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Vibrant community

Vibrant community

To the editor: Labor Day bridge walks in Leland and Lake Leelanau were as encouraging as they were inspiring, both radiating a refreshing unity of spirit and effort. Lake Leelanau’s organizers raised funds for community improvements and events, while Leland’s parade-like atmosphere, led by our local VFW, provided a cheerful, patriotic energy. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Kingmakers

To the editor: What we just witnessed was a palace coup. The ruling nobility knew their king couldn’t beat Trump, so they set him up to fail early enough to pressure, cajole, and threaten him to remove the crown with his own hands lest he face the daggers. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

‘Brilliant alternative’

‘Brilliant alternative’

To the editor: As a return visitor to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, we appreciate the rare beauty of this pristine wilderness area. We are grateful to be able to experience this unique ecosystem in its natural state, unhindered by urbanization. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Project 2025 dangerous

Project 2025 dangerous

To the editor: In red states, conservative extremists have succeeded in banning reproductive rights, causing unspeakable heartache and hardships for countless American women. And now, Project 2025, if implemented, will override reproductive rights in blue states, creating a national abortion ban. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Socialist state

Socialist state

To the editor: How to create a socialist state. This is what Kamala Harris intends for America if she becomes president: 1. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Trail extension unsafe

Trail extension unsafe

To the editor: We would like to thank the leadership of the Cleveland Township board in reviewing Segment 9 of the Heritage Trail. We appreciate the board considering the environmental impact and exorbitant costs with other more favorable options. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Reelect Ross

To the editor: Of all the issues facing voters in Centerville and Leland Townships this November none seem more important than restoring civil discourse and public trust in local government. This is why I support incumbent County Commissioner, Kama Ross, in her continuing efforts to unite residents around shared interests and common sense values. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

By Tim Skubick

Gender gap in presidential race

If it’s the boy voters vs. the girls on the presidential playground, the boys pick Donald Trump by a seven point margin which is a solid win for the former prez. 09/04/2024 03:50 PM

Accountability Fantasy

Accountability Fantasy

To the editor: What would it be like if legislators who voted against national relief and infrastructure bills received zero money? I am looking at you Jack Bergman. What if there was no relief for those who live in district #1 because of your no votes? Businesses and families would have gotten no relief. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM

Summer fades: Enjoy September

Summer fades: Enjoy September

As the summer 2024 visitor season breathes its last gasp on the long weekend coming up, it may be worthwhile to look back on what made this summer so unique. Well, the weather was pretty good for most of it. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM

What values

To the editor: Most parents want their children to be kind, honest, truthful, and respectful adults. But what values are the young ones learning from signs in their yards promoting a person who is a bully, a liar, a crook, and revengeful; calls people derogatory names, commits adultery, and is abusive towards women? Jill Webb Maple City. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM

Immigrants not the enemy

Immigrants not the enemy

To the editor: Ads promote “be afraid” of immigrants in a nation of immigrants*. The April ’24 Bridge Magazine cited: “About 10.5 million people live in the US without legal status; about the same as in 2017. 08/28/2024 10:35 PM

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