Letter to the editor: Thanks to the many, many individuals who bought brats and hot dogs at our Brat Sale on Oct. 22, as well as the numerous individuals who just plain made donations to support the Homeless Coalition of Fort Atkinson. It was a huge success. We ran out of...
Category: Opinion
‘A small garden can make a huge difference’
Letter to the editor: Though many local gardens are no longer flowering, as of November 1st, two small demonstration pollinator gardens at the Fort Atkinson Hospital are blooming and still attracting magnificent native bees. In a joint project to expand awareness about the importance of supporting native plants and pollinating insects,...
Dismay expressed over voter intimidation
Letter to the editor: As an American citizen, I am writing to express my alarm, dismay, disgust, and many other emotions I’ve felt after hearing about the voter intimidation occurring in many states. Watching voters drop off their ballots, dressing in paramilitary clothing, and taking pictures of voters is obvious intimidation actions. I...
Evers, Barnes versus Johnson, Michels; vote Nov. 8
Letter to the editor: Under the leadership of Tony Evers and Mandela Barnes Wisconsin now has the lowest unemployment rate and highest budget surplus in state history. The state’s bond rating has been upgraded, reflecting their commitment to paying down Wisconsin’s debt. [wispolitics.com] Our economy is strong. Tony has vetoed over 100...
Johnson ‘fair-minded and puts the interests of people first’
Letter to the editor: I have known Scott Johnson for nearly 20 years, since he served on the Fort Atkinson school board. Scott’s not a career politician like so many in public service today. He is fair-minded and puts the interests of people first.The last two-plus years have been hard on...