About 80 residents filled the middle school LGI Room March 25 to voice their concerns and ask questions about the projected $4.8 million budget deficit facing the school district. Superintendent Dr. William Skilling informed people that the state was forcing school districts to fix a state problem (i.e. the tax revenue shortages) locally. ‘Right now, […]
At the Addison Township Annual meeting on March 27, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved the budget for the 2010-11 fiscal year. The township will be operating with an estimated $1,234,750 in revenue and expenditures totaling $1,234,339, leaving a positive balance of $411. ‘Our budget is in very good shape. We have managed it very […]
First year Varsity Girls Soccer head Coach Larry Ferris knows a good soccer team when he sees one. And he sees this year’s team as complete without any weaknesses. After previously coaching under a state championship team and a state runner-up team at Rochester High School, he brings his coaching knowledge to Oxford, hoping to […]
The Varsity Boys Lacrosse team is taking the next step as an athletic program as the 2010 season marks the first year of competition as a Varsity sport. Established as a club a few years ago, the program will be guided by first year head coach Joe Zmikly, who has previously worked with the wrestling […]
Varsity Baseball Coach Jeff Willis is looking for big things out his team this year as he brings back plenty of experience from last year’s team. Even though they finished last in the Flint Metro League in 2009, Willis can feel a different atmosphere around the dugout in his second season as head coach. ‘I […]
If last season is any indicator, the Varsity Softball team has a legitimate chance to take home the league title in their final season in the Flint Metro League. Under the guidance of Head Coach Kristi McDevitt, the girls finished 25-10 last season and third in the FML, one game behind Clio for second place. […]
The Varsity Boys and Girls Track team finds itself under a new direction as they begin the 2010 season. In steps Jeff Zoli, who takes over for former track coach Andrew McDonald, who stepped down this past season to help take care of his young family. Zoli, who has previous experience coaching track at Stoney […]
What better way to celebrate a 100th birthday than with the traditional Happy Birthday song. Fellow Rotarian’s came together to celebrate 100 years of Rotary Club on Feb. 23 at Canterbury Village in Lake Orion. ‘I talked to several people about the Rotary’s 100th birthday,? said John Hallernan Clarkston Rotary President. ‘I have not been […]
Cedar Crest Academy has been a part of the Clarkston community for 20 years. The school first opened its doors in 1984, when founders Bette D. Moen, M.Ed. and Dolores Imbrunone, M.A., decided to establish the school on the belief that providing students with personal attention would help them develop full potential. Cedar Crest Academy […]
The Clarkston High School DECA club and Randolph’s Salon have teamed up to host the CHS Second Annual Fashion Show on March 3. DECA, the Professional Marketing Club for students, has put forth quite an effort for the big day. ‘The club was involved in everything,? said Doug Slater. ‘They created the whole show.? The […]