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: Medicare Advantage can create healthcare challenges
We have always had wonderful service and coverage through our Quartz Medicare Advantage, an HMO Plan with Medicare Contract.
Letter to editor: Don’t decimate small forest at Kendall’s Glenwood Park
By STEVE MICHELSON | Kendall A recent issue of the County Line included coverage of the minutes of the Kendall Village Board meeting. In that meeting, a discussion of the possibility of “bulldozing” the small forest in Glenwood Park was presented. The reasoning cited...
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: Public education underfunded
Wisconsin’s Joint Finance Committee considers all bills introduced in either house of the legislature for the appropriation of money for … Read the rest
Letter to the editor: The best is close to home
Because I read this in the County Line, I emailed Jeff and Karyl Lanier, who live in Green Bay and … Read the rest
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...
Your Right to Know: Strike a balance on student privacy
In recent years, public schools in Wisconsin and across the country have come under intense scrutiny. At issue are some … Read the rest
Letter to the editor: Van Orden unfit for office
Wisconsin Rep. Derrick Van Orden (District 3) has proven that he is unfit for public office.