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Terrorism math doesn’t add up
Editor: Terrorism directed at the United States accounts for only 7.8 percent of all terrorism worldwide. Hard to…
May 1, 2013
Unfortunately, horror in Boston not only tragedy
Death has loomed large for me and others in the last week, for reasons that are likely obvious.…
April 24, 2013
Why stop at taxis when regulating those who impact us?
Privately owned grocery stores, selling groceries for money, are a vital part of the system by which humans…
April 3, 2013
Over the Edge: Presidents should earn their retirement
Sean C. Morgan Ex-presidents don’t cost much compared to the national debt, just a measly $3.7 million last…
March 26, 2013
Law regarding public nudity too permissive
Editor: I am writing regarding a neighbor that stands outside in his front yard with his pants and…
March 26, 2013
Greater horizons for court members?
Editor: It was a pleasure to read about the Sportsman’s Holiday Court stepping up a notch and have…
March 20, 2013
Court seminar a group investment
Editor: Thank you for investing in the lives of young ladies in Sweet Home and supporting the tradition…
March 20, 2013
SHEDG looks to be in good position for upward mobility
We’ve spent the last two issues on this page discussing topics related to the Sweet Home Economic Development…
March 20, 2013
Treasurer’s plan for education lacking
Editor: So our Oregon Treasurer, Tad Wheeler, has a plan to make higher education more affordable by proposing…
March 13, 2013
Educators’ efforts deserve our thanks
Editor: Education, in my eyes, is the most important thing a young person should be focused on and,…
March 13, 2013
Brian Hoffman will be missed
Editor: As a member of the business community, I have been blessed to have worked closely with the…
March 13, 2013
Economic development director has made difference
The news that Sweet Home Economic Development Director Brian Hoffman is stepping down is sad for Sweet Home.…
March 13, 2013
Obama’s rhetoric doesn’t ring true
Editor: The government, under “sequestration,” will still receive more money this year than they did last year. So,…
March 6, 2013
Check on writer’s story not fruitful
Editor: Regarding Diane Diute’s letter of Feb. 27, the Sweet Home Police Department has checked our records for…
March 6, 2013
SHEDG election comes at crucial time
The annual Sweet Home Economic Development Group general meeting next Wednesday, March 13 is a crucial one for…
March 6, 2013
Many contributors to chamber dinner
Editor: Thank you, Sweet Home, for supporting the Chamber of Commerce at the 69th annual Awards Banquet. I…
March 6, 2013
Mueller out of touch with reality of most
Editor’s note: This letter is much longer than we normally print, but it deals with a number of…
February 27, 2013
Military benefits for longer duty
There has been much discussion recently regarding military benefits. Now, let me make this clear: I am not…
February 20, 2013
Don’t be fooled by 4-day justification
Editor: While relaxing with my spouse last Sunday evening, listening to some jazz music, enjoying a favorite beverage,…
February 20, 2013
Now’s your chance to learn what’s up, get involved
A few years ago, I was standing in Times Square in New York City, there on a vacation…
February 20, 2013
Postal Service: Clearer heads must prevail
We’ve discussed the U.S. Postal Service’s financial troubles previously, but reality struck with even more force last week…
February 13, 2013
Constitution is basis for freedom
Editor: I would like to respond to Diane Daiute’s comments (Jan. 23) about the Constitution, and it being…
February 6, 2013
More on Roy Johnston Field
Editor: I am writing this letter in response to your coverage of last week’s article about the Roy…
February 6, 2013
Entreprenurial moves by school district look promising
Moving on from the recent debate over guns to other topics, the Sweet Home School District is focusing…
February 6, 2013
Where’s outrage over president?
Editor, There has been a lot of criticism of the stand our sheriff has taken on enforcing Federal…
January 30, 2013