Painting winter blues in shades of sea green
Before the industrial economy, before the age of technology, we were an agricultural society. Living was connected to the earth and life revolved around the seasons. In the spring, we planted; in the summer, we tended; in the fall, we harvested; and in the dark months of winter, we rested — winter activities centered on hearth and home.
Teachers not to blame for low-achieving schools
We continue to hear about the low achieving schools in the U.S., and quite often we hear it is the teachers’ fault for not doing an adequate and appropriate work in the classroom. Along with these acquisitions, it is often said the teachers should be penalized with lower pay and eventually dismissed.
LETTER: Recall state’s corporate puppet
To the Telegram: I am encouraged the word is getting out about the new restrictions to your right to vote.
LETTER: Duffy stands up for what’s right
To the Telegram: I was very impressed to read Congressman Sean Duffy’s column in the Superior Telegram last week about his newly introduced RESTRICT Act.
LETTERS: Cathedral School offers internet safety class
To the Telegram: Superior is blessed to have Cathedral School in our community, serving preschool through eighth grade. Cathedral School provides an opportunity for children of all faiths to get an excellent education in an environment that stresses Christian values and community service.
More questions than answers after review of student sexual assault
Neither the cops nor prosecutors out in Los Angeles know anything about some Wisconsin guy by the name of John Chadima — never got a complaint or a request for an investigation. Three different people in the police department and the district attorney’s office out there checked for me. They found nothing.
LETTER: Millions could be cast from polls without right ID
To the Telegram: A letter writer in the Jan. 4 Telegram wonders why Wisconsinites should regard a voter ID differently than they do a driver’s license, hunting license, opening a checking account or activating a cell phone — all require an ID.
LETTER: Business, not shenanigans, is what’s important
To the Telegram: Congratulations to the city of Superior and Douglas County for bringing in high-paying jobs with Kestrel Aircraft Company. It was exciting to see representatives from the city, county, members of a variety of organizations within the area, and, of course, Gov. Scott Walker announce this achievement.
LETTER: Wisconsinites thrown under bus by Walker
To the Telegram: On Jan. 19, Gov. Scott Walker announced he would refuse $37 million in federal money intended for creation of the state health insurance exchange required by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
LETTER: GOP Christians forgot Christ in debates
To the Telegram: When people call a person a “Christian” what do they mean? If you listen to the recent Republican debates, you get the idea that Christianity has to do primarily with sexual morality.
LETTER: Society worships expedience 
To the Telegram: The beginning of the Bible tells how the Lord God made the heavens and earth in 6 days, the climax on the sixth day with the creation of mankind in God’s image.
LETTER: Veteran gives after kindness
To the Telegram: I began 34 years ago volunteering at the Salvation Army. A U.S. Navy retired veteran, a disabled vet retired as of Jan. 1, the Salvation Army has meant a lot to me.
LETTER: Local GOP support Walker for president
To the Telegram: Members of the Douglas County Republican Party recently did an online poll in conjunction with the state party’s Relevant Straw Poll.
New rules to know before heading to the polls
Beginning with the Feb. 21 spring primary, Wisconsin’s new Voter ID law will be in effect. Things have changed significantly since the last time you voted and it is my hope that all the citizens of Wisconsin have access to the information they need so everyone’s constitutional voting rights are upheld.
Congress should serve the people, not their portfolios
A few months ago, Breitbart News editor and author Peter Schweizer published a book titled “Throw Them All Out,” which suggested members of congress were using influence and access in the legislative process to fatten their investment portfolios.
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