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Don't Rush MeI can't find my 'bah-humbug'Whilst thinking about Thanksgiving and blessings for a column last week, my mind kept working. Which for me is kinda amazing. Letting my mind work is something I don't ask of it. But, work it did....more >> |
Don't Rush MeHistorically speaking, this is the time of year, the one day of 365, we set aside to be thankful for graces bestowed. And, it is no secret it will be harder for some to be thankful this year....more >> |
Keiser's RoleThanksgiving thoughtsMerriam Webster gives three definitions for "Thanksgiving." One: "The act of giving thanks." Two: "A prayer expressing gratitude" and three: "A public acknowledgement or celebration divine goodness....more >> |
Times up for township perkDear editor, The township board will inevitably start laying off employees next year. It's the sign of the times. Tighten our belts and cut back to the minimum and try to ride this recession out....more >> |
Kudos for road-fixing effortsDear editor, Pedestrian comfort and safety is what the Village of Clarkston should be known for as we are the quintessential walkable "small town" with restaurants, shops, a park, lakes, rivers, and great historical homes that can only be fully enjoyed while walking....more >> |
Congratulations WolvesDear editor, I want to congratulate the coaches and players on the 2009 Clarkston High School football team for their tremendous season. Clarkston is grateful and privileged to have you represent our community....more >> |
Time to ponder and plenty to celebrateMillions of families will be sitting down this week around a table laden with scrumptious delicacies including, in some households, the centerpiece - a turkey with all the trimmings....more >> |
'It's time for shared sacrifice'Dear editor, The main points I drew from the recent budget meeting at Scripps Middle School: Michigan must find a way to provide a stable, reliable, sustainable source of funding for our schools....more >> |
Farmers' Market: thanks againDear editor, A great big thanks from the Lake Orion Farmers Market as we close the market for 2009. Thank you to our Lake Orion Downtown Authority for awarding us the recognition plaque at the 2nd annual volunteer recognition gathering at Valentino's last Thursday, Nov....more >> |
Conquering us with debtPrior to leaving for deer camp, I wrote an article in the Nov. 18 edition about Republican Congressman Mike Rogers' visit to the Bear Paw Cafe in Lakeville. The majority of the spirited discussion was focused on the socialist health care bill recently approved by the Democratic-controlled House....more >> |
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| 1909: Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, artist. |
| 1917: Raymond Burr, actor (Perry Mason). |
| 1921: Andrei Sakharov, Russian physicist. |
| 1926: Robert Creeley, poet. |
| 1944: Mary Bourke Robinson, first woman president of Ireland (1990-1997). |
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| 1506: Christopher Columbus dies. |
| 1536: The Reformation is officially adopted in Geneva, Switzerland. |
| 1620: Present-day Martha's Vineyard is first sighted by Captain Bartholomew Gosnold. |
| 1790: Paris is divided into 48 zones. |
| 1832: The Democratic party holds its first national convention. |
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