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Holy Week in scripture

Holy Week in scripture

To the editor: In the season of Lent, Christians reflect on Christ’s earthly ministry and look forward to the yearly observation of Holy Week starting with Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday’s institution of The Lord’s Supper, Good Friday’s sober reflection of Christ’s Crucifixion and death, culminating in the great joy prepared for all of God’s Creation’s on Easter Morning in Christ Jesus’ triumphant Resurrection. The Bible testifies the truth with Matthew 27:1, Mark 15:2, Luke 23:3 all recording Jesus’ response to Pilate’s interrogation during His trial, “It is as you say.” With John 18:37 expanding Christ’s testimony, “I am, as you say, a king. 03/13/2024 11:46 PM

Allen’s departure sad, board needs to right the ship

Allen’s departure sad, board needs to right the ship

The cards were stacked against Deb Allen when she began working as county administrator in January 2023. Allen had worked since 2015 as executive director of development and community engagement for the Grand Traverse Pavilions, a municipal senior care facility in Traverse City. 02/14/2024 04:44 PM

Cherries … a lifestyle worth saving

Cherries … a lifestyle worth saving

Thank goodness for dried cherries, both for their taste and their importance in sustaining the livelihoods of growers in Leelanau County and across the state. Cherries easily outperform raisins and cranberries in the dried fruit taste department. 02/07/2024 05:13 PM

Commissioners need raw survey data

Commissioners need raw survey data

Efforts by the County Board of Commissioners (BOC) intended to improve working conditions and efficiency in the county building continue to fester in controversy and hurt feelings. Faced with high turnover and internal tension within offices, the BOC approved hiring Michigan Leadership Institute (MLI) to conduct an employee climate/culture study. 01/24/2024 04:23 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

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

Be safe ringing in the New Year

Be safe ringing in the New Year

Sunday we will be closing the book on 2023. As we usher out the old and enter the new year, it’s important that we celebrate responsibly. 12/27/2023 04:58 PM

Peace on Earth

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, everyone into his own city. 12/20/2023 09:57 PM

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