Dear Editor, The water that floods the roadway and adjacent properties, causing property damage and safety problems is not a new issue. My family moved in July 1977. Soon after Orion Twp. ‘improved? and turned over the roads to the Road Commission in the next subdivision (Pine, Walnut, Vernita and part of Elkhorn). This roadwork […]
Dear Editor, Orion Township Fire Station #3 Goodfellows would like to personally thank all those who made our 2007 Christmas Drive a success.? Thank you to the local Orion businesses who donated everything from cash to toy trucks and smoke detectors.? Thank you to Orion residents who purchased the special Goodfellows edition of The Lake […]
Dear Editor, (In response to: ‘Speed limits on dirt roads revisited,? The Citizen, Aug. 27, page 4) Kudos to the Brandon School Board for passing the resolution in support of reducing speed limits on dirt and gravel roads. I hope everyone lets Representative Brad Jacobsen know that we really need to see his House Bill […]
Dear Editor, (In response to: ‘I vote no millage raises,? The Citizen, Aug. 27, page 6) I must agree with Robert Therrien, this is certainly not a good time to raise taxes for any reason. I’m not sure of what agreements have been made with Oakland County or the school to get an officer there. […]
Tickets are still available for the 19th annual Snowflake Ball on Saturday, Feb. 9 at the Addison Oaks Ballroom. The masquerade theme with magic and music will offer an interesting setting. Those interested in wearing a mask may win an award for their creativity, but an expert face painting artist will also be painting one […]
It might not be the first thing that pops to mind when you hear ‘club,? but it’s something that students at Blanche Sims and Orion Oaks Elementary are enjoying and reaping the benefits of. Through a partnership between Lake Orion schools and Orion Area Youth Assistance (OAYA), the organization offers a Homework Club, every Tuesday […]
Dear Editor, Article ‘Saroli not for raising taxes? dated August 25, 2011 is actually causing many residents to understand that Mr. Saroli DOES NOT know which side of his mouth he should be speaking out of. Let, me be perfectly clear there is NO SPIN on the Village of Goodrich budget that Mr. Saroli would […]
Coffee hour At 9 a.m., Sept. 30, The Citizen, 12 South St., will host a coffee hour. The public is invited to attend and enjoy treats and conversation. Donations for OCEF will be accepted. Details: 248-627-4332. Office closed The Citizen office, 12 South St. Ortonville, will be closed on Monday Sept. 5 to observe Labor […]
Country Day’s girls? hoops squad hadn’t played a really close game against a team from the state of Michigan all year. Lake Orion’s Bethany Watterworth made sure they played one last Saturday. The Dragons fell behind by double-digits early, but 19 first-half points from Watterworth trimmed Country Day’s lead to 36-34 at the break. Lake […]
Lake Orion Boys? Basketball Coach Jim Manzo shared a laugh with a Detroit sports legend after his team’s game Saturday afternoon. Unfortunately, it was the legend, former Piston sharpshooter and current team President Joe Dumars, doing most of the smiling. Dumars? son, Jordan, hit nine three-pointers, including five in the first 4:15 to help Detroit […]