The Western Thumb TEA Party has been meeting for one year.  Everyone is invited to an anniversary TEA Party at the Bullard Sanford Library, 520 W. Huron, Vassar on August 5,  6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Doors open at 5:30 p.m.  Radio Host Chris Levels will discuss “The Truth about Racism.”  He will share his viewpoint based on historical facts.  Level is the host of "Politics and Prophecy" broadcast on Victory 600 AM in Flint, MI.  His program airs 10:00 a.m. Monday through Friday.  Levels will educate and entertain while we celebrate our anniversary with tea, lemonade and cookies.  There is also an introduction of a new Christian Cross Program.  The Western Thumb TEA Party is a local educational organization and has no contact or affiliation with the controversial "Tea Party" that is running candidates and seeking official ballot status in Michigan.

The meeting is sponsored by The Western Thumb TEA Party which is committed to educating family, friends and neighbors.  Part of the TEA party experience is gaining enough information to make knowledgeable choices.  There will be information on immigration, health care, cap and trade.  There is no charge for this event.  For more information visit www.tuscolatea.org or email tuscolatea@yahoo.com or call 989-272-5416.

Time is running out to make up your mind who to vote for in the Primary August 3.  A Meet the Candidate Forum will be held at Krystal Lake Campground located at 5475 Washburn Rd., Vassar on Thursday, July 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Democratic and Republican candidates for public office at the national, state, and local levels will share their point of view and answer questions from the public.   You will hear information first hand from candidates and this will help you decide which ones shares your view on the economy, jobs, taxes, fiscal responsibility and America’s future.  Candidates invited have constituents in Arenac, Bay, Genesee, Huron, Saginaw, Sanilac, and Tuscola Counties.

The meeting will take place outside in a peaceful and relaxed atmosphere surrounded by tall trees and a view of the lake.  The covered pavilion provides wood picnic tables.  You will want to bring your own lawn chair if you prefer softer seating.  The camp store is nearby and snacks and hand-dipped ice cream will be available for purchase.  Live music will be provided by camp owners Kim and Linda Vaughan.  Handicap parking is available.  Krystal Lake Campground is a short drive up M-24 from the major cities or just East of Saginaw, It is located between Mayville and Vassar, just North of Saginaw Rd. (old M-38) on Washburn Road.  For more information about Krystal Lake Campground visit www.krystallakecampground.com/ or call 989-843-0591.

Western Thumb TEA Party members are ordinary citizens with jobs and families who do this in their spare time because they love America.  Volunteers donate hundreds of hours educating family, friends and neighbors.  Part of the TEA party experience is gaining enough information to make knowledgeable choices.  This event is free and open to the public and seating starts at 5:30 p.m.  For more information call 989-272-5416 or visit  www.tuscolatea.org or email tuscolatea@yahoo.com.