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Support Childhood millage

Support Childhood millage

To the editor: As a Licensed Professional Counselor with 40 years of experience working with children and adolescents, I believe that Early Childhood Development, age 0 through 5 is the most critical stage of development and forms the foundation for a child’s future,well being and ability to learn. Ninety percent of brain growth occurs after birth but before kindergarten. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Grass removal by herd

Grass removal by herd

To the editor: Massachusetts has been developing a lot of small and large solar field displays. But when the grass grows tall, it can block the sun from the solar panels. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

‘Yes’ to senior millage

‘Yes’ to senior millage

To the editor: I am urging all voters to vote “YES” to renew the Leelanau County Senior millage on the August 6th primary ballot. This is a renewal that will not raise your taxes but will continue to support 2,548 seniors that received services last year and thatnumberisgrowing. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Threat to democracy

Threat to democracy

To the editor: Political and media messages exclaim be afraid of immigrants, that what you value will be taken away, and conspiracies: all needing a strongman to set things right. My “beach read”, Dame Mary Beard’s (PhD.) book, “The Emperor of Rome”, illustrates how a 500-year-old republic falls to a strongman claiming he can set things right, with the Roman Senators acting as, “cowards and flatterers who readily traded their freedom for wealth and political success” and supported the Caesars. 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

By Tim Skubick

State duties, family duties collide

We pause in our thrilling episode of trying to write the new $80 billion state budget before a self-imposed June 30 deadline, to dive into a topic that seldom gets any media attention because who really cares about the personal family sacrifices made by elected officeholders? 06/19/2024 04:23 PM

Frightening

To the editor: Given today’s unjust lawfare, jailed political opponents, free speech censorship. and blatant lies, we should be much more concerned about Democrats than about Trump. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

A column by Amy Hubbell

Thanks to the dads in our lives

It’s been nearly 25 years since I’ve spent Father’s Day with my dad; 2013 with my fatherin- law. But they are still with us. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Take your time; choose wisely

Take your time; choose wisely

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners is about to enter its third round of interviews with the leading candidates for the county’s new administrator/chief financial officer (CFO) role, which could lead to a quick resolution to over three years of internal conflict in local government if the board chooses wisely. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

More alternatives for Heritage Trail project

More alternatives for Heritage Trail project

As a 5/9/24 front page Enterprise article said, the debate over the final 4.2-mile Segment 9 of the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail continues. There’s a simple reason why. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Township deserves better

Township deserves better

To the editor: As a Trustee of Leland Township, I am compelled to address the ongoing issues with our current Supervisor, Ms. Och. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Forum confusing

Forum confusing

To the editor: John Popa’s interview (forum) in the June 5th edition was a convoluted and confusing obfuscation of the fundamental question: “Will the county experience a reduction in its electric bill if a solar array is installed at the government center?” The fact that Michigan rates lower on the scale for optimum solar placement than a sun drenched state like Texas is irrelevant. There are thousands of solar installations in our state. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

Solar-When and Where

Solar-When and Where

To the editor: It is imperative that we prioritize reliable energy sources when transitioning a service as important as the nation’s electrical grid. Research demonstrates the high environmental and economic costs of rushing the grid transition from affordable-reliable sources to expensive weather-dependent renewable alternatives. 06/12/2024 05:52 PM

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