Editorial: Troop support impressive

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It was an impressive showing, to say the least, when more than 2,000 people lined the streets of New Richmond to wave farewell to soldiers from Company B on Monday.

You never know what cool weather and an afternoon event will mean for attendance, but area residents outdid themselves by showing up in force.

It was also heartening to see so many businesses stop their work and step out to join in the festivities. It appeared the entire Bosch Doboy crew was along the road at the appointed time. Students from Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College and our local schools were also lined up and waving flags.

Way to go.

Keep the local soldiers and their families in your thoughts and prayers over the next year. And if you can, why don’t you offer to mow a family’s lawn or shovel some snow while their loved one is away.

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KTIS, a major Christian Radio Station in the Twin Cities, recent chose Hope Fellowship in Somerset as the “Church of the Week” giving the congregation some significant exposure in the Twin Cities market.

Reverend Arthur Lee Parks, III was thrilled with the attention.

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The New Richmond Area Economic Development Corporation’s Web site is up and running.

Check out www.newrichmondareaedc.com. The site highlights the resources available for businesses looking to locate in New Richmond and businesses that are already here but seeking assistance with expansion or relocation plans.

There is some major news pending on the economic development front locally. Watch the New Richmond News for details on the new jobs that will be headed our way soon.

President Paul Mayer and the entire organization is to be commended for the hard work they are putting into attracting new businesses here.

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