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Wed
10
Feb

Letter to the Editor: Coming “home”

To the Editor:
August 1, 2015 I came home. It was two days after my first chemo treatment. I would have really appreciated it if the moving crew that showed up unexpectedly had just left me lying in my misery.
Several miles to the east of Waukon, we were headed to our “new” older house in the community of Lansing. Although I was weak and overwhelmed, the move seemed like it went well enough with my husband and daughter at the helm. The truth is, as much as I have always loved the town of Lansing, I didn’t even want to be alive at that point, let alone setting up another household.
Then it happened. Lansing’s basketful of welcome started arriving at the door, despite our dachshund tinkling on their shoes. The welcoming has been going on ever since, and the wiener dog has quit tinkling on their shoes.

Wed
10
Feb

Letter to the Editor: What have we become?

To the Editor:
I have been following very closely what is happening in the current campaign for the White House. I am appalled that our president and two of the candidates for the office from that same party have been calling for class warfare, class envy and for redistribution of wealth. And there appears to be a great deal of support for exactly that within a large sector of the Democrat Party.
I noticed that several days ago over 2,000 young people, assumed to be students at Luther College, attended a rally in Decorah for a candidate who wooed them with all sorts of promises of “freebies”. And they bought it, hook, line and sinker. It is disgusting to watch seemingly educated people salivate over the prospect of something for nothing. What has happened to our work ethic and desire to succeed on our own?

Wed
10
Feb

Letter to the Editor: The doctor did not lose my vote

To the Editor:
February 1 I took part in the Republican caucus that was held in Waukon. We started in the auditorium, where I spoke in support of ex-governor Mike Huckabee. Previously, I had read about Mike’s proposal to end abortion in the January 25, 2016 Gazette, page 9A.
Next, we exited the auditorium and filed down the hall to our precinct rooms. When I got my ballot, I was still considering Mike Huckabee or Ben Carson. I voted and turned in my ballot.
I did not hear the rumor about Ben Carson until the morning of February 2, after the caucus. I was sorry to hear it. Later, I was happy to learn that it was just a rumor. Now I am thankful that I did not hear the rumor before I voted.
Bruce Palmer
Waukon

 

Wed
03
Feb

And then I wrote...

by Dick Schilling, "Editor Emeritus"

Wed
03
Feb

Letter to the Editor: I can't believe it

To the Editor:
How in the world did so many Planned Parenthood factories get constructed throughout the USA and accomplished under the radar of the U.S. people? I would sure like to know exactly how many there are in our country.
I know it’s a pet program of the Democrats, but in order to pass this spending bill it took 100 percent support of Congress Democrats and a few Republicans called RINOs (Republicans in Name Only). I think we should be told the names of the RINOs.
The names of a couple of Planned Parenthoodlums are Dr. Mary Gatter and Dr. Deborah Nucatola, and I think they still have their jobs. Their salary must be pretty lucrative because, according to a video by Center for Medical Progress cited by the Priests for Life organization, Mary Gatter wants to buy and drive a Lamborghini, the most expensive Italian sports car, that costs $200,000 and up.

Wed
27
Jan

And then I wrote...

by Dick Schilling, Editor Emeritus

Wed
27
Jan

Letter to the Editor: Head out to the Caucus Monday, February 1

To the Editor:
On Monday, February 1, 2016, participation in the Democratic Party precinct caucuses will provide the best way to be active in forming the party’s platform and agenda, and will be critical in the role Iowa plays in the nomination process for the President of the United States. Coming together with fellow friends and neighbors from all different backgrounds to fight for the values that are important to our communities is what the spirit of the Iowa caucuses is all about.

Wed
27
Jan

Letter to the Editor: Help end the 'word gap,' attend family story time

To the Editor:
In the past 20 years, numerous studies have exposed a disappointing truth: by the time children from low-income families reach the age of four, they will have heard 30 million fewer words than their more advantaged peers. This word gap has a profound influence on a child’s ability to succeed in school - and later in life.
Local libraries play an important role in helping to raise awareness of the word gap and reach families of all backgrounds. At Robey, we offer family story time every Tuesday at 10:30 am. Bring your children or grandchildren and find out more about our ongoing literacy programs for kids of all ages. We can work together to build a healthy, sustainable community in one of the most high-impact and cost-effective ways: by investing in our youngest members.

Cate St. Clair
Library Director
Robey Memorial Library

Wed
27
Jan

Letter to the Editor: Even more concerned...

To the Editor:
I read both Mr. Mullarkey's and Mr. Quandahl's letters to the editor in The Standard (January 20, 2016). Mr. Mullarkey better think twice who he stands up with, as Quandahl has suggested someone should bomb Planned Parenthood and he should be arrested by the FBI for what he wrote, as he made a terrorist threat, especially in light of what recently happened at a Planned Parenthood in Colorado, where mass murder was committed.
And as for killing and slaughtering babies for body parts, is he really from Earth? It's against the law of the land, Quandahl. I also believe the letter writers don't judge a person by what's in their hearts or their character. If Mr. Mullarkey agrees with Quandahl, he's in the same boat. Just because you have Freedom of Speech doesn't mean you can say anything, right or wrong, that pops into your head.

Tue
19
Jan

And then I wrote...

by Dick Schilling, Editor Emeritus

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