Who’s your Santa?

Dear Editor, I see that you published a picture of me dancing with Santa during the Holly Jolly Folly. The party was wonderful, and every year Golling Buick GMC does a terrific job as the hosts of this community event, which benefits our great lighted parade. The caption on the picture caught my attention. (I […]

‘O’ Little Town of Bethlehem’ brings hope

The Lake Orion Lighted Parade is always a fun event for the community and has a positive energy around it. My family and I attended the fundraiser the night before the parade. I love the music, seeing everyone all dressed up, the silent auction and our picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Many people who […]

Oakland County Sheriff reminds shoppers: Don’t be a victim this holiday season

Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard wants to remind people that awareness of shopping or charity scams, whether online, through the mail, or in person, and knowing what to look out for, can help prevent citizens from becoming a victim. “Criminals are looking for easy targets and victims, especially during the holiday shopping season,” said Bouchard. “Whether […]

Center yourself in gratitude to express being thankful

It was easy to prepare last weekend’s service because it’s the time of year when our thoughts are focusing on Thanksgiving Day. As the holiday nears, we naturally pay more attention to what we have in our lives to be thankful for. During some family gatherings it is a yearly tradition for guests to tell […]

Put DACA on the ballot

Put DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) on the ballot. Let the voters decide, not a bunch of conservative judges who only care about giving the current president everything he wants. I blame them for dividing this country and making things worse. It’s all about them. Neither them or the GOP will be getting my […]

Top Ten Do’s and Dont’s on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday! Unlike other holidays, there is no pretentiousness. One just arrives at the host home dressed in an everyday wardrobe and not encumbered with loads of presents. Now, that is not to say that as a guest you can’t bring a tasty food dish, a large container of cashews, or a […]

The Cross – A Right Relation

When Unity of Lake Orion purchased our present church building, there were three steel I-beam crosses placed in between the front porch and the church sanctuary. We have had people suggest we take the crosses down. Admittedly, they were showing signs of weathering and care was necessary, but the symbolism of the cross was also […]

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