Thanks

Thanks to the West Central Tribune's opinion page for taking in opinions from local people in our region. On Aug. 27, there appeared two very thoughtful letters that made one think and realize the world we live in. Thanks to Patricia Carter Harding of Willmar for her strength and...

To the supporters of mine during this past campaign for Willmar Ward 2 City Council; I wish to graciously thank you for your votes and kind words of confidence. I also want to thank those that allowed me to place my election signs in your yards.

Hats off to the anonymous lady behind this feel-good story. A Willmar man writes, “The family of my wife and I includes children that are yours, mine and ours. Fortunately, they consider it ‘our’ family. For my wife’s last birthday all the kids got together and got mom a necklace...

Hats off to the young man who jump-started a car last Saturday in the Perkins parking lot. After breakfast with cousins from Tracy, Connie and John Wanner’s car wouldn’t start. They put up the hood and the young man came to help and then went to get his jumper cables. While he...

Hats off from Florence Klein of Willmar to the gentleman who stopped with his pickup and blade and cleaned out her driveway on Jan. 30. She writes, “I was able to make my doctor’s appointment on time. Thank you from the lady in the 900 block of Fifth Street Southwest.”

On Friday morning my first-grader was loaded down with things to carry into school so I helped her out and walked in with her. I was so moved to hear and see what was in store for the early arrivers to school. I felt so very blessed to see the festive Christmas hats and sweaters...