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Sunday, August 03, 2008

Viewpoint: To Keweenaw County voters: Vote for veterans

By Don Keith, Chair, Keweenaw County Commission

Please join me in voting yes for a Keweenaw County veteran's millage proposal on Tuesday, Aug. 5th. What's asked is just 0.1 mill to provide support and assistance services for our veterans.

That's 10 cents per $1,000 of your property's taxable value. My cost will be about $3.90 per year; most property owners will pay less. The good accomplished, considerable, the good feeling gained ... priceless!

Justice and decency cry out for this proposal. Numerous veterans carry scars outside and inside, both physical and emotional. Many veterans are soft-spoken and too proud to seek assistance services.

This proposal shows respect for our veterans and helps ensure their dignity. They have earned our support. How a community treats its veterans speaks loudly of that community's character. Together, let's make assistance services available when needed.

Vote a dime for veterans; it's the right thing to do!

Sincere thanks,

Don Keith
Eagle Harbor

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