Sherman Publications News http://www.oxfordleader.com Linear Publishing/RSS Generator 2.0 Wed, 22 May 2013 14:01:36 EST By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer Twenty-seven Lake Orion teachers were given layoff notices this week although officials said some may be brought back. Superintendent Marion Ginopolis said she would hire 99. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251548.113121-sub-27-Lake-Orion-teachers-receive-layoff-notices.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251548.113121-sub-27-Lake-Orion-teachers-receive-layoff-notices.html Another 300 Oxford High School graduates entered the world Friday evening as the 2013 commencement ceremony was held at the Ultimate Soccer Arena in Pontiac. A total of 136 members of the Class of 2013 graduated with some form of academic honors. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251527.113121-sub-Oxford-sends-300-grads-into-world.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251527.113121-sub-Oxford-sends-300-grads-into-world.html By Meg Peters Review Staff Writer According to the old wives tale, when the maple tree has fully leafed, the killing frosts are done. "It's funny, but most of them I have found to be true, particularly the ones I have taught," said master gardener Kathleen Connolly. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251549.113121-sub-Master-gardener-says-pay-attention-to-wives-tales.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251549.113121-sub-Master-gardener-says-pay-attention-to-wives-tales.html After months of waiting and wondering, Oxford Bank will continue to be Oxford Bank for the foreseeable future. Last week, the 129-year-old financial institution terminated the agreement through which the Farmington Hills-based Level One Bank was going to purchase it and merge the two banks' operations under the Level One name. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251528.113121-sub-No-deal.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251528.113121-sub-No-deal.html In traditional tales of the Old West, the bank's role in the story was always the place that got robbed by gun-slinging outlaws with colorful names like Black Bart. Well, in this story, the bank is the hero in the white hat. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251529.113121-sub-Oxford-Bank-donates-2500-for-Lone-Ranger-movie-preview.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251529.113121-sub-Oxford-Bank-donates-2500-for-Lone-Ranger-movie-preview.html When Oxford resident Dr. John Todd lost his sight at the age of 22 during the Vietnam War, he didn't wallow in self-pity, blaming the enemy for shooting him or the U.S. government for sending him to fight in southeast Asia. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251531.113121-sub-Vietnam-vet-to-be-honored-by-DAV.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251531.113121-sub-Vietnam-vet-to-be-honored-by-DAV.html Oxford and Addison residents are encouraged to take some time away from their barbecues and recreational activities over Memorial Day weekend to remember all those soldiers, sailors and airmen who sacrificed their lives in the noble cause of freedom. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251532.113121-sub-Memorial-Day-observances-in-Oxford-Addison.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251532.113121-sub-Memorial-Day-observances-in-Oxford-Addison.html A celebrity of sorts visited RLM Industries (100 Hummer Lake Rd.) in Oxford Township last week and spent a few hours with the workers there. The No. 99 Aflac Ford Fusion Gen 6 made famous by NASCAR driver Carl Edwards sat in the plant's parking lot as excited workers inspected every inch of it, snapped photos and took turns sitting in the driver's seat. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251533.113121-sub-Race-car-makes-pit-stop-at-RLM-Industries.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251533.113121-sub-Race-car-makes-pit-stop-at-RLM-Industries.html Oxford Village residents Kim Collier and Tiffany Butler aren't content to simply sit back and watch the television news in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that blasted the Oklahoma City suburbs on Monday, May 20. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251536.113121-sub-Fundraiser-for-Okla-tornado-victimsFundraiser-for-Okla-tornado-victims.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251536.113121-sub-Fundraiser-for-Okla-tornado-victimsFundraiser-for-Okla-tornado-victims.html No final decisions were made, but it appears the Oxford Village Council is coming closer to finally deciding how to handle the troubled Downtown Development Authority (DDA) budget. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251537.113121-sub-Council-looks-at-reducing-DDA-director-to-parttime-cutting-fees-for-services.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251537.113121-sub-Council-looks-at-reducing-DDA-director-to-parttime-cutting-fees-for-services.html On May 13 Atlas Township resident David Conklin was appointed director of the Genesee District Library. He becomes the fifth director of the 19 branches, including the Goodrich Library. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251479.113121-sub-Atlas-Township-man-named-Genesee-District-Library-director.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251479.113121-sub-Atlas-Township-man-named-Genesee-District-Library-director.html There's a lot more to running a meeting than simply banging a gavel and calling for votes. Folks who wish to learn all the intricacies and formalities of parliamentary procedure will have a new resource to do so at the Oxford Public Library thanks to the Birmingham-based Louise Saks Parliamentary Unit (LSPU). http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251541.113121-sub-Parliamentarian-group-donates-new-Roberts-Rules-to-library.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251541.113121-sub-Parliamentarian-group-donates-new-Roberts-Rules-to-library.html The K-9 Stray Rescue League held its Third Annual Wag & Walk Saturday morning at Powell Lake Township Park. The event raised $4,665 and drew about 210 adults and kids along with their four-legged friends. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251543.113121-sub-A-doggone-good-cause.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251543.113121-sub-A-doggone-good-cause.html Michigan weather is notoriously unpredictable. This has been glaringly evident in the past few weeks in this area as temperatures swung from the high 70s early in the month down to freezing in the early morning hours of May 13. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251471.113121-sub-Frost-free.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251471.113121-sub-Frost-free.html Oxford Bank will remain. Due to improved operating results for the first quarter of 2013 and delays in a proposed merger to the Farmington Hills-based Level One Bank, the company's board of directors, after consultation with its legal counsel and financial advisor, terminated the merger agreement on May 14. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251472.113121-sub-Oxford-Bank-terminates-merger.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251472.113121-sub-Oxford-Bank-terminates-merger.html Brandon Twp.- Jay Reynolds brought a lengthy list of complaints regarding recreation to the township board meeting May 6, including displeasure with uniforms, equipment, soccer fields, and overall disorganization in the department. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251473.113121-sub-Township-recreation-reaction.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251473.113121-sub-Township-recreation-reaction.html Nathan Woolley was in a boat on the Amazon River in 2008 when he saw two boys sitting on a cliff watching him leave Brazil. "I remember thinking, 'This isn't the end,'" said Woolley. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251474.113121-sub-We-have-highways-and-expressways-they-have-the-Amazon.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251474.113121-sub-We-have-highways-and-expressways-they-have-the-Amazon.html Brandon Twp.-Long after T.J. Cilley's proposed Eagle Scout project is completed, it will continue to grow. Cilley, 18, a Brandon High School senior, recently completed a 20 feet-by-30 feet community garden behind Harvey Swanson Elementary School. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251475.113121-sub-School-scouts-team-up-for-a-place-to-grow.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251475.113121-sub-School-scouts-team-up-for-a-place-to-grow.html Brandon Twp.- The number of applications received by Consumers Energy for natural gas service has increased, leading the public utility to approve construction of gas mains on additional roads in the township. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251476.113121-sub-Consumers-Energy-OKs-gas-main-extensions.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251476.113121-sub-Consumers-Energy-OKs-gas-main-extensions.html CreekFest, planned for June 28, 29 and 30 in Ortonville, has expanded. Volunteers are needed to help with a host of new attractions. Brandon High School students are invited to participate in the 2013 CreekFest Essay Contest. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251478.113121-sub-CreekFest-2013-volunteers-needed.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251478.113121-sub-CreekFest-2013-volunteers-needed.html Enbridge, the multi-billion dollar company that is replacing an oil petroleum pipeline that runs through both Brandon and Groveland townships, is offering affected municipalities environmental stewardship grants. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251477.113121-sub-Enbridge-offers-grants-to-Brandon-Groveland-townships.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251477.113121-sub-Enbridge-offers-grants-to-Brandon-Groveland-townships.html Goodrich-In 2012 the village council, by a 4-0 vote, approved bonds to finance the cost of improvements to the Dutch Road Bridge over the Kearsley Creek and repairs to Erie Street. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251480.113121-sub-Dutch-Road-Bridge-Erie-Street.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251480.113121-sub-Dutch-Road-Bridge-Erie-Street.html From 7 to 8 p.m., May 22, the Ortonville Community Historical Society will host the "Evolution of the Bicycle" at the Old Mill, 366 Mill St., Ortonville. Don Wilson, from the Flushing Area Historical Society, presents an hour-long historical discussion on bicycles between 1800 to 1930. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251481.113121-sub-Evolution-of-the-bicycle.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251481.113121-sub-Evolution-of-the-bicycle.html Goodrich-A book used to study historical fiction-is now a little reality. Michelle LaRowe, a district teacher for the past 12 years who currently serves as an eighth grade literature instructor for about 90 students and three classes incorporated, "Stop the Sun," by author Gary Paulsen into her class work. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251482.113121-sub-Novel-war-prompt-GMS-students-to-reach-out-to-military.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-15-251482.113121-sub-Novel-war-prompt-GMS-students-to-reach-out-to-military.html Regina Simony walks for her dear friend, Cathy Pasque with team All-Night Fighters during Relay for Life at Clarkston Junior High School last Saturday. For more pictures, please see page 41. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251483.113121-sub-Memory-Walk.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251483.113121-sub-Memory-Walk.html Open enrollment for Clarkston Schools is off the table for now - school board President Cheryl McGinnis cancelled a vote at Monday's meeting. "The reason I struck it from action items is I received feedback from a majority of board members saying they had a problem supporting it at this time," said McGinnis, who reclassified the limited open enrollment proposal as a "discussion" item at the May 20 meeting. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251484.113121-sub-School-board-holds-off-on-open-enrollment-vote.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251484.113121-sub-School-board-holds-off-on-open-enrollment-vote.html Clarkston residents, businesses and groups were honored in seven categories at the 28th Annual Clarkston Community Awards, hosted by Clarkston Community Church. Citizen of the Year Joel DeLong was recognized for his contributions to local charities, schools, churches, and other groups. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251487.113121-sub-Community-awards-honor-cream-of-crop.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251487.113121-sub-Community-awards-honor-cream-of-crop.html Twenty-five teams and more than 300 participants gathered for the annual Clarkston Relay for Life at Clarkston Junior High School, May 18-19. The 24-hour event raised not only money, but hope and support for the American Cancer Society. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251499.113121-sub-Laps-for-life-at-Relay.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251499.113121-sub-Laps-for-life-at-Relay.html Items found at an archaeological dig at Ellis Farm will be on display at Clarkston Area Historical Society's upcoming "Clarkston's Hidden Treasures" exhibit. But that's just the beginning. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251494.113121-sub-Hidden-treasures-to-be-at-library.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251494.113121-sub-Hidden-treasures-to-be-at-library.html The first time a peacock was seen in the neighborhood it was odd. But two years later, the colorful bird is one of the family in an Independence Township subdivision. "He stands in the middle of the road, stands on your deck, stands on the roof," Tom Brand explained, pointing out where he and his neighbors have seen the infamous peacock. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251485.113121-sub-Bird-brings-neighbors-together.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251485.113121-sub-Bird-brings-neighbors-together.html Clarkston Community Schools and Clarkston State Bank (CSB) recognize excellence. A group of 30 top scholar students from Clarkston High School and Renaissance High School were honored at a Student Awards Breakfast at Deer Lake Athletic Club, May 7. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251497.113121-sub-Top-scholars-honored-for-hard-work.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251497.113121-sub-Top-scholars-honored-for-hard-work.html Michigan Parent Teacher Association honored winners of its annual Reflections competition, May 4 - Clarkston students earned 15 state awards in the creative arts competition. Submissions from two state winners, Alison Ferer and Johanna Jeung, both Clarkston Junior High students, were entered in the national-level PTA Reflections contest. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251488.113121-sub-National-honors-for-students-art.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251488.113121-sub-National-honors-for-students-art.html Springfield Plains Elementary students learned first hand last Wednesday it is a circus out there - literally. The Cirque Amongus visited the school as the students divided into troupes of 10. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251498.113121-sub-School-circus.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251498.113121-sub-School-circus.html Springfield Oaks was hopping as they hosted Discovery Day with hands-on activities, May 4. Activities included archery, a petting zoo, a scavenger hunt, decorating sugar cookies, wood turning, butter churning and more. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251493.113121-sub-Day-of-discovery.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251493.113121-sub-Day-of-discovery.html The Bulldogs at Bailey Lake Elementary showed their appreciation for animals during their annual C.A.T.S. event - Connecting Academics Through Service on May 3. The students made toys for cats and dogs as well as adoption bags and bandanas for the Oakland County Animal Shelter. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251496.113121-sub-Bulldogs-learn-from-CATS.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251496.113121-sub-Bulldogs-learn-from-CATS.html Memorial Day dedication Clarkston Junior High School will remember 2003 graduate and fallen Iraq War veteran Jenna Beno by dedicating the school's courtyard to her memory in a special Memorial Day observance, 11 a. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251486.113121-sub-News-in-Brief.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251486.113121-sub-News-in-Brief.html 15 years ago - 1998 "Concept play of new golf course in Springfield OK'd" Springfield Township Board of Trustees approved the concept plan for the new Shepherd's Hollow Golf Course. http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251489.113121-sub-A-Look-BackFrom-The-CNews-archives.html http://www.oxfordleader.com/Articles-News-i-2013-05-22-251489.113121-sub-A-Look-BackFrom-The-CNews-archives.html