Thank you Dear Editor, On behalf of the Brandon Township Parks and Recreation department and staff, I would like to express appreciation and “Thank You” to the following sponsors for making the 3rd movie night of 2021 such a success: Ace Hardware 440 N. Ortonville Road; Bueches Food World 400 N. Ortonville Road; Genisys Credit […]
‘She is the library’ Dear Editor, I would like to thank Miss Fran for her dedication to the children in this community. She never lets anything get in her way or stop her! She is like a bright light in dark and unknown times. This is one woman who would do anything for anyone. Through […]
Thank you Dear Editor, We would like to thank the entire district for the overwhelming support in helping Harry and Glenys Jahn through this difficult time. The Jahn’s are long time residents of Ortonville and they have been active in their church and community for many years. They are known to be kind and generous. […]
Get the shot Dear Editor, Many people continue to have concerns and issues regarding the COVID-19 vaccines even with the overwhelming evidence that they are safe and effective. Last week my 70-year-old cousin, Sherrill Corbin, died of the coronavirus after just a short illness. He lasted about 24 hours on a ventilator. Sherrill lived in […]
Wonderful photos Dear Editor, I just wanted to say how much I’ve enjoyed seeing the wonderful photo’s from Jonathan in The Citizen newspaper! From flowers to birds they are such wonderful pics. I’ve found myself looking for his photo’s when we receive The Citizen paper. I wasn’t sure where to send this to let him […]
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 […]