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Scattered thoughts from the hinterlands
Spraying to all fields, and attempting to stay off the political hot buttons as we move into the…
December 4, 2008
Foster veterans event moving
Editor: Today, I attended the Veterans Day program at Foster Elementary School. I was invited by my 2nd-grade…
November 26, 2008
Obama editorial off to bad start
Editor: After reading your Nov. 12 editorial, I realized that some people are very bad losers, but even…
November 26, 2008
Prayer, not partisan politics
Editor: Let’s all take a deep breath, step back, and realize that the election is over. Not everyone…
November 26, 2008
Thanksgiving thoughts from the past
Editor’s note: Thanksgiving is here and we hope you have lots of good, quality family time, rest and…
November 26, 2008
Thanks for flowers
Editor: We wish to thank the Beautification Committee. Thank you for your generous donation of flowers, which were…
November 26, 2008
Liberal critics need to play fair
Editor: Maybe it would do for the Leinbachs (Nov. 19) to reread my letter to the New Era…
November 26, 2008
Where’s freedom of expression?
Editor: Your editorial, “Now is the time to take a stand” (Nov. 12), did indeed reach beyond the…
November 26, 2008
Election is over, get over it
I am very disappointed that you are continuing the negative rhetoric that we have been listening to for…
November 19, 2008
‘Sour grapes’ disagreeable
Editor: We have lived in Sweet Home and subscribed to The New Era for over 26 years. There…
November 19, 2008
Editorial was too much negativity
Editor: There is nothing wrong with being the loyal opposition and critical of government actions that, in your…
November 19, 2008
Is that bias on the opinion page?
Having been a working journalist for nearly 30 years and having taught journalism at the college level for…
November 19, 2008
History article stirs memories
Editor: Since reading the article in the 55-Plus section of The New Era (Oct. 29), which the family…
November 19, 2008
Appreciation for chance to serve
Editor: It is early Wednesday morning, Nov. 5. I was able to pull the election results from the…
November 12, 2008
Praying for new president
Editor: I am a staunch conservative Republican. I have based my decisions on voting as I believe the…
November 12, 2008
Now is time to take a stand
If there was one lesson for the Republican Party in last week’s election, it was this: Figure out…
November 12, 2008
Thanks to A&W for aid to schools
Editor: On behalf of our students and staff, we appreciate the opportunity to thank the Sweet Home A&W…
November 12, 2008
President-elect must have honor
Editor: Everyone must submit to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that what God has…
November 12, 2008
Thanks to Tooth Taxi for dental aid
A belated thanks to the ODS/OEA Choice Trust/Dental Foundation of Oregon Tooth Taxi for serving the dental needs…
November 5, 2008
Hospice helps in terminal illness
Editor: I want to express my humble gratitude and thanks to the wonderful people of Evergreen Hospice of…
November 5, 2008
More to the story than news can tell
No more nasty telephone calls, please. Since our son, Deputy John Lovik, was arrested for an alleged assault…
November 5, 2008
Vote yes on Extension District
Editor: As Nov. 4 approaches, I would like to urge you to vote yes for the 4-H Extension…
October 31, 2008
Operation Santa seeking help
Editor: Operation Santa USMC is once again seeking donations of items to include with Christmas In a Box…
October 31, 2008
Abortion is hypocrisy
Editor: How can anyone think their constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness includes the…
October 31, 2008
Meeting chance to discuss sports
Editor: It seems that some people of the community may be getting the wrong information so I would…
October 31, 2008