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My WayIdentity isn't tied to having a govt.In last week's column, I focused on what it would take to dissolve the Village of Oxford and why I'm in favor of it. This week I wish to focus on the concept of "identity." Over in Clarkston, people are talking a lot about "identity" these days because the city recently got rid of its tiny police force and now, the municipality itself is the target of a dissolution campaign....more >> |
Don't Rush MeThe outdoor life for JimThe reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated. -- Mark Twain As someone in the print journalism world, I know a lot of electronic media have played up the demise of newspapers....more >> |
Jim's JottingsFor all my television viewing life, over half a century, I've known, and believed advertising has had restricted time slots. I had no proof, no solid information, but it is what I believed....more >> |
NewsDear Editor, At the first Brandon football game on Aug. 27, OCEF received a real gift in the form of a fly-over thanks to Kirt Kostich of Clarkston, who was our wonderful pilot. There are many people we want to thank for this event, including Roger Duval who worked closely with Kirt and who was our on-ground pilot guide....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, In response to "Three-year township budget plan takes shape," page 1, The Citizen, Sept. 4: I agree with the treasurer's statement, "that there is a group of four people that are going one direction and one direction only—spend whatever they can on the park, and forget the township....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Recent arguments over the Brandon Township Park beg rejoinder. Living across the street, I observe its regular use on a daily basis. Not to mention, my family and I use it often due to its locale....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Thank you residents who took the time to complete and return the Brandon Township Fiscal Priorities Survey. The constructive comments and suggestions that were included on many of the surveys were very much appreciated....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor This November I will conclude my term as Village of Ortonville Council President. I would like to thank our entire community for the privilege to serve in that capacity....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I would like to start by thanking Kevin Wille, Robert Therrien, Tyrone Beltramo, Cheryl Gault, and Dave King for the contributions they have made to our community. Some spoke out in The Citizen while others had their vote of a dissenting opinion silenced....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Last week, one of the local politicians dropped off an adverstisement regarding his running for the office of Michigan state representative. There is nothing noted on the flyer stating which party he is affiliated with....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, (In response to, "People just can't afford the food and licenses for their pets," The Citizen, Sept. 4, page 10): My fiancé and I are the "locals," well not so local, that built and were feeding the dogs for many weeks during this summer....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, First, I am thankful for this wonderful senior citizen bus service. I don't know what I'd do if it wasn't available for me to get to my appointments on time. Kudos to Pat Reed and Janet Clair for their excellent service, they are always there when you need them....more >> |
Phil In The BlankStill learning from 9-11Sept. 11 fell on a Saturday this year, which made possible a whole day of 9/11. MSNBC ran coverage of the terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington D.C., Shanksville, as they happened nine years ago....more >> |
Debate how to keep city identityDear Editor, I applaud the decision to cancel the forum on Oct. 4 to discuss the dissolution of the City of Clarkston. These types of events, hastily planned, and not well-communicated, will only bring in those who support the issue at hand....more >> |
Keep Independence's identity tooDear Editor, We agree with the idea that a layer of government could and should be dissolved if the city of/village of Clarkston was dissolved. However we disagree with the notion that long time township residents should drop the Independence Twp....more >> |
Keep discussions goingDear Editor, I think we should have discussions on anything that would improve our community. Services and taxes are high on that list. We have five vacant homes on North Holcomb along....more >> |
An important step toward getting on in life is for a man to realize that his greatest enemy is himself. No amount of complaining about one's circumstances, past, boss, bank account, or political leaders will move him forward....more >> |
Dear editor, Both the Orion Area and Oxford Addison Youth Assistance Programs would like to thank everyone who participated in the fifth annual Duck Race, a fundraiser which was held on Saturday, Aug....more >> |
Dear editor, Last Sunday I had the pleasure of hearing the Paint Creek Boys perform at the Lake Orion Library. This is a local group led by twin brothers Don and Ron Whitaker. After the concert I talked to one of the brothers and asked him why they no longer perform at the Gazebo Concert Series on Wednesday nights in downtown Lake Orion....more >> |
Dear editor: In the North Oakland Community Coalition's strategic plan, obtaining the Drug Free Communities Grant, which would have brought $125,000 to the community to strengthen coordination and prevention efforts, encourage citizen participation in substance abuse reduction efforts, and disseminate information about effective programs, was going to occur in 2011....more >> |
Dear editor, Cheers to Steve Auger for his letter concerning the proposed Senior Center. Let's hope those in authority will heed his statistics and wisdom. The village office is a testament to what preserving its location has done for the village....more >> |
Dear editor, In Orion Township's Outreach newsletter, Township Supervisor Matthew Gibb writes that township residents will be found "asking whether we can survive just one more year without solving how we maintain levels of police and fire protection or safe recreational areas with the declining economy....more >> |
Just say 'yes' to more Marijuana RaidsDear editor, Thanks for our Law enforcement for shutting down illegal Pot/Marijuana growing & selling joints; otherwise known as Marijuana Stores. Growing and selling marijuana is still a crime in Michigan; this act does not change that fact....more >> |
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| 1819: Victoria, Queen of the United Kingdom (1836-1901). |
| 1878: Lillian Moller Gilbreth, pioneer in time-motion studies. |
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| 1941: The British battleship Hood is sunk by the German battleship Bismarck. There are only three survivors. |
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