Perspectives

Ben Murray - Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023

A lie repeated often enough doesn’t have to become the truth

A common refrain I see in local papers, most recently espoused by Country Cousin, is that the Biden Admin has an open border policy. This is not just a stretching of the truth. It is a blatant lie.

John Guarisco - Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023

At the Aug. 29th meeting of the Marinette County Board of Supervisors, a lengthy discussion was held regarding Marinette County’s participation in a home healthcare program as a provider.   The board ultimately voted to discontinue participation in the program.  During the discussion, I spoke from personal experience of my interaction with Lakeland Care.

Steve Van Eyck - Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Now that the summer season for youth in our area has ended and the fall season has started, a grand slam of thanks should be noted. Leading off, thanks to the student athletes who participated.
A double play of gratitude is sent to the parents, grandparents and friends who supported the youth in their endeavors.
Rounding 3rd base, appreciation to game officials who conducted themselves in a positive manner.
Thanks to all who made the season enjoyable.

Mike Van Den Elzen - Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023

This week I emailed a letter to School board President David Lally requesting that the board take action to approve a Grandfather Clause recommended by the WIAA and endorsed by Dr. John Rabe. This clause would allow my son Trent to finish his athletic career as a dual sport athlete.  Dr. Rabe who has been involved in Suring athletics for over 75 years.  Dr.

Summer’s Swan Song - Country Cousin

Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Summer is gone. School is started. September is here. One night the furnace even kicked in.
However, after a few wonderful crisp days with Autumn in the air, muggy Summer seems to be back, but it won’t last long. A few leaves are changing color, Halloween decorations are coming out of storage, and the official start of autumn is fast approaching.

Ample Reward - From My Window

Published Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Our two gardens have outdone themselves this year.  It’s been terribly dry, but we watered earlier in the season, just discontinuing recently.  Still, conditions must have been perfect for some things, because the pumpkins, butternut squash, sweet corn, cucumbers and tomatoes have been fantastic.

Roger Lanich - Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The Clover Field

The blue of the sky falls on me
By the edges of the clover field
Where my feet get wet from the morning dew
As summer begins to yield
To the autumn winds of the north
Bringing a crispness to the air
Reminding me that everything changes
Whether we do or do not care

Natalie Lashmet - Letter to Editor

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

We’re still facing the threat of mining here because Aquila’s resources transferred to GORO/Gold Resource Corp. GORO is working to get permitted now. They pretend they won’t destroy wetlands, but we know of the 5-mile “cone of dehydration” caused by pumping out their mine site.  That WILL dewater wetlands.  Do not fall for their misinformation.  They are threatening us.

It’s Not a “Descent” - From My Window

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

I was looking at a recipe in the New York Times, and the introduction stated that the dish was a perfect way to start the “descent” into fall.

Well, the author can descend if he likes, but I am “ascending” into autumn, my favorite time of the year.

Farewell Summer - Country Cousin

Published Wednesday, August 30, 2023

How quickly pass the seasons of our lives! Seems like only yesterday we were waiting for Summer to get here, and now it’s almost gone. Apples hang ripe on the trees, and blackberries abound.
This is the weekend we bid farewell to another Summer, put away our swim suits and dust off our snow suits. Won’t be long before we’re needing them.
Meanwhile, though, the Weatherman has promised us at least one more week of fantastic weather, and then an unseasonably hot and sunny Labor Day weekend.

Subscriber Login