From The Clarkston News archives

25 years ago – 1997
Last blast of summer: Leading the annual Labor Day Parade downtown were members of the Oakland County Sheriff’s Department, looking distinguished riding their horses. Clarkston Police Chief Paul Ormiston called it one of the bigger Labor Day Parade crowds in recent memory, with more parts of the community getting involved in the event.
New face behind the piano at CHS: When Grayce Warren decided to retire as Clarkston High School’s Director of Choirs, everyone knew her successor would have big shoes to fill. But it was no problem for new guy, Mike Peterson. He got his introduction to vocal music from Warren as a student and then as a student teacher.
Cagers get motor running with big win: Clarkston Girls Varsity Basketball overcame a sluggish second quarter in their first game to run Davison out of the building thanks to a 38-12 second half. Wolves finished the game with a 61-31 win.

50 years ago – 1972
Teachers settle: The Clarkston Board of Education and Clarkston Education Association announced a tentative agreement on teacher contract negotiations. School was to resume normal operation on Wednesday.
Parade prize winners named: First Baptist Church won first prize for best float in the Labor Day Parade, while second and third prizes were awarded to the Campfire Girls under Barb Krick and the Calvary Lutheran Church.
Around the town: The Henry Kerzykowskis of Norman Road had a special house guest. Their granddaughter, Christine Ollgaard from South Haven stayed with them while her parents were vacationing in Montreal. Christine enjoyed her stay with her grandparents and her aunts, Karen, Terry and Mary Kay.

75 years ago – 1947
School enrollment announced: Clarkston schools opened their doors on Wednesday morning. The morning was spent registering and getting everything lined up for regular sessions starting on Thursday morning. The enrollment for kindergarten and ninth grade was exceptionally large at 42 in the lower grade and 60 in ninth. The initial enrollment in all grades totaled 515 students.
Biggest and best parade: The Clarkston Rotary Club could be proud of the Labor Day parade, as it was the biggest and best to date. Bill Radoye and his band made a good showing and everyone was delighted with the beautiful horses and ponies. Among the attractions were dogs, cats, a rabbit and a duck.
Clarkston locals: Dr. and Mrs. Robert Buerhig and children left on a two weeks vacation. They expected to spend a part of it in the upper peninsula and the rest of it in Pennsylvania. Dr. Dunn was in charge of Dr. Buerhig’s practice. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Frick returned to their home on Sashabaw Road after enjoying a four day trip into Canada.

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