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  • mud

    Does this concern anyone?

    This happened only a few days ago. After viewing this, take a trip to this site and read a little on the lake which was removed.

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    An Aircraft Carrier In Grand Traverse Bay

    It wasn’t this year exactly.  It was in 1943, when the navy was using the Traverse City Airfield for drone touch and go activities. At the time it was TOP SECRET thus a reason to be using a northern most operational area that still had...

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  • MIFTW

    Freedom To Work

    It is the independence day weekend. How fitting it would be to have some measure of freedom be re-declared and promoted.  On Wednesday July 6th 2011, it will be. I am presenting this resolution to the Grand Traverse County board of commissioners for approval.  It...

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  • charities

    The Discussion Is Happening.

    One might think I am not happy with the recent coverage, and follow up editorial (as expected) regarding the Rotary charities of traverse City. I think it is very good.  Great in fact!  I doubt the Rotary prefers to have this out in the open,...

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  • vets

    Batter UP!

    Here are a few pictures of  today’s American Legion opening festivities.  

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  • redist

    The Peril Of Shrinking Representation

    Currently there are nine  GT County commissioners. There is currently a team composed of The Proscutor, The County Clerk, the County Treasurer, and the chairs of the Republican and Democrat party that are considering new plans which may affect the make up of our county...

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  • fail

    Parking

    Last Wednesday, Commissioner Thomas brought up a parking meter issue in front of the county building on Boardman. The issue he raised was that there was not enough time to get his task done. He had received a parking ticket while in taking care of...

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  • car

    What is the Make and Model of this car?

    Closest I can figure is a 49 Chevy. Any car experts out there who know? This shot was taken looking into a barn on county property through a window.

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  • taxes

    Economic Development And Zoning Report

    First off, I believe the other commissioners are as concerned as I am, about job opportunities and economic health in the region.  No one should doubt the intent of a commissioner who speaks out for the expansion of opportunities to our local job providers. We...

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    Unwrapping the fish

    As it was presented, one would have thought that I support an effort by the Grand Traverse County EDC to hire a sports commentator to provide advertising for our county and city. In today’s Traverse City Record Eagle, they took another (below the belt) shot...

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