‘And from a jail came the wail of a down-hearted frail and they played that as part of the blues. . .? ? ‘The Birth of the Blues? Muddy Waters. Elmore James. B.B. King. John Lee Hooker. Stevie Ray Vaughn. Alberta Adams. If you’re a Blues music lover like I am, these names are familiar […]
Dear Editor: We would like to extend a thank you to our community for your participation and donations made to the ‘Pfc. Joe Miracle Memorial Fund.? This effort started back in August 2007 with the blue and white #1 wristbands and a memorial service at the last football game of the season.We appreciate the help […]
Dear Editor: I believe our school board should adopt some very basic attributes for bettering its communication with the community at large: Maintain channels of communication, treat all individuals with respect, strive to reach consensus on difficult issues, accept criticism well, work out interpersonal conflicts appropriately and demonstrate honesty and sincerity. The board has been […]
Oxford Township residents can now purchase reflective address markers for their home or business through the Oxford Fireman’s Association. The green and white markers are available as either vertical or horizontal signs, and are $15 each. They are highly visible day or night, have reflective material on both sides, are fade resistant and come with […]
What woman wouldn’t love to be pampered for a day? In fact, there are very few who wouldn’t love the chance to receive a brand new look with some original and fresh style suggestions. And even fewer who wouldn’t love being surprised with their very own makeover. Now, Oxford area women have the opportunity to […]
Dear Editor, In response to ‘Group to spark Brandon School Board recall effort,? The Citizen, March 8, page 4). First, let me be very open and clear that my opinion comes with a decided bias. My wife is Brandon school board member Diane Wiley. Diane and I attended the 9:30 a.m., March 8 videotape viewing […]
Dear Editor: The group I am working with is looking at the value in a recall of at least Brandon School Board members and potentially more depending upon the information we are gathering. We may look to an outside agency to insure the transparency and legality of the bond expenditures and appropriations as well as […]
Get out your calenders, personal planners, palm pilots and make a note ? beginning Tuesday, Aug. 10 all regular Oxford Village Council meetings will be start at 7:30 p.m. According to Manager Joe Young, the meetings have been moved from 7 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. so as to allow council members more time during their […]
Addison Township officials received good news at a July 27 special meeting when auditors Plante & Moran, PLLC, presented a positive final audit report for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2004. ‘It’s a very good report,? said Les Pulver, a representative with Plante & Moran, ‘the best you can get.? According to the audit […]
Kayla LaLone Kayla LaLone, a 2007 graduate of Brandon High School, was named to the dean’s list (3.5 GPA or better) at Oakland University for the fall semester. She is pursuing a degree in accounting. Kayla is the daughter of Greg and Dawn LaLone of Clarkston. She is the granddaughter of Earl and Jodie Gaskill […]