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Our problems are our sins To the Editor: On all of our money are the words “In God We Trust.” But I ask, what God is it do we Americans trust in? The God that we trust in will be the God that we follow, obey and serve. Also in our Pledge of Allegiance are the words “One nation under God.” And I ask, what God is it that we Americans are under? The God that we are under will be the God that we acknowledge as the ruler and the authority over us. Now, let’s look at America and be painfully honest to see what God we are really trusting in and what God we are really under. So, ...

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Relist wolves on ESA To the Editor: I am a senior citizen and I care about North American wildlife, especially the predators that are so important to keeping healthy ecosystems in our continent. The predator of most concern to me right now is the gray wolf. Right now, wolves are being killed in large numbers in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, the states of the Northern Rockies. Today, hunters from Montana can sit just feet outside of Yellowstone National Park and use bait and recorded wolf calls to lure wolves out of the park to be shot. These hunters can kill as many as 10 wolves ...

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Ceylon ready for broadband project The Ceylon City Council has been working with Federated Rural Electric Association on a project to install fiber internet to the city’s residents. This is an exciting project because it will provide the residents of Ceylon with some of the best internet access in the county. Congratulations to all involved in this project which is meeting an overdue need. Navy bell dedicated at MCVM On July 4th, a Navy bell, donated by Woody and Joane Woodward, was dedicated at the Martin County veterans Memorial in Fairmont. This is another great addition to the ...

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Thankful for support of golf outing To the Editor: The Martin County Humane Society would like to thank the generous community we serve for the amazing support of the annual golf outing that was held June 24 at Rose Lake Golf Club. Full holes were sponsored by Welcome Motors, Grotte Construction, Dr. Roger and Beth Neist and family, Carlson Dental, Hog Confinement Services, Car Parts Direct, Re/Max Total Realty, Great Plains Transportation, Rosen’s Diversified, Fairmont American Legion, Cavers Realty, Cutting Edge Fitness, Guaranteed Rate, and Willow Pet Hospital. Half holes were ...

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County Attorney retires from role Martin County’s long-time County Attorney, Terry Viesselman, retired at the end of June. Viesselman had been working in the county attorney’s office for the last 33 years. Thank you, Terry, for your time spent serving our county and its people. Your hard work was appreciated. Enjoy retirement! Emergency ordinance approved This week the Fairmont City Council passed an emergency interim ordinance on the spreading of manure within city limits. It’s good that the council took action to stop the over application of manure on the north part of town. ...

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Information on Martin County history sought To the Editor: The Martin County Historical Society is currently seeking information from any and all businesses in Martin County that would like to be included in their latest project, a documented history of Martin County businesses. This includes current businesses as well as businesses no longer in existence. In addition, the history of nonprofits and professional organizations are also requested. An initial deadline was listed as June 30, 2022. However, in the best interests of all concerned it has been decided to extend the deadline ...