Letters to the Editor
NAMI offers key support
To the Journal editor:
National Alliance on Mental Illness is a grassroots organization providing education and support to individuals and loved ones living with a mental illness.
In light of recent events, we feel it’s important to remind our community schools, employers, and families – of the services provided locally. We offer support groups, educational meetings, and family education. Programs are available to present to schools and teachers. The following is taken from the NAMI National website:
- Mental health conditions are common among teens and young adults. 1 in 5 live with a mental health condition – half develop the condition by age 14 and three quarters by age 24.
For some, experiencing the first signs can be scary and confusing. Discussing what you are going through with others is an important first step to getting help. Speaking up and asking for help is a sign of strength. You will be amazed by the support you get simply by asking.
Telling a young person not to share their feelings with friends/roommates, is like telling someone with a medical condition such diabetes or seizure disorder to not talk about their symptoms. Reaching out is important to obtain the help necessary to prevent worsening symptoms.
NAMI is here to help – our support and education programs can allay fears, give needed direction, and let individuals know they aren’t alone. The following suggestions from NAMI National’s website direct you to a listening ear, guidance in seeking treatment, and ongoing support.
- If it’s an emergency in which you or someone you know is suicidal, you should immediately call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, call 911 or go to a hospital emergency room.
- If you can wait a few days, make an appointment with your primary healthcare provider or pediatrician if you think your condition is mild to moderate.
- If your symptoms are moderate to severe, make an appointment with a specialized doctor such as a psychiatrist. You may need to contact your community mental health center or primary health care provider for a referral.
- If you or your child is in school or at college, contact the school and ask about their support services.
- Seek out support groups in your community and educate yourself about your symptoms and diagnosis. Social support and knowledge can be valuable tools for coping.
Mental health information: www.nami.org
Local activities: www.namiam.org
Louise Wilcox, president
NAMI Alger-Marquette
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Many contributed
To the Journal editor:
As we prepare for the upcoming Christmas mail campaign, Friends of Our Troops would like to extend special thanks to the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary in Marquette, which participated in the most recent campaign.
Led by Marilyn Syria, commander, they were the leading group in Michigan as well as the top DAV Auxiliary nationally.
St. Rita Religious Education in Trenary, which participated with the Auxiliary, was the number one church in Michigan.
The auxiliary also had participants from Skandia and Ontonagon.
Mail is received from all across the nation, mixed thoroughly before being divided into hundreds of packages, both large and small, then sent to military units across the U.S. and around the world.
As the continuation of the Vietnam Mail Call project which was launched in 1965, this mail has been bringing smiles to our men and women in uniform for a half-century.
While it is too late for participation in this year’s campaign, information regarding next year’s campaign will be available after Sept. 1 by sending your name and mailing address to Friends of Our Troops, P.O. Box 100, New Madrid, MO 63869. The troops will thank you, and so do we.
Keith Boardman
Executive director
New Madrid, Missouri
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Miners had great season
To the Journal editor:
Congratulations to Negaunee Miners football head coach Paul Jacobson, assistant coaches Kevin Jacobson, Jeff Niemi and Dan Waterman, and team managers Jace Turri, Gavin Jacobson and Ty Jacobson on a great season.
Congratulations to 14 seniors on a great season: No. 2 Dylan Tasson; No. 8 Parker Bowman; No. 10 Jacob Paupore; No. 14 Ben Luke; No. 20 Jacob Ferguson; No. 23 Jeffrey Matthews; No. 24 George Johnson; No. 34 Owen LaJoie; No. 40 Eric Wideman; No. 44 Daryn Carter; No. 52 Brian O’Neill; No. 54 Dennis Heikkila; No. 70 Matt Jandron; and No. 75 Ryan Tincknell. Let’s Go Miners.
Negaunee Miners varsity boys football team are No. 1. Negaunee Miners varsity boys football team finished season with seven wins and three losses. Great job, NHS Miners varsity boys football team from your No. 1 Miners fan.
Scott “Toots” Tuttila
Negaunee
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Loose pup rescued
To the Journal editor:
I want to thank the man in the white Eagle Mine truck for stopping to help with the dog rescue on Wednesday evening. We did not have time to exchange names but I want him to know there is a happy ending to the rescue of Bella, the 3-year-old, long-haired female Yorkshire terrier we corralled on Marquette County Road 550.
Near Harlow Lake/Little Presque Isle was a Yorkie running very fast down the middle of the south lane going toward Marquette.
On my way toward Big Bay, I saw her and stopped and tried to get her attention and failed. But I pulled over on the north side of the road when a gentleman in a white Eagle Mine pickup truck pulled over on the south side.
I was a willing rescuer but I could not imagine what to do. Thanks to the fast-thinking prince in the white charger, he signaled to me to get in front of the dog in my car and he would come behind me and put his flashers on when I stopped to try and halt the runner.
Thanks goodness there was no traffic for a minute or two in either direction and our capture tactic worked. As I jumped out of my car and ran back to the terrified dog, she just ran to the correct south side of the road and rolled over on her back and assumed the position of submission. We agreed I would take her to Big Bay and call the shelter and find out what to do.
Turns out the UPAWS has a voice mail after hours with the phone number for Marquette County Central Dispatch and when I called, they had received a call from a young woman who was desperate about her Yorkie lost near Harlow park.
Seems Bella was hiking with the young lady’s brother and his Shepherd and Bella decided to take her own hike. Bella had been a wild dog for at least a few hours. Bella was amazingly well behaved after capture. She had a little dinner – and was SO happy to see her human at the end of her day as a wild dog. Bella and her human were reunited by around 7:30 that night.
So thank you kind, quick-thinking gentleman for directing the rescue of the dear dog. Without you, well, I just don’t want to think about it.
Lucy Wilcox
Big Bay