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Don't Rush MeHow 'bout Michiganer, Michiganite, Michiganese, or Michigine?In case you missed it, last week I scored the governor's debate. Both candidates, on my score card, earned zero points. (If one is singular, what is zero and should it be points or point? I also wonder which high school English teacher will be the first to e-mail me with the correct answer?) I expected folks to write in and complain that I didn't give enough credit to their favorite candidate....more >> |
Jim's JottingsMorrice High School, 1940-42A Jottings re-run: Playing 6-man football (Since we are now in the height of the high school, college and professional football seasons, I thought it would be nice to rerun this column from August 22, 1965....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, (In response to: 'Hunting not good news,' The Citizen, Oct. 9, page 6): Hooray for all these young boys and girls and their dads for taking the time to teach them the wonderful outdoor sport of hunting and enjoying our Michigan wonderland....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Voters of Brandon School District, I am writing this letter to request that you support other candidates than myself in the upcoming election in November. After I filed my paperwork to run for office, I was hospitalized for two weeks and I do not feel that I am physically able to take on this position and give 100 percent of my time and energy to do the job as I feel it should be done....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Ortonville is a very cool community when it comes to Halloween. Many, many residents participate by decorating and lighting their homes for a ghoulish night "for kids" and the number of parents and kids trick-or-treating is amazing....more >> |
News BriefsDear Editor, (In response to,"School bond projects to include artificial turf," The Citizen, Oct. 9, page 4): I just wanted to submit a few details and facts regarding the artificial turf idea being proposed for Goodrich in the school bond....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, (In response to, 'Hunting' not good news,' The Citizen, Oct. 9, page 6) Every year we read letters (in The Citizen) about how some people are digusted with the successful hunters' pictures....more >> |
OpinionsOpportunity for new opennessWe welcome new Clarkston Superintendent Dr. Rod Rock, and look forward to working with him. There's still much to talk about regarding school operations and finances. We and parent activists such as Mike and Dawn Schaller raised many questions over the past several months, regarding how things were done in the district under the previous administration....more >> |
Cue the violinsSince May, Independence Township Trustee Dave Lohmeier has asked for the 2009 audit deficiencies to be fixed. Lohmeier was basically told by Clerk Shelagh VanderVeen at the Oct. 5 meeting that his request would just have to wait because the Finance Director Susan Hendricks was going to be out "for the next couple weeks" due to surgery....more >> |
Support for Egan based on experienceDear Editor, With all the recent changes in Clarkston Schools, there is still one constant. That permanence comes from dedicated parents and community members who volunteer countless hours to support our students, staff and families....more >> |
Voter likes Schrei's independent voiceDear Editor, Although my children have already graduated from Clarkston Schools, I am still very interested in making sure that our School Board is comprised of professional, highly qualified individuals who think independently and act in the best interests of all the District residents....more >> |
Thanks for help with Football for a CureDear Editor, The McLaren Health Care System extends a heartfelt thank you to the Clarkston High School staff and students, football coaching staff and team, Harriet Clark, LuAnn Stohrer, cheerleaders, parents, volunteers, and the community for their hard work and support in making the Football For a Cure Fundraiser a success....more >> |
Historic District serves city wellDear Editor, I read with interest the article "Homeowners fight historic commission in restoration project," Oct. 6. Living in a historic district is a positive experience. We moved here because we love the historic look and atmosphere of Main Street and the rest of the Village....more >> |
Cityhood too costlyDear Editor, I am writing in response to "write-in" candidate Michael Sabol's position on cityhood. When we moved to Clarkston it was not yet a city. We were told that by voting for cityhood we would maintain lower taxes....more >> |
Stop light troubleDear Editor, I am a teacher at Pine Knob Elementary on Sashabaw Road, and mother to three small children who go to Li'l People's Place daycare. I travel on Sashabaw many times a day....more >> |
Don't be distracted by final-days fearsWhenever difficult times come, there arises a mass of people who wonder whether or not we are "living in the last days." Today, in our climate of political and economic upheaval, people again are pondering whether the last days are upon us....more >> |
Dear editor, More good news on the marijuana front. In an article by Oakland County Prosecutor Jessica Cooper dated Sept. 27, she assures all of us that marijuana dispensaries are illegal anywhere in Michigan, as does the MMMA, while an article by Sheriff Bouchard on Sept....more >> |
Dear editor, The Lake Orion Police Department is planning the third annual Shop with a Hero event to be held at the Oxford Meijer Store in December. This year, we are faced with tremendous challenges to meet our goals that no child in the Orion area is without the miracle and magic of Christmas morning....more >> |
Dear editor, There are several school elections going on in Oakland County next month, but not here in Lake Orion Community Schools (LOCS). I am so disappointed our board has not moved to November elections for board seats and bonds costing $0....more >> |
Dear editor, A bond proposal to increase Lake Orion school taxes by 1.75 mils (23 percent increase) is being prepared, and will be voted on in a February, 2011 special election. The voters in the Lake Orion School District will be asked to increase the school millage of 7....more >> |
Dear editor, Thanks to so many generous area businesses and residents, the second Annual Harvest Dash for Recovery held at the Scripps Mansion on Sunday, Sept. 26 was another successful event....more >> |
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| 1859: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author, creator of the Sherlock Holmes series. |
| 1907: Laurence Olivier, actor. |
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| 1972: Ceylon becomes the Republic of Sri Lanka as its constitution is ratified. |
| 1985: Baseball player Pete Rose passes Hank Aaron as National League run scoring leader with 2,108. |
| 1987: An Iraqi missile hits the American frigate USS Stark in the Persian Gulf. |
| 1990: In the Middle East, North and South Yemen merge to become a single state. |
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