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I try not to use common adages to describe myself or my activities, but I work hard. Anyone will tell you they work hard and it's true for some, false for others, sometimes transparently so....more >> |
Don't Rush MeI keep being told by all the smart people that young people don't read newspapers anymore. I guess if it ain't electronic and entertainment driven it ain't worth the paper it's printed on -- and since I always believe what I am told by the smart people, I guess it's okay for me to be somewhat proud of eldest son, Shamus, in print....more >> |
One of Michigan's most impressive Veterans Memorials is located in Lake Orion on Lapeer Road at Odanah Street. Developed over 19 years, it is nearing completion but funding is urgently needed to pay for the last major project which is the central monument....more >> |
Lake Orion Optimist Essay Winners. Left to Right: Sophia Lafayette, Essay Contest Chair; Grand Prize Winner, Emma Hartman (11th grade); Second Place winner, Amanda Weise (11th grade); Third Place winner, Breanne Dixon (12th grade) and Katherine Baumann, Board Member....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I wanted to write to thank Mr. Bob Kratt and the Hamilton's Crew for their Letter to the Editor in last week's Citizen (March 24, 2012.) I was happy to see that Hamilton's take on the proposed Consumer Power gas main extension was finally voiced....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, We had a great time in Ortonville,on March 24!! First, at the Cash Mob at Willow Pointe on South Street. Although some people shopped early in order to avoid the crowd, there were more than a dozen people gathered in the parking lot to go in to the store at noon....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, Recently, I had an issue that I felt was a "prime" example of why people feel many of our government institutions cannot run effectively as most of use run our own lives or business....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, The annual spring Teens and Seniors, Rocking and Raking yard cleanup project will take place on Saturday, April 28. Any senior citizen or disabled adult can request yard clean up, windows washed and/or minor chores by notifying the Edna Burton Senior Center of the work you are requesting....more >> |
News(In response to 'Campground residents not above the law,' The Citizen, March 17, page 6) Dear Editor, I notice that you do not seem to consider the fact that we are talking about seniors in there 80's and at least one being a WW 2 veteran with an ill wife....more >> |
Questions on school bond detailsDear Editor, As a concerned parent of the Clarkston Community Schools, I have numerous questions that have yet to be answered by the district. After attending several board meetings, there is a lack of specificity regarding the actual implementation in this plan....more >> |
Reader supports bond, kids, schoolsDear Editor, I am writing to give my total support to the Clarkston Schools Technology and Capital Improvement Bond set for May 8! The proposal will position the schools to expand learning opportunities for our students and create a global learning environment that will prepare them for the future....more >> |
Bond support from students' parentDear Editor, I hope all residents will vote "yes" on Tuesday, May 8. My kids attend Springfield Plains Elementary school and Funshine. Without support for this proposal I am afraid my children will not have the same technology resources available to them as other children in neighboring districts....more >> |
Does God hear our prayers, and answer them?Over the years I have prayed a lot of prayers for others, for myself and for situations in the world. Sometimes these prayers clearly seem to have been heard and answered. Sometimes the situation I was praying about was resolved or the person got better....more >> |
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| 1890: Ho Chi Minh (Nguyen That Thanh), Vietnamese nationalist and political leader. |
| 1895: Johns Hopkins, merchant and philanthropist. |
| 1925: Malcolm X (Malcolm Little), African-American activist. |
| 1934: James Lehrer, broadcast journalist. |
| 1941: Jane Brody, food and health writer. |
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| 1635: Cardinal Richelieu of France intervenes in the great conflict in Europe by declaring war on the Hapsburgs in Spain. |
| 1643: The French army defeats a Spanish army at Rocroi, France. |
| 1780: Near total darkness descends on New England at noon. No explanation is found. |
| 1856: Senator Charles Sumner speaks out against slavery. |
| 1858: A pro-slavery band led by Charles Hameton executes unarmed Free State men near Marais des Cygnes on the Kansas-Missouri border. |
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