La Crosse readers defend local school board candidates
Letters praise Bob Kuechmann as a knowledgeable contender with deep ties to La Crosse schools and services, note his work with education groups, and urge voting for qualified candidates. Another letter questions Linda Bolen Scheie and Douglas Zilz, urging experience in managing a multimillion dollar budget and labor contracts. A third letter attacks State Senator Milo Knutson, defending the current mayor and opposing Knutson’s tactics and mediation claims.
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Bakko
Linda Bolen
Gundersen
la Crosse
Bob Kuechmann
Division of Family Services
Bob
Board of Education
Logan High School
Terry Robrecht
Horton St
Linda
Scheie
Kuechmann
McLoone
Douglas R. Zilz
Ronald E. Ziebell
S. 20Th St
Milo Knutson
Huey Long
Joe McCarthy
Adolf Hitler
Knutson
Victor Reuther
Toby Towsen
South Ave
Letters defend Ernest Korpela and school aims in La Crosse
A reader rebutts an Opinion Page endorsement of Barbara Thompson for state school superintendent, praising Ernest Korpela’s qualifications, union support, and education reforms. The letter cites Korpela’s 15 years of work, Assembly service, and the Joint Finance Committee, asserting concern for Wisconsin students. A second note from a 13 year old critic calls for pride in Aquinas and warns of foul language in Onalaska.
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Korpela
Barbara Thompson
Ernest Korpela
la Crosse
Wisconsin
WEA
State Assembly
Assembly
Finance
Gina Platy
John Weber
Therese Roellich
Aquinas
Cindy Lewis
Caledonia St
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