LETTERS OPINIONS
County supervisor disrespects constituents
To the Editor:Having just finished watching the recorded live streaming of the county board meeting on May 16, I was impressed by the turn-out of 26 concerned citizens who spoke in favor of the Pelican River Forest easements. There was tremendous support for it from citizens.
Rhinelander Pickleball Group thanks fire department for CPR and AED training
To the Editor:The Rhinelander Pickleball Group (RPG) is sincerely grateful to the Rhinelander Fire Department for the time the firefighters and EMTs spent reviewing the lifesaving techniques of CPR and AED use with our members.
New mineral exploration eyed in the Upper-Wolf River Watershed
To the Editor:During the 1980s I conducted independent research on the mineral exploration patterns in Northern Wisconsin.
Reader reflects on JFC hearing
To the Editor:I recently attended the Wisconsin Legislature's Joint Finance Committee hearing in Minocqua. Although I had planned to present my own comments to the committee, I listened to the other numerous comments presented by citizens from all over the Northwoods with interest and eventually with concern.
In recognition of teachers
To the Editor:Recognizing that parents are a child's first teacher and applauding them for entrusting their offspring in continuing their growth and development with the staff in the schools, we all join in saying thanks and gratitude to teachers.
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Where do you stand?
To the Editor:Where do you stand - return tax dollars to Wisconsin's wealthiest or invest some surplus for Child Care in 2023-25 Budget where today's childcare can cost more than a year of public college tuition?
The definition of 'unconscionable'
To the Editor:Recently I contacted Representative Tiffany after some of his public comments, during which he referred to a proposal by the U.S. Post Office for fewer days of mail delivery weekly as "unconscionable".
Tiffany's 'answer' to climate change question
To the Editor:I recently attended a telephone town hall hosted by Congressman Tiffany to discuss the state of energy in America and the importance of H.R. 1, recently passed by the House, which would promote more oil and gas production and repeal provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act for accelerating …
County treasurers remind property taxpayers of upcoming Open Book meetings
To the Editor:We would like to remind property taxpayers to talk with their assessor or attend their town/city Open Book meeting to review the assessment roll if they question the assessed value of their property.
Oneida County Childcare Coalition recognizes Week of the Young Child
Early learning and child care have become an area of concern and priority for many in our community. In 2022, the Oneida County Childcare Coalition (OCCC) was formed and is comprised of individuals representing employers, providers, parents, local government, and nonprofit organizations.
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Virginia third-grader seeks information on Wisconsin for school project
To the Editor:Dear People of the Great State of Wisconsin. Hello! I am a third-grade student in Northern Virginia. Our class is learning about the United States, and I will be teaching our school about the state of Wisconsin. In the month of May, I will create a display for …
What about China?
Our local chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby and more than 400 other CCL chapters across the country have a principal goal of getting Congress to effectively address climate change, and we also strongly support state and local actions to reduce carbon emissions.
Who gets to have a voice?
To the Editor:Oneida County supervisors don't want to hear from residents that don't own property. A hearing about revisions to the Oneida County Shoreland Protection Ordinance was scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29. Before the hearing the Planning and Development Committee will discuss public participation in the hearing.
In support of district attorney Michael Schiek for judge
To the Editor:A vote for district attorney Michael Schiek is a plus for Oneida County! I have known Michael Schiek since we were classmates from 1st grade at Rhinelander Catholic Central through high school. Michael has been an important figure in the community since graduating from Hamline Law School and …
Deputies endorse Schiek for judge
To the Editor:Mike Schiek is the most qualified candidate to be elected judge for Oneida County Circuit Court.
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