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Candidate endorsement

EDITOR: As a retired teacher of children with special needs and a 32-year resident of Delta County, Michigan, I have known Dave Moyle for a long time. It is my pleasure to fully endorse Dave as the most fitting candidate for Delta County Commissioner, District 4. Dave’s dedication within the workplace is something I witnessed firsthand. He has great compassion for students and families, enthusiastically and creatively supporting children with visual impairments. Beyond that, I have witnessed Dave offer his own time and knowledge to support elderly community members in need of ...

Twisting the meaning of a word

EDITOR: It seems Donald Trump’s lawyers are getting desperate. Recently, they resorted to playing a game of semantics, twisting the meaning of the word, shall, arguing that the Presidential Records Act does not require presidential records to be placed under the custody the Archives, but only suggests they may be turned over. In their opinion, the words shall and may are functionally interchangeable, so that its use in the Presidential Records Act grants permission, as if the law said a president may turn over their records, rather than that he must turn them over. If their ...

I’m not a Facist

EDITOR: On September 1, Biden read his teleprompter stuffed with divisive and hateful indictments aimed at over half our citizens. I thought, I’m not a fascist. I don’t even know a real fascist… as I listened, three areas seemed the most incongruous in his rants. He didn’t know the history of the word or of the movement and his attack was very hypocritical. First point: The Fasces is an ancient symbol, going back to the Etruscans and used widely by Imperial Rome where its bundle of bound rods with an axe head at its top symbolized power and jurisdiction. It appeared on the ...

Candidate endorsement

EDITOR: I am writing to recommend Kelli van Ginhoven for your consideration for Delta County Board of Commissioners. I'm recommending her for three reasons. First, she is a forward-thinking person. In my specific town, Escanaba, we are seeing momentum and positive change like I can't remember. Kellie is a person who is positive and proactive, someone who loves to learn about issues and their impacts on real people, and she will be a very good person to have giving her thought and energy to the board. Second is her willingness to listen to all sides. She's running as an ...

Candidate endorsement

EDITOR: This letter is to endorse a worthy incumbent candidate of five years for District 3, Theresa Nelson, for the board of commissioners. Due to redistricting, her district has now expanded and caused her to run against an already sitting commissioner. District 3 is now awkwardly expanded and District 5 has been reduced, thus causing a campaign of incumbency for the newly formed District 3. Theresa Nelson is a woman of integrity, grit and independence. She speaks her mind with respect, willingness to listen and focuses on the best interest of her District as well as the people of ...

Candidate endorsement

EDITOR: As former teachers of Kelli Van Ginhoven, we recognize the qualities she has to be a successful county commissioner. They include intelligence, initiative, energy, and the ability to work with other people to accomplish a goal. She approaches challenges with a positive attitude and a willingness to devote herself. Kelli has proven this in her accomplishments through her personal business venture and involvement in many area organizations. She is thorough and prepared. She does the necessary homework to approach obstacles or responsibilities. We are proud of the woman Kelli ...