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The meaning of the Fourth of July

Each July 4, Americans both at home and abroad, gather to celebrate. Under skies ablaze with fireworks, on streets lined with youngsters waiting for candy from passing floats or simply standing with family in front of grills smelling of seared burgers and hot dogs, we celebrate. We celebrate and remember the formation of a nation founded on the then unheard of idea of freedom. Each community, family and individual has their own traditions passed from one generation to the next. But beyond the music of the high school marching bands, the decorated bicycles and the blaring sirens of ...

A letter from the editor

Dear Readers: In perhaps what is the understatement of the year, last week was a wild one. In the last few days of the previous week, the National Weather Service forcasted what they called an "historic winter storm." Predictions of as much as four feet of snow in some locations across the UP were made. In anticipation of this record-breaking event, schools, offices, churches and more began closing well in advance. On Saturday of last week, Michigan Tech made the almost unheard of decision to close offices and cancel classes for Sunday and Monday. It was surreal to hear about classes ...

In our opinion: A Gazette Editorial

Sometimes an expression is used and/or overused to the point that it's original meaning, no matter how pertinent, turns the expression into a cliche. Such is the case with the phrase that begins "It takes a village ..." The original phase, which comes from Nigeria, translates to "It takes a village (community) to raise a child." The meaning of course is that everyone in a community is responsible for our children's education and upbringing. Over the years the expression has been co-oped by organizations, religions, political causes and much more. But no matter how much the expression is ...

Setting it straight

The byline on Wednesday's page one story "Developing the North Landing," should go to Graham Jaehnig, staff writer.

Guest Editorial

From Luke 3:10: The crowds asked him (John the Baptist), “What then should we do?” Luke 3:11 continues: John replied, “Whoever has two tunics should share with him who has none …” Our community demonstrated this Word of God during our recent Copper Country Angel Mission Coat the Copper Country distributions at the end of October at The Salvation Army & beginning of November at the Calumet Theatre. Our main goal was to ensure all children K-12 had their necessary winter wear and with the help of the CCISD and our local school districts, our kids were served first. CCAM ...

In our opinion

Funeral services are being held at noon today for Michael "Mike" Lahti, former school board member, county commissioner, state representative and long-time Copper Country businessman and developer. Mike passed away Monday of an apparent heart attack at the age of 80. In cases like this, when discussing the passing of a notable person, it's common to overstate the individual's accomplishments and contribution to the community. That's not the case with Mike. No matter how lengthy and detailed the list of what he has done and what he has meant to the Copper Country, the Upper Peninsula and ...