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The problem with chickens

EDITOR: I have been following your reporting on the proposed zoning amendment that would allow citizens of Escanaba — any resident — to keep chickens and ducks within the city limits. I believe you did a pretty good job of trying to present both sides of any kind of controversy that may be viewed. However, there was one thing that was not brought up by anyone. That is, the type of vermin this kind of “farming” would attract to local neighborhoods. Some of these vermin are in fact on the dangerous side, especially for small children. Further, how would you control this type ...

Response to prosecuting attorney

EDITOR: This is the response that I have given to prosecuting attorney Lauren Wickman on behalf of the board of commissioners. I was extremely surprised at Tuesday’s meeting when she made the comment that she did. It is important for the public to know that the county board of commissioners committed no error, nor have we placed the county in any situation that would be considered litigious or awkward. It is also important to know that the county board unanimously approved substantial pay raises for her staff that night. As a board, we remain committed to making Delta County a great ...

Raffle to benefit Delta County Cancer Alliance

EDITOR: Over the past three years I have had the privilege to be a part of the Delta County Cancer Alliance located here in Escanaba and serving all of Delta County. I will say my participation in this Alliance has been very humbling. This non-profit organization has served thousands of local cancer patients and assists over one hundred new patients yearly. And this task is being accomplished by all volunteers. We have 40 plus volunteers who faithfully run the office Monday through Friday afternoons to serve our clients in need. We also have a dedicated board of directors who work ...

Recall effort

EDITOR: I would like to express my utmost pride in the residents of Delta County. On October 5th, Citizens for Ethical Leadership submitted 1,235 signatures for the recall of Commissioner Barron (we needed 1001). The support shown while circulating recall petitions was overwhelming. Many citizens sought us out by attending public signing events, sending emails and texts and making phone calls. While soliciting door to door, we were warmly welcomed. To give you an example, in Escanaba Township alone, almost 50% of registered voters signed the recall. I especially want to thank the ...

A letter to the nonreligious

EDITOR: Today’s (Tuesday, October 10) Daily Press had an AP article by Peter Smith on the rise of the nonreligious in the United States. As pastor of St. Joseph & St. Patrick Church here in Escanaba, I can assure you that that trend is a common topic of conversation among priests and ministers and others engaged with religion. As a priest, I first want to say, I’m sorry. It is, to a great extent, our fault. We have done a poor job explaining what it is that the Church has to offer. Sometimes we’ve allowed ourselves to be distracted by the crass realities of keeping a roof ...

Israel and Iran

EDITOR: When we change to Daylight Savings Time, we gain an extra hour of daylight, or so it is believed. This simply changes the clock, not the number of hours of light during the day. A similar fallacy is now playing out in the attacks on Israel with the backing of Iran. We provide billions of dollars to the Iranian government with the promise (by them) it will be used for “humanitarian” purposes. Supposedly there is a means for accounting for the disposition of these specific dollars. However, this simply frees up billions more for Iran to use in its terrorist funding of attacks ...