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To the Editor, As voters in Houghton County are asked to approve a new 1-mill property tax for the Copper Shores Meals on Wheels program, we must ask ourselves a critical question: is this millage truly necessary, or is it a matter of convenience for a foundation with vast resources? I have serious doubts. Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is sitting on an endowment of nearly $80 million. Their own investment policy aims for an 8% annual return, a rate that would generate millions in income each year. Yet, their spending policy appears to prioritize the aggressive growth of ...

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Editor: Public lands can bring out the best in us because we are social animals who are really good at communicating. Our conversations with strangers offer opportunities to talk about things that matter — the weather, of course, and our careers and opinions. I have found that while enjoying places where we share ownership, we tend to look for the best in each other. While circumnavigating Isle Royale in a canoe recently, we stopped at a dock and met a most interesting couple from Brooklyn, NY. They are Broadway performers who have been on tour with “Mama Mia.” They love what ...

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To the Editor: Below is a poem by Grace L. Naessens after which I will comment. THE DIFFERENCE I woke up early one morning, And rushed right into the day. I had so much to accomplish, That I didn't have time to pray. Problems just tumbled about me, And heavier came each task. "Why doesn't God help me? " I wondered. He answered, "You didn't ask." I wanted to see joy and beauty, But the day toiled on, grey and bleak. I wondered why God didn't show me. He said, "that you didn't seek." I tried to come into God's presence. I used all my keys at the ...

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Editor: "The Quincy, Franklin, Hancock Township Fire Department would like to thank all who patronized our Chicken BBQ fundraiser on June 8th. It was fun and a huge success! A special thanks for the support of sponsors as well: McGann Building Supply, Vollwerth & Co., and Campioni Markets. We certainly appreciate the public service messages provided by the “WOLF” and “WMPL” radio stations, WLUC-TV and Dave’s BP. The 50/50 winner was Ron Schmidt. The event was a sellout and the proceeds will help fund our emergency equipment “when responding to the needs of our area!" ...

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To the editor: Mohawk-Fulton 4th of July cash and product donations allow us to provide each child, senior, and veteran that attends a hotdog/sloppy joe, chips, pop/water, and ice cream free. With our community support we’re able to provide 300 goodie bags & free games with cash prizes for our kids. These donations also support the Mohawk Park Committee’s weekly Music in the Park that begins July 1. We would like to thank the following businesses for their monetary donations: Mohawk Technology Neuvokas Corporation Numinen Deforge & Toutant North Star BP Bjorn ...

Letter to the editor

Editor: "The Quincy, Franklin, Hancock Township Fire Department would like to thank all who patronized our Chicken BBQ fundraiser on June 8. It was fun and a huge success! A special thanks for the support of sponsors as well: McGann Building Supply, Vollwerth & Co., and Campioni Markets. We certainly appreciate the public service messages provided by the “WOLF” and “WMPL” radio stations, WLUC-TV and Dave’s BP. The 50/50 winner was Ron Schmidt. The event was a sellout and the proceeds will help fund our emergency equipment “when responding to the needs of our area!" If you ...