An hour doesn’t last long when evaluating a table filled with financial information. “It’s a lot to go over,” said Dawn Schaller, who submitted a Freedom of Information request to examine an estimated 12,000 pages of Clarkston Community Schools’ check registers, contracts, and other documents. The hour session, March 31, was all that was granted […]
Deadline to apply for appointment to fill a vacant seat on Clarkston Board of Education is April 12. District residents interested in applying for the seat can download a Board Applicant Questionnaire from the district website, www.clarkston.k12.mi.us, fill it out, and return it along with a letter of interest to administration building, 6389 Clarkston Road, […]
Preparing more than a thousand tax returns, Shirley Swoffer and Denise McGorisk of H&R Block know how people are doing this year ? not so good. ‘It’s been a hard time for people ? many are losing their jobs and their homes,? said Swoffer, senior tax advisor at H&R Block, 7103 Dixie Highway in Independence […]
Given the chance to publicly respond to a persistent critic, Clarkston schools Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts took the high road. Speaking at Monday’s Board of Education meeting, he conceded that, yes, discretionary spending could use some trimming especially in these tough economic times, praised FOIAing parents for their concern and hard work, and welcomed any […]
Dep. Jim Bowie knew the driver he stopped for running a stop sign at Sashabaw Road and Bella Rose Boulevard, 8 p.m., April 8, was lying about his identity. Since the 27-year-old Waterford Township man failed to produce a driver’s license, Bowie could call his bluff by checking his fingerprints. A few months ago, that […]
Clarkston schools superintendent had a warning for those questioning district finances. ‘I can tell you that if I am maligned in the paper again I will seek legal council in terms of libel,? said Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts, responding to Independence Township resident Dawn Schaller at the April 19 school board meeting. ‘Please do not […]
Funky, fun, horn driven rock is the name of the game for the Rhythm Kings. ‘It’s really working out ? great feedback so far,? said Russ English of Clarkston, who plays alto/tenor saxophone with the eight-man band. ‘The goal is to keep the dance floor full ? keep the ladies happy and that keeps the […]
John Baker of Waterford is trying his hand at freelance art, with the help of Family Treasures photo studio of Independence Township. “He makes any photo into a piece of art,” said Brenda Hathaway, who owns Family Treasures with her sister, Laura Capua. “They’re just beautiful and natural. It’s a good idea.” Assignments include houses […]
Clarkston schools superintendent had a warning for those questioning district finances. ‘I can tell you that if I am maligned in the paper again I will seek legal council in terms of libel,? said Superintendent Dr. Al Roberts, responding to Independence Township resident Dawn Schaller at the April 19 school board meeting. ‘Please do not […]
According to the superintendent, the chief responsibility of local schools is to sell houses. “A community is known by the schools it keeps, so unbalanced and needlessly negative reporting is problematic from a number of perspectives,” said Superintendent Al Roberts in an email, April 26. “First and foremost, as a school district and as a […]