Opinion
Off the Editor’s Desk – 12-6-2017
Do drugs cure anything? Do drugs actually cure anything? Or do they just treat the symptoms or relieve the pain? I get a headache and take a couple of aspirins and that cures the problem. But I can assure you that I will get another one in the future.
Read MoreLTE – Barry Urbas – 12-6-2017
Dear Voter I encourage everyone to vote for Patty Schachtner for State Senator in the December 19th primary. A few years back, I had the great fortune to watch Patty in action when she saw we needed a resource guide to help those struggling with addiction and mental health issues find access to care, and…
Read MoreLTE – John Murtha – 12-6-2017
It was a true honor, and sincere pleasure, to represent the people of the 29th Assembly District. During my tenure, the Legislature had many accomplishments. We stuck to our conservative principles, we created an environment for small businesses to grow, and we have been seeing many positive results. I am proud of the work we…
Read MoreOff The Editor’s Desk – 11-29-2017
“I have never met a person who didn’t have a problem of some kind. This is why we need one another’s encouragement” –Billy Graham. Last week Paula and I attended the Community Thanksgiving Worship celebration in Glenwood City. As I sat in the little church on Main Street and watched the preparation and saw that…
Read MoreOff The Editor’s Desk – 11-15-2017
Off The Editor’s Desk – 11-15-2017 “The most terrifying words in the English language are, ‘I’m from the government and I’m here to help.’ ”— Ronald Reagan Asking for a Constitutional Convention! Last week the Wisconsin Senate voted 19-14 to pass a resolution that completed Wisconsin’s application for a convention, and that makes our state the 28th state to…
Read MoreKind Ideas – Keeping Our Promise to Our Veterans
News from Congressman Ron Kind This week as we celebrate Veterans Day we are reminded that we have more work to do to make sure our veterans are receiving the benefits they have earned and deserve. One of the biggest areas we need to improve is the health care our veterans are receiving.
Read MoreOff The Editor’s Desk – 11-7-2017
“Government’s view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.” — Ronald Reagan Have you ever wondered why all those small mom and pa businesses, that at one time lined the main streets…
Read MoreLTE – Anthony Schrantz – 11-6-2017
Why are we, the public safety committee, letting someone outside our committee and the board make the decision who’s going to be on the panel for hiring the new police officer, and letting him travel, do paperwork, and get $25 an hour?
Read MoreOff the Editor’s Desk – 11-1-2017
We are still burning coal! “Let’s face it. Most Americans today are simply fed up with government at all levels. They will not—and they should not—continue to tolerate the gap between promise and performance in government.” Richard Nixon’s “The State of the Union” address to Congress on January 22, 1971.
Read MoreLTE – Dick Hilson – 11-1-2017
Dear Mr. Carlton DeWitt, I thought this “Harvest” Prayer would be an appropriate publication.
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