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    American Legion Baseball

    Has a nice ring to it eh? The county board made it clear that the baseball program belongs in the hands of the veterans who built and maintained the program for over 60 years. The questionable debt for the American Legion forgiven, the equipment returned...

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    From the Strategy Session Jan 22

    The Grand Traverse County board of commissioners had a strategy session today. In it, we begin to develop a list of priorities for dealing with future plans and upcoming issues. Essentially, we posted issues we could get behind, then put them on up for agreement...

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    A Home Run?

    We shall see. On Wednesday, Jan 12 the  decision was made to end the county run youth baseball program.  The question of whether it should have been done without fore knowledge of the American Legion’s intent in resuming the operation has already had my phone...

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    2011 Approaches

    I thought I would update you on a couple of things as we approach the swearing in date. I declined the benefit package offered to commissioners. I campaigned on the fact I do not believe a part time job of voluntary public service means a...

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    A Promise

    Try as I might, I cannot find the will to apply myself in a way that matches the contributions to our freedoms that our Vets have made. Each year, we put a flag on the page and announce our support for those who fight in...

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  • Thank You Grand Traverse County

    Thank You Grand Traverse County

    WE won. Thank you for your faith in me. Hopefully a fresh perspective can help us discover where we are most wasteful, and some creative solutions can find new ways to provide increased value from your county government. Lets move forward and build a stronger...

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    Jason Gillman Receives Local Newspaper Endorsement

    From the Traverse City Record Eagle’s October 29, 2010 edition: We recommend Jason Gillman in the 1st District, Ross Richardson in the 5th District and Christine Maxbauer in the 7th District. Gillman is a newcomer who has never sought office before but has a longtime...

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    A GOOD Thing On 911

    I was fortunate to be able to assist and attend the swearing in of a number of Air Force recruits at the Coast Guard Base in Traverse City, MI.  This was not open to the general public, and I felt it was a privilege to...

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    Celtic Jig

    The Tongue Family performs at the Haserot Park on Old mission peninsula.

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    Celtic Sounds On The Peninsula

    I love these PCL sponsored outings.  Unfortunately I couldn’t get out very quickly, and was only able to hear the last 4 so0ngs.  I did get a few good pictures however, and one of the song performances will be uploaded by tomorrow evening. the Tongue...

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