Editorials weigh city manager change and local governance
The Saline editorial urges considering a city manager system via charter amendment, noting duties require charter clarity and that council retains policy while managers handle operations. It cautions political timing and reflects on a Sheriff’s Department abolition proposal and Washtenaw County Building Authority plans with budget and governance concerns.
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Council
Fred Lunde
Ypsilanti Township
Board of Supervisors
Ways and Means Committee
Washtenaw County
Road Commission
N. Main St
Ann Arbor
Lunde
Trustworthy Dealer Restores Used Tractor At No Extra Cost
Letter praising Ted's Service for handling a faulty used tractor bought as is. After a motor failure, the dealer arranged pickup and shop repair, rebuilding the motor at no additional charge. The writer, Thomas Boehret, says he will recommend Ted's Service to others for fair business conduct.
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Ted
This Hurts Me Worse Than It Hurts You
A humorous memoir of a child recounting a traumatic dental visit. The narrator recalls fear of dentists and the painful wisdom tooth extraction, detailing nerves, anesthesia, and subsequent pain plus a wary respect for the dentist. The piece ends with a cautious, hopeful note.
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