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18 Saturday, November 27, 2010 The Citizen GOODRICH DOWNTOWN CHRISTMAS

At 6:30 p.m., Santa will be downtown in Goodrich. Direct Properties, which

sponsors The Mitten Tree, and other local businesses will join the fun.

Lucy’s Pet Supplies &

Feed’s LLC
$
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8159 South State Road any purchase
Goodrich, MI 48438 of $50
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Mon-Fri 9-7 • Sat 10-4 • Sun 10-2
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from value priced to premium expires 12/24/10
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Above, local vendors on the streets. Right,

the Goodrich High School Choir will sing at
the Historical Society. Below, Goodrich
United Methodist Church will lead Christmas
carols.
20 Saturday, November 27, 2010 The Citizen CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE

The Ortonville United Methodist Men Present its

Annual Ham Dinner
Christmas in the Village
When Santa arrives in downtown
Free Will Offering with proceeds going to missions Ortonville on Dec. 4—Christmas in the
Saturday, December 4th • 4 pm to 6 pm Village will be in full swing from 2 -7 p.m.
Dec. 4 in Ortonville, a gathering with
The Ortonville United Methodist Women Present its something for everone.
Annual Cookie, Candy & Boutique Sale “Come on down for some good qual-
Proceeds going to missions ity time with the family in downtown
Ortonville,” said Paul Hamilton, chairper-
Saturday, December 4th • 4 pm to 6 pm son for Christmas in the Village. “Years
at The Ortonville ago Ortonville was the center of Bran-
For more info call
United Methodist Church don and Groveland townships—we’re
93 Church Street, Ortonville 248-627-3125 going to bring that back with a host of
Christmas activities for the whole fam-
ily.”
“From the Taste of Ortonville (next
GYMNASTICS door to DL Bonner (433 Mill St.) from 4-
6:30 p.m. to Santa Claus at the Mann
TUMBLING & CHEER School (behind the Old Mill) to horse
drawn carriage rides on Dec. 4 Christ-
GIFT CERTIFICATES mas will start right here in the village.” Santa will arrive in Ortonville Dec. 4
Redeem For Hamilton said there’s plenty to do in and be at the Mann Schoolhouse.
• Classes • Leotards Ortonville. headed the event, said this year’s cel-
• GOB Sweats • Grips “Best of all it’s free—it truly a day to ebration will be bigger and better than ever
• T-Shirts • GK Elite Sportswear celebrate Ortonville and the holiday sea- with a touch of nostalgia.
son.” “Comiing down to Christmas in the
248-627-6317 Molly Lalone, executive director of the Village in Ortonville is like stepping into a
142 Harbor Pointe (on M-15 next to Bullfrogs) • Ortonville Ortonville Downtown Development Au- Norman Rockwell picture, except it’s
Family Owned & Operated Since 1993 thority, who along with Hamilton spear- real,” said LaLone.

Cook’s Farm Dairy

Come See
Santa & Elves
Saturday, December 4th • 1-5pm
Large Selection of
Christmas Trees,
Wreaths &
Grave
Blankets
Santa Butter;
Eggnog,
Peppermint Stick
& Pumpkin Crunch
Ice Cream and Pies
and Grandma’s
Hot Fudge
Seymour Lk Rd., 1 1/2 miles East of M-15 1 mile W. of Sashabaw Rd.
Ortonville • (248) 627-3329 • Mon-Sat 9-8 Sun 12-8
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Choose To Shop Downtown! Christmas

Christmas Our store is filled with vibrant bolts of Open House
in the Village fabric to inspire the creative you.
Gift Certificates Available
10 am - 4 pm
parade
Demonstrations &
Refreshments
• Handmade
Items From Four
Craft Booths

470 Mill Street • Ortonville • 248-627-9100

Open Monday - Friday 10-5 • Thursday until 8 p.m. • Saturday 10-3

Nature Lovers Flock To Us

FREE FREE SUET
CAKES
Pine Cone Bird Thistle Sock CAKES
¢
Feeder Craft with purchase of
during Christmas In The Village 10+ lbs. of seed 79
Call For
Heating Oil
Prices 465 Mill St. • Ortonville
Top, the Brandon High School Marching Band. Above, youth wait for 248-627-3700 • www.hamiltonsofortonville.com
the parade in downtown Ortonville. SPI file photo.
22 Saturday, November 27, 2010 The Citizen
Enroll now for the
winter preschool session...
Tot Time -
Ages 2-2½
Tot Time is from 9-
11:45 for $20 per day
Our busy toddlers learn to
play with other children, use
art supplies, listen to books,
song and dance and an
introduction to the alphabet,
shapes and colors!
885 S. Ortonville Rd. There are only a few openings
(Behind McDonald’s)
248-627-8800
6:30 am to 6 pm
www.steppingstonechildcare.com
CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE
Live
Nativity
Young preschool - Preschool -
Ages 2 ½ - 3 ½ Ages 4 & 5 at OUMC
This class is a great start to Our goal for this class is to
your child’s education. get your child ready for At 4 p.m., there will
Children learn to share, kindergarten. Children be a live Nativity at
interact with other learn academic and social the Ortonville
children, use art & craft skills they will need for United Methodist
supplies, learn letters, kindergarten. Church, 93 Church
colors, shapes and much St.
more!
Stepping Stone
also provides care for infants and
school age children. Bus
transportation to all Brandon Schools
is provided every morning and
afternoon. We are also open on
snow days and other days Brandon
schools are closed.
available. Enroll by December
17th and receive an additional
15% OFF for the months of
January and February.
We Have Everything For Your Holiday Table
VOTED Best Expanded Our goal at Bueche’s is to make your holi-
days as enjoyable as possible by offering a
Prepared Food
variety of holiday items throughout the en-
Grocery Store & tire store. From all of us at Bueche’s Food
World, may your holidays be filled with deli-
Customer Service cious food sprinkled with delightful memo-
ries and warmed by family togetherness!
New...
MEAT BAKERY • Twice Baked Potatoes
• Honey Glazed Spiral Ham • Fresh Baked Rolls & Breads • Lasagna Rollups
• Standing Rib Roast • Christmas Cookies, Pastries &Cakes
• Stuffed Pork Loin • Decorated Cakes or Tray of Cookies • Meatloaf Sliced
• Whole Leg of Lamb • Stuffed Squash
DELI
• Delmonico Steak • Appetizer Platters • Meats • Mediterranean Section
• Fresh Turkey • Geese • Cheese • Vegetables • Fruits • Full Line of Dietz & Watson
• Oysters • Fresh Zerto Parmigiano Reggiano
SEAFOOD
POINSETTIAS • Holiday Shrimp Party Tray • Oven Ready Pizzas
FRUIT BASKETS • Smoked Platter Supreme • Imported Meats & Cheeses
• Custom Made & Ready Made • Deluxe Seafood Sampler
Check Out Our GIFT SELECTION for HOME DECORATIONS, CANDLES, FLORAL and MORE!
Coinstar Open Prepaid
24 Hours GIFT CARDS
Something for everyone on
400 N. Ortonville Rd. your list. Cards activated at
MONEY Ortonville, Michigan GIFT CARD time of purchase.
248-627-4961 See the carousel for selection.
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From 2-4 p.m., there will be free kids crafts at Fire Station #1.

WOJO’S EVENTS
H o l i d ay Wr e a t h s , O R T O N V I L L E L O C AT I O N O N LY

Decorate a Custom Wreath

Ro p i n g & M o r e ! Supplies Included • Fee $20
(Kids Club - FREE - Decorate a Pot)
Sat. November 27 th 10 am
Wojo’s Greenhouse Christmas Store is open through
December 24th. You’ll enjoy the handcrafted expertise Decorate a Custom Wreath
Supplies Included • Fee $20
of Wojo’s employees this Christmas season. (Kids Club - FREE - Make Reindeer Food)
We offer complete services for wreaths, memorial blankets, Sat. December 4 th 10 am
roping, swags, decorative holiday greens containers, center pieces,
Christmas Open House
gift items and so much more. Come see for yourself!
Holiday Centerpiece
Supplies Included • Fee $20
Bring this completed entry form Store Hours (Kids Club - FREE - Pine Cone Bird Feeder)
REGISTER TO WIN A Open Daily
to Wojo’s Greenhouse Refreshments & More
2570 Oakwood Rd.
Ortonville, MI 48462 $100 by 5 p.m. Friday, December 10, 2010
to register.
(Ortonville Store Only)
All 7 Days
through
Sat. December 11 th
10 am - 3 pm

SHOPPING
ph: (248) 627-6498 December 24th
NAME: ______________________
www.wojos.com 9 am - 5 pm
STREET: _____________________ Holiday Centerpiece
Visit our
other locations SPREE CITY: ______________ ZIP _____
PHONE: _____________________
We Accept Supplies Included • Fee $20
(Kids Club - FREE

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Yes, Sign me up for Wojo’s Newsletter
Coffee Mug Evergreen Bouquet)
Sat. December 18 th 10 am
in Lake Orion Limit one entry per guest. Must be present to register. Need not be
present to win. Drawing held December 10, 2010 at 5 p.m. E. S. T. For More Details or Registration
& Davison Must be 18 years or older to participate.
www.wojos.com • (248) 627-6498
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All Day Events

Santa’s Shop ............................ Vendors at Old Town Hall
Cookie Walk .................................................... Masonic Hall
Bake Sale ..................................................................... OUMC
Free peanut butter pine cone birdfeeder craft and
blacksmithing .............................. Hamilton’s Feed & Fuel
New Toy drop off for Community Christmas Toy Store
(OCEF) ....................................Art of Life - Real Estate One
Fontanini Nativity Open House .............. Willow Pointe
Open House ....................................................... Mabelena’s
K-9 Stray Rescue League ............................... Fire Station
Taste of Ortonville
Bullfrog’s
China Fare
Cranberries Cafe
MacPhee’s
Mama Maria’s
O’Malley’s Galley
Papa Bella’s Pizza
Before Parade
1 pm “Folk Ensemble” Performance ...................... Brandon Public Library
2 pm - 4 pm Free Kids Crafts and GOB Gymnastics ............... Fire Station
Parade ~ 4 pm Downtown
After Parade
Live Reindeer & Alpacas ......................................................... Old Mill Campus
Pictures with Santa .......................................................... Mann School House
Top Hats & Tails Carriage Rides ................................. Art of Life Parking Lot
5-7 Free Hayride .................................................................... Church St. - Mill St.
5:45 Caroling and Tree Lighting ............................................... Old Town Hall
Food & Drink
12 pm - 6 pm Refreshments ................................................................... Old Mill
4 pm - 7 pm Taste of Ortonville ................................................433 Mill Street
4 pm - 7 pm Ham Dinner ................ Ortonville United Methodist Church

Holiday Passport:
Magical Merchants Passport available Dec. 4-Dec. 18
Get your passport stamped by all participating merchants, then turn your
Christmas in the Village
passport into any of these stores. Winner will be contacted by information Contributors
provided. Drawing held on Dec. 12-18. Must be at least 21 years old to enter. Art of Life
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Brandon Public Library

Magical Merchants Brandon Groveland Youth Assistance

Brandon Twp. Parks & Recreation
Art of Life K-9 Stray Rescue League
Mabelena’s Quilting Shop
Coats Village Funeral Home
D. L. Bonner Jewelers Nails by Nancy Dream Catcher Alpacas
Brandon Underwriters, Inc. Papa Bella’s Pizza GOB Gymnastics
Christ the Shepherd Lutheran Church Something Different Hair Salon Hamilton’s Feed & Fuel
Citizen Newspaper South Street Consignment Shop Jody Blaine, Farmers Insurance
Clarkston Brandon Community Credit Union The Village Pub Old Mill Museum/Historical Society
Coats Village Funeral Home Thompson’s Hardware Ortonville Eastern Stars
Glass with Class Bead Store Tom’s Market Ortonville Lion’s Club
Hamilton’s Feed & Fuel Trinity Photography Ortonville United Methodist Church
In Motion Anytime Willow Pointe Paramount Signs & Graphix
Real Estate One
Jet’s Pizza
The Parsonage