Letter to Gov. Whitmer, Director Hertel: Please require masks in schools, at least until all students are vaccinated

Dear Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Director Elizabeth Hertel, Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services, My children attend Lake Orion Schools. Contrary to your recommendations, and those of the CDC and Oakland County Health Department, our administration has announced that masks will be optional in our school buildings this fall. I am pleading with you […]

Yes, I will or No thank you!

In recent weeks, news reporting has been very much like the first quarter of 2020. Then it was the beginning of a once in a lifetime pandemic. Remember the first maps showing the most affected areas of our country? The virus was mainly in the North and the Southern states were almost free and clear […]

A look at omnipresent

In attending Unity churches, I found them so freeing. There was no requirement to participate in anything or have any required teachings. My neighbor invited me many times, but I was a busy mom. She never gave up on me and continued to invite me. Finally, I said yes. When I entered the church, it […]

Do you know who you are?

Remember being a young child and all we wanted to do was be a grown up? And, now as adults we sometimes wish we could be a kid again. No responsibilities, no bills, no worries – so good! As children we watch the adults in our lives. We learn from all the people we come […]

Keep Lake Orion beautiful and safe

I am a retired veteran and a resident on Lake Orion in the Village of Lake Orion. Our beautiful lake is being polluted with illegal buoys. Owners around the lake have placed illegal buoys in front of their lots on the lake, apparently to keep people away from their shoreline. I checked with the Department […]

Thank you to a ‘wonderful community’ for their support

Recently my husband Charlie and I were presented with a check for Charlie’s continued out-of-pocket physical therapy. He suffered a stroke in 2019 with many complications and setbacks, yet continues to improve daily. We wish to thank our wonderful community for supporting many fundraisers over the last several months. A special shout-out to the owner […]

Hopes Steele doesn’t pursue a political career

Dear editor, I would hope our treasurer does not pursue a political career. (Orion Twp. Treasurer Donnie Steele announced that she is running for state representative in the 46th District.) I can introduce a neighborhood full of people who believe this official cannot tell the difference between civic duty and personal interest. I don’t believe this candidate intends to serve the […]

Too many dogs

I am a dog lover. My family has been the family for numerous dogs over the years. That said… What is the deal with so many dogs in businesses? I’ve seen dogs in a number of businesses in Lake Orion and Orion Township; the home improvement stores, grocery, drug stores and even restaurants. I for […]

Experiencing Freedom

The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776. As we celebrate this year, we can meditate and think about a couple of things. Nearly 245 years ago, those that came before us set up a plan. Their plan would allow them and future generations to live in freedom, liberty and have independence. Awesome […]

Travel Observations

Based on the number of people who have been vaccinated, travel restrictions have been lifted in most instances much to the delight of hotels and restaurants. We recently made a trip to St. Louis to visit grandchildren who we have not seen in sixteen months. Two of our grandchildren – Josh and Jennifer were graduating […]

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