August 2, 2012 RSS feed / Letters

Obamacare for a new bridge?

By James Fuscaldo S. Whitehill Road, Cedar

Why is Governor Snyder anxious for the Michigan legislature to establish a Michigan Healthcare Exchange under the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act (Obamacare)? More...

At least one other candidate did talk to Sheriff in office

To the Editor: Re: Rebuttal to sheriff’s letter 7/26/2012 Once again, I was mildly surprised at the Sheriff and his letter to the editor. More...

Paved road through Bear wasn’t the original battle cry

To the Editor: Please indulge me, because either I’ve been “out of the loop” or not paying attention. More...

First time voters have special requirements

To the Editor: To vote in the Nov. 6 presidential election, register by Oct. 9 with your city/township/county clerk or Secretary of State. More...

Park’s new trail: environmentally insensitive or not?

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Healthcare Act will bring on unknown change

To the Editor: The President of the United States told the American people that the Affordable Care Act was the reform our healthcare industry needed. More...

A vote for a smooth transition is Ed Reinsch

To the Editor: Ed’s experience on the Village Council, Leelanau Township Board and Leelanau Planning Commission has given him a good understanding of the problems facing our township as well as a working knowledge of local government. More...

Moore as Sheriff would be county gain, S-B’s loss

To the Editor: Please join us in supporting Del Moore for Sheriff. We have known Del for 12 years, as Suttons Bay police chief. His knowledge and experience are unsurpassed. More...

Dr. Benishek has done excellent job

To the Editor: Over the last couple of years, Dr. Benishek has done an excellent job of upholding the values that the people of Michigan value in Congress. More...

Gallagher is detailoriented and right for the job

To the Editor: As the son of Frederick Hahnenberg, Leelanau County Register of Deeds for over 30 years, I apprenticed with him during my college years. It was an age of manual typewriters. More...

G-L Woman’s Club thanks supporters

To the Editor: The Glen Lake Woman’s Club would like to thank all who helped to make our 41st Art Fair a wonderful success. As usual the members served as committee chairmen and almost everyone helped out on fair day. More...

More health officials losing jobs is disturbing

To the Editor: More and more local/district health department Health Officers are facing censure and demotion or dismissal over allegations of harassment. More...

Northport Women’s group thanks home tour supporters

To the Editor: The Northport Women’s Club thanks everyone who participated in our 10th annual Home Tour. This event was successful because of community support. We’d like to acknowledge the following. More...

“It has to Make Cents!”

To the Editor: “It has to Make Cents” is the way John Gallagher III is getting the word out that we as taxpayers need a new County Treasurer and that he is the best candidate for the job. More...

Borkovich is a natural leader

To the Editor: As many of you know, I’m a retired conservation officer who worked my last 10 years here in Leelanau. I’ve known Mike Borkovich for over 20 years. He’s got an unbelievable head on him. More...

Ex Solon official misled taxpayers on ambulances

To the Editor: Dear Solon and Centerville Township Taxpayers, More...

Borkovich would be most effective Sheriff

To the Editor: Borkovich for Sheriff. We’d known him for several years and had tremendous respect for him as a CO. More...

Gallagher wellcredentialed to be Treasurer

To the Editor: As a County Commissioner completing my fifth term, I have had the experience of watching candidates run for different offices. One candidate that has really impressed me in the current run for office is Mr. John A. Gallagher III. More...

Joyce would make great Road Commissioner

To the Editor: I will support Robert “Bob” Joyce for Road Commission in the upcoming election. More...

Rentenbach is for compromise and cooperation

To the Editor: Civil discourse in government and political life is suffering, both here in Leelanau County and nationally. We need to change that and return to a time when compromise and cooperation were not bad words. More...