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February 14, 2008 / Opinion

City Department Heads Should Be Held To Using Vacation Time

To the Editor: I would go one step further than Councilman Willie LaLonde, who has suggested that certain salary and benefit policies for department heads "should be more scrutinized by Council" ( The St. Ignace News, February 7, page 1). More...

Transportation Museum Idea Is Still in Fact-finding Stage

To the Editor: This letter is being written in response to the letter to the editor February 7 entitled "Transportation Museum Would Require Taxpayer Investment." Although that letter did bring up some valid points, there were also some confusing More...

It Was Not Maliciousness That Led to Problems at Farm

To the Editor: I have known Mr. Larry Rooney for 11 years. I have found him to be a proud and committed man. Committed to what, believe it or not, animal welfare. When I first came up to this great place (the U.P. More...

It Is Our Responsibility To Question Elected Officials

To the Editor: Last week, I wrote a letter to the editor with my concerns for the irresponsible spending of our tax dollars by City Hall. Another major concern I have with City Hall is the blatant disregard of the city charter. More...

Charter Says Council Meetings Must Be Held Within City

To the Editor: At the February 4 City Council meeting, during the public comment portion of the agenda, I asked the question whether it was legal for the Council to schedule a regular meeting March 17 at LaSalle High School, which is located outsi More...

Add Garrett Becker to Three-point Record List

To the Editor: First of all, I want to congratulate young Anthony Lester for breaking the record of eight "three pointers" in one game, by getting nine. More...