Controversial book not aimed at kids
Dear Editor, I attended and participated in the three-hour public hearing of the library board meeting on March 16 that listened to public comment around the book Gender Queer. Unlike many who were objecting to the book, I read it first. This is not a children's book...
Come to Lum for firefighters fundraiser
Dear Editor, How about a Saturday afternoon/ evening out on the town with the family? Then come on out to Lum for the annual Spaghetti Dinner. There will be 50/50 raffle drawings along with several Chinese auction items. In addition there will raffle tickets available...
Reinstate the Assault Weapons Ban
Dear Editor, With the recent MSU, Louisville andNashville tragedies, there have been nearly 150 mass shootings so far this year in the U.S. Undeniably, guns are a huge problem. We are simply flooded with guns – more guns than any other nation – easily exceeding the...
How is this not exploiting our children?
Dear Editor, I would like to express my concerns about a book in the Lapeer District Library which is creating a lot of controversy. The book in question, which I understand is not merely a single memoir, but one book in a series by the same author clearly depicting...
Chief Hagemeister has Almont support
In light of all the recent newspaper articles, Almont Fire and Rescue felt the need to reach out to the Dryden Township Board. Almont Fire and Rescue has had years of interaction with Chief Hagemeister and at no time have we ever witnessed Chief Hagemeister act in any...
Sees Hagemeister as a quality leader
I have had he privilege of working with the Dryden Twp. Fire Department and Chief Mark Hagemeister for over 31 years. Twenty of these years, I have held the rank of Assistant Chief or Fire Chief. Over my career, I have responded to numerous calls with the DTFD, from...
Forefront of safety and professionalism
In response to the recent newspaper article about Chief Mark Hagemeister, I felt compelled to write this letter to express my thoughts about what is going on in Dryden. My department and myself have worked closely with Chief Hagemeister over the last 30-plus years and...
Free speech is in danger
Dear Editor, Abraham Lincoln said that a house divided against itself cannot stand. It appears we are at that point again in this nation. The divide seems to be so large one wonders if it can ever be bridged. Conservative speakers are invited to speak at college...
Blood donors save lives
Dear Editor, We would like to thank everyone that participated in the Imlay City Eagles #4082 Red Cross Blood Drive by donating blood, (and to the ones that tried but couldn't) donating food, volunteering your time, putting out fliers and sharing posts, or spreading...
TCT earns writing awards
Dear Editor, Tom, Maria, all the staff at the Tri-City Times; congratulations for getting more MPA (Michigan Press Association) exceptional writing awards. As a former writer and editor for a small daily and sports stringer I know the hard work, long hours and...