http://www.record-eagle.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:30:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_324073005.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_324073005.html The issue: Traverse City's future; Our view: Michael Moore's eight ideas "for our next community project" should win consideration. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:40:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_322074005.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_322074005.html The issue: Four years ago the Bay Area Transportation Authority secured a $4.7 million federal grant that was to build a wind turbine to power a small fleet of hybrid buses. Now BATA finds itself scrambling to keep the grant. Our view: We're paying the piper. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:20:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_321072316.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_321072316.html The issue: Gerry and Don Oleson's recent announcement that they will foot the bill for the estimated $825,000 installation of artificial turf at Thirlby Field. Our view: The Olesons have been -- and continue -- to be very good to Traverse City and the Grand Traverse region. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_320080007.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_320080007.html To Brandon Stites; the recipients of the Grand Traverse Area Veterans Coalition honors; the local Veterans for Peace Chapter; raverse City author Doug Stanton; downtown Traverse City merchants; the organizers of the eighth annual GirlTECH; the supporters and donors of the Goodwill Inn's homeless shelter's food drive; and two local apple farmers. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_318222018.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_318222018.html Like snow in January, northern Michigan residents are used to it: once area farmers markets shut down for the season, that's the last they'll see of locally-grown goodies like fresh tomatoes, carrots, beets, parsnips, potatoes, squash, garlic, apples, plums and lettuce until some time next year. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 22:20:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_318222013.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_318222013.html The issue: Crews to shoot movie in TC; Our view: It won't be the last Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:10:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_317081005.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_317081005.html The issue: Every year there are reports that signs for candidate X were destroyed or yanked out of the ground, often followed by reports that a dozen signs for candidate Y have gone missing. Our view: Local governments can help by being up-front about what is and isn't allowed. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:10:58 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_317081010.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_317081010.html Every year, without fail, a few Michigan deer hunters die in a gun accident or fall from a tree stand. Others overdo it and die of a heart attack. Don't let it happen to you Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:20:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_316072342.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_316072342.html The Issue: It's increasingly clear that Democrats are wretched at the legislative process these days. What happened to "change?" Our view: Democrats need to get their act together quickly. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:35:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_315073705.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_315073705.html The issue: As the nation celebrates Veterans Day today, thousands of U.S. soldiers who have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan since the 9/11 terrorist attacks are still dealing with TBI, or traumatic brain injury. Our View: Don't repeat Vietnam mistakes. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:20:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_314072106.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_314072106.html The issue: Centre Ice's power play to appeal a Michigan Tax Tribunal ruling that the complex in East Bay Township is not a charitable organization and must be taxed as a commercial property. Our view: It was as ugly an episode of political muscle as the region has seen in a long, long time. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:50:59 +0000 http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_313065209.html http://www.record-eagle.com/ourview/local_story_313065209.html Cheers to trail builders in Peninsula Township; planners Russell Soyring and Steve Largent; a number of local developments; the Student Propeller Club; the Unitarian Peacemaker Needleworkers group; and Home Instead Senior Care. Jeers to companies that lied about the number of jobs they created. 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.