Editorial – Page 31

City Council failed to solve a problem in subdivision

January 27, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I have long maintained that the two most important functions of elected government are to solve problems and be a fair referee. Unfortunately, I found the Wayland City Council lacking in its performance last...

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Treasurer further explains ‘Reimagine Trash’ project

January 20, 2019

To the editor: Jim Martin I get the sense that whatever I say is going to be scrutinized just a tad too much, but here goes. It appears that there is built-in misunderstanding about motives. Which I read that as Some Secret Plot. I am trying to let our public...

Trash vs. recycling — Penny wise and pound foolish

January 19, 2019

The "Reimagine Trash" project was outlined for members of the Dorr Township Planning Commission last Tuesday evening. ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Penny wise and pound foolish" is an ancient saying from Merry Olde England that describes the process...

Some Globe employees were just collateral damage

January 13, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a fair and balanced story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Workin' for the man every night and day." — Creedence Clearwater Revival, 1969, "Proud Mary." When I looked out my picture window Saturday evening my heart sank as I watched the guy who faithfully...

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Wayland made a big deal about its 1st traffic light

January 11, 2019

Greetings from the Cajun south: Mark Wakeman I recently saw somewhere (can't find it now ) an old photo of the intersection of Superior and Main Street in Wayland with a traffic light hanging in the air. I have what is possibly an incorrect memory of Wayland getting its first...

City Council should invoke ‘Rios Rule’ to allow pot sale

January 10, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. Terri Rios I resolutely urge the Wayland City Council to invoke the "Rios Rule" to eventually permit the sale and distribution of the now legal product marijuana within the city limits. The "Rios Rule"...

Misunderstanding what news is has consequences

January 6, 2019

ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. "Behind a bush, on the side of the road, there was *no* severed arm. No dismembered trunk of a man in his late fifties. No head in a bag. Nothing. Not a sausage." —...

State legislators thumb noses to voters of Michigan

December 31, 2018

Roses to Rep. Johnson ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. I was naive enough a few years ago to believe our Michigan Legislature could not sink any lower after approving a law permitting widespread use of obnoxious fireworks. But I...

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Call Rep. Johnson, defend Prop 2 against lame ducks

December 18, 2018

To the editor: Please take time today to call State Rep. Steven Johnson (517-373-0840). I know from my conversation with him last Friday that he can be swayed on this particular issue since he is aware that 57% of his constituents voted yes on Prop 2 (on the gerrymandering issue)....

Martin community, schools enjoy a sort of renaissance

December 17, 2018

Dr. David Harnish The Martin community and school system are undergoing a renaissance of sorts. Only a few years ago they were just about left for dead, but they have rebounded nicely, at least in the all-important world of public relations. Perhaps the most stunning achievement is the forward-looking implementation...

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