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Time to hate wolves — again? Editor: In the September 21 Daily Mining Gazette I read of legislation proposed in the State House to require hunting and trapping of gray wolves in Michigan if and when the species is removed from the federal list of endangered species. This is not the first time, and probably not the last, for such a proposal. What is new, of course, is that voters go to the polls in another month and will see the names of the sponsor and co-sponsor, respectively, of the proposed bill - state Representatives Dave Prestin, R-Cedar River, and Greg Markkanen, R-Hancock. ...

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Opportunities Editor: The upcoming election offers great opportunities! In every instance, we can choose to do what’s best for our communities or, on the other hand, what’s profitable, in the short term, for us as individuals. Our Founding Fathers had the same opportunities. Sadly, they opted for personal gain, taking land from Indigenous people and enslaving others. Fortunately, they gave us the power to learn from mistakes (theirs and ours), and we can choose to see how caring for others brings blessings to our selves. Compassion is, according to the Dalai Lama and Bishop ...

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It's happening here! Editor: Recent events have reminded me of some books I have read: 'It Can't Happen Here" by Sinclair Lewis. What will happen when America has a dictator, written in 1935. This story looks at what could happen if authoritarianism and fascism took hold in the US. I read it several years ago and remember thinking, thank goodness it couldn't happen here. Well, guess what, folks, it is happening here. Another excellent novel that shows how fascism works is Isabel Allende's "A Long Petal of the Sea." The protagonist is a doctor fleeing the Spanish Civil War, which took ...

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A Small Community Divided Editor: Here in Carp Lake Township, we are seeing a trend that should concern all of us: our small community is becoming divided. What is causing that division? In my view, much of it comes down to local politics and the way some local government business is being handled. Local government should be about the people who live here — not personalities, grudges, sides, or who agrees with whom. It should be about following the rules, following proper procedures, keeping the public informed, and treating every resident with respect. Over the past year, I have ...

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Thanks for the support Editor: The Mohawk Park would like to thank all musicians and all who donated: Slim's Cafe, Mohawk Superette, Bimbo (Sarah Lee) Dollar General (Ahmeek) The Depot (Hubble) and all of the volunteers. We had a great summer of Music in the Park. We put all proceeds into the park. Thanks for all your support and donations. LaVerne Kytta, Mohawk Park Mohawk Make your voice heard Editor: Election season is here! Absentee ballots go out on September 24. Early voting is October 24 through November 1. Important positions are being determined statewide: governor, ...

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Hats off to Tapiola First Responders I would like to thank the First Responders of the Tapiola area for saving my life. I live on Bear Lake Road in Tapiola, and they responded to my home after I called 911. Unfortunately, the medication I was taking caused my tongue to swell so badly that I was unable to talk, which meant I was also unable to provide my address to the 911 dispatcher. I am thankful that some of the First Responders were familiar with the location of my house and others were able to use the GPS location and arrive in time to help me. I am very grateful for their quick ...