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My WayIt's amazing how many people out there think the role of journalists, editorial writers and columnists should be to only write positive things, serve as cheerleaders and regurgitate – without any skepticism, criticism or analysis – whatever government folks tell us....more >> |
Don't Rush Me . . . Ample bosoms on paradeSo, it's a recent Sunday morning at Casa D'Rush. Two of the Rush lads are up, hair askew, pj's rumpled, the sleep barely out of our eyes. It's sometime between 7 a.m. and 7:25, which means the 4,721-day-old Shamus is still sound asleep, the way almost-teenagers are before eight bells ring from the morning clock....more >> |
Jim's JottingsThe subject of this column is a rarity: It's to praise the work of a government agency, the United States Postal Service. I know, I know, we love our local carriers, but criticize the USPS overall for whatever reason....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I have heard of wanting a change, but in the village of Goodrich this one is a joke! They went to a five person council meeting, to a three-ring circus with Patty Wartella— whipping her way through a meeting, firing the attorney that is in the middle of a lawsuit, to hiring a new one that she knows personally, without bringing references or anything....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, (In response to, 'Private roads, public problem,' The Citizen, Oct. 30, page 1): Being one of the prime movers behind the Shelmar Lane Special Assessment District (SAD), I have a few thoughts....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I recently job shadowed a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at one of the local schools in Brandon Township. As the SLP and I started to talk about all the benefits in this field, she brought to my attention that four years ago, Belle Ann Elementary has started a program for students with autism....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, In response to several of the anti-hunting letters that have recently been published in The Citizen, I'd like to first say that I enjoy reading the success stories of our local hunters and hope that you continue to publish them....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, On Nov. 2, the people of Goodrich voted for change. Elections bring change and new directions. Change is always hard to accept. The people voted for new directions and we are listening....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, (In response to: 'Cable franchise fee collection yields $70K surplus,' The Citizen Oct. 30, page 4): One council member reportedly stated that maybe Charter cable rates were too high for residents, and that there was a $70,000 cable fee surplus....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, For the past 20 years, hundreds of children have enjoyed trick-or-treating at the haunted house on 77 James St. in. Ortonville. Linda Byorth-Detrio, in her 'Mesmerelda' persona has delighted in providing family-friendly spooky scenes including an alien dissection, a bubbling and creature-filled witches' brew, and a zombie family watching "Nightmare before Christmas....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I would like to thank you for continuing to publish pictures and stories of local successful hunters. It brings me joy to see the traditions of our forefathers carried on, especially when shared with the next generation....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Thank you citizens of the Village of Ortonville for allowing me to represent them on the village council for the last seven years. I have enjoyed working with the council members, and enjoyed the presence of those in the village that have attended the meetings....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Thank you to retiring Village of Ortonville Council members: Ken Quisenberry, President; Kay Green, President Pro-tem; Harold Batten, Trustee; and Melanie Nivelt, Trustee....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Halloween was a magical night in our neighborhood when I was a kid. A night we could run in the dark, dress outrageously, scream and yell silly things at our neighbors and, incredibly get a treat! We would plot for weeks, planning our itinerary as precisely as a polar expedition....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I am trying to reconcile the limited information provided on the proposed bond and several dissonant issues. 1. In the beginning planning, the $30 million figure kept being mentioned in the press, but it was never stated that amount was based on a wish list compiled by school and community members that was never really prioritized and basically died with the departure of the superintendent....more >> |
Keiser's RoleCivic duty
Some of you might have seen the last Independence Township Board meeting. They had a conversation regarding lifetime healthcare for the three elected official, the supervisor, clerk, and treasurer....more >> |
Maryann Carr led life of prayer
Dear Editor, Last week we said farewell to a living treasure in our midst. Maryann Carr passed from this life on Oct. 19, 2010, following a heroic battle with cancer. Her tireless and ever cheerful life of witness will be missed by the community....more >> |
No regrets in school board campaignDear Editor, Thank you to everyone who stepped forward to offer their support and words of encouragement in my campaign to become a Clarkston School Board Member. In addition, I want to congratulate Elizabeth Egan on her victory....more >> |
Represent other sports at ceremoniesDear Editor, I don't know if anyone else noticed, but I was a bit disappointed that at the celebration of the retirement of Dave Reschke, in front of the crowd at Homecoming, Oct. 8, our Athletic Director presented him a gift of a signed football and basketball....more >> |
Spring bulbs for outdoors, indoors
Some gardeners are tired of working in the garden and don't plant many, if any, bulbs. By spring, the gardens look a bit drab. Others order early-, mid-, and late-blooming bulbs in the right colors to fit beautifully into our landscape....more >> |
Perils, joys of working at homeWhen we first started our business, my husband and I had a perfect working relationship. I did all the accounting and billing and he handled the client relationships and the actual work that we would get paid for....more >> |
Would your faith get you convicted?If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you? There are many recent studies that show that there is not a whole lot of difference between people who claim to follow Jesus and those who don't....more >> |
Dear editor, Team Luby (aka Luby's Boobies) completed its 4th Susan G Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer 3Day walk raising just over $48K. During August's hottest days, this year's team of 19 each raised a minimum of $2,300 and walked 60 miles over three days while camping in pretty pink tents for the weekend....more >> |
Dear editor, Three for the price of one: How often do you have a chance to do something that will benefit three parties at the same time? Who are the three you may ask? Yourself A neighborhood business A community charity Time Square Restaurant has set aside every Wednesday night from 4 p....more >> |
Dear editor, For 25 years, the Problem Pregnancy Center has been a positive entity in the Oxford/Orion community. Service and assistance has been provided to women, teens and their families in need or crisis....more >> |
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| 1903: Henry Louis Gehrig, professional baseball player. |
| 1919: Pauline Kael, American film critic, author. |
| 1945: Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar human rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize recipient (1991). |
| 1945: Tobias Wolff, American writer (This Boy's Life: A Memoir, The Night in Question). |
| 1947: Salman Rushdie, British author (Midnight's Children, The Satanic Verses). |
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| 1861: Virginians, in what will soon be West Virginia, elect Francis Pierpoint as their provisional governor. |
| 1862: President Abraham Lincoln outlines his Emancipation Proclamation. News of the document reaches the South. |
| 1864: The USS Kearsarge sinks the CSS Alabama off of Cherbourg, France. |
| 1867: Mexican Emperor Maximillian is executed. |
| 1885: The Statue of Liberty arrives in New York City from France. |
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