letter to the editor
- December 14, 2015To the Editor: Memories: Of my home at 219 West Lincoln Street at the corner of Lincoln and Highway 75 from 1950 to the early 1960s. It was a beautiful house. It had three fireplaces that did not work but were beautiful décor, and the home also had a built-in china cupboard, pocket doors and beautiful woodwork. We were like one big family. There were mostly elderly widows who were residents when…
- November 23, 2015To the Editor: A few people have asked me why I’m not writing letters. It caused me to think. Yes, that’s trouble. I thought about “nothing to write.” That made me think of nothing or space. Space is an area of nothing. Typewriters have a spacebar that gives us an area of nothing between words. Without it, asentencelookslikethis. In outer space there is no gravity, temperature and very little…
- November 23, 2015To the city of Luverne, businesses, organizations and individuals: We, the members of the LIFT Design Committee, express our sincere appreciation for the efforts of the city of Luverne, businesses, organizations and individuals who have worked to beautify this community through the spring, summer, fall and winter. Driving through town it is wonderful to see the beautiful plantings, vibrant…
- November 16, 2015To the Editor: What’s this I hear… about the Main Street Music Group moving into the Historical Carnegie building!!! I understand this would require handicap accessibility, which would mean an elevator and bathrooms upstairs. How would you put seven soundproof rooms and those two very expensive items in that historic building without destroying the beautiful woodwork and windows, and where…
- November 16, 2015To the Editor: Twenty-three years ago CAHRC established a seat at the board for member organizations Rock County Fine Arts (RCFAA), Historical Society, Green Earth Players (GEP), Blue Mound Area Theater (BMAT), Blue Mound Woodcarvers, Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). At that time there was a need by these organizations to have a phone number contact and mailing address as well as office…
- November 16, 2015To the Editor: In response to the thumbs down to rising health insurance premiums and Rick Peterson's editorial on "Affordable health care is not so affordable," I would like to suggest the option to participate in a medical-sharing ministry. Our family has been doing this for almost five years. For a family of 8, we pay $400 a month through Samaritan Ministries. You can research…
- November 02, 2015To the editor: Studies show that generosity and volunteering benefit everyone both physically and psychologically, and we can all keep this in mind as the season approaches. The Rock County Salvation Army will begin its kettle campaign on Dec. 1 in the lobby at Glen's Food Center, and volunteer bell ringers are needed. Businesses, service organizations and youth or church groups can take…
- November 02, 2015To the editor: Read the article about condemning the house north of the Culligan offices, and I know there is more property on the city’s list. My question is, “Where is all this money that the city is spending coming from?” At the Aug. 18 council meeting they let us know that Luverne has the lowest tax rate in the southwest Minnesota region, and the city still has the nicest and newest top of…
- October 12, 2015To the Editor: As a member of the Rock County V.F.W., I would like to give all the people involved with putting the Flag Park together a great “Thank You.” It gives me a great feeling of pride every time I go by it, and it makes the city that much more appealing. Thank you much! Buck Underwood Quartermaster #2757
- September 28, 2015To the Editor The Tri-State Band Festival Committee would like to salute the Luverne community for its overwhelming support and participation in the 65th Annual Tri-State Band Festival. This event would not happen without the involvement, commitment and energy of so many businesses, organizations and individuals in the Tri-State Region. We have specifically acknowledged individual…
- September 28, 2015To the Editor: Having been a teacher at Southwestern Youth Services for many years, one of the things I have learned is how important it is to seize on those “teachable moments.” You know the ones: they come unexpectedly, at odd times and often don’t have any relevance to the classroom lesson you are teaching at the moment. Because of the challenging nature of our school, teaching adjudicated…
- September 21, 2015To the Editor: Pope Francis will address the U.S. Congress, bringing a special message. No one knows what he will say, but a sign I noticed outside Luverne's St. Catherine Catholic Church perhaps touches the heart of his message: “Bless God's Creation.” This has been the message of the Pope's recent “Encyclical on Climate Change and Inequality — On Care for our Common Home.” I…
- September 14, 2015To the Editor: Assisted living is a critical component of long-term care. At Poplar Creek Assisted Living and Oaks Independent Living facilities, we pride ourselves on caring for all aspects of each unique resident. That’s why we are excited to see the theme for this year’s National Assisted Living Week, Sept. 13-19, is “Nourishing Life: Mind, Body and Spirit.” Whether through our social…
- August 24, 2015To the Editor: When is enough enough? I heard over the weekend the Cardinal Club is not selling their coupon cards this year. Someone called and didn't like the local smoke shop being included on the card. Now, the smoke shop is a chamber member and sells legal products. I don't smoke, but that’s not the point. Others do. The cards are a good deal — everybody wins. Local stores sell…
- August 10, 2015To the Editor: How do you thank a town? How does a family express gratitude to a community? In 1999 our parents retired from their beloved farm life near Adrian and moved to town. They moved to Luverne. On July 31, after several weeks of failing health, our mother died in the loving embrace of this remarkably giving community. During their 16 years in Luverne, Lucille and Jerry Taylor…
- August 03, 2015To the Editor: Like many others worldwide, I have been angered and saddened during the last week by reports of the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in East Africa by a dentist from Minnesota. Cecil was a well-known and beloved animal, popular with tourists and part of a research study. All the facts are not in yet, but what is known is disturbing. While Cecil's plight has been headline…
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