Never underestimate an old man on a bicycle

To the Editor:

A number of restaurants in the area failed to open for the tourist season. Some others are operating on a reduced schedule, and some have announced that they will be closing early (for good?). 

The reason seems to be a lack of people to fill the jobs and do the work. Travel around the area and it’s hard to miss the “now hiring/help wanted” signs.

 It’s a workers market. Drive anywhere and it’s hard to miss a construction zone. Roads and streets are getting a long overdue updating and rebuilding. Sewer and water are being updated along with those construction projects. Money is on the way, some has already arrived, to extend high-speed internet services throughout the Northwoods.

Even inflation, though still a problem, seems to be under better control. Sure there continues to be profiteering in the form of higher gas prices, and that’s the nature of the business. Proud to still be wearing my almost worn out T-shirt with the  graphic “Never underestimate an old man on a bicycle,” on the front.

Jim Leschke

Rhinelander