May 19, 2013

Letter to ed: Get in the holiday spirit by helping others

Marilyn Rockel
Gardner

It’s hard to miss the fact that it is the Holiday Season!  The recent snow added to the festive theme of the year.  As you are out and about, do think and appreciate the volunteers that work …

Don’t forget service members at Christmas

Mike Hutton
Gardner

Forty years ago, I was in Vietnam and wasn’t too sure Santa Claus was going to find me for Christmas.

Well, old Santa was busy, but Mrs. Claus wasn’t. A lady by the name of Peggy Lehman …

Letter To The Editor

It’s hard to miss the fact that it is the Holiday Season!  The recent snow added to the festive theme of the year.  As you are out and about, do think and appreciate the volunteers that work behind the scenes …

OPINION: Thanks to the Gardner Masons for ride program

V. JoAnne Block
Gardner

I live in Gardner and have since May of 2005. I was in a wheelchair for one year before I moved here and for three years after.

I am not in a wheelchair anymore, but I …

LETTER TO ED: Mill increase burdens Gardner residents

Melissa J. Anderson
Gardner

Dear Editor:

I was dismayed to hear that the Gardner City Council has approved a 6.5 mill levy increase in the Aug. 18th edition. I commend Todd Winters for casting the lone dissenting vote – apparently …

LETTER TO EDITOR: Paper misrepresented school board’s actions

Ron Ragan
USD 231 Board President

I believe in truth in journalism so let me set the record straight.  Contrary to the editorial in Wednesday’s edition (July 14), the school district and board did actively participate in discussions regarding the …

Letter to Editor: Chamber president offers reason for early fireworks display

Steve Devore President                                                                                                                                      Gardner Area Chamber of Commerce

My name is Steve Devore, and I am the President of the Gardner Area Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber of Commerce was responsible for planning, coordinating and sponsoring the 4th of July …

Letter to ed: Off leash dogs problem in Gardner

Catherine Mullane
Gardner

There is a problem in our community with animals off leash. I have walked my dog, Darby, every day for the last four years. On a number of occasions another dog comes out of nowhere without an …

Letter to ed: 4th of July costly for Edgerton resident

Clara Marie White
Edgerton

I’m wondering how much the Fourth of July Bash 2010 will cost me— Fourth of July Bash 2009 cost me $1,700.

The neighbors block off the street with the Edgerton City Council’s full permission. Thirty-year-olds-plus run …