Look ma! No wires!

Just when we thought kids couldn’t get anymore tech savvy, they did. Last week, Lakeville Elementary School received two portable computer labs, also known as Wireless on Wheels (WOW), in an effort to help students use computers more. The two carts contain about 15 Gateway laptops, have a wireless internet connection and a printer and […]

Oxford teachers secure $3,000 in grants

Congratulations to the three teachers in the Oxford School District who received almost $3,000 in grants from the Assistance League. Jean Swartzmiller, a reading specialist and reading recovery teacher at Clear Lake Elementary, received $953 for her proposal to create a parent-level book library at Clear Lake. The project will offer level books to parents […]

Efforts to boost CAD enrollment continue

Last spring, the Oxford School Board drew severe criticism from parents when they announced the cancellation of the CAD (Computer Aided Design) classes at the high school due to lack of enrollment. For the 2006-07 school year, the administration has put into place certain strategies to help boost enrollment. Instructors of the CAD program are […]

Three Men and a Tenor put on a great show

The crowd went wild as ‘Three Men and a Tenor? took the stage of Oxford High School’s Performing Arts Center Thursday night. The quartet sang songs from Motown, Elivs and even put a Bob Marley twist on Eric Clapton’s ‘Wonderful Tonight.?

Bryant’s Karate students dominate the Dojo

Congratulations to Oxford’s Bryant’s Karate school for their 18 first place wins! Bryant’s Karate, which has approximately 70 students, participated in the year-long Michigan Sport Karate Circuit (MSKC) in different cities like Grand Blanc, Grayling, Auburn Hills and Detroit. The MSKC is new to Michigan this year and had over 100 karate schools participate in […]

POH-Oxford now open 24-7

As of Nov. 1, POH Medical Center of Oxford can treat more than just bumps and bruises. The center is now open 24/7 and offers walk-in services for urgent emergency care, laboratory service and general X-ray. Other services include occupational health services such as worker? compensation injuries, breath alcohol draws and drug screens just to […]

Holiday Police

With all of the hoopla surrounding the commercialization of Christmas and how people obsess over decorations earlier and earlier, I think the last straw for me was when I heard people on the radio talking about the new upside down Christmas trees being sold. That’s right. Upside down. No pretty little star on the top. […]

OES and Leonard Elementary fifth-graders hold concerts

Fifth-graders at Oxford Elementary School shed their backpacks and books for crowns and royal robes as they presented ‘The Princess and the Pea? last Wednesday night for their fall concert. The students sang songs and performed hilarious skits from the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale at the Oxford High School Performing Arts Center. Fifth-graders at […]

It’s turkey time!

Abby Lundquist, Marianna Angelosanto and Sammy Haremza, kindergarten students in Mrs. Knakal’s class at Clarkston Elementary, crafted a variety of turkeys for show-and-tell. See page 8A for more pictures from commmunity schools getting ready for Thanksgiving.