Published in the Oshkosh Northwestern of December 24, 2001

The new year will bring about an updated focus for The Northwestern's editorial page as we look to set an agenda for 2002, not unlike past years where we selected and focused on several key topics of importance throughout the year.

We want your help in selecting the topics to guide us as we set an agenda. There is no shortage of important issues to consider. All we ask is that you follow a few simple rules:

• Send the suggestions no later than January 1.
• Select key topics such as education or taxes, but expand on why they merit being put under the microscope for the year.
• Let us know if you'd like your suggestions to be published as letters to the editor. Every suggestion cannot be selected, but they certainly can contribute to the ongoing dialogue in our community. Suggestions for publishing need to meet the criteria for letters to the editor: a limit of 300 words, full first and last names and a phone number to verify the letter.
• Please send your ideas to: Agenda 2002, P.O. Box 2926, Oshkosh, WI 54903, e-mail to jfitzhenry@smgpo.gannett.com or fax (920) 235-1527.

We'll publish our agenda in early January along with your ideas and suggestions.

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