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It ain’t braggin’ if it’s true: I told you so about Gamrat May 15

August 7, 2015

EDITOR'S NOTE: At the risk of crowing "I told you so," the following is an editorial written by yours truly and appearing on Townbroadcast May 15. It should be read being mindful of this morning's revelations about State Reps. Cindy Gamrat and Todd Courser, regarded as Tea Party superstars in...

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We need forward thinking for energy, not business as usual

August 5, 2015

To the editor: I am concerned with Michigan’s energy future and am writing in opposition to House Bill 4297 ( Nesbitt) and Senate Bill 438 (Proos). We have an opportunity to step positively into the future protecting the environment, our health and becoming less dependent on others for our energy...

Despite protests, recycling surcharge no problem in Dorr Twp.

July 30, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Dorr Township Trustee Patty Senneker and community activist Bernie Schumaker raised a ruckus a little more than a year ago about the local curbside recycling program. Both insisted a $25 surcharge was unfair in...

High school pool will be Wayland schools’ biggest economic headache

July 26, 2015

ACHTUNG: The following is not “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Matt Miner, former vice chairman of the Wayland City Planning Commission and current member of the Wayland Township Planning Commission, once commented that Wayland Union is the poorest rich school district in Michigan. It...

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Please vote for Then and Now, Dorr Library in Arts Alive contest

July 18, 2015

To the editor: As many already know, we are planning an addition to the Dorr Township Library to house our collection of historical material. The Dorr Township Board tentatively has approved this plan if enough funds can be raised to accomplish this task. We have had some very generous donations...

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We must act together now to stop inventor killing legislation

July 15, 2015

H.R.9, the Innovation Act, is inventor killing legislation moving rapidly through the House of Representatives. It passed out of the House Judiciary Committee and is scheduled for a full floor vote in the next two weeks. H.R.9 will effectively wipe out patent rights for small entities – independent inventors and...

Term limits: Doing the wrong thing over and over again

July 14, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. “Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” — Albert Einstein It amazes me how customarily intelligent and thoughtful people steadfastly cling to the wrong-headed notion that term limits...

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Drop box damage very costly to Dorr Township Library

July 8, 2015

Dear Editor and Dorr Township residents, I am sad to report that we have had several very damaging incidents of bark, stones and plant material (whole iris flowers, hosta leaves, etc) being put in our library drop box overnight. Not only has this damaged our and other library’s materials (water...

The clown car that is the State Legislature just keeps rolling

July 6, 2015

ACHTUNG: This is not a “fair and balanced” story. It is an editorial by the editor. Not long ago I suggested in this space that our elected members of the State Legislature don't give a damn about what we think. I stand by my assertion. The latest example is the...

Throw the rascals Tuinstra and Senneker out in August 2016

July 2, 2015

The ACHTUNG: This is not a "fair and balanced" story. It is an editorial by the editor. The problems of gridlock and poisonous atmosphere at Dorr Township Board meetings lay squarely at the feet of Trustees John Tuinstra and Patty Senneker. I’ve said...

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