Winonan Op/Ed

Op/Ed

Winonan

November 1, 2000

Candidates take stand on education

Julie Hawker

Editorial Columnist

All you have to do is watch a little television to see the tremendous number of political campaign ads and know it's almost election time.

Use strategy to give your vote meaning

Slavey Tolev

Editorial Columnist

I had never thought I would live to witness times as exciting as the ones we are experiencing now. What I have in mind are the upcoming presidential elections. The two factors that make these elections so important are the unpredictability of the outcome and the influence of third parties.

Check it out

In a continuing effort to meet your information and entertainment needs, the editorial board members and advertising managers will provide readers with local attractions, events, places and information sources to explore. This week: Inexpensive dates
	Lauren Osborne, feature editor: Renting a classic comedy from Videoland and getting takeout from the Great Hunan. It’s the cliché dinner-and-a-movie date but can be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home.

Jennifer Selby, managing editor:
Packing a picnic together and eating it at the picnic tables near the Stone Circle or on a blanket by the lake.
Bill Radde, news editor:
Sneaking my girlfriend through the exit of Winona 7.
Mike Kaebisch, sports editor:
Ordering a pizza from Rocco’s East and renting a movie from Videoland.
Lisa Sanders, photo editor:
Bub’s two-for-one entrée night on Tuesdays.
Missy Teff, online editor:
Having an indoor picnic with hot chocolate or tea and just talking.
Jackie Kuehlmann, ad manager:
Swing on the swings at the playground on Prairie Island.
Anika Selvaag, assistant advertising manager:
Going to the Rivoli Theatre in La Crosse. You get pizza, good beer and cheap movies in a theater that resembles a castle.

Letters to the editor

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Seppanen provides strong leadership in health care

Library funding due to local representative

Seppanen’s leadership skills show on nursing board

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