Opinion

Q: I’ve been reading about how our unusually warm weather is causing ticks to spread into geographic areas where they weren’t previously found and that in areas where they formerly were, the numbers have increased dramatically.

In Galatians 2:1–10, we read that Paul and Barnabas took a trip to discuss something privately with the Apostles in Jerusalem. Paul was led by God to make this trip to confirm that the Gospel that Paul preached in non-Jewish contexts was equal with the Gospel that Peter, James, and John preached in Jewish contexts.

Q: With the hotter-than-usual weather expected for this summer, I am wondering if there are any simple ways to help stay cool. I’m particularly concerned about my elderly relatives, who have various medical problems, and my 16-year-old son, who will be starting football practice in about six or seven weeks in hot, and often humid, conditions.

136 years ago - The Alger County Republican - June 3rd, 1888. The Modest Blacksmith A son of Vulcan— and his right Good arm it wielded power’s might; His throne the forge; the anvil’s note Resounded rhythms while he smote There in the fire’s rosy glows, The brazen thing with sturdy blows.

Q: Last week, I saw my doctor for my blood pressure, but she brought up a screening test for hepatitis C; I’ve never taken drugs, so why would she want me to have this test? A: Chances are you were born between 1945 - 1965, which alone is enough to warrant screening for this disease, according to the United State Preventive Services Task Force. That’s mainly because this disease can cause gradual destruction of one’s liver without any symptoms.

With all the one-sided reporting of Rock River Township Board I would like to bring forth the other side of the picture. Because of the turmoil going on within the township myself and others started recording the meetings, since Sept 2022.

Part 1 was featured in the May 10,2024 edition of the Munising Beacon. It is not only our entertainment life, but as our civil life is increasingly polarized, the adversarial model seems to be the only alternative we hold up now to settle disputes.

Sandi Kolder, United Methodist Church Each gospel has a different version of what happened during Holy Week. This morning we are looking at Luke’s version of what happened on the Sunday Jesus entered the city.

Participation and leadership in local government by our younger citizens is the ideal as our state and country strive to pass on the legacy of effective and important governance. This is why we educate our children – to create responsible citizens. As a society we should be encouraging these efforts and appreciating new perspectives on old issues.