It isn’t difficult to agree with Kyle Gargaro’s column of April 14 supporting the need for a new senior center and recognizing that the negative election results of 2002 didn’t represent a true picture of the respect younger voters have for the elderly of this area. After all, the seniors have contributed significantly to our […]
Have fun scrapbooking and raise money for the preschool. From 10 to 12 pm on Nov. 3 at the Brandon Co-op Preschool, 18 South St., Ortonville. Breakfast and lunch provided, $35 per person, a Creative Memories consultant will be available for supplies and ideas. Details: (248) 627-9374.
Dinner and entertainment will be provided at 6 p.m. on Nov. 3 at the Lakeview Community Church, 10023 S. State Road, Goodrich. Details: (810) 636-7541.
Looking for an alternative to traditional daycares, preschools and kindergartens? Then the Children’s Garden Montessori may be the answer for you. Directed by Amanda Pullukat, Children’s Garden Montessori offers unique opportunities for developing youngsters ages 2? to 6 years. Established in January 1994, Children’s Garden uses the Montessori Method, named after Dr. Maria Montessori, Italy’s […]
Can you guess my first thought when I read the e-mail to yours truly that read in part: ‘I thought you might like to know that the governor of Michigan has proclaimed April 18, 2004, as National Columnists Day in the state of Michigan . . .? My thoughts went something like this . . […]
From 6 to 7 p.m., Oct. 31, during trick or treating on the corner of Mill and Church streets, the Ortonville Lions Club will be collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids. They can also be donated at Something Different Hair Salon and the Brandon Library in Ortonville. Details: (248) 627-2723.
An annual Halloween party will be from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Oct. 31 at the Atlas Twp. Fire Department, 8081 Clarence St., Goodrich. Costume contests start at 8 p.m., haunted house, 6:30-9 p.m. in the fire hall, free refreshments. Details: (248) 425-1940.
But first some observations: ? These generations we’ve spawned are just too darn plain talking. The only organ that was ever mentioned in Hazel’s and my conversations was our Hammond. ? Box stores — So big, so little help. ? The most dangerous animal on Wall Street is not the bull or bear, but the […]
SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING: April 12, 2004 Meeting called to order at 7:04 p.m. Roll. Present: Catallo, Colombo, Gamble, Meyland, Savage, Werner. Absent: Clifton Minutes of March 22, 2004, accepted as presented with one name correction. Agenda accepted as presented with the addition of Surrey Lane under New Business. Resolved That bills in, the amount […]
Ortonville- About 40 people came to give input and share ideas on what they would like to see in the village during Future Days on Oct. 20. Village Manager Ed Coy was very pleased with the turnout. ‘The folks that came all had ideas and opinions and they were all equally valuable,? he said. ‘Our […]