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 […]
Rocking n Raking Dear Editor, A big thank you is in order for the family who rocked and raked my property on April 17. They made everything look cared for, despite the pandemic. It’s such a generous gift to a senior like me, who finds rocking and raking difficult. Spring is here, and I’m enjoying […]
Cemetery grounds look great (In response to, “Ortonville Cemetery clean up April 1,” The Citizen, March 6, page 4) Dear Editor, Can you please print one more letter about the Ortonville Cemetery? I have friends and relatives interred there and have never seen the grounds look so good, as they do now. Just want to […]
Thank you Dear Editor, On behalf of Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance and our entire community we would like to thank the Brandon School administration and staff for your dedication to the welfare of your students. Your persistent hard work and research allowed our school system to be one of few to remain open during this […]
(In response to Ortonville Cemetery clean up April 1, The Citizen March 6, page 4) Family plots Dear Editor, In regards to the spring cleanup at the Ortonville Cemetery. I clean up my husband’s plot and my in-laws during the spring as well as the fall in the Ortonville Cemetery. My husband always has honored […]
(In response to “Real battles,” a letter by Leslie Cummings, The Ctizen, Feb. 20) Mature democratic leadership Dear Editor, I apologize if I came across like an expert on executive orders. I certainly am not. I asked Mr. Google and he assisted me. My goal was to remind us how our country was originally set […]