Clarkston’s Offering Alternative Therapy with Smiles, or O.A.T.S., hosted its Mane Event on Sunday Oct. 4. O.A.T.S, a non-profit organization, offers horse-assisted therapy to children and adults with physical or emotional disabilities. “We offer activities year-round, even in the winter thanks to a heated indoor riding arena,” Lisa Anderson said. “Our outdoor barn also has […]
The Preserve at All Saints Cemetery accepted a 2015 Landscape Architectural Sustainability award on Oct. 1 in Ann Arbor for its innovative, green burials. A green burial is one last thing a person can do to lesson their carbon imprint on Earth, said Russ Burns, director. “We have people coming here to Michigan from around […]
Reah Tatro, who celebrates her 100th birthday on Oct. 4, remains independent in her Independence Township home. ‘Family comes first they make me happy and take good care of me,? she smiled. “She still cooks her own meals, makes the bed and does her own laundry,? said her son Wallace, who remember mom’s homemade dinners. […]
A Clarkston favorite is coming up this weekend, featuring entrees and desserts from dozens of local restaurants. In its 18th year, the Taste of Clarkston will be combined with the 43rd annual Art in the Village. Hosted by the Clarkston Area Chamber of Commerce, Independence Township Parks, Recreation and Seniors and the City of the […]
How to use student achievement to evaluate the superintendent remains a big question for Clarkston Board of Education. Board members shared thoughts and concerns, Sept. 14, regarding Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock’s proposed four major goals for 2015. Last summer, the board completed Rock’s evaluation based on last year’s goals, and concluded as long as progress […]
In 2009, I begged leaders at Specs Howard School of Media Arts to create a Positive Psychology class. They requested I create one. I researched for months. I discovered the Positive Psychology movement and Harvard University’s Professor Tal Ben-Shahar, a leader in the field. I emailed him and insisted every school in the United States […]
This year’s first day of school at Springfield Plains and Clarkston Elementary began with inspirational messages to students. “Good morning, Springfield Plains,” said Interim Principal Matt Gifford. “You are all empowered to learn, to think and to lead. Your story of learning begins today. You are the author of your book. Your teachers and I […]
Michael Mazurell placed a halved cantaloupe up high in a tree near a few bird feeders in the backyard of his Independence Township home. It was still there three days later, along with bird feeders still full of seed and berry trees full of fruit. Usually the fruit and seeds are quicky devoured by a […]
When sixth grader Issac Vanderelen visited his old teachers at Clarkston Elementary at their open house, Sept. 2, he also got a surprise. His parents Katy and Ian Vanderelen were there along with his grandparents, and one of his former teachers, Nate Fuller, was there to talk sports with him. In the cafeteria were also […]
Parents and students will see a few new principals in the district in school this week. Springfield Plains, North Sashabaw Elementary and Andersonville elementary all have new leadership. Jen Johnson is the new principal at North Sashabaw Elementary. This will be her fifth year in Clarkston Community Schools, which included serving at the middle school […]