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Letters to the Editor

Waterfront development

EDITOR: I am happy to see that Escanaba’s waterfront is finally going to be developed. In 2008, Mark Blomquist and I presented a proposal to the city about an “idea” to develop the waterfront. Even at that time, it was our belief that many new jobs would allow employees to work from ...

Politics, politics, politics

EDITOR: Nobody wants to “discuss” politics with anybody. It is only argued about. If you disagree with me, then you are evil, and vice-versa. If liberal left people were behind the movie “Sound of Freedom” than Hollywood, Disney, The View, etc. would have been raving about how it is ...

A few good men

EDITOR: As lead volunteer for “In Your Cell’ jail/prison ministry out of Wellspring Church and officed in First Methodist Church, both in Escanaba, we are seeking male volunteers to assist us in our prison adoption program. And, you do not have to be a Marine. For nine years now, ...

We are not racists

EDITOR: The county board did not support the UPAAA implementation plan from UPCAP because of DEI. The resolution failed to gain traction by a score of 3 to 2. The resolution was symbolic and not at all tied to funding. The county board’s decision will not cost UPCAP any ...

Irving helped area veterans

EDITOR: On July 13, Escanaba lost another Northtown veteran, Bud Irving. Bud gave thousands of hours of his life assisting his fellow veterans of the U.P. With his dogs Chopper and Chubbers, he would visit them in hospitals and bring them to and from medical appointments — no questions or ...

Recall effort

EDITOR: In response to LeeAnne Oman of the Delta County Republican Committee dated 7/20/23, I have some thoughts and opinions. The irony of this statement I hope is not lost on me. “Traditionally, in a civil society, the loser of contest is not allowed destroy the winner. The loser goes ...