Blessing Box (In response to ‘Blessing Box: ‘Take what you need, leave what you can’, The Citizen, July 10, page 1) Dear Editor: Hi, my name is Karyn Milligan, and I am the Director of the OCEF Food Pantry which is located here in Ortonville at St. Anne Church. I was very happy to read […]
(In response to, Memorial Day stench,” a letter by Pat George, The Citizen, June 6, page 6.) Pure smoke—solution needed Dear Editor, I agree 100 percent. Not that I do not think people should not be allowed a camp fire now and then, however the burning is way out of control! Every day we have […]
Blessing Box Dear Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to thank a group of people that built, donated, and helped set up the new “Blessing Box” that is located at the corner of Cedar & Ball streets in Ortonville. This “Blessing Box” was built to help people in the community that are in […]
Hannah’s Legacy Foundation Dear Editor, The Hannah’s Legacy Foundation would like to thank the 100 golfers and 125 dinner guests that attended our 4th annual golf outing and dinner that took place on June 21 at the Davison Country Club. The generosity of the sponsors, golfers, and the community raised over $20,000. We would also […]
(In response to, “Ideas for Ortonville’s Heritage Garden needed,” The Citizen, June 19, page 7.) Keep the garden Dear Editor, I live downtown Ortonville and like many of us I often walk the area and one of the things I enjoyed the most was the tiny little garden next to the town hall building. The […]
Celebration of Life for Elwyn Dale Dear Editor, Thank you to the family and friends that attended the Celebration of Life for Elwyn Dale, our hero, our star (as we called him). Thank you for sharing all your stories, memories and for all the kind words. Thank you to Roy and Michele and the staff […]
Memorial Day Dear Editor, This is the real reason why Memorial Day is observed: Great Lakes National Cemetery, Holly opened and first burial 2005 now16 years later 50,199 veterans there. May 2021—520 burials total so far in 2021—640 burials. The Ortonville Cemetery 510 veterans and Seymour Lake Cemetery, 90 veterans buried there. For information on […]
Recycling rules Dear Editor, I wrote several weeks ago about a couple things that would make our community better. But apparently, some people just don’t mind not following some simple rules with regards to paper recycling. Please see the attached pictures. These recycle containers are in the Harvey Swanson school parking lot. I don’t want […]
VFW Buddy Poppy Dear Editor, The Ortonville VFW thanks the community for their generous donations during our Buddy Poppy program. All funds collected during the annual sale returns to the community. Our VFW post supports the local charities and programs in our local schools for scholarships for students and Teacher of the Year program. Thank […]
Government control Dear Editor, We continually hear about restrictions on individuals if they have not received a Covid-19 vaccine shot. What about people who have had Covid- 19, have been tested, and have antibodies? These people have immunity but are discriminated against even though they are immune. If, and when, vaccine passports are counterfeited, will […]