From The Clarkston News archives

15 years ago – 2002
“Unlikely hero emerges from recent rescue at park” North Sashabaw Elementary students Vincent and Vanessa Cantu helped save Fidel Cantu, their grandfather, when he went into a diabetic shock on a park outing with them.
“King and queen” Clarkston High School seniors Daniel Howard and Courtney Robinson were crowned Homecoming King and Queen during the varsity football game.
“Chamber started 15 years ago to serve business community” From their first meeting in 1987, the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce had grown dramatically with more than 400 members in 2002. Buck Kopietz, one of the chamber’s founding members, shared how the organization got started.

25 years ago – 1992
“Food shortage at Lighthouse North” A food shortage at Lighthouse North was close to critical. Even though area churches were donating food, the number of those in need had increased greatly. Lighthouse was considering having to buy food for Thanksgiving baskets if they didn’t receive enough donations.
“Passing the crown” Emily Livieratos, Clarkston High School’s 1991 Homecoming Queen, crowns the newest queen Jennifer Gill during the varsity football team’s 24-7 loss to Pontiac Northern. Nathan Forbes was named Homecoming King.
“Teacher named first runner-up for state award” Andersonville Elementary second-grade teacher Nancy Weightman was named first runner-up for Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Board of Education.

50 years ago – 1967
“Closure threatens ski resort” Pine Knob Ski resort faced the possibility of not being allowed to open in the fall. They had until Nov. 11 to correct problems in their sewer disposal system.
“Taking a peek” Hazel Sexton and Becky Smith take a quiet peek at newborn Ingrid Vaara, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mel Vaara. Sexton and Smith were students in babysitting classes, sponsored by the Women’s Club, to give the girls training in child care while babysitting.
“Round the town” Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stutzman and family of Allen Road enjoyed a weekend with their relatives in Pennsylvania.

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