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My WayIn a civilized society, taxes are a necessary evil. Now, I tend to believe taxes are more evil than necessary and some are more evil than others. That's why I was pleased to see the state Legislature and Gov....more >> |
In response to a couple of the pieces in your last paper: The answer to the question of "Why is it so hard to do the right thing?" is a mystery to me. It would seem that it should be clear to do the right thing even if it is the harder choice....more >> |
I would like to start off by saying my prayers go out to all those affected by the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Out of respect, I have kept my political opinions to myself much like the National Rifle Association (NRA) did for the following week and unlike the current White House administration....more >> |
First I want to apologize to those I have offended or will offend in this and future letters to the editor. I guess I was taken to the woodshed and thoroughly verbally trashed for having the audacity to write my thoughts and even sarcastic comments and send them in....more >> |
Don't Rush MeThere must be some mistake.When I first started typing columns back in 1986, one of the first "gems" of journalistic dribble I labeled Don't Rush Me recorded (lamented) the fact I had found my first gray hair....more >> |
Jim's JottingsI think this phrase came from a Broadway show Stop The World I Want To Get Off: "I just want it to slow down so I can get a handle on it." It was hard enough to follow our own three kids become adults, but watching the grandkids grow has been nothing short of turning around and asking myself, "What happened?" Where did the time go?" I mean "little" red-headed Danny and his busy sister Karen jumped out of the nest and in to oblivion so quickly....more >> |
Running into 2013By now you are either deep into your New Year's resolution, you have given up and are asking yourself why you make one just to break it, or you are still trying just to write down the year correctly....more >> |
Rotary says thank youDear Editor, The Clarkston Rotary Club would like to thank the many volunteers who committed time and energy for this year's Goodfellow newspaper sales and subsequent Shoes for Kids....more >> |
Reader says don't forget pedestrians and cyclistsDear Editor, The city council had a somewhat lengthy discussion on this even though the agenda only said "Explanation of possible action of grant" ("City considers road, sidewalk additions," Dec....more >> |
Financial recap for Independence TownshipReviewing Independence Township finances, Police, Fire, Safety Path, Water and Sewer and General Funds will finish the year pretty much in accordance with the 2012 plan. For example: General Fund, up $319K due to increased building fees and lower salary expenses; Fire Fund, down $1....more >> |
Call for action on
mental health reformDear Editor, After the Newtown suicide massacre and tragic loss of innocent children, medical governing authorities must reform how traditional medicine assesses and treats children with ADD behavioral conditions as well as mental illness....more >> |
Don't listen to experts in 2013 Someone has said that an expert is anyone who is more than 100 miles away and you have to pay to talk to them. Our culture is full of experts. There are experts out there who will tell you that the economy is lousy –you'll never get that career you've always wanted....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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| 1858: A pro-slavery band led by Charles Hameton executes unarmed Free State men near Marais des Cygnes on the Kansas-Missouri border. |
| 1863: Union General Ulysses S. Grant's first attack on Vicksburg is repulsed. |
| 1864: The Union and Confederate armies launch their last attacks against each other at Spotsylvania, Virginia. |
| 1921: Congress sharply curbs immigration, setting a national quota system. |
| 1935: The National Football League adopts an annual college draft to begin in 1936. |
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