Lake Orion family looking for support, letters, hope, prayers

Longtime Lake Orion resident Ione Drum, 94, and her daughter, Gayle Garcia are looking for help. The two are seeking letters of support for their son and brother, Larry Drum — who has spent 16 years a ward of the Michigan Corrections Department. ‘We received some good news,? Garcia, a Lapeer resident said. ‘The state […]

The ‘anti? Dream Cruise is right up my alley

Though it has been a ‘happening? for three years now, I just found out about Ypsilanti’s Nightmare Cruise. The Nightmare Cruise is to the Woodward Dream Cruise as Woody Allen would be to some hunky old actor (Sean Connery?). And, while I like cool, buffed up old cars as much as the other guy, I […]

An open letter to the Whall Group (sort of)

Riddle me this, Bat-readers . . . when is a job done? Is it when the person performing the task says so, or when the person(s) paying the bill say so? On the bequest of Orion Township taxpayers I have to ask questions. Before I get to that, I ask you to forgive me, cuz […]

Hug your family and look at your stuff

“Beware the beast man, for he is the devil’s pawn. Alone among God’s primates, he kills for sport, or lust or greed. Yes, he will murder his brother to possess his brother’s land. Let him not breed in great numbers, for he will make a desert of his home and yours. Shun him. Drive him […]

Despite my best efforts, we survived

Neighbors of Casa de Rush are now breathing a sigh of relief. The dancing girls have been shushed away. The beer cans, whiskey bottles and cigar butts have been picked from the front yard. The local rock band that started their tour in our garage have moved on to other engagements. The lawn was cut […]

Kids, parents and teachers

Dear Parents, Kids, Teachers and Readers in General, I have posted all your letters concerning problems in our schools today. I invite you all to read and write. Heck, why not print a copy and give them to your school board and superintendent. Start a dialogue, be a part of the solution, versus a whiner […]

A student, former board member chimes in

Well, I was gonna? end this discussion last week, the third swing in Teacher Dialogues. But I have received some good input. My third swing last week must have been a foul tip and I get another pitch. Following are parts of letters from a student and former board of education member. Fulllength versions will […]

Teachers, administrators, read what they’re saying about you

I was starting to worry and fret about you reader-types out there. Parents, teachers, administrators, school board members — nobody wanted to get involved in an educational dialogue, once opened by a local teacher. Which, I guess, is why she wrote in the first place. Time passed and some did write. I have yet to […]

New size, BIGGER commitment

Bing, bang, BOOM! Fireworks weren’t only flying in the sky ? they were also exploding in our offices this week. Today, The Oxford Leader showcases our new, modern size. To get the paper in your hands this week, last week we had a lot of work to complete (and yes, there were a few colorful […]

Dear Parents, read what the teacher’s saying

Well, I hope your holiday was inspiring. As promised last week, here is Teacher Dialogue Part 2. * * * Dear Parents, Over the course of the past school year I have had the honor of teaching your children. Having worked with them I can tell you they are bursting with potential and opportunity! That’s […]