Editorial 6/23/10
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Help for party appreciated On behalf of the parents, stu- dents and families of the Eisen- hower High School class of 2010, we would like to thank the local supporters for their dona- tions to our Senior All Night Party that was held on June 12. The generosity of the following businesses was greatly appreci- ated: A-1 Oil change, Act II Hair Salon, American Pie, Atlas Jew- elers, Bellacinos, Bella Diva Nail Spa, Bi Al’s Firehouse, Big Apple Bagel, Big Joe’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, Caribou Coffee, Chicken Shack, Chili Peppers Tanning, Chili’s Grill and Bar, Costco, Cottage Inn Pizza, Courtesy Driving School, Crank’s Catering, D & M Party Store, Da Francesco, Derma Spa, Di Fratelli, Dunkin Donuts, El Charro, Esplendido’s, For- ever Nails, Gentiles Collison, Giannosa Salon, Glitz and Ears, Jets Pizza-25 Mile and Sheby, Jimmy Johns, Jins China King, Kohl’s, Kroger, Lipari Foods, Leo’s Coney Island, Little Ceaser’s, Marathon 25 Mile and Mound, McDonalds 26 Mile and Van Dyke, Mexican Village, Militello’s, MJR Partridge Creek, Mr. B’s, Mr. Pita, National Coney Island, Nitsches Meat, Nonna’s Restaurant, North Shack Chicken, Pancake Factory, Paris Nails and Spa, Pepperidge Farms, Ri Jo’s, Rons Clean Machine Auto Wash, Sam’s Club, Shields, Sky Bouncers, Taco Loco, Subway, Target, The Hair Spa, Tiki Tan, Tips Toes and Tan, Top Line Nails, Utica Heights Bakery, Vince and Joes, White Castle, Warren Racquet and Fitness, Kevin Murrell DDS, Oakland University, Grand Valley State University, New York Deli, Nicoles Nail Connection, Roo- sevelts Bar and Grill, Pats II Jewelers, Cheeseburger in Par- adise, Home Depot, Alma Salon, Randazzo’s and First American Funds. BETTY SMOLAREK AND DENISE YOUNG SANP Co-Coordinators New uniforms now in reach On May 3, the Richmond High School Band won the WMGC 105.1 “How Would You Give Away $10,000?” contest. We want to thank the news media, the community, all the parents, families and friends for voting for us and believing in us, and most of all, Jim Harper and the Morning Crew and to Denise Pinsky who made the contest possible. This is a tremendous jumpstart to our uniform fundraising efforts, which will require us to raise at least $50,000 and possibly up to $150,000. We greatly appreciate the wonderful award and the huge outpouring of support and love to our students. We are proud to be from Richmond, and this award will help us put our best feet forward so that we can represent our school and com- munity with the excellence that it deserves. We look forward to the advancements in our future, and the chance to shine like the gem we are. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we march through the next few years. The cost of outfitting our band members is a huge under- taking; but with your continued support and our hard work, we can and will achieve our goals and make you proud, too. On behalf of the Richmond Band, our director, Mrs. Miriam May, and the Richmond Band Boost- ers, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. DIANE FLORES, PRESIDENT Richmond Band Booster Successful parade On behalf of the members of Henry Francis Bashore VFW Post 12085 I would like to thank the following for their partner- ship and participation in the 2010 Memorial Day Parade: Mayor Bob Lepley and the city of Marine City, Commissioner Dan Micoff, Marine Wing Sup- port Group 47 out of Selfridge Air National Guard, CTV Chan- nel 6 and Paul Dingeman, Chief Richard Tucker, Allen Reichle, Fr. Jim Lopez, Curt Kitter, Jim Turner and the Historical Soci- ety of Marine City, Jackie Owens and The Corner Grocery, Danielle at Paul’s Bakery, Sav A Lot, Todd May and The Sweet Tooth, McDonald’s and VG’s. I’d also like to thank all the par- ticipants of the parade, and espe- cially Beth Stevenson, Julie Lange, Millie Hoffman, Jenny, Jerri, Victoria, Jason and Roseanna and all the helpers at the Hot Dog Lunch. JESSE WHITE, COMMANDER Henry Francis Bashore VFW Post 12085 For a safe summer Thank you to the following sponsors for helping promote a fun and safe summer at Safety Town Day, Saturday, May 22: Neiman’s Family Market, Dale Carney State Farm Insurance Agency, Cargill Cares Commit- tee and St. Clair Women’s Fire Auxiliary. Also, thanks to the following participating agen- cies/volunteers; St. Clair Fire Department, St. Clair Police Department, St. Clair Recre- ation Lifeguards, Tri-Hospital EMS, Detroit Edison, Waste Management, CSX Railroad - Operation Lifesaver, East China School District Transportation Department, U.S. Postal Service and Face Painting by Patty Bis- carner. TRICE HAWKINS, DIRECTOR City of St. Clair Recreation Department ’Great’ spring concerts The Richmond Community Choir wishes to thank the fol- lowing individuals and busi- nesses for their part in our Spring 2010 “Heart and Soul” concert series held in May. We had a wonderful turnout, and we wish to thank Pradko, Gallagher and Slanec PLLC; professionals in Family Dentistry in Rich- mond who, once again, spon- sored our concerts this season. We thank you for your faithful patronage. Both Spring Con- certs were dedicated to our spe- cial friend and supporter, Terry Breese, who passed away May 8. The Richmond Community Choir family is deeply saddened by this great loss to our commu- nity and extends our condo- lences to his family. Thank you to the Richmond High School for the continued use of the choir room and audi- torium; Ed Harris, Trevor, Robert, and the students from RHS in the sound booth; Crim- son & Clover Floral & Gifts; Linda Theut of Theut Flower Barn; Dennis Bolen for public- ity and photography; Breng- man’s Inland; The Richmond Lions Club for collection and distribution of food donations; Plymouth Rock Productions for CD productions; Jason Robbins, Richmond Cable TV; and all who helped move the risers and equipment. Everyone’s assis- tance and support are truly appreciated. And ... last, but cer- tainly not least, a special thank you to our awesome choir mem- bers, soloists and instrumental- ists. Great concerts! We have become a caring group of friends and we are grateful and very blessed to have you share your many gifts with us and the community. And, especially, we want to thank those who attended the performances for your continued support. Copies of our 2010 Spring “Heart and Soul” CD, or any other past CD’s can be purchased either at First State Bank at 67225 Gra- tiot, Richmond, or log on to www.richmondchoir.com and purchase one through our web- site using PayPal. Our next sea- son rehearsals begin Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, for concerts held in December. For more informa- tion, call (586) 727-8584 or (586) 727-7427. JOE AGOSTA, PRESIDENT / DIRECTOR, TAMMIE RAQUEL, VICE PRESIDENT, THERESA ORZEL, TREASUR- ER AND LOUISE DOYLE, SECRETARY The Richmond Community Choir Seniors: Be careful at casinos Just a reminder to my fellow senior citizens. When frequent- ing the Detroit casinos, please be aware of your surroundings, not only on the gaming floor, but also in what seems to be areas that are safe havens (rest- rooms, drink stations, etc.). Casinos provide a network to socialize, gamble and good food, but in an effort to cut costs, casinos utilize fewer floor employees, thus lessen security. So again, enjoy the experience, but be aware. VIRGINIA CONFORTI Lenox Township Newt uninformed, out of touch So Mr. Newt Gingrich explains if Michigan is not going to compete with China we will never be successful. Sure, Newt, we are already there. No jobs, no money, hungry, home- less, taxed to hell and back. Can’t afford the cars we make, and unemployment ran out. I can’t wait for the $130 a month salary we will be getting to live on; all this advice from a career politician with no working skills to speak of. You people make us sick with your demeaning advice. GREG WAELCHLI Chesterfield Bad return on investment We The People expect to pay taxes. We understand taxes are required to pay for things like schools, roads, defense, etc. We might even support higher taxes for certain programs. But here is the rub: We are tired of receiv- ing poor value. Take the schools as an example. There is much discussion over teachers’ bene- fits, cutting programs and administration costs. Where is the discussion about the value we receive, namely educated students? Isn’t that what we are supposedly purchasing with our tax dollar? How about showing us taxpay- ers what we are getting for our money instead of talking about pension plans and other expense items? The education system in Michigan gets an “F” in communicating its value proposition. How about federal foreign aid? Can someone please explain the return on investment? What are we really getting for the expense and loss of life in Afghanistan or Iraq? How will green energy affect our home electrical bills? Will they be cut in half or dou- bled? Why is Michigan one of the most expensive states in which to do business? I would like to see a spreadsheet com- parison explaining on how our costs are out of line. It is costing our state jobs, reducing property values and lowering our stan- dard of living. The list is end- less. The answers are nonexistent. We have to demand accountability, an explanation of the value we are receiving for our tax dollars. No payback, no investment. If you want our tax dollars, or our votes, you better be able to justify your plans. That’s change I can believe in. MIKE LINDBECK Algonac Answer to Gulf crisis cannot wait I am writing about the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Throughout the past month, I have been watching the news and reading newspaper articles online and in our daily paper about how animals, fish and plants are being killed because the oil is destroying their habi- tats and homes. Having their water supply polluted and lim- ited will cause all of these ani- mals to eventually die off. Researchers say that at least 10 wildlife management refugees are in the way of the oil’s path. Having at least 200,000 gallons a day being spilled into the Gulf of Mexico is a huge deal and needs to be taken care of effec- tively and immediately. I know we are trying our hardest to fig- ure out a way to stop all of the oil, but we need it to be taken care of right now. We need to take care of the wildlife man- agement and other protected areas that are in danger because of the oil. We need to help clean up some of the animals that are being affected by this oil spill. We know in Michigan, first hand, what contaminated water can do. NICOLE ROMAIN Macomb Township Tragedy before us The eyes and ears of most people are on the giant oil spill. And we praise those who work so diligently. But there is a far more dangerous spill threaten- ing all of us. It is alcohol. It leaves a long trail of tens of thousands of victims who undergo physical miseries and fans out to broken marriages, devastated families, poor employment, if any, hospital care and treatment cost and an unending trail of traffic and other accidents. ANITA MOBBS Marine City Memorial should be vets only I am a veteran and I wish to express my outrage at the Macomb Township Community Foundation fundraising efforts for a veterans memorial that includes police, fire, and EMS workers. While I agree that the latter need a memorial, they should not be included with the veterans. The solicitation of funds, labor and material for a “veterans” memorial should be for veterans only. Veterans keep this country free every day of every year. Thousands have given their lives to keep it free. It would tarnish their memories if there was an all inclusive memorial under the guise of a “veterans” memorial. They might as well include the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. I hope the foundation will reconsider and make the memorial for vet- erans only. I hope other veterans will contact the foundation and voice their concern. STEPHEN O’ROURKE Macomb Officials yielded to special intersts On June 16, the St. Clair County Board of Commission- ers, with the help and support of their County Licensed Commer- cial Breeding & Boarding Ken- nel Operators, adopted a tweaked copy of Jackson County’s “Animal Control & Protection Ordinance.” The BOC voted their conscience and that is frightening; it indicates to me that our values are no longer compatible. Some of us had worked for years hoping for a better life for our companion animals - we lost. There is no mention and/or requirement that veterinarian care be provided. What this county needed was a well-writ- ten, up-to-date kennel ordinance describing the rules and regula- tions the citizens of St. Clair County naturally expect of the county licensed kennels; instead, because of the opposi- tion of the breeders, our elected officials choose not to represent the majority of us but became overwhelmed with a desire to please the crowd that showed up at the meetings - breeder/boarder folks represent- ing themselves and their affilia- tion with AKC, 4H, Hunters Association, etc.; they all felt they were being abused with a suggested requirement of hot and cold running water; daylight and socializing for the captive’s who know nothing but breeding year after year until their bodies are worn out and they have become useless. Time and again, all over the country, groups of people and legislatures attempt to make life better for the breeder dogs. But the American Kennel Club, with its powerful lobbying system, wins out more times than not. Some of us still have the time and the knowl- edge to carry on. We know we were on the right track and shall persevere. We are independent, not running for office, not look- ing for your vote; and we are not in the dog breeding/boarding business, we are interested only in the welfare of our companion animals. DOROTHEA KNIGHT St. Clair No fault makes no sense It makes no sense you have to, by law, have auto insurance in Michigan. It’s a no fault state so in essence the state is telling me I need insurance to repair my own car, why the heck do I need the government to order me to do that when I should be able to choose how to pay for my own car. I have only lived here for two years, and it seems like a bunch of apes are trying to gov- ern a state. This law makes no sense, and because of this law insurance prices are tripled from what I was paying in Tennessee. When I moved here and had to get my license changed over they said I had to have insurance first. Then when I went to get insurance I was told I need to have a (Mich.) driver’s license first. Tennessee is a fault state. If someone hit me, their insurance paid for my car. This law makes the lawmakers here look stupid. I would consider revising it. You have a law that actually cancels itself out and is costing people a lot of money because they will get ticketed for not having insur- ance. TIM SIMPSON Richmond Put it in wr iting The Voice welcomes letters to the editor. Letters to the editor may be sent by e-mail, fax or mail and must include a name, home address and daytime phone number to allow us to verify the identity of the reader. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and clarity, especially those exceeding 300 words in length. Send letters to: The Voice Letters to the editor 51180 Bedford New Baltimore, MI 48047 [email protected] (e-mail) (586) 716-8918 (fax) LETTERS to the editor THANK YOU ! 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Help for partyappreciated
On behalf of the parents, stu-dents and families of the Eisen-hower High School class of2010, we would like to thank thelocal supporters for their dona-tions to our Senior All NightParty that was held on June 12.The generosity of the followingbusinesses was greatly appreci-ated: A-1 Oil change, Act II HairSalon, American Pie, Atlas Jew-elers, Bellacinos, Bella DivaNail Spa, Bi Al’s Firehouse, BigApple Bagel, Big Joe’s, BuffaloWild Wings, Caribou Coffee,Chicken Shack, Chili PeppersTanning, Chili’s Grill and Bar,Costco, Cottage Inn Pizza,Courtesy Driving School,Crank’s Catering, D & M PartyStore, Da Francesco, DermaSpa, Di Fratelli, Dunkin Donuts,El Charro, Esplendido’s, For-ever Nails, Gentiles Collison,Giannosa Salon, Glitz and Ears,Jets Pizza-25 Mile and Sheby,Jimmy Johns, Jins China King,Kohl’s, Kroger, Lipari Foods,Leo’s Coney Island, LittleCeaser’s, Marathon 25 Mile andMound, McDonalds 26 Mileand Van Dyke, Mexican Village,Militello’s, MJR PartridgeCreek, Mr. B’s, Mr. Pita,National Coney Island, NitschesMeat, Nonna’s Restaurant,North Shack Chicken, PancakeFactory, Paris Nails and Spa,Pepperidge Farms, Ri Jo’s, Rons
Clean Machine Auto Wash,Sam’s Club, Shields, SkyBouncers, Taco Loco, Subway,Target, The Hair Spa, Tiki Tan,Tips Toes and Tan, Top LineNails, Utica Heights Bakery,Vince and Joes, White Castle,Warren Racquet and Fitness,Kevin Murrell DDS, OaklandUniversity, Grand Valley StateUniversity, New York Deli,Nicoles Nail Connection, Roo-sevelts Bar and Grill, Pats IIJewelers, Cheeseburger in Par-adise, Home Depot, AlmaSalon, Randazzo’s and FirstAmerican Funds.BETTY SMOLAREK ANDDENISE YOUNGSANP Co-Coordinators
New uniforms now in reach
On May 3, the RichmondHigh School Band won theWMGC 105.1 “How Would YouGive Away $10,000?” contest.We want to thank the newsmedia, the community, all theparents, families and friends forvoting for us and believing in us,and most of all, Jim Harper andthe Morning Crew and to DenisePinsky who made the contestpossible. This is a tremendousjumpstart to our uniformfundraising efforts, which willrequire us to raise at least$50,000 and possibly up to$150,000. We greatly appreciatethe wonderful award and the
huge outpouring of support andlove to our students. We areproud to be from Richmond, andthis award will help us put ourbest feet forward so that we canrepresent our school and com-munity with the excellence thatit deserves. We look forward tothe advancements in our future,and the chance to shine like thegem we are. Please keep us inyour thoughts and prayers as wemarch through the next fewyears. The cost of outfitting ourband members is a huge under-taking; but with your continuedsupport and our hard work, wecan and will achieve our goalsand make you proud, too. Onbehalf of the Richmond Band,our director, Mrs. Miriam May,and the Richmond Band Boost-ers, thank you from the bottomof our hearts.DIANE FLORES, PRESIDENTRichmond Band Booster
Successful paradeOn behalf of the members of
Henry Francis Bashore VFWPost 12085 I would like to thankthe following for their partner-ship and participation in the2010 Memorial Day Parade:Mayor Bob Lepley and the cityof Marine City, CommissionerDan Micoff, Marine Wing Sup-port Group 47 out of SelfridgeAir National Guard, CTV Chan-nel 6 and Paul Dingeman, ChiefRichard Tucker, Allen Reichle,Fr. Jim Lopez, Curt Kitter, JimTurner and the Historical Soci-ety of Marine City, JackieOwens and The Corner Grocery,Danielle at Paul’s Bakery, Sav ALot, Todd May and The SweetTooth, McDonald’s and VG’s.I’d also like to thank all the par-ticipants of the parade, and espe-
cially Beth Stevenson, JulieLange, Millie Hoffman, Jenny,Jerri, Victoria, Jason andRoseanna and all the helpers atthe Hot Dog Lunch.JESSE WHITE, COMMANDERHenry Francis Bashore VFWPost 12085
For a safe summerThank you to the following
sponsors for helping promote afun and safe summer at SafetyTown Day, Saturday, May 22:Neiman’s Family Market, DaleCarney State Farm InsuranceAgency, Cargill Cares Commit-tee and St. Clair Women’s FireAuxiliary. Also, thanks to thefollowing participating agen-cies/volunteers; St. Clair FireDepartment, St. Clair PoliceDepartment, St. Clair Recre-ation Lifeguards, Tri-HospitalEMS, Detroit Edison, WasteManagement, CSX Railroad -Operation Lifesaver, East ChinaSchool District TransportationDepartment, U.S. Postal Serviceand Face Painting by Patty Bis-carner.TRICE HAWKINS, DIRECTORCity of St. Clair RecreationDepartment
’Great’ spring concerts
The Richmond CommunityChoir wishes to thank the fol-lowing individuals and busi-nesses for their part in ourSpring 2010 “Heart and Soul”concert series held in May. Wehad a wonderful turnout, and wewish to thank Pradko, Gallagherand Slanec PLLC; professionalsin Family Dentistry in Rich-mond who, once again, spon-sored our concerts this season.
We thank you for your faithfulpatronage. Both Spring Con-certs were dedicated to our spe-cial friend and supporter, TerryBreese, who passed away May8. The Richmond CommunityChoir family is deeply saddenedby this great loss to our commu-nity and extends our condo-lences to his family.
Thank you to the RichmondHigh School for the continueduse of the choir room and audi-torium; Ed Harris, Trevor,Robert, and the students fromRHS in the sound booth; Crim-son & Clover Floral & Gifts;Linda Theut of Theut FlowerBarn; Dennis Bolen for public-ity and photography; Breng-man’s Inland; The RichmondLions Club for collection anddistribution of food donations;Plymouth Rock Productions forCD productions; Jason Robbins,Richmond Cable TV; and allwho helped move the risers andequipment. Everyone’s assis-tance and support are trulyappreciated. And ... last, but cer-tainly not least, a special thankyou to our awesome choir mem-bers, soloists and instrumental-ists. Great concerts! We havebecome a caring group offriends and we are grateful andvery blessed to have you shareyour many gifts with us and thecommunity. And, especially, wewant to thank those whoattended the performances foryour continued support. Copiesof our 2010 Spring “Heart andSoul” CD, or any other pastCD’s can be purchased either atFirst State Bank at 67225 Gra-tiot, Richmond, or log on towww.richmondchoir.com andpurchase one through our web-site using PayPal. Our next sea-
son rehearsals begin Monday,Sept. 13, 2010, for concerts heldin December. For more informa-tion, call (586) 727-8584 or(586) 727-7427.JOE AGOSTA, PRESIDENT /DIRECTOR, TAMMIERAQUEL, VICE PRESIDENT,THERESA ORZEL, TREASUR-ER AND LOUISE DOYLE,SECRETARYThe Richmond CommunityChoir
Seniors: Be careful at casinos
Just a reminder to my fellowsenior citizens. When frequent-ing the Detroit casinos, pleasebe aware of your surroundings,not only on the gaming floor,but also in what seems to beareas that are safe havens (rest-rooms, drink stations, etc.).Casinos provide a network tosocialize, gamble and goodfood, but in an effort to cutcosts, casinos utilize fewer flooremployees, thus lessen security.So again, enjoy the experience,but be aware.VIRGINIA CONFORTILenox Township
Newt uninformed,out of touch
So Mr. Newt Gingrichexplains if Michigan is notgoing to compete with China wewill never be successful. Sure,Newt, we are already there. Nojobs, no money, hungry, home-less, taxed to hell and back.Can’t afford the cars we make,and unemployment ran out. Ican’t wait for the $130 a monthsalary we will be getting to liveon; all this advice from a careerpolitician with no working skillsto speak of. You people make ussick with your demeaningadvice.GREG WAELCHLIChesterfield
Bad return oninvestment
We The People expect to paytaxes. We understand taxes arerequired to pay for things likeschools, roads, defense, etc. Wemight even support higher taxesfor certain programs. But here isthe rub: We are tired of receiv-ing poor value. Take the schoolsas an example. There is muchdiscussion over teachers’ bene-fits, cutting programs andadministration costs. Where isthe discussion about the valuewe receive, namely educatedstudents? Isn’t that what we are
supposedly purchasingwith our tax dollar? Howabout showing us taxpay-ers what we are getting
for our money insteadof talking about pensionplans and other expenseitems? The educationsystem in Michigan getsan “F” in communicatingits value proposition.
How about federal foreign aid?Can someone please explain thereturn on investment? What arewe really getting for the expenseand loss of life in Afghanistan orIraq? How will green energyaffect our home electrical bills?Will they be cut in half or dou-bled? Why is Michigan one ofthe most expensive states inwhich to do business? I wouldlike to see a spreadsheet com-parison explaining on how ourcosts are out of line. It is costingour state jobs, reducing propertyvalues and lowering our stan-dard of living. The list is end-less. The answers arenonexistent. We have to demandaccountability, an explanation ofthe value we are receiving forour tax dollars. No payback, noinvestment. If you want our taxdollars, or our votes, you betterbe able to justify your plans.That’s change I can believe in.MIKE LINDBECKAlgonac
Answer to Gulfcrisis cannot wait
I am writing about the oilspill in the Gulf of Mexico.Throughout the past month, Ihave been watching the newsand reading newspaper articlesonline and in our daily paperabout how animals, fish andplants are being killed becausethe oil is destroying their habi-tats and homes. Having theirwater supply polluted and lim-ited will cause all of these ani-mals to eventually die off.Researchers say that at least 10wildlife management refugeesare in the way of the oil’s path.Having at least 200,000 gallonsa day being spilled into the Gulfof Mexico is a huge deal andneeds to be taken care of effec-tively and immediately. I knowwe are trying our hardest to fig-ure out a way to stop all of theoil, but we need it to be takencare of right now. We need totake care of the wildlife man-agement and other protectedareas that are in danger because
of the oil. We need to help cleanup some of the animals that arebeing affected by this oil spill.We know in Michigan, firsthand, what contaminated watercan do.NICOLE ROMAIN Macomb Township
Tragedy before usThe eyes and ears of most
people are on the giant oil spill.And we praise those who workso diligently. But there is a farmore dangerous spill threaten-ing all of us. It is alcohol. Itleaves a long trail of tens ofthousands of victims whoundergo physical miseries andfans out to broken marriages,devastated families, pooremployment, if any, hospitalcare and treatment cost and anunending trail of traffic andother accidents.ANITA MOBBSMarine City
Memorial shouldbe vets only
I am a veteran and I wish toexpress my outrage at theMacomb Township CommunityFoundation fundraising effortsfor a veterans memorial thatincludes police, fire, and EMSworkers. While I agree that thelatter need a memorial, theyshould not be included with theveterans. The solicitation offunds, labor and material for a“veterans” memorial should befor veterans only. Veterans keepthis country free every day ofevery year. Thousands havegiven their lives to keep it free.It would tarnish their memoriesif there was an all inclusivememorial under the guise of a“veterans” memorial. Theymight as well include the BoyScouts and Girl Scouts. I hopethe foundation will reconsiderand make the memorial for vet-erans only. I hope other veteranswill contact the foundation andvoice their concern.STEPHEN O’ROURKEMacomb
Officials yieldedto special intersts
On June 16, the St. ClairCounty Board of Commission-ers, with the help and support oftheir County Licensed Commer-cial Breeding & Boarding Ken-nel Operators, adopted atweaked copy of Jackson
County’s “Animal Control &Protection Ordinance.” TheBOC voted their conscience andthat is frightening; it indicates tome that our values are no longercompatible. Some of us hadworked for years hoping for abetter life for our companionanimals - we lost.
There is no mention and/orrequirement that veterinariancare be provided. What thiscounty needed was a well-writ-ten, up-to-date kennel ordinancedescribing the rules and regula-tions the citizens of St. ClairCounty naturally expect of thecounty licensed kennels;instead, because of the opposi-tion of the breeders, our electedofficials choose not to representthe majority of us but becameoverwhelmed with a desire toplease the crowd that showed upat the meetings -breeder/boarder folks represent-ing themselves and their affilia-tion with AKC, 4H, Hunters
Association, etc.; they all feltthey were being abused with asuggested requirement of hotand cold running water; daylightand socializing for the captive’swho know nothing but breedingyear after year until their bodiesare worn out and they havebecome useless. Time and again,all over the country, groups ofpeople and legislatures attemptto make life better for thebreeder dogs. But the AmericanKennel Club, with its powerfullobbying system, wins out moretimes than not. Some of us stillhave the time and the knowl-edge to carry on. We know wewere on the right track and shallpersevere. We are independent,not running for office, not look-ing for your vote; and we are notin the dog breeding/boardingbusiness, we are interested onlyin the welfare of our companionanimals.DOROTHEA KNIGHTSt. Clair
No faultmakes nosense
It makes no senseyou have to, by law,have auto insurancein Michigan. It’s ano fault state so inessence the state istelling me I needinsurance to repairmy own car, why theheck do I need the
government to order me to dothat when I should be able tochoose how to pay for my owncar. I have only lived here fortwo years, and it seems like abunch of apes are trying to gov-ern a state. This law makes nosense, and because of this lawinsurance prices are tripled fromwhat I was paying in Tennessee.When I moved here and had toget my license changed overthey said I had to have insurancefirst. Then when I went to getinsurance I was told I need tohave a (Mich.) driver’s licensefirst. Tennessee is a fault state. Ifsomeone hit me, their insurancepaid for my car. This law makesthe lawmakers here look stupid.I would consider revising it. Youhave a law that actually cancelsitself out and is costing people alot of money because they willget ticketed for not having insur-ance.TIM SIMPSONRichmond
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Your VoiceThe Voice is a weekly newspaper dedicated to bringing local news and information to readers in two counties
June 23, 2010We welcome letters from our readers. Write the Editor at 51180 Bedford, New Baltimore, MI 48047PAGE 6
A Journal Register Company Newspaper
The Bay Voice, published weekly by VoiceCommunications Corp. at our main office, 51180
Bedford, New Baltimore, MI 48047, is mailedperiodicals (permit: ISSN 8750-7188) postage
paid at New Baltimore Post Office and addition-al offices. Subscriptions: $30 a year. Advertisingand editorial deadlines: 5 p.m. Friday, except onweeks preceding a holiday. Deadline for letters
to the editor , 5 p.m. Thursday. The Voice isprinted by The Macomb Daily Press. Postmaster,
send address changes to 51180 Bedford, NewBaltimore, MI 48047.
Publisher: Kevin HaezebroeckGeneral Manager/Adv. Director:
Debbie Loggins Editor: Jeff Payne
Assistant Editor: Lisa GervaisOffice Manager: Dorothy Miok
Circulation Manager: René Allard
NEW BALTIMORE MAIN OFFICE51180 BEDFORD, NEW BALTIMORE, MI
48047All correspondence to: 51180 BEDFORD,
NEW BALTIMORE, MI 48047
The Voice Newspapers are published weekly byVoice Communications Corp., including The Bay
Voice, The Downriver Voice, The NorthMacomb Voice, The Blue Water Voice and The
Macomb Township Voice.
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