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Jim's JottingsThis is the fifth and last in my series on Henry Ford, 1863-1947. This will be some highlights in his career, as written in The Automotive News on the 100th birthday of Ford, 1963....more >> |
Don't Rush MeOkay. Last week I shared some of my least favorite Christmas songs. Songs like, Simply having a Wonderful Christmastime, Do They Know It's Christmas, The Christmas Shoes, and basically anything by Trans Siberian Orchestra....more >> |
Opinions(In response to, 'Grand Blanc youth pastor busted for indecent exposure in Brandon,' The Citizen, Nov. 27, page 2): Dear Editor, I was quite disturbed after reading the story in The Citizen regarding the Grand Blanc youth pastor....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I was having a discussion with my students one day recently and the topic of unions came up. We began discussing the positives and the negatives of union membership and one student voiced their opinion....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, (In response to, 'Reward offered for info on twp. cat shooter,' The Citizen, Nov. 20, page 1): The recent report of a cat found shot by an arrow in Brandon Township, characterized as an "unspeakable act of cruelty" by The Detroit News, and the photo of an 11-year-old bow hunter posing with his first buck, published by The Citizen, illustrates the strange dichotomy of opinion that exists in our community when it comes to animals and their treatment....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I'm not sure the village residents really understand the makeup of the new village council after the recent election of Phil Jackson and Doug McAbee. They ran on a campaign to reduce taxes and operational costs in the village....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, At first blush it seems that a turf athletic field is extravagant in the current economic downturn. Evaluating this for possible benefits to our community and schools compared to the cost has stimulated several thoughts I would like to share before we as the Goodrich community decide where to spend our bond money....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, (In response to, 'Man should cherish the animals,' The Citizen, Nov. 6, page 6): In my dictionary the word cherish is defined: to hold dear, to treat tenderly, nurture, to harbor in mind....more >> |
OpinionsDear Editor, I attended the Goodrich Village Council meeting on Nov. 30 after I heard about issues at the previous meeting. I am quite concerned about the direction the council is taking....more >> |
Phil In The BlankDriving to Depot Park Saturday evening for a bullying-awareness, candlelight vigil, I wasn't sure what I would find. Maybe no one would be there. Maybe Steve Hyer, president of Clarkston School Board, was right when he suggested bullying wasn't an issue in Clarkston....more >> |
Reader saw tolerance for artistDear Editor: A community that put up with endless delays in seeing a very public project continue year upon year, is tolerant (in regards to "Artist wishes mural teaches lasting lesson of tolerance," Dec....more >> |
Lesson found from mural artistDear Editor: Re: "Artist wishes mural teaches lasting lesson of tolerance," by Michelle Tynan, Dec. 1. My first thought about hearing from Ms. Tynan again, is, aren't we all accorded freedom of speech ....more >> |
Pastor appreciates different viewDear Editor: I would like to thank you for your Spiritual Matters column and for allowing a variety of viewpoints to be presented. I would also like to thank Pastor Kendall Schaeffer of St....more >> |
Another side to Clarkston Junior HighDear Editor, In regards to "Bullied out," Dec. 1 edition of The Clarkston News, I feel it is my responsibility to share my thoughts on Clarkston Junior High, which I feel has been misrepresented when it comes to bullying....more >> |
A very wealthy man shared his passion for art collecting with his devoted young son. Together they traveled around the world, adding fine treasures to their collection. But then the world went to war, and the young man left to serve his country....more >> |
My WayExactly how stupid do they think we are?Long ago, I gave up on the idea of expecting government to tell the truth. It's just not in the nature of the beast. That being said, I at least expect better lies, excuse me, 'spin' from folks who earn their living avoiding the facts....more >> |
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| 1844: Mary Cassatt, impressionist painter. |
| 1859: Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author, creator of the Sherlock Holmes series. |
| 1907: Laurence Olivier, actor. |
| 1920: Thomas Gold, astronomer. |
| 1927: Peter Mathiessen, writer. |
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| 1939: Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini sign a Pact of Steel forming the Axis powers. |
| 1947: The Truman Doctrine brings aid to Turkey and Greece. |
| 1967: The children's program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood premiers. |
| 1972: Ceylon becomes the Republic of Sri Lanka as its constitution is ratified. |
| 1985: Baseball player Pete Rose passes Hank Aaron as National League run scoring leader with 2,108. |
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