http://www.record-eagle.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 08:24:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_312081925.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_312081925.html The issue: Traverse City Light and Power's four proposed biomass energy plants -- which burn scrap wood to make electricity -- may be located around Traverse City. Our view: Listen to the public -- the folks who own Light and Power. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:50:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_310075020.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_310075020.html The issue: Wayne Schmidt and Michelle McManus sponsored recent legislation that would prevent the state's public universities, colleges and community colleges from banning concealed weapons on campus. Our view: Overturning existing school rules and allowing guns on campuses is bad public policy. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:55:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_309065532.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_309065532.html The issue: The Grand Traverse County Road Commission may have thoughts about seeking a county-wide road millage. Our view: Tuesday's voting in Acme and East Bay townships doesn't bode well. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:50:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_308075006.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_308075006.html The issue: Manistee is poised to become Hollywood Midwest. Or maybe Hollywood North Woods, or Hollywood Northwest Lower Peninsula. Whatever it's called, Manistee is now in the movie business. Our view: Reinventing itself is nothing new. It's the chameleon of the north. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:25:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_307072653.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_307072653.html The issue: Nearly a month ago Leelanau County Sheriff Mike Oltersdorf pledged to investigate allegations that deputies unlawfully entered Leelanau County homes at least five times. Our view: It's time to get the investigation going. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:10:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_306071036.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_306071036.html To the Department of Natural Resources and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy; Ed Moody, also known as "Pumpkin Ed"; the Old Mission Historical Society, Boy Scout Troops 31 and 34 of Traverse City and the Old Mission Peninsula Tree Project volunteers; Gaylord Jowett; local inventors Bernard Yantz and Michael Weatherholt II; the Michigan Groundwater Stewardship Program; the Michigan Department of Transportation; and all Sara Hardy Farmers Market farmers and visitors. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_304210202.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_304210202.html Our recommendations for TCAPS, commission Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:00:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_304210214.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_304210214.html The issue: Septage plant probe approved; Our View: It's about time Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:25:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_303072708.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_303072708.html The issue: It seems likely that Charter Communications is going to move local public access channels into what some have described as a cable TV gulag. Our view: Charter must ensure that its customers who purchase the lowest tier of service continue to have public access channels available to them. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:25:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_302072544.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_302072544.html The Issue: The decision to shut down Traverse City and Kingsley schools for a week due to the swine flu epidemic. Our View: Taking steps to avoid an even wider flu outbreak was a good choice, despite tough repercussions for so many. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:50:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_301075118.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_301075118.html The issue: For the second time in two years Grand Traverse County has managed to tick off employees and taxpayers alike over related issues: pay raises for county employees and a deeply flawed wage study. Our view: The whole thing is a mess. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_300080033.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_300080033.html The issue: Supporters must come up with about $700,000 in capital cost to add a new branch library onto Long Lake Elementary. Right now, just $200,000 has been set aside. Our view: Long Lake Township libarary is on hold -- again. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:02:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_299065606.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_299065606.html To the Boardman River Nature Center; the Grand Traverse Heritage Center; two Civil War enthusiast groups; Janet Wolf; the Grand Traverse County 4-H; HANDDS; and the organizers of and participants in the annual Great Lakes Bioneers Conference. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:30:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_298083256.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_298083256.html Traverse City voters will be asked to choose among four candidates for three seats on the city commission Nov. 3. Commissioner Chris Bzdok is running unopposed for mayor. Here are our endorsements. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:30:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_298083302.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_298083302.html Traverse City Area Public Schools voters could add as many as three new members to the seven-member school board in voting Nov. 3. Five candidates, including one incumbent, are vying for two four-year terms. Two candidates, including an appointed incumbent, are competing for a partial term that ends in December of 2012. Here are our endorsements.