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 Sara Swanson

Senior Newsletter THE TRUMPETER – November 2022

The November 2022 edition of Manchester’s Newsletter for Seniors, THE TRUMPETER, is now available. Download it here: 11. pg 1-4 NOV 2022 pg 1

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Freedom Township zoning controversy

October 22, 2022 Dear Editor: In September I wrote in the Manchester Mirror about my frustrations with township officials and new construction on the south side of Pleasant Lake. I’ve discovered I’m not the only one upset. More than 40 Pleasant Lake residents attended the October 11 Freedom Township Board meeting to express concerns about […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: Proposal 3 — abortion will lead to the gradual extinction of humankind

October 19, 2022 Dear brothers and sisters, It is the right of everyone to vote their conscience this upcoming election. Make your voice be “heard” through this vote. Since every human being has the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness as stated in our Declaration of Independence, I am sure you will […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Letter to the Editor: It’s time to return neighborly acts

October 13, 2022 To the Editor: On Oct. 3, around 6:30pm, a driver hit our neighbor’s car that was legally parked by the row of mailboxes in front of his house. Not only did it mangle his car, but it took out the row of mailboxes, too. When our neighbor, Steve Harvey, moved into his […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Letter to the Editor: Proposal 3 — Keep your beliefs, let others keep their own

October 14, 2022 You are not being asked to change your beliefs or religion. You are being asked to let people make their own decisions about their body, their religion, their love, and so on. It doesn’t affect you. If you truly believe it is wrong, then let God judge them and worry about your […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Letter to the Editor: Gambling on Proposal 3 — betting on the courts?

October 14, 2022 All around Manchester there are yard signs saying Proposal 3 is “Too confusing, too extreme.” Perhaps this makes you scratch your head and say, “Really? It looks pretty straightforward to me. The proposal says women have a right to an abortion without interference from anyone until the fetus is viable. And after […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Letter to the Editor: Proposal 2, a gateway to fraud

October 12, 2022 Michigan voters will determine whether to implement nine days of early voting and a host of other changes to state election procedures when they consider Proposal 2 at the Nov. 8 general election. A “yes” vote would add several changes to the Michigan Constitution, including allowing nine days of early voting, expanded […]

 Marsha Chartrand

Letter to the Editor: Thank you from the Manchester Knights of Columbus!

October 11, 2022 The Manchester K of C would like to thank the residents of Manchester and the surrounding community for their generous support of our Annual MI (Mentally Impaired) Drive! Better known as our annual “Tootsie Roll“ Drive, it was our 48th year of helping children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The […]

 Sara Swanson

Public notice: Bridgewater Township

BRIDGEWATER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SYNOPSIS 6-Oct-22 The regular monthly meeting of the Bridgewater Township Board of Trustees was called to order by Supervisor Fromhart at 7:05pm. Five board members were present (quorum) with 1 citizen in attendance. Board heard citizen participation. Board approved the 1-Sep-22 meeting minutes as presented. Board approved the agenda […]

 Sara Swanson

Letter to the editor: In defense of Proposal 3

(In response to Bill Kwolek’s letter to the editor, “Proposal 3, It’s worse than you think,“ published last week. Read Bill’s letter to the editor here.) October 5, 2022 To the Editor, I feel compelled to respond to Bill Kwolek. As a Woman, I am tired of hearing from men who have no life-threatening issues […]

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