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Numbers matter

To the editor: Just as words matter, numbers matter. The U.S. 01/10/2024 03:45 PM

A column by Amy Hubbell

Shaking the post-holiday blues

Can you feel it? The big let down after the holidays? There’s a name for that. It’s called the post holiday blues. 01/10/2024 03:45 PM

Survey results demand action

Survey results demand action

We were disheartened by the findings of an employee survey on the work culture within the county building released last week. Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI) regional president John Scholten presented the findings of a survey in which 85 of the county’s 117 employees responded. 01/10/2024 03:45 PM

Applause for Conservancy

Applause for Conservancy

To the editor: In contrast to the recent letters published in this paper, I applaud the Leelanau Conservancy for their creation of a wonderful trail system! The trails for biking are well designed, minimally impactful on the Forest, and provide a superb outdoor recreational experience. The trails are not very wide and therefore, they are one way only. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

Greater Good is important

Greater Good is important

To the editor: One of the fundamental principles in a democracy is making decisions based on the Common Good. The FOIA issue currently facing the entire Leelanau County government is a solid case of actions which threaten this greater good. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

Committed to EMT/Fire Services

Committed to EMT/Fire Services

To the editor: After a series of public meetings and some on-line misinformation we wanted to confirm our commitment to EMT/Fire services while maintaining our fiduciary responsibilities to our taxpayers. In September we negotiated a three-year agreement with our EMT/Fire services, lifting their compensation from last in the County to toptier. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

Mental health concerns

Mental health concerns

To the editor: According to the MDHHS CON Annual Survey, psychiatric emergencies are the second most common reason people present to Acute Care Hospitals across the state (cardiac emergencies are at the top of the list). Our local Munson ER is reflective of this reality; in each of the last seven years people sought emergency services primarily because of their hearts and heads. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

Tim Skubick

Book in the making for Whitmer

If they awarded frequent flyer miles for the number of times Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has received large doses of national media attention, she could spend the rest of her three year term flying around the world. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

Spirit of Christmas alive and well in Leelanau

Spirit of Christmas alive and well in Leelanau

By now many have taken down their holiday decorations. The boxes have been broken down and taken to the recycling center. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

A column by Alan Campbell

A tip of the hat to Northport’s Dan Scripps

It’s a pleasure to share Leelanau County with Dan Scripps. A reluctant attorney — Mr. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

Hope for 2024

To the editor: Looking ahead to 2024, I am hopeful that as a community we will open our hearts and minds to see our neighbors through eyes rooted in kindness. As we face uncertainty in our world, we are our best as members of society when we look and act with kindness toward our brothers and sisters, particularly those who are struggling. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

Caring, charitable community

Caring, charitable community

To the editor: Growing up in a city back east, I often heard stories of the kindness and generosity of rural America. And when I moved to the area 25 years ago, I began to experience it. 01/03/2024 07:41 PM

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