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Hill gets U.P. energy

To the Journal editor: State Rep. Jenn Hill has an extensive background in northern Michigan’s energy needs with a solid understanding of costs and implementation. Hers is one of the newest legislators’ voices adding to the effort that has been building in Michigan for decades but has been blocked repeatedly by the status quo. Finally, progressive energy experts are gaining traction in Lansing, with enough votes in the House and Senate to prevail. I say to those influenced by fossil fuel companies (a group which takes billions of our tax dollars via subsidies and spends millions ...

Giving help to one another

To the Journal editor: The Negaunee St. Vincent de Paul food bank would like to thank the many organizations and individuals for their generous donations used in the preparation and distribution of Christmas dinner baskets and gifts for children in the Negaunee and Palmer area this year. We filled 47 family baskets for a total of 128 people, 82 adults and 42 children. We could not have completed this wonderful mission without your support. ≤ Veterans of Foreign Wars #3165 ≤ Negaunee Lady Elks ≤ Negaunee Elks Tri City PER’s ≤ Fraternal Order of Eagles ≤ Knights ...

Same-sex marriage blessings positive

To the Journal editor: Once again, the people’s pope has spoken. “Along with many Catholic priests, I will now be delighted to bless my friends in same-sex marriages,” he said via email. My feeling is that tt is a baby step but a step in the correct direction. Jesus was accepting of all people. Not exclusionary. It’s time the Upper Peninsula catches up with the rest of the world. I miss my church. I miss communing and ministering through music and liturgy. I was honored and proud the parishioners voted me as a liaison to our bishop, priest and deacons as a member of the ...

Sky is, in fact, secure

To the Journal editor: While snoozing under an oak tree, Chicken Little is hit on the head by an acorn. Being slower than your average chicken, he hysterically runs around telling other animals that the sky is falling. Well, contrary to the ever present “Stolen Election” hysterics, the sky is not falling. Fanning the flames of division and distrust, however, Florida’s Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, formed the Florida Office of Election Crimes and Security. During their first 9 months in 2022, these election police had 20 alleged offenders arrested. Six of the cases were ...

Vets’ home says thank you

To the Journal editor: To a remarkably generous community, the staff and members of Michigan Veteran Homes D.J. Jacobetti wish to express our profound gratitude to our community members of Upper Peninsula who made this holiday season so special for the veterans of the Jacobetti. The generosity of this community — our community — provided our members with holiday luncheons, carolers, light tours, visits from Santa, singalongs, outings in town, big buck$ bingo, stockings, and presents for every single veteran and their loved ones. The support of this community for our members — ...

Project Keep Kids Warm successful

To the Journal editor: Thank you to community donors and supporters from Wesley United Methodist Church of Ishpeming, sponsor of Project Keeps Warm, and Immanuel Lutheran Church of Negaunee, which is always beside us in this ministry program. We want to offer a collective heartfelt thank you to all of the area businesses and individuals that so generously supported this community outreach. Our message is the same as it has been for 14 years; we are about neighbors helping neighbors, a hallmark of the Upper Peninsula. The financial contributions were significant, and it is appropriate ...