15 YEARS AGO (1986)
nThe additional 1.5 mills for the police fund approved by Independence Township voters Nov. 4 have an excellent chance of appearing on December property tax bills. On Nov. 19, the State House and Senate unanimously approved a bill with an amendment allowing the spread now instead of waiting until December 1987, the normal waiting period for a tax approved so late in the year.
nAfter about 15 years of service, Independence Township attorney Richard Campbell resigned from his duties in a letter to township board members. His partner, Gerald Fisher, currently a township attorney as well, is to continue the service. In his letter, Campbell listed time constraints as the main reason for resigning and thanked the board for the opportunity to work with them.
nThe Clarkston Health Center is moving along on schedule, said pediatrician James O’Neill, developer for the project. The proposed medical facility on Dixie Highway, Independence Township, is to combine on one floor the practices of some area physicians and 24-hour urgent care. The new three-story, 80,000-square-foot building is to be constructed behind O’Neill’s present office building on M-15.
25 YEARS AGO (1976)
nSpringfield Township was shocked this past week with the sudden resignation of Supervisor Donald Rogers, who was just re-elected to a second two-year term earlier this month. Rogers submitted his three-paragraph letter of resignation Nov. 19, the same day he took his oath of office for the second term. The resignation requested it take effect at 8 a.m., Nov. 22.
nRenee Lussier was chosen Clarkston’s 1977 Junior Miss in the pageant held Nov. 20. Miss Lussier, a student at Clarkston High School, will move on to compete in the state Junior Miss Pageant. She received a $500 bond and a trophy for her efforts. First runner-up was Martha Williams. She received a $200 bond and a trophy. Tammy Coates, second runner up, received a $100 bond and a trophy.
nThe Clarkston High School Wolves will be put to the extreme test early in the 1976-77 season as they open against the traditional powerhouse of Pontiac Northern on Nov. 20. It will likely be the toughest game the Wolves will play during the long 20-game season, according to new head coach Gary Nustad. And, he added, it will provide the opportunity to try out the new brand of basketball that will be seen on the court between now and March.
50 YEARS AGO (1951)
nFirst round of team pairings in the Michigan High School Debate schedule has been announced by Hayden K. Carruth, manager of the Michigan High School Forensic Association at the University of Michigan. In the first round of debates, a team from Dryden High School will come to Clarkston to debate with a team from Clarkston High School. Nearly 2,000 high school students will take part in the debates.
nRobert E. Rose of Clarkston is one of 175 cadets recently enrolled in the new Air Force ROTC program at Hobart College. A freshman at Hobart, Rose is taking the required two-year basic course. Upon completion, he may apply for advanced studies leading to a reserve officer’s commission in the Air Force upon graduation. Rose is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Rose of Route 1, Clarkston.
nThe following items were on special at Terry’s Market in Clarkston: smoked ham, whole or half, 59 cents/lb.; frozen orange juice, three cans, 53 cents; butter, 75 cents/lb.; fresh cranberries, 19 cents/lb.; Woodford’s pumpkin, large cans, 19 cents/lb.; ready to roll pie crust, 29 cents/pkg.