From The Clarkston News archives

25 years ago – 1995
“Gettin’ their Z-z-z’s” Kindergarten students of Mary Zurbriggen at Clarkston Elementary topped off the week learning about sleep with a pajama party in their room. Some had pillows and favorite stuffed animals while wearing PJs.
“Living, breathing the OJ trial” Greg Longstaff, a 1989 Clarkston High School graduate, was responsible for court graphics for the OJ Simpson trial for the E! Entertainment Network. He said the 70-hour weeks have been exciting and grueling. “It’s something I never dreamed of doing before,” he added.
“CMS/SMS track clash” The annual Clarkston Middle School versus Sashabaw Middle School track meet ended in a split. The CMS boys team won 12 of 16 events for a 85-43 win. The SMS girls team took first in 11 events, 84-44.

50 years ago – 1970
“Zoning hearings stirring residents”
During a public meeting of the Independence Township Planning Commission, audience members were opposed to zoning changes for 619 acres. The acres involved bordered Oak Hills Road on the north, Sashabaw, Perry Lake Road and the west shore of Crooked Lake. The zoning at the time was agriculture. The request was to change 154 acres to mobile home sites, 141 to lakefront apartments, 295 acres of single family residential and two commercial areas.
“Top seller” Carla Hendrick sold a total of 180 boxes during the Camp Fire Girls’ candy drive. She received a special award at the WaKiYa Council Fire, held at Sashabaw Junior High School.
“Around town” Mr. and Mrs. Charles Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bullen had a full yard of neighbors on Memorial Day. The main attraction was the new swimming pool in the Robinsons’ yard.

75 years ago – 1945
“Bond sales” Clarkston High School students Bertie Bachelor and David Yoh had over $1,000 in bond sales and each became honorary superintendent for a day.
“Clarkston wins second over Auburn Heights” The Clarkston High Baseball team beat Auburn Heights for the second time for the year by a score of 2-1.
“Our boys and girls in service” Hugh Cheeseman, who had been in the Pacific for many months, spent a 24-day leave at his home in Clarkston. After his leave, he reported in San Francisco for duty.

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