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 […]

Orion Lakes Hosts Halloween Trunk or Treat

It was a rainy night but there was still a great turnout at the Orion Lakes Trunk or Treat event! Orion Lakes, a Havenpark Community, hosted a Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 26 to offer residents and area families a safe and fun opportunity to celebrate Halloween and enjoy seasonal treats. Residents of the […]

Harvesting Your Soul

When living life as a spiritual walk you spend time in meditation. A special quiet time you leave open in your day to commune with God. When you prepare yourself for that time in meditation you bring nothing with you except a thought process of something that is weighing on your mind. There is no […]

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