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Renew millage

To the editor: Ninety percent of brain development happens in the first five years of life, when children’s parents are their first teachers. I am proud to live in a county that supports early childhood education through the Early Childhood Millage. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Test of unity

To the editor: Both President Biden and Former President Trump have called for UNITY post the assassination attempt on Candidate for President Trump’s life. It seems certain publications are already trying to modify the serious of the failed assassination attempt and its aftermath. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

‘Needed community resource’

‘Needed community resource’

To the editor: Parenting Communities is such a gift to our county. It provides essential learning opportunities for little developing brains and bodies and support and resources for families to help their children grow and get ready for more formal schooling. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

STRs problematic

STRs problematic

To the editor: For 5.5 years, Elmwood Township elected officials have buried their heads in the sand. When STRs were determined to be a forbidden use in March 2019 and citizens filed zoning complaints, instead of enforcing our zoning ordinance, Township officials, without ANY advance public notice, instead adopted an Enforcement Moratorium that lasted 2+ years. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Experience and competency

Experience and competency

To the editor: As three former and the current Township Supervisors we’re asking you to support Jolisa Ugalde for Leelanau Township Treasurer. Why? Our current Treasurer, after 28 years of service, is retiring. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Parent connections

Parent connections

To the editor: I cannot speak highly enough of Parenting Communities. Raising very young children in a rural area can be so isolating, yet I am more connected to the Leelanau community than ever as a direct result of this incredible program. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Support seniors

Support seniors

To the editor: I am proud to be this year’s chairperson of the Aging Well in Leelanau Committee. Our committee has been working hard to educate, inform and secure a YES vote for the Leelanau County Senior Services (LCSS) millage renewal. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Support Julian

To the editor: Kasson Township Residents: Let’s vote to retain Greg Julian as our Supervisor. Greg works hard, plays fair, and runs a good meeting. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Bloated millage

Bloated millage

To the editor: With a Family Life Education background, I have concerns. Parenting Communities is a parent education program that helps parents navigate the early years. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Protesters v. Insurrectionists

Protesters v. Insurrectionists

To the editor: “Former Democrat and Leftist Sasha Stone’s July 4 Substack column deserves a read. Special attention should be given to this passage: “My friends on the Left believe that “both sides” are equal in their mass delusion. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Not discounted

To the editor: I have worked with Ty Wessell for 3 1/2 years, and he works hard as Chair to be fair and open to feedback. I have never felt discounted as a female on the BoC and if I did, I know that I would be heard if I spoke up. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

Support young families

Support young families

To the editor: On the August primary ballot, voters will have the opportunity to renew the millage that supports Early Childhood services provided free of charge to all young families in Leelanau County. Extensive research has shown that supporting young families provides strong positive outcomes for our community including school readiness, greater economic self-sufficiency, and better lifelong physical and mental health. 07/17/2024 05:06 PM

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