To the Journal editor: Why is Pride a whole month long when veterans celebration days last one day each? Which is more important? Veteran celebration days are Armistice Day, POW/MIA Recognition Day and Armed Forces Day. You decide, make your choice and be loyal to it.
To the Journal editor: After a 3-year hiatus, the fundraising event for the Upper Peninsula Hospice Foundation Dancing with our Stars returned May 24 and 25 to a record audience and also a record amount of funds raised. As the director of the foundation, it was an amazing experience to watch the dance couples perform under the direction of some amazing dance professionals. The crew, who are all volunteers, did a great job with the behind the scenes work and the Northern Michigan University team for lighting, sound an recording also did masterful work. Coordinators Kori Bjorne and ...
To the Journal editor: Some more positive reasons for those of us who call the Upper Peninsula of Michigan our home. One has to slow down in our fast moving world otherwise you will miss the great sights we have. Just look out your window, most can see wooded areas and even our animal friends, deer, rabbits, squirrels and birds, to name a few. If you can drive, it’s not too long and you’re out in the country side. Lots of quiet areas to relax. Rivers and parks to see and our great Lake Superior. Plus, we don’t have the same weather every day. I have experienced different ...
To the Journal editor: This is a health update and a pleasant revaluation on the state of humanity, the Gen X generation in particular. I was back at UPHS for a couple of days again for a heart issue not related to my last visit. Again praise to life saving abilities of the Marqette hospital. I was constantly being treated by Gen Xers. They seem to be getting a bad rap by us Baby Boomers these days. I would guess the generations before us had doubts about us also. My doubts have vanished and I have new enthusiasm for the future and the new generations abilities to go forward and ...
To the Journal editor: There are 1.6 million out of 335 million Americans over the age of 13 who self-identify as trans-gender, or .05%. There are 38 million Americans living in poverty, 680,000 Americans die per year due to poor nutrition and heart disease and 600,000 Americans die of cancer per year. American women earn 80% of what men earn. The U.S. has the highest infant/maternal mortality rate among developed nations. Hate crimes in the U..S increased 30% from 2021-2022. There have been 202 mass shootings in the U.S. THIS YEAR, which is only 150 days old. Which of these ...
To the Journal editor: On Saturday, May 13, the NALC Branch #95 and the Marquette Post Office participated in the “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive. Our annual food drive brought in 10,000 pounds of non-perishable goods this year.We would like to thank the Marquette community for their generosity. The following organizations benefited from your donations: Harbor House Women’s Shelter; Janzen House Men’s Shelter; Room at the Inn Warming Center; Salvation Army of Marquette; and St. Vincent de Paul of Marquette. We would also like to thank the following businesses for their ...