Advice To The Class Of 2016
Although the old saying is ‘youth is wasted on the youth,’ I think advice is also wasted on the youth. I know I thought I knew everything when I was 18. (Boy, was I wrong) But I feel obligated to take a shot at ...
Editorials
To The Editor
On this Memorial Day weekend at almost all cemetaries veterans honor those fellow veterans that raised their hands and proudly said “For God and Country etc.” I ask you to look at the marker or monument and wond...
To The Editor
There is a lack of public transportation for citizens in Lynden Township and part of St Augusta Township. For those of us who may not have their own means of transportation, there is no inexpensive means to ge...
So God Made A Farmer!
BETTY BOTTA bought some butter; “But,” said she, “this butter’s bitter; If I put it in my batter It will make my batter bitter; But a bit o’ better butter Will but make my batter better.” Then she bought a b...
To The Editor
One question I have is who is and who is not suggesting the golf course close or leave Becker? The only relative difference among residents is whether or not the city should be subsidizing the golf course ver...
Places To Go, Things To Do
Many people who I meet are surprised to learn I haven’t been to too many different places in my lifetime. Once they find out I grew up on the East Coast near New York City, they seem to assume I’ve had a lifetim...
To The Editor
The Friends of the Becker Library would like to thank the following for making our May book sale a success: those who donated books and media material, the volunteers who gave of their time and energy to setting...
To The Editor
On behalf of the East Central Minnesota Deer Hunters Association, I would like to thank everyone who came to our annual wild game feed on April 9. This was a benefit to assist boys and girls so that they may att...
To The Editor
This is in response to “Golf course holds many telling truths” from the 4/23 edition and the Letters to the Editor in recent weeks. Mr. Morgan, Mr. Brannan and Mr. Whittaker all shared several valid points on t...
Class Of 2016 Is Impressive All Around
What is it about this Class of 2016? I remember distinctly about four or five years ago talking to coaches about the future of their teams and several of them were telling me, “just wait for these eighth graders...
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