LETTER: Recall effort is big business
After spending the last two weeks in Madison, I have come to the conclusion that the recall industry will become the third largest revenue generator in Wisconsin.
LETTER: Students represent community well
The saying “It takes a village to raise a child” seems to be alive and well in New Richmond.
LETTER: Wisconsin is losing many jobs
I was one of the “Walker retirees,” and made my decision to retire largely because of Gov. Walker’s anti-public employee rhetoric and actions. To be clear, I have more than a casual interest in the recall election.
EDITORIAL: Elected officials still have work to do
Listening to Gov. Scott Walker during his “State of the State Address” last Wednesday, one might think things are pretty rosy in Wisconsin.
RELATED CONTENTLETTER: Community spirit still lives in county
This letter is being written in response to Randy Hanson’s factual column about the Saint Croix County Nursing Home in New Richmond. It was printed in last Thursday’s Hudson Star-Observer (1-26-12).
LETTER: Things that make you go ‘hmmmmm’
The Jan. 10, 2012 public hearing for the proposed development of the WeTEC building on West Third Street by SCI Associates LLC brought a thunderous crowd.
LETTER: Special Olympics appreciates support
On behalf of the New Richmond Area Special Olympics, we would like to say thank you to all of our donors, sponsors, volunteers and all of you who came out to the pancake brunch to make it such a wonderful day.
LETTER: Walker repeating campaign messages
During his 2010 campaign, Governor Scott Walker’s marquee promise was to create 250,000 private-sector jobs during his first term.
LETTER: National Alzheimer’s plan needs support
One year ago this week, President Obama signed into law the National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA) which created a national Advisory Council on Alzheimer’s Research, Care and Services.
LETTER: DNR responsible for deer disaster
They owe us an apology! Beyond that, they owe us disciplinary action for those that authored the 2010 and 2011 deer season regulations, and a vow to not let them set future policy.
EDITORIAL: Wisconsin could attempt more to curb smoking
If a new report is to believed, Wisconsin is doing a poor job trying to encourage people to stop smoking.
RELATED CONTENTLETTER: Veterans of Foreign Wars seeks members
Membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars is more important than at any time since the founding of the organization.
Senator says: Finally, the forces of reason and progress are coming together
If you pay attention to the news from Washington, D.C., you might believe that Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on anything. But I went to Washington willing to work with anyone who will acknowledge a problem and help develop real solutions. A case in point is the bipartisan agreement that has now been reached on replacing the Stillwater lift bridge.
RELATED CONTENTLETTER: Apartment complex doesn’t fit at site
I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed rezoning of property at the corners of County Road A, Richmond Way and Ponderosa Lane. I am also opposed to the proposed development on this site. Basically my opposition is defined by the following facts.
LETTER: Why all the governmental secrecy?
Judicial Watch, the single most effective watchdog organization in Washington, has earned its reputation for fighting government corruption and secrecy the “old fashioned” way.
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