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Protecting residents from scams and fraudIn a perfect world, Michigan residents wouldn't have to worry about scammers, phony charities, fake investment advisors, and other individuals and companies who attempt to mislead and rip off Michigan residents....more >> |
Attending school in the innocence of the 50's meant we were not troubled with all the regulations that are now running rampant in our society. It meant that every morning we would take time to recite the pledge of allegiance and every classroom was decorated with an American flag....more >> |
Book sale succeeds! Thanks!Thank you, community, for another successful book sale. In these trying times it is rewarding to see so many used books recycled and reread. We had thousands of books and after the book sale Grace Center of Hope picked up our leftovers....more >> |
A vote for Angela NassoI support Angela Nasso for Lake Orion School Board because she is nonpartisan, open-minded, and understands the delicate balance between fiscal responsibility and educating our children for the challenges of tomorrow....more >> |
Don't Rush MeBlock the border! Inspect all vehicles! Too late, they're here.While Don ponders the Life's great mysteries he didn't write a column this week. So, while he gets in-touch with his inner grouch, here one from the archives, October 2010. And, hey whatever happened to the bedbug problem? * * * For a while now I've been reading about the increase of "undesirables" in the states south of us....more >> |
Jim's JottingsBallot props and Phyllis Diller
2 Topics: Ballot props and Phyllis Diller Now that I have my absentee voters ballot in hand I can assume a whole bunch of others do, too. Of course I have an opinion on the six constitutional proposals....more >> |
No more blowing off board dutyAs the new Independence Township Board is elected and seated next month, we deserve a promise – four years of dedicated service. This is something we once took for granted. Not anymore....more >> |
Reopen a case of O.J.Maybe O.J. Simpson didn't do it. I know the standard narrative from 20 years ago. Nicole Brown Simpson and her boyfriend Ron Goldman were murdered by someone armed with a knife. O....more >> |
Support for Brooks's campaign for CongressDear Editor, A few years ago there was a popular experiment in which they put a frog into a pot of boiling water and the frog immediately jumped out. Next, they placed a frog in a pot of cool water and the frog just swam around....more >> |
Call for new blood on Clarkston Board of EducationDear Editor, I am very concerned about the direction of the Clarkston Schools. The board president seems to be very focused on doing a board self-evaluation. I'm not sure any more time needs to be spent on that....more >> |
Taste of Clarkston all-around huge successDear Editor, A huge thank you to all involved in Taste of Clarkston this year! We estimate about 17,000 visited Taste of Clarkston enjoying a gorgeous fall day, great food, music and entertainment in the Historic Village....more >> |
Fundraiser raises over $4,000 for veteran projectsDear Editor, Our Fall Fundraiser was a huge success! Besides having a great time, we raised a total of $4,498. We will split these funds equally with the Auxiliary and the SAL and they will be used to support our Veteran related projects....more >> |
Real change starts with individualsDuring the dedication of the cemetery at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, President Abraham Lincoln delivered one of the most memorable speeches in American History. His speech, known as the Gettysburg Address, was to recognize the awesome sacrifices made during the Civil War in order to preserve the Union and to liberate the slaves in the confederacy....more >> |
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| 1895: Johns Hopkins, merchant and philanthropist. |
| 1925: Malcolm X (Malcolm Little), African-American activist. |
| 1934: James Lehrer, broadcast journalist. |
| 1941: Jane Brody, food and health writer. |
| 1941: Nora Ephron, screenwriter and director. |
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| 1568: Defeated by the Protestants, Mary, Queen of Scots, flees to England where Queen Elizabeth imprisons her. |
| 1588: The Spanish Armada sets sail from Lisbon, Spain. |
| 1608: The Protestant states form the Evangelical Union of Lutherans and Calvinists. |
| 1635: Cardinal Richelieu of France intervenes in the great conflict in Europe by declaring war on the Hapsburgs in Spain. |
| 1643: The French army defeats a Spanish army at Rocroi, France. |
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