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Thanks for ‘Ford’s Mixed Legacy’

I want to thank the writer of “Ford’s Mixed Legacy” for bringing to light some unsavory events of Kingsford’s past. The writer of “Ford’s Mixed Legacy” was right to call out the past actions of those who sought to limit the economic opportunities for African Americans in our community. However, Kingsford is not the same community it was in 1920. Now there are laws that protect all Americans from discrimination. Present-day Kingsford High School, while does not have as diverse a student body as large urban areas, is no longer an all-white high school. Due to ...

Some thoughts on waste plastic

I recently read a long article in another newspaper, a member of a chain of papers. They often have lengthy pieces, well researched, which a company that size can afford to do. This one was from the CEO of S.C. Johnson, a well-known Wisconsin company. It seems this man enjoys diving in various waters and became concerned about the amount of waste plastic in the waters all across the world. He further became interested in the microfibers of plastic left when plastic breaks down. This is a worldwide problem that space here does not permit detailing. Let us just say it is an important ...

Safer with guns?

Oh my. All those people opposing gun safety laws showed up at the same Dickinson County Board meeting. What are the odds? I guess those with a differing view somehow missed the memo. As to making this a “gun sanctuary county,” I would only point out that in this country, we expect enforcement of all laws, not only those with which we agree. (If someone really believes a law is unconstitutional, there is a remedy for that — it’s called the judicial system.) Reference to the capacity crowd implies that these people speak for the majority opinion in the county. But how many does ...

What’s wrong with this picture?

My wife and I are blessed to have three very precious granddaughters. The middle one (Hazel) is a very perceptive little 5 year old that just started kindergarten. On her first day, she had to ride on the school bus for the first time. After a long day, her mom met her as she got off the bus and asked her how the bus ride was? She answered and said it was good, but ... when she got on the bus and looked to buckle up for the ride, she noticed that only the bus driver was buckled in ...

Something is just not right

EDITOR: It was announced Monday that Michigan State University is investigating the leak of the head football coach Mel Tucker debacle. As if that matters right now, considering the turmoil encompassing the university, but it does not surprise me. I worked at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh when I went to college there and believe me administrators are fabulous at trying to sweep problems under the rug and keeping them hidden. Addressing and dealing with problems head on is not their specialty. Quite honestly, not dealing with problems might be their specialty. On a different ...

Whitmer should consider options on health coverage

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has spoken publicly about her intention to protect Michiganders from unscrupulous insurance companies who try to weasel out of paying for essential health services. However, any action the governor chooses to take will have no bearing on employer-based health insurance. Instead of using the Democrat-controlled Michigan State Legislature to accomplish these ends, the governor may want to consider another option that will benefit all Michiganders equally. Michigan could apply for a waiver through the Centers for Medicaid, which would allow all Michiganders access ...