Bipartisanship nearly impossible
I’m writing in response to the June 22 letter to the editor, “Why nobody has come forward.” The reason nobody has come forward is because of your inane comments. No matter how many facts you are presented with you will not accept the truth, which is referred to as...
LICA soup kitchens open pantry
The LICA (Lapeer Interfaith Community Association) soup kitchens in Lapeer hosted the grand opening of their new food pantry. The ceremony took place on June 14 at 3 p.m. at 1680 N. Lapeer Rd. in Lapeer. This building was made possible by grants provided by Lapeer...
Make decisions before you drink
Every summer alcohol-impaired accidents occur. The #DecideSober campaign is promoting responsible drinking this summer to combat the seasonal cycle. Many decisions are better made sober than impaired. Questions like “who is driving?” or “where am I sleeping tonight?”...
Many aided in Dryden grad party
On Thursday, May 26, the Class of 2022 graduated from Dryden High School. The evening began as a beautiful candlelight ceremony due to a widespread power outage. Lights came on shortly into the program. The commencement was deeply meaningful as the seniors and their...
Why nobody has come forward
The primaries have started, and the TV news media has been out surveying the polling sites. A few days ago, a reporter asked an older gentleman about the economy. He answered by saying he is really glad that Trump isn’t the president. That’s not an answer. Another...
Too much corporate influence
The Franklin English Dictionary’s definition of profiteer is “A person or corporation who makes excessive profits at the expense of the public.” That’s the word that runs through my mind every time I spend $170 or more filling the fuel tank for my diesel pickup. The...
Advice for Men’s Health Month
Did you know that the life expectancy for men is roughly 5 years shorter compared to women? According to MensHealthMonth.org, men are also more likely than women to die from suicide, cancer, and heart-related health issues AND men seek preventative healthcare services...
Scouts collect for Linked Hearts
Linked Hearts Emergency Food Pantry, located in Dryden, is a non-profit organization that serves to provide food to families in need in our community. The food we distribute is obtained by utilizing both monetary and food donations from individuals, groups,...
Thoughts regarding gun control
I don’t have a problem with gun control, as long as I have control of the gun. I do have some ideas: raise the age for gun purchases to 21; limit the ammunition and gun accessories a person can buy per year; bring back the gun permit and three day waiting period;...
Need to get on our knees, now
As I write this, I am somewhat numb. Anyone who has followed my ministry for a while knows that until 2018 my family and I lived in Uvalde, Texas. When I moved to Uvalde, I was fresh out of college. My whole life was in front of me and I was ablaze with the fire of...