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Suggested ‘compromise’

Suggested ‘compromise’

To the editor: We’ve all seen the letters and articles highlighting the pros and cons of the next stretch of the Heritage Trail, which would be just under 5 miles long and cost about 14 million dollars. There is certainly some controversy over cutting some 7,000 trees in natural areas, and while trails are a wonderful thing, to me, this one seems a bit overbearing in its design. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

A column by Amy Hubbell

Sharing spring traditions with next generation

Spring at last. The county has erupted in beauty. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Interest in candidacy great amid major challenges

Interest in candidacy great amid major challenges

A recent poll by the Pew Research Center found that 65% of Americans were exhausted with the current state of American politics. Election interest hit a 20-year low in the latest NBC News poll, and majorities of registered voters have unfavorable views of presidential candidates. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

‘Unique challenges’

‘Unique challenges’

To the editor: After nearly four years as Leland Township trustee and planning commissioner, I am running for supervisor. My wife and I have three children who’ve attended Leland and St. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

‘Support our police’

‘Support our police’

To the editor: Our men and women in blue have had an uprising battle these past few years. The risk for them has risen far beyond what anyone could have imagined. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

More ‘nightmares’ please

More ‘nightmares’ please

To the editor: I keep seeing the Biden years described as a “nightmare.” Let’s see. A plan that beat back the pandemic. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

‘Vote democratic’

‘Vote democratic’

To the editor: Early in my career my boss at the time, a Mormon, and I, a Jew, traveled to Japan. Our Japanese colleagues wondered why there were so many religions in America. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

By Tim Skubick

Trump is ‘rewriting’ politics

Whether you like him or not, when they rewrite the political history of the last 10 years or so, credit can be given to one Donald Trump for rewriting most of the political truisms that dominated the political arena prior to his grand entrance onto the scene. 05/08/2024 04:54 PM

Infrequently heard

Infrequently heard

To the editor: Nostalgia, things not much heard anymore. • “That’s tops!” • “Swell.” • “In all my born days.” • “Soup’s on.” • “Hi doll.” • “Not in my lifetime.” • “Well, I have never…” • “Well, I’ll be a monkey’s uncle.” Donna Burr Leland. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM

A column by Alan Campbell

Craig, a ‘friend’ to Leelanau’ will be missed

Curiosity is the essence of a good interview. That’s why I left the Scott Craig and Carol Bawden home with a feeling of inadequacy. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM

Uptick in Piping Plover population a plus

Uptick in Piping Plover population a plus

The plight of the Piping Plover, a small, endangered shorebird, calls for attention and conservation efforts as another breeding season is in full bloom on the peninsula from April through July. We would like to highlight the continued success of the Piping Plover research team at the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (SBDNL) after years of hard work that has undoubtedly led to a rebound in the small shoreline birds population. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM

Elements of democracy

Elements of democracy

To the editor: Democracy is a topic of much discussion in our daily conversations, one result of our political turmoil. Withmanyamong us sharing thoughts on the importance of and elements of democracy, it’s fitting for the Smithsonian (April/May 2024) to reveal the connection of and importance of the library to colonial education and ultimately to the support and understanding of democracy. 05/01/2024 05:08 PM

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