Razor Strap & Fels Naptha Soap
Let me begin by saying I am fully cognizant of the argument that President Trump: 1) Started it; 2) Has used similar language; 3) Deserves it. I don't accept any of those as a justification for the newly elected Michigan Congresswoman, Rashida Tlaib's,...
Memories of Capac’s Mystery
I have enjoyed reading Doug Hunter's 'Capac's Unsolved Mystery' series. I remember this story well. My grandfather was Reddy Waltz. Great job Doug Hunter! —Jeanne Ploeger Chamberlain
Time to Recognize Individuals Who Serve on School Board
January is School Board Recognition Month. This is a time to recognize the individuals who approach their volunteer work like it is a full-time job and with extraordinary dedication to public schools. They are citizens whose decisions affect our children...
Using Better Technology Would be More Effective Than a Wall
Is there a need for a border wall?As a Michigan teacher, I remember migrants coming every fall to pick produce. They were welcomed, and schools provided bilingual services to their children. "Illegal" or legal wasn't discussed. We needed these good...
Lapeer Library Eliminates Late Fee
The Lapeer District Library board and staff are pleased to announce that Lapeer District Library will no longer charge fines for overdue materials as of January 11. Your local library is going fine free!The library board started discussing this issue a...
Solid State Radio Returns to PIX Jan. 11
The PIX Theatre is proud to announce January's edition of our monthly radio show, Solid State Radio Live at the PIX slated for Friday, Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. These shows are filled with fun, music and comedy and we've partnered with Lapeer's own Solid State...
Washington Issued Warning in 1796
As the government shut down grinds along, I am reminded of a stern warning about party politics. It was issued in 1796. It came from our greatest national hero and first president, George Washington.As Washington readied himself to exit public life he...
Big Impact When Government Shuts Down
"I want my wall!!!!" This is the demand of the person currently living in the big White House that you and I pay for. He gets his pay but we don't. As of this writing, we are into day six of the government shut down. Please tell Trump and your Member of...
Some Thoughts on Immigrant Sponsorship
The definition of immigrant is: "A person who comes to live permanently in a foreign country."Not that long ago, that is what my parents and I were called. Now, we are called citizens. At that time, the immigration process required us to have a sponsor to...
