Opinion

Letters: Wabasha County commissioners prioritize salaries over services

Nov 27, 2015

To the editor: Wabasha County commissioners are going to the taxpayers for more money again but this time it isn’t only money they are taking, it is services. It is ludicrous to give lavish salary increases (Denise Anderson $11,062; Kari Kelly $9,000; Jeff Aiken $7,000; Rodney Bartsh $2,300) all...

The Old Curmudgeon - 11-19-15

Nov 19, 2015

Following the chaos in Paris, the Old Curmudgeon received an email from a long time friend. It was a photo of the Eiffel Tower, with a printed message, to wit: “Later that night I held an Atlas in my lap, ran my fingers across the whole world and asked, Where does it hurt? It answered “everywhere....

Letter: Story stirs support for Kit Kat program

Nov 19, 2015

To the editor: I want to take this opportunity to recognize the fine article written by your reporter on the loss of funding for the very valuable Kit Kat program. It has stirred me and others to make sure that this program goes on using our own funds. If it had not been for your fine reporting I’...

The Old Curmudgeon - 11-12-15

Nov 12, 2015

Veteran’s Day snuck up on the Old Curmudgeon, and before he had a chance to recognize it... zip! It was gone! The O.C. served in Korea way back when and in the reserves for another six years after that. The best part of it was the experience of travel across both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans....

Letter: Bloodmobile drive collects 112 units

Nov 11, 2015

To the editor:With 112 units of blood donated during the Nov. 5-6 bloodmobile drive, a sincere thank you goes to all donors.We wish to thank the United Methodist Church for the use of their building, the people who called the donors, the set up and take down crews, those who put posters up around...

Letter: New administrator should have key role

Nov 5, 2015

To the editor: As the year 2015 begins to wind up, it’s a good time for Lake Citians to look back as well as forward. The first 10 months have been filled with lots of activity, lots of meetings, ideas, proposals, more meetings, plans, dreams and some disappointments.We saw the emergence of a large...

The Old Curmudgeon - 11-5-15

Nov 5, 2015

Doe Days are here! This weekend! While the hunters nestle in their comfy tree-stands, hoping for that perfect shot....the gatherers are on solid ground foraging for the bargains that are limited only by the hours of doing business! The odds favor the distaff side for this annual happening. Apples...

The Old Curmudgeon - 10-29-15

Oct 29, 2015

First things first: The Halloween Bash is tomorrow night (Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight) at the Sportsman’s Club. Raffles, cash prizes, photo booth, party food, tickets available at Creative Minds, Treats and Treasures, and Fiesta Foods.The starring role goes to the showing of the “Rocky Horror...

Sen. Schmit: It's time to plant seeds for rural growth

Oct 28, 2015

As we complete one very productive growing season in Minnesota, it’s important to think of another: planting the seeds for yielding healthy and diversified rural economies. It’s no secret Minnesota’s recent economic success has garnered great attention throughout our state and around the country...

LPIC Committee: New site being sought for interpretive center