(Editor’s note: The Ortonville Community Emergency Fund assisted more than 200 families at Easter this year. Several clients sent letters to OCEF thanking donors and volunteers. What follows is a sampling of those letters. Names are withheld to protect privacy.) ‘Happy Easter… God bless and thank you for all you do for us all. We […]
Dear Editor, (In response to ‘Thurman’s leadership, ethics lacking,? The Citizen, April 11, page 6): I find it disheartening that a retired state police officer would knowingly advocate breaking a law by suggesting that I vote no to rescind my salary reduction. I learned our motions for voluntary pay cuts were unlawful when I contacted […]
We are only a few weeks away from the official beginning of spring – well according to the calendar. From most people I have talked to, scratch that, from all the people I have talked to, they are ready for spring. Even just the idea of spring. I am ready for the sunshine and a […]
Dear Editor, In regards to “City manager breaks contact with News,” Feb. 19, Clarkston City Manager Eberhardt’s decision against communicating with the Clarkston News or using it as a vehicle to monitor constituent concerns is indicative of an imperial yet juvenile form of leadership which plagues the state right from the governor’s office, through the […]
Brandon Twp.- In Joe Boston’s backyard is a windmill, about 20 feet in height, with several long blades at the top. He uses the device to charge batteries for a backup sump pump, in an area where power is frequently lost during storms. Wind turbines haven’t swept across the township yet, but in anticipation of […]
Steve Koslowski started a charity golf tournament a few years ago driven by a desire to contribute to the building of a cafeteria at a Jamaica orphanage. With the cafeteria built, the Brandon Township resident is now focusing on roof repairs for the Swift-Purscell Boys Home, but has also turned his attention to the needs […]
The Clarkston News is doing its best to stoke controversy again. (‘Response heats up,? Feb. 26). Since City Manager Carol Eberhardt has declined to talk to the News, the News has embarked on an apparent crusade to retaliate against her. Last week it announced a project to investigate the city’s responses to Freedom of Information […]
Montessori School of Clarkston, 10439 Ortonville Road, hosts an Open House, 2-4 p.m., Saturday, March 15. New owner and Director Lisa Morse will host the event. ‘When I visited the school for the first time, I was so impressed with the beauty of the school and its materials,? Morse said. ‘And it didn’t hurt that […]
Brandon Twp.- Two local residents are raising awareness about the Transition Towns movement and inviting others to join them on their quest to build community. Pam Bytner-Kilbarger attended a workshop in Ann Arbor on the Transition Towns Movement. According to transitiontowns.org, Transition Towns are communities working to respond to the challenges and opportunities of peak […]
The Brandon School District began accepting schools of choice applications for the 2009-2010 school year Friday, but even with several Pontiac and Flint schools closing, Pupil Services Coordinator Patti Dixon does not expect a dramatic increase in students. Brandon participates in the schools of choice 105 program and 105c program, meaning the district can accept […]