Letter to the Editor
Response to Mary Dolle’scomments on county fair PDF Print
To the Editor:

I am on the fair board, not writing as an official response from the fair board, but as just one of the members regarding your criticism of the fair.

It is very difficult for a small fair like ours to get a large carnival. We tried for the last year and felt lucky to find this one. Fillmore County did not have a carnival. We too were disappointed that they did not bring all the rides they promised. It would be easy to get a larger carnival after school starts but who wants the fair then? Maybe if we had paid gate admission we could afford to do more things, but we have tried to keep it free so everyone can attend.

There is so much more to the fair than the carnival. Did you look at all the exhibits? In Floral Hall many people put in countless hours on canning, baking, crafts, tending to flowers, etc. In the barns, 4-H and open class people tended to animals the last year so that they were in top shape for showing at the fair.

 Did your children or grandchildren participate in the contests? Several children spent the last month or more preparing their entries for the Lego contest.  The 4-H building has a new cement floor thanks to donations from several of the townships and others. Did you appreciate that when you looked at the 4-H exhibits?

Did you attend the talent contest? The talent from this area is wonderful. Did you attend the grandstand activities? The grandstand was full for most of them including the motocross, figure 8, demo derby and tractor pulls. All of these activities bring in many participants from all over the area.

We try to have activities for all ages from Kid’s Day to Senior Citizen’s Day with everything in between.

We are always looking for new fair board members – election is Nov. 17. It is a volunteer position so we don’t get paid monetarily but it is very rewarding otherwise.

Loretta Knutson
Caledonia, MN


 
Another DNC Caledonia visitor, this time to protest PDF Print
To the Editor:

I also attended the Democratic National Convention in Denver - but for another reason than Julia Massman. I was there to protest the Democratic Party’s formal commitment to abortion rights. For the record, Obama’s 100% pro-abortion voting as a legislator and his promise as his first act as president would be to sign The Freedom of Choice Act. This would allow abortions to be performed all nine months of pregnancy, for any reason.

Obama’s vote against the Born Alive Infants Protection Act and his disagreement with the Supreme Court’s decision that outlawed partial birth abortion, should tell you his allegiance and our children’s future.

The Declaration of Independence says “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Yes, I was there protesting the continuing murder of our babies. Over 50 million. Wake up, America.

Mary J. Colsch
Caledonia, Minn.

 
Please support Brian Davis in the Sept. 9 primary PDF Print
To the Editor:

Do yourself, Minnesota, and our nation a favor, and vote for Brian Davis on September 9. That is the date for the primary vote for U.S. Representative from our Congressional District 1, and it is our chance to get some new thinking into Washington. Brian Davis is the brightest, most caring and concerned candidate running for a Congressional seat this year.

Brian Davis has the skills and abilities needed to represent us on the federal level. Brian has practical new solutions for our problems. He has a plan to solve the energy crisis and put us back in control. You deserve the best person to represent you, and Brian is the best. Vote September 9!

Paul Ibisch
La Crescent, MN


 
Vote for the strongest candidate in primary PDF Print
To the Editor:

It is important that Republicans vote for the strongest candidate possible in the Sept. 9 primary. Dick Day is that candidate. He is an experienced, proven leader who has fought for the issues that matter most. Dick Day is unequivocally pro life and pro family. Dick Day understands the need for common sense tax and regulation policies that grow the economy. Like us, he knows the impact high energy costs have on your family budget and supports a comprehensive energy plan that includes drilling, conservation, and new energy technology.

Some like to talk a good game. Dick Day’s voting record is the undeniable proof that he just doesn’t talk; he walks the talk.

I know Dick Day. I’ve served in the legislature with Dick Day. I am proud to support a well known, battle tested, tried and true Republican. I’m proud to vote for Dick Day for Congress in the Republican primary on Sept. 9.

Michelle Rifenberg
Former State Representative
La Crescent, Minn.


 
Please help with food shelf now PDF Print
To the Editor:

Many Food Shelves, including, the Houston County Food Shelf in Caledonia are in need of food items. The reason for this large need is mostly economical as the cost of food, gas, electric, taxes, floods, etc. have all greatly increased the cost of living. In the meantime, unemployment has increased and wages have not increased to meet the higher cost of living. Hunger is on the increase, especially for children and senior citizens.

During this summer of 2008, in Houston and Fillmore counties, the number of visits to the various food shelves has increased by almost 50 percent while the amounts of donations have greatly decreased as the very poor economy has greatly affected us all.

We all know that poor nourishment and hunger, at any age, creates many medical problems, creates absenteeism at work and school and makes learning and working very difficult. In plain words, hunger in a community affects everyone in the community. For many, the Food Shelf is the only help available. It is always well to remember that except for the grace of God, you could be hungry!

Hunger is the physical and mental condition that comes from not eating enough food due to insufficient economic, family or community resources. Community is a group of residents sharing common interest for the communal benefit.

Please donate food or cash to the Houston County Food Shelf now. The food shelf in Caledonia is located at 138 East Main Street, (side door-telephone 725-3677). If you wish, there are food collection carts in many churches in the area. Please, don’t worry if you cannot give a whole bag of food or a large donation of cash. If we all merely give an item(s) every week, it will be a blessing to many.

Yes, we all are experiencing more economic difficulties during this recession. Take a close look at your blessings and see if you can share a blessing or two with someone in need. Hunger is on the increase and will probably continue to increase in Houston County. This may be the largest Christian opportunity of your life. PLEASE HELP NOW! God bless us all.

Larry Salm
Caledonia, MN


 
Current zoning laws in county and common sense PDF Print
To the Editor:

Bob Scanlan’s article (History of Land Use in Houston County, Aug. 6) is an interesting work of history. It seems apparent that the article would not have been written, had the Landowners Concerned About Property Rights not highlighted zoning abuses. The clear implication of Mr. Scanlan’s article is that, since local zoning has been around for 43 years, it must be perfectly routine, wholesale and normal. The subtext is that the present controversy is about zoning—it is not.

The Landowners clearly understand that an ordered society needs rules and provisions for the protection of the public good and to avoid harm to neighbors. What they do not understand is why the very public officials who have sworn to uphold the Constitutional rights of the citizens of Houston County do not apply this simple standard in Houston County.

The controversy is about zoning that needlessly exceeds common-sense provisions and which abridges the rights to property that are at the core of our culture, our history and are guaranteed by both the Minnesota and the U.S. Constitutions. These excessive zoning provisions take away the right of the property owners to decide the best use of their land and their buildings.

Berdell Meiners
Caledonia, Minn.


 
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