Category: Tri-Town Opinion
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Forget the lessons of sport and move on to something productive
The (Oct. 10) column by Tri-Town News Managing Editor Mark Rosman specified no reason why one should win when engaged in sports. Children run, yell, jump, skip and throw things because Mother Nature tells them to improve their bone formation and exercise their muscles and their hearts and lungs. Children don’t know why they do…
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A day that changed a life
Reading a story like the one on page 1 of today’s Tri-Town News makes you wonder just how many more Jada Overtons are in America. On Sept. 11, 2001, Overton, 32, was working for MCI, a telecommunications division of WorldCom, at its Washington, D.C., offices. What she witnessed that morning changed her life. Overton described…
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Jackson residents should work with developer on Towne Centre
Towne Centre is an opportunity for Jackson to contribute to a vision. I attended the past Planning Board meeting for the proposed Towne Centre. I was quite shocked at what I observed. I’m even more disappointed at the reporting work done by this paper on that event. Your paper is admittedly biased against the Towne…
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Resident warns of dangerous intersection
I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the three victims of the terrible accident that happened right near my driveway on Aldrich and Addison roads in Howell. I feel sorrow for all the families involved. Since we have ongoing accidents occurring here (at least six-nine times a year), I am not surprised. Nothing…
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Passing of assemblyman saddens couple
We are very saddened by the sudden death of Assemblyman Mel Cottrell. We have lost a sincere and dedicated man. Mr. Cottrell gave his life to helping people and never let his disability stand in his way. We will be forever thankful for his able assistance in the passing of the graduated driver’s license legislation.…
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Some in Jackson don’t want Leigh’s legacy or his dream
It was very gracious of Mitch Leigh to go out of his way to address the residents of Jackson on (Oct. 3). By his own admission, it’s not about the money, yet his actions betray his words. Another legacy to himself and posterity, he wants to build a Towne Centre, for the future and save…
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Howell resident is opposed to The Fountains application
What is the difference between town growth and city sprawl? I care about this issue because I’ve lived in Howell since I was a kid. My family has been around this area for quite some time. Our Civil War veterans lie in the Bethel churchyard not a mile from the lane. In the morning I…
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Community support makes chalk art show a success
Recently, I had the pleasure of chairing the Howell Community Alliance Fourth Annual Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest. This is my fourth year on the committee and I’ve had the opportunity to watch the event grow in popularity. This year’s chalk show was again a huge success, thanks to the volunteers who showed up to lend…
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Agency will honor Jackson schools for special efforts
JACKSON — The items gathered by Jackson School District staff and students over the last year to help domestic violence victims weren’t anything big — a few dollars here, a toy or trinket there. But for the people who are using the Providence House shelter to get their lives back on track, what may seem…
