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America must stay course in Ukraine to prevail

To the Editor: “These are the times that try men’s souls.” Those famous words from Thomas Paine’s “The American Crisis” fit very well to today’s situation in Ukraine. In December 1776, George Washington’s army was in retreat, a cold winter was setting in, and dispirited Patriot volunteers were drifting away to their homes and families. Today in Ukraine, Putin’s forces are probably peaking in their bayonet-at-back motivation, while promised weapons from America have not yet fully arrived on scene. Thus it is with anxious hearts we must endure reports of Russian ...

Ukraine benefit a resounding success in Houghton

To the Editor: I write to express deep gratitude to all who contributed to this weekend’s benefit Concert for Ukraine, especially the marvelous performers: Amanda Matznik, Leslie Dukes, Eleanor McKinney, Dr. Jared Anderson, Austin Malarchick, Adelina Oronovo, Nazar Gora, and Dean and Bette Premo. The audience was magnificent in singing the Ukrainian National Anthem. To raise our voices in joy is but one way to share; significant funds were raised as well, which are on their way to help Ukrainian families displaced by a senseless and brutal invasion. We all must be boots on the ...

Houghton Boosters grateful for support from community

To the Editor: The Houghton All Sports Boosters raises funds for sporting equipment, safety equipment, and uniforms for Houghton High and Middle School athletes. On May 18, a drawing was held for 67 donated prizes: $4,750 in cash prizes and $4,850 in gift certificates and merchandise. The Boosters is grateful to the outstanding support from parents, family, alumni, and friends, who purchased over 1,100 tickets, helping Boosters earn $8,565 in profits. We wish to extend our appreciation to The Print Shop for printing the tickets. We thank Ted Simonsen at Ameriprise Financial for ...

End of abortion at hand?

To the Editor: As I write this letter, the U.S. Supreme Court seems poised to do away with its 1973 decision, which facilitated the destruction of tens of millions of innocent lives. This is very welcomed news and a long awaited moment in history! In the national debate regarding the rights of preborn children, it is critical that we turn for direction to the Bible, which is the only true moral compass. “Then the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and ordained thee a ...

Right to choice shouldn’t be taken away

To the Editor: As this is a hot topic I know that I will get heat for my comments. The news is again filled with views on abortion both for and against. I believe in the sanctity of life, and also the right for women to make decisions as to their reproductive rights. This right to their bodies should not be legislated away by politicians (mostly men). The choice of options should be a matter for her, her doctor, and any significant other involved. A women should not be forced to endure an unwanted or medically dangerous pregnancy because men feel that they are just chattel and brood ...

Purdue settlement eyed

To the Editor: I am not sure if the opioid money settlement relates to Purdue Pharmaceutical's long term relationship with doctors, over approximately 30-plus years, in which they assured doctors that opioids weren't addictive and encouraged them to prescribe them outrageously out of the bounds of common sense! At one point, I was aware of approximately 50 doctors in the Upper Peninsula who were censored due to over prescribing! Even when the opioid problem became evident, Purdue accelerate their encouragement to prescribe with impunity of legal repercussions legally! In the recent ...