Opinion

In the recent newspaper article, Helping Hands listed the organizations, churches, and businesses displaying mittens for the public.

Weston School hosted the Badger Honor 5K Run/1 Mile Walk again this year during Homecoming to raise funds to sponsor local veterans who have the privilege of going on the Badger Honor Flights in Washington D.C.

In the State Legislature, before each floor session begins, we do two things: We pray to the God that created all of us, and we pledge allegiance to our flag.

According to daily emails and commercials, politics is a game and America is the trophy.

Unlike most athletic teams, though, these sides don’t know the meaning of sportsmanship. They taunt and hurl dodgeballs. They gloat and strut. One victory breeds arrogance while one loss prompts vengeance.

Buying new carpet at this end of life is very different than it was 40 years ago! Back then, a "lifetime guarantee" really sounded good. Now it just makes me laugh. We need carpet that will last us five years, maybe 10 years, tops. Salespeople need new bait to hook us old people.

I’d like to share an experience that started out horrid and ended in a very positive note thanks to the intervention of Viking Village Foods, Pam Coy and her wonderful customer service team.