From The Clarkston News archives

25 years ago – 1995
“Hear them roar” The Clarkston Chiefs Cheerleaders let out a roar as they rounded the corner onto Main Street in downtown Clarkston during the Labor Day parade. They were one of many entries in the annual event which stretched just to over half an hour.
“Taste of Independence returns” The Taste of Independence was set to return for its second year at Bay Court Park. The theme for the 1995 Taste would be “An Evening Under the Stars” and would have local chefs and local musical talent. The first Taste of Independence had over 200 people attend and they expected more for the second one.
“Vintage fashion benefit Lighthouse” A private collection of antique gowns, dating from the 1830s to 1920s, was planned to be modeled as part of a luncheon fundraiser for Lighthouse Clarkston at Deer Lake Racquet Club.

50 years ago – 1970
“Regatta attracts 23 entries” The fifth annual Deer Lake Sail Regatta had 23 entries. Bill Pfahlert and his son scooted out in their Pintail to win top honors. Al Schaller sailed Marilyn’s Mink to second place, and Mark Howell took second in his Sunfish.
“Women’s Club float wins” Top honors in the 1970 Labor Day Parade were won by the Women’s Club. The Clarkston Rotary Club placed second, and Senior Girl Scout Troop 206 took third.
“Around town” Robin Smith of Snowapple would remember her eighth birthday. It started as a dinner out with family. Then, a trip to the music store where her folks showed her a model of the electric organ she received as a gift.

75 years ago – 1945
“Large crowd sees parade” All of the children and majority of the grown-ups in Clarkston were on hand to participate and see the Labor Day parade sponsored by the Clarkston Rotary Club. Joe Seeterlin, marshal, led the parade and was in costume and, as always, wore a big smile.
“Clarkston locals” Mrs. Edwin M. Clark of Detroit spent a few days last week with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lee M. Clark.
“Our boys and girls in service” Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Soulby received a telegram from their son, Chief Petty Officer Clark Soulby, U. S. Navy, saying he was flying from El Paso, Texas to Chicago where he would receive his discharge papers.

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