Government doesn’t work without citizen participation
We’ve all had complaints at one time or another about government and what we consider to be its failures. We’ve all had concerns about rising taxes and how that money is spent. It turns out that in small-town America, governance requires participation, collaboration and a variety of viewpoints to get the job done. It’s our civic duty to pay our taxes and follow the law, but our civic responsibility does not end there. Boards and commissions in your municipality probably have some empty seats. Some of these bodies are provided for by state statute, like planning commissions, ...
Healthcare workers are excellent
This week’s bouquets go to: From: Mary Ann Krause of Rapid River: This is my first letter to the editor. I’ve had three occasions to call 911. Each occurrence had the same response - excellent! The phone operator was kind and helpful, the EMTs were prompt, knowledgeable and caring, the ER staff at OSF was outstanding. Sincere thanks to everyone who was involved. Delta County is fortunate indeed. ——— Each Saturday the Daily Press salutes individuals and groups from our area who have had a very positive impact on the way we live. We identify our bouquet recipients ...
