On Wednesday, July 24, a special study group was called to have Kevin Klein, Chair of the Cherry Capital Airport Commission, speak to the concerns of the Commission. The meeting began with comments by Carol Schukra who spoke of her concern about the cutting of the trees at the airport. She praised the current plans to put solar panels and buffer zones on the area clear cut near Costco and suggested putting living roofs on new buildings at the airport. Slide Presentation by Ai

A lot has been said about the charges that the United States of America has made against State Representative Larry Inman. Charges of fraud, extortion and lying to the FBI. There have been calls for Mr. Inman to step down from his seat representing Michigan’s 104th District, which is all of Grand Traverse County. These calls have come not only from the public and the Democratic opposition, but from Mr. Inman’s own party at both the State and local levels. Since being charged