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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
Mein Fuhrer sent unarmed to camps
Editor, Adolph Hitler disarmed the German population, then raided communities and homes sending tens of thousands of citizens…
January 30, 2013
Writer welcome to move elsewhere
Editor: In answer to Diane Daiute’s letter to the editor: I think Diane should move back to New…
January 30, 2013
Gun controversy result of bigger issues
So now we’re really famous. The TV truck has been to town, Eugene’s KMTR in this case, interviewing…
January 30, 2013
Writer off base on sheriff’s integrity
Editor: When Diane Daiute calls anyone who needs to own more than two guns, assault weapons and high-capacity…
January 30, 2013
Criticism of sheriff unwarranted
Editor: In response to the letter written by Diane Daiute (Jan. 23): How dare you! How dare you…
January 30, 2013
LBCC delivers on need for GED class
Editor: I’m happy to say LBCC has reinstated our morning G.E.D class. We still need to maintain our…
January 30, 2013
City leaders need to stop spending
Editor: After reading the article in the Democrat Herald, dated Jan. 6, about the Sweet Home new mayor…
January 23, 2013
Satellite offerings go too far for kids
01/23/12 Editor: If you have Dish TV and were flipping through your movie channels the weekend of Jan.…
January 23, 2013
One size doesn’t fit all with guns
Editor: New York City covers about 300 square miles and has 33,000 police officers. Douglas County, Ore., covers…
January 23, 2013
Thanks for making Sweet Home better
Editor: My family and I would like to give a huge thank you to the many organizations, businesses,…
January 23, 2013
Sheriff Mueller should resign
Editor: When an officer of the law, Sheriff Mueller, refuses to enforce the laws of the land, he…
January 23, 2013
Loss of GED class a big problem
Editor: This is in regard to our GED class in Sweet Home. I’ve been going to this class…
January 16, 2013