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Opat's letter to the Editor,


Fri, Oct 18th, 2002
Posted in Letter to the Editor

It has been my pleasure to serve as an attorney in the Fillmore County Attorney's Office for over 21 years, with the last six years as County Attorney. I have decided not to run for County Attorney because of increasing time demands of being County Attorney. At the present time, the position of County Attorney is a part time elected position. However, because of the number and complexity of criminal cases, zoning issues, child support matters, etc., the time demands are no longer conducive to also having a private law practice. As a result, I have decided to continue with my private practice and did not file for re-election.

I am proud of the many accomplishments that have been made in the County Attorney's Office over the last six years, including moving the County Attorney's Office into the Courthouse. Further, I have moved the office staff to full time to handle the workload, including the hiring of Eric Herendeen as full time Assistant County Attorney. Eric is familiar with the workings of the County Attorney's Office and has over six years experience in the office including experience as a law clerk prior to joining the office. I am encouraging the voters in Fillmore County to vote for Eric Herendeen as Fillmore County Attorney. I believe that now is the time for the position of Fillmore County Attorney to be filled by an attorney full time and for Fillmore County to be the only client of the County Attorney.

I urge Fillmore County voters to support Eric Herendeen as County Attorney.

Matthew J. Opat

Chatfield, MN
SMG Computer Solutions

Schieffelbein's Letter To the Editor,

Fri, Oct 18th, 2002
Posted in Letter to the Editor

While the difference of the terms "democracy" and "republic" have bee blurred in past years to the point that even our elected officials can't tell you the difference, the two are very, very different.

Simply put a democracy all ..... 
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Lawston's letter to the Editor,

Fri, Oct 18th, 2002
Posted in Letter to the Editor

We have a history of excellent support for our schools in southeastern Minnesota. Because of dedicated teachers, parents, students and concerned members of our communities, we have set a standard for other school districts in the state to follow.[Read the Rest]

To the Editor,

Fri, Oct 11th, 2002
Posted in Letter to the Editor

On Monday, September 30, many residents of Preston and the surrounding area attended the public meeting in regards to the Heartland Energy and Recycling facility that very much wants to come to Preston.

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To the Editor,

Fri, Oct 11th, 2002
Posted in Letter to the Editor

Heartland Energy and Recycling's proposed plant may be the state of the art in tire recycling technology. However, no power plant has ever continuously burned 100% tire-derived fuel (TDF) to produce electricity. The manufacturer of the fluidized bed ..... 
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Attwood - To the Editor,

Fri, Oct 11th, 2002
Posted in Letter to the Editor

To the Editor,

The old adage goes something like "don't believe everything you read just because it is in print". That rule of thumb can be applied to the statements made in a recent ad promoting the Heartland Energy and Recycli ..... 
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Emery - To the Editor,

Fri, Oct 11th, 2002
Posted in Letter to the Editor

This election will be very important for us who choose to live and work in rural Minnesota. The representatives we elect to speak for us here and in Washington must understand the problems we face.

We receive less than urban are ..... 
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