Memorial Day Dear Editor, The VFW Post 582 would like to thank the area veterans for participating in the Memorial Day parade along with community members providing rides for some veterans unable to walk in the parade. A special thank you to the Neadow family, Clearwater Campgrounds and Allison Reis realtor for the continued support […]
Thank you Wojo’s Dear Editor, The Village of Ortonville along with the community thank Wojo’s Greenhouse, 2570 Oakwood Road, Brandon Township for their donation of the beautiful flowers in the street planters through the downtown area this season. They brighten up the downtown area, and the continued support of Wojo’s Greenhouse is greatly appreciated. Bob […]
Electric Cars Dear editor, I have several questions regarding electric vehicles. Maybe somebody has the answers. Since electric vehicles have fewer parts and are less costly to build, why are they so expensive? What will happen to the jobs of factory workers in parts companies? How long does a electric car battery last? How much […]
CERT Prepares for New Year of Service Dear Editor, The Brandon Township CERT team is preparing for a new year of service to Ortonville and Brandon Township. Formed in 2006 by retired Lieutenant Colonel Lee Stewart, the CERT team works as an augmentation to the Brandon Fire Department, under the direction of Fire Chief David […]
Thank you BGYA leadership Dear Editor, I am so proud of the Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance Program (BGYA). Our kids deserve the best and this kind of student leadership shows us how bright our future is! For 35 years BGYA has been honoring the best and brightest in our community and I am proud to […]
Buy their ‘votes-ism’-With your ‘money-ism’ Dear Editor, There is a movement afoot to persuade the federal government to “forgive” student loans. Which actually means for the government to use your tax dollars to pay off other people’s loans. The loans were incurred when students wanted to prepare for their futures, to enable them to earn […]
Thank you BFD Dear Editor, I would like to thank the Brandon Fire Department EMTs and Deputy Osborn of OCSD for their quick response during my husbands recent medical emergency while he was experiencing a stroke on March 24, 2022. Their quick response and professionalism made all the difference in his current condition. Barb Piotrowski, […]
Easter Donations Dear Editor, Dreary weather did not stop our generous community on Saturday, March 26!! Thank you to all who helped fill our Studebaker Truck with Easter Donations for OCEF in three hours at Bueches! We went from empty to full and also received $158 in cash donations and $460 in Bueches gift cards!! […]
(In response to, ‘ARPA grant for Atlas sidewalks,’ The Citizen, March 19, 2022, page 2) Where are our taxes going? Dear Editor, Atlas Township is repairing the walking/sidewalks in the Atlas area due to tripping hazards. This would be the walking path past the Goodrich School and up into Atlas. When I called the township […]
Act now Dear Editor Cancer can be best stopped when it is treated before it spreads. If it spreads to other parts of the body it can be much more difficult to stop or it may be fatal. Putin, like cancer, should be stopped now or we will experience a fatal worldwide loss of freedom. […]