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Move to check drunk driving has pluses
When Sweet Home police ran a series of sting operations a few years ago targeting drivers who were…
March 9, 2011
Similarities between Wisconsin, Oregon give room for thought
Dennis Richardson If you have been watching the action in Wisconsin, you know of the public employee outrage,…
March 2, 2011
Sanitizing literature doesn’t make sense
N—-r. I tried to say it. Out loud. Well, in print anyway. But my boss said that, even…
March 2, 2011
There’s more to quarry story
Editor: In response to Mrs. Brubaker’s Feb. 14 letter about the Weber quarry, don’t you think “we have…
March 2, 2011
Name change is residents’ call
Editor: According to county records, the Holley School District was formed in 1855 and although several changes have…
March 2, 2011
Policies exist to be followed
Editor: After attending Monday night’s School Board meeting, I would like to give credit to Supt. Larry Horton…
February 23, 2011
Recession piper has to be paid
The severe recession we’ve experienced in the last several years – yes, it’s really been that long –…
February 23, 2011
Formal was special event
Editor: Last week, I had an unusual opportunity to witness an event not seen by very many people…
February 23, 2011
More to story on Weber quarry
Editor: I can’t believe what the neighbors are saying about the Weber Pit (Feb. 9, “Quarry issue continued.”…
February 16, 2011
Time to decide on SH pool
Editor: It does not look like the Sweet Home School District will be able to fund the operation…
February 16, 2011
Salem waking up to reality?
Dare we believe that our politicians are finally waking up to the economic realities the rest of us…
February 9, 2011
Thanks to honest woman
Editor: It is nice to know that there are still honest people in the world – in particular…
February 9, 2011
Revolution doesn’t always turn out the way it’s cracked up to be
Rich Lowry Every revolution against autocracy is initially stirring. Who wouldn’t have cheered when Louis XVI was forced…
February 9, 2011
Groomer is best around
Editor: Bubbles and Barks is the best groomer around and I was very dissappointed in the fact the…
February 2, 2011
Wild river not for Brownsville
Editor: I feel our government has been negligent in letting one of its rivers destroy a beautiful century…
February 2, 2011
Residents should support business
Editor: I was so sorry to read that Cindy is now a victim for the second time. I…
February 2, 2011
Cops contract hard call in tough times
Today’s newspaper has a heavier-than-normal focus on our local Police Department because there have been some developments on…
January 26, 2011
Right response is to help victim
Editor: I’d like to comment on your feature story and editorial of Jan. 19. The violence that was…
January 26, 2011
Dog groomer needs support
Editor: My dog was at the Bubbles and Barks the day that the shooting took place and the…
January 26, 2011
Ronald Reagan was, at heart, humble
Paul Kengor Feb. 6, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Ronald Reagan’s birth. In a telling development, Republicans…
January 26, 2011
Giving blood can be rewarding
Editor: Sweet Home churches sponsor a blood drive every two months. This blood goes to the Oregon-Washington area,…
January 19, 2011
Future doesn’t look very good
Editor: When Iran gets a nuclear weapon and lacking any action by the U.S. – action which I…
January 19, 2011
Overreaction to news not right
The shootings earlier this month in Tucson, Ariz., have triggered calls for restraints on the TV and radio…
January 19, 2011
Let’s keep quarry discussion polite
Editor: A law firm in Bend is requesting a quarry permit with special circumstances for the Weber Quarry…
January 19, 2011
Garage sale sign rules go too far
Editor: I really feel that the City of Sweet Home has better things to do than to prevent…
January 19, 2011