Dear Editor, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” – Helen Keller Who do you respect? As I thought about Thanksgiving coming at the end of this month, I began making a mental list of people I appreciate. My list is long. I am blessed with many people like that, […]
Dear Editor, On reading the latest expression of Critical Race Theory in the form of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (or henceforth “DEI”), I was surprised to find the claim that DEI represents core American values. I found this strange considering “equity” alone seems to have replaced “equality,” at least within the last few years. A […]
Dear Editor, The last couple of years have been a trying time for everyone, especially for those in need. To meet this need, Neiman’s Family Market and the Divine Mercy Knights of Columbus Council 14883 recently partnered to hold a holiday food drive. The goal was to restock Neighbor for Neighbor’s Food Pantry in Davisburg to […]
Dear Editor, The October 25, 2021 council meeting of the City of the Village of Clarkston was the last meeting prior to the November election where at least two new members will be elected, possibly three. There are seven members in total, but they have been operating with only six for the last three months […]
Dear Editor, Clarkston city council candidate Laura Rodgers claims she is legally qualified to serve on the council even though she hasn’t lived here for more than a year (“Clarkston city council candidate clarifies qualifications,” Clarkston News, October 27, 2021). She was responding to my letter noting that (1) the Clarkston charter requires a council […]
Dear Editor, Sending my appreciation to Matt Mackinder for his balanced reporting on the dispute between Mr. Moore and the Historic District Commission (“Resident calling foul on city’s Historic District Commission,” Clarkston News, October 20, 2021). It was informational and allowed the reader to think for oneself. Sincerely, Cheryl McNeil Independence Township
Dear Editor, For over 30 years, I have looked forward to receiving the Clarkston News each week. And yes, I look forward to reading Don Rush’s opinion section each week. No, I don’t always agree with Don, but I still enjoy reading his thoughts. Seems to me, the News is doing just about everything a community […]
Dear Editor, Last week, in a letter to the editor, a resident of the City of the Village of Clarkston wrote that I am unqualified to run for office because I am living away from my principal residence during an extensive renovation (“Council candidate not qualified to run,” Clarkston News, October 20, 2021). The purpose of this letter is to clear the […]
Dear Editor, I spent the afternoon of October 19 canvassing Holcomb Road talking to neighbors and longtime community members reminiscing. Clarkston was a community that helped and embraced one another. My parents still live in the house I grew up in a couple blocks outside the Historic District. I remember doing small jobs around Rudy’s […]
Dear Editor, After attending the Independence Township Board of Trustees meeting on October 5, we are very disappointed. The voters elected the trustees to serve the best interests of the township but it’s clear that some members of the board are more interested in their own political futures than in what’s best for the Township. […]