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Dumping of trash not appreciated
Editor: I would like to thank the idiot or idiots, who go around at night or early morning…
July 2, 2014
‘Safe and sane’ this year means playing by rules
The New Era This has been an interesting weather year, so far, but not one that local growers…
July 2, 2014
Mimimum wage won’t pay off
Editor: Does the minimum wage help or hurt people? There is a lot of conjecture about this. Some…
June 25, 2014
OSU forestry institute provides opportunity for SH
The news that Oregon State University is founding a forestry research institute that is planned to focus heavily…
June 25, 2014
Scientific evidence against fluoride
Editor: I respect Dr. Henry Wolthuis’ opinion printed in last week’s paper, and I hope that my comments…
June 25, 2014
Positives of water fluoridation clear to local dentist
Dr. Henry Wolthuis Until her recent passing, the Lebanon Hospital Auxiliary Volunteers had a sweet little lady by…
June 18, 2014
Why Seattle’s not long to stay on my travel itinerary
I need a few days off every so often and my family likes to travel, so we have…
June 11, 2014
Note to grads: Secret to life not all about No. 1
In three days the Class of 2014 will walk across the turf at Husky Stadium, out the gate…
June 4, 2014
Why do leaders ignore the law?
Why do we have laws in America? Obviously it is not needed. We have a president of the…
June 4, 2014
Evolving hierarchy of rights leaves faith-based values on bottom
Dr. Paul Kengor Editor’s note: This analysis piece first appeared at TheBlaze.com. Since it was written, there have…
June 4, 2014
Thanks for help in difficult time
On behalf of the children and extended family of Blair Smith, we would like to thank you and…
June 4, 2014
Funding should go to other needs over all-day kindergarten
It’s always nice, especially after hard financial times, to suddenly have some money. That’s the situation the Sweet…
May 28, 2014
On the horns of a dilemma
Editor: Let me preface my remarks by saying my parents and grandparents were all loyal Democrats, As was…
May 21, 2014
With arrival of Bi-Mart, SH history takes new turn
Scott Swanson The opening of Bi-Mart last week was a historical event for Sweet Home. After what, four…
May 21, 2014
Thanks, Samaritan staff members
Editor: Each May, hospitals across the nation celebrate the collective efforts of their health care teams. At Samaritan…
May 14, 2014
Minority trying to override rest of us
Editor: Oregonians reaffirmed several years ago the kind of society/culture they preferred to live in, by specifically passing…
May 14, 2014
Community pool an important asset
Editor: Though the Post Office has determined differently, our family lives in the service area of the Sweet…
May 14, 2014
Many benefits to having local pool
Editor: I am writing this letter in support of the local swimming pool levy. Last week a letter…
May 14, 2014
Community Pool is an important asset
Editor: Our community pool is an important asset to Sweet Home. It –teaches kids to swim and, thus,…
May 14, 2014
Affirmative action really insulting
Editor: Affirmative action is the biggest insult you could heap on any one. Telling someone, no matter what…
May 14, 2014
Despite obstacles, take a few moments to vote responsibly
The New Era Politics in America is really no different than it’s ever been. Surrounding the few principled,…
May 7, 2014
Council’s pot vote a sad day for SH
Editor: Last week I was set to compliment the City Council for its sensible conclusion that a moratorium…
May 7, 2014
Community help keeps Meals going
Editor: Our local Meals on Wheels program has had some great community support lately, and would like to…
May 7, 2014
Questions loom about pool costs
Editor: I urge my fellow citizens to vote no on the pool tax levy until the school district…
May 7, 2014
Correction: That was Leslie Ancke
Editor: I would like to make a correction concerning my previous letter (April 23) about the Oregon Jamboree.…
April 30, 2014