Letter to the editor: If Royall referendum fails, drastic measures will be taken

By Kirk Steele | Kendall In response to and in supplement of Lynette Vlasak’s comment on Oct. 10, 2024 To say I don’t want my taxes (mill rates) to rise is to obfuscate. To say that I value the future available to our children is paramount. The tax rate talk is...

Letter to the editor: Deviously simple

By Danell Sulik | Kendall The 25th Amendment provides the procedures for replacing the president with the vice president, who then assumes power as acting president, in case of incapacitation. Very early in 2017, there were rumors about Trump cabinet members...

Letter to the editor: Royall referendum disinformation is not information

By Melissa Murray | Royall School Board | Kendall resident | Royall alum, 1984 Royall School District is going to an operational referendum in November for $1.5 million dollars NON-recurring for four years. Board members and administration understand that this is...

Letter to the editor: Bird counts slated for December

By BEN JOHNSTON | Wilton Once again, The Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count (CBC) is coming to the Kickapoo Valley. 2023 is the 124th Christmas Bird Count.  For the CBC, volunteers tally (i.e., count) individual birds, by species, on the designated count day....

Letter to the editor: A Thanksgiving prayer

By DENA EAKLES | rural Ontario As many bow their heads in gratitude for all the good that has been given, perhaps we can add a prayer that our thankfulness may generate seeds of kindness.  As we count our blessings, let us also ask for the courage and strength to...

Letter to the editor: Silence equals acquiescence?

By BOB BREIDENSTEIN | Ontario Acquiescence —Webster’s New World Dictionary — noun — consent without protest So many years since I sat in Mrs. Woods’ English class, but I seem to recall her mentioning Mr. Shakespeare telling of a “tale told by an idiot.” Dare I suggest...

Letter to the editor: The sneak in Wilton

By LINDA BEIER | Wilton I hope the “sneak” in Wilton Is happy with their work As they prowl the streets at night Looking for another quirk. I think you’ve done enough With your insulting sidewalk chalk art, And derogatory political signs That caused distress to those...

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