VILLAGE OF LEONARD

LAST DAY TO REGISTER NOTICE OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION FOR THE ELECTIONS OF THE VILLAGE OF LEONARD OAKLAND COUNTY, MICHIGAN All electors are hereby given notice that a Village General Election will be held in the Village of Leonard on Monday, March 10th, 2003. Electors who wish to vote in the election must be […]

Clear Lake Elementary earns Blue Ribbon

“Upon entering Clear Lake Elementary School in Oxford, Michigan, visitors are welcomed by displays of student work, a friendly, open office space, and bright, clean hallways. A tile mosaic created by staff and students adorns the hallway, giving visitors their first impression of a school committed to the idea of pieces fitting together and the […]

Founding member of Addison FD dies at 83

After dedicating a lifetime of service to the Village of Leonard and Addison Township as a public official and firefighter, Charles M. Hamilton, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2003 at Crittenton Hospital in Rochester Hills. He was 83. Hamilton, a lifelong Leonard resident, was the living embodiment of community spirit, wearing many hats during his […]

Teen center cost estimated more than $107,250

Transforming the old Oxford fire hall into a “teen center” could cost more than $107,250, require special village approval for the proposed change in land use and create a need for additional parking. That’s according to a “preliminary needs assessment review” provided by the Farmington Hills-based Skanska USA Design Build Inc. to the Oxford Twp. […]

Letter to Editor

Unfortunately, I feel that I must weigh in on the dispute between the Oxford Leader Editor and Oxford Township Treasurer Joe Ferrari. I have experienced first-hand the way that our esteemed treasurer “serves” the taxpayers of this community. My first concern ? Why doesn’t our treasurer give the taxpayers of this community an additional two-week […]

My Way

“Hey Wang, what’s with the pictures? It’s a parking lot!” ? Comedian Rodney Dangerfield in “Caddy Shack” While a I wholeheartedly agree with the need for additional parking in downtown Oxford, I must disagree with a few aspects of the Oxford Community Development Authority’s (OCDA) concept plan to reconfigure, resurface and expand the southeast parking […]

From The Files of The Oxford Leader

10 years ago January 27, 1993 A year ago the Board of Education named volunteers to a “reproductive health” (sex education) committee. Their recommendation to the Board is basically a “say no” approach. The Board took no action. Jo and Jerry Niazy, owners of Jean’s restaurant in Oxford, have been named Citizens of the Year […]

Playing in the snow for charity

Question ? When does a lion ride a snowmobile? Answer? When it’s for charity. The Lake Orion and Clawson Lions Clubs are teaming for a charity snowmobile run through the Upper Peninsula from Feb. 15 through 21. Lake Orion and Clawson Lions members, along with anyone else who wishes to ride subject to club approval, […]

Tables turned

For decades school districts have been handing out report cards. Administrators and teachers alike have been grading students on their abilities and achievements with A’s, B’s, C’s, D’s and F’s. Now the tables are turning and it’s the schools that will soon be receiving letter grades come this April. The Michigan State Board of Education […]

A voice for parents

As Oakland Public Schools begins the long process of investigating the possible mismanagement of special education dollars on the new administration building, many taxpayers and parents of special education students are looking for a pathway for expressing their views and opinions. One such pathway is the county Parents Advisory Committee (PAC) for Special Education. The […]