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Graffiti a slap at community
Editor: It is truly unfortunate that someone had the uncontrollable urge to deface the new police car mural…
June 20, 2012
To the artist(s): There are better ways to say this
This is a letter, from the editor, to the person(s) responsible for painting graffiti on Sweet Home’s newest…
June 20, 2012
Participants key in prostate group
Editor: Prostate cancer supporter, thank you. Recently, I started a Prostate Cancer Support Group in Sweet Home to…
June 13, 2012
Don’t let others intimidate you
Editor: Edmond Burke once said: “All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men…
June 13, 2012
Here’s the deal on SHHS reunion
Editor: Sweet Home Alumni Foundation is giving you a “heads-up” about our Saturday, July 14, Alumni All-Years Reunion…
June 13, 2012
‘Inflamatory’ characterization
Editor: I was rather disappointed with your final editorial statement last week: “City employees and their union leaders…
June 6, 2012
Thank those who give to beautify
Editor: On May 22 the baskets were put up in the median strip and the water and fertilizer…
June 6, 2012
Safety fair revives thankful memories
Editor, Since my late husband Jim has been gone two years, I should have written sooner. But always…
June 6, 2012
State education board stepping over line
State Sen. Fred Girod The Oregon State Board of Education has overreached with its recent ban on Native…
June 6, 2012
Seven’s a good point to stop and take stock
Seven is a big deal for a lot of people. In many cultures, seven is considered a lucky…
May 30, 2012
Granting city raises right for now
We support the council’s decision last week to keep its word to its non-union employees. Two excellent arguments…
May 30, 2012
Shame to see shop cuts at HS
Shame to see shop cuts at HS Editor: I have lived in Sweet Home all my life and…
May 30, 2012
Management out of touch at park
Editor: We had a beautiful Mother’s Day Sunday, perfect for a walk in Cascadia State Park. I heard…
May 23, 2012
Blessed to live in great small town
Editor: I feel so blessed to live in Sweet Home, Oregon. Where else can you live where: n…
May 23, 2012
Think of fallen on Memorial Day
Editor: As we approach Memorial Day 2012, on Monday, May 28, we pause to remember the more than…
May 23, 2012
Closing play areas wrong for kids
Editor: I’ve read several negative articles and letters written to the newspaper in the last several months about…
May 16, 2012
Tell local cops thanks this week
Editor: In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial…
May 16, 2012
Catholic Ryan not living his faith
Editor: After Catholic bishops denounced his budget as immoral, Rep. Paul Ryan has been making the talk show…
May 9, 2012
Pool is big plus for the disabled
Editor: I am writing to encourage Sweet Home taxpayers to please consider voting to keep the swimming pool…
May 9, 2012
Well worth the investment
Editor: I am writing to ask Sweet Home citizens to join me as I cast my vote in…
May 9, 2012
City right to be tight in tough times
Sweet Home’s proposed city budget for 2012-13 is tighter than it has been in recent years, but we…
May 9, 2012
Let’s not taste drowning reality
Let’s not taste drowning reality Editor: Drowning is the second leading cause of child death in the U.S.A.…
May 9, 2012
Ex-PAC member: Pool a good deal
Editor: I am in full support of keeping our community pool open for use by all our citizens.…
May 9, 2012
Pool levy reflects tight budgeting
Editor: In response to some of Barbara Story’s questions (April 25) regarding the upcoming levy, there has been…
May 2, 2012
Some insurance mandatory now
Editor: Your column on the Affordable Care Act (April 18), which you and many others like to call…
May 2, 2012