Letters to the Editor
Models present poor example
To the Journal editor:
I realize that local papers receive wire services news and commentary such as the Associated Press article on the London Fashion Show on Sunday. I hope, however, that in the future you would take a long look at the content and photographs before deciding to publish the news service item.
The young woman featured as a “model” is so malnourished that it seems clear she has anorexia or some other eating disorder, or perhaps uses drugs or both to achieve the look of someone leaving a death camp.
It is totally unhealthy for girls and women to idolize such looks as “fashionable.” Some publications now have boys and men with similar looks and it defies logic to promote skeletal bodies as fashion.
There is enough pressure on young girls and boys without having to think that such a look is normal. While many fashion magazines like the look, I suggest you speak with mental health and physical health specialists anywhere.
Not one would support a starvation look as fashion.
Joseph Lavey
Marquette
Supports road commission
To the Journal editor:
In the Tuesday edition of The Mining Journal, Clark Glossenger of Big Bay voiced his views on the suit filed by the Marquette County Road Commission.
He questioned its authority to do so along with attacking the organization stand up for funding the law suit. He makes reference to “dark money” and STAND UP being in “violation of 501(c) 4,” whatever that is?
I live in Negaunee and travel U.S. 41 daily. It is only a matter of time until the additional traffic on U.S. 41 has serious consequences. The slow moving tandem trailers that cause traffic to quickly change lanes are there because County Road 595 was not built.
It would seem that the road commission should have every reason to be concerned with this situation.
I support the road commission in this suit and believe there are many more Yoopers from Marquette, Negaunee, Ishpeming, etc., that must travel U.S. 41, who feel as I do.
Duane Bocklund
Negaunee
Letters to the Editor
A note of thanks
To the Journal editor:
I just wanted to write in about some nice people in Marquette. On Sunday, Aug. 30, my daughter and I were starting our drive downstate after working at camp in Big Bay and spending the night in Marquette. I forgot my purse in the women’s bathroom at the Econo Foods in Marquette. Two hours later on our way down state, we called in. Some one had turned the purse in! Tyler at Econo Foods arranged to have the purse sent downstate. The purse eventually reappeared via UPS with everything in it. Woohoo! A big thank you goes out.
Wendy Cloutier
Midland, Michigan
Conference vital
To the Journal editor,
With Mackinac only a few days away, excitement continues to grow as this will be the most important event for Michigan Republicans until the primaries. This conference will not only exhibit the Republican pride within The Mitten State but the gorgeousness that is Northern Michigan as well.
Expect pictures of the conference and speakers but also be ready for some snapshots of beautiful Michigan scenery, particularly during the Governor’s Run/Walk/Bike the morning of the 19th. Night time shots of the Shepler’s Ferry should also be expected.
As summer comes to a close this will be one of the last chances for Michigan to show off its summer splendor, only appropriate a republican event will assist in exhibition.
Alexander Sokoll
Mount Pleasant
Letters to the Editor
Valuable support
To the Journal editor:
On behalf of Superior Child Advocacy Center, thank you for your support as we work to launch this valuable service in Marquette County.
Our recent rummage sale fundraiser was a great success. Many people donated items to be sold and/or donated money. Your assistance gave us a boost of encouragement to keep working.
We especially want to thank Paul Halbur and the team at Riverside Auto Mall. They allowed us to use their space for storing rummage sale items, and donated the funds for us to rent the tent used during the sale.
They were very hospitable and we wouldn’t have had such a successful event without them.
If you would like information about Superior Child Advocacy Center or the coordinated response to child abuse, please contact aquinn@glcyd.org.
Amy Quinn
Board secretary and CEO
Superior CAC
Great Lakes Center for
Youth Development