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Can’t pick and choose in Bible
Editor: Last week, Mr. Cantrell dismissed my argument that we die because we are sinners as an “old…
March 1, 2006
Encouragement found in Bible
Editor: I hope Keith Cantrell was incorrect when he claimed “there is no God” (Feb. 1) because I…
March 1, 2006
Plenty involved in local churches
Editor: I would like to present a rebuttal to the letter by Debbie Scofield (Feb. 22). First, I…
March 1, 2006
Cops need a boost that voters can — and should — give
If the City Council approves and places a request on the May 16 ballot for a rate-based levy…
February 22, 2006
Churches not involved enough
Editor: What does fellowship mean? There is a noticeable lack of community involvement among churches in Sweet Home.…
February 22, 2006
City should make best use of money
Editor: Thank you to Kim Lawrence for her letter to the editor. We need to be the best…
February 22, 2006
Prep time needed by local teachers
Editor: Recently, there was an article regarding the latest School District 55 contract, which gave elementary teachers 45…
February 22, 2006
Simply another educational choice
Editor: There is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving the families of our community by providing…
February 22, 2006
Writer responds to critics
Editor: Freedom is a beautiful thing because only in a free society can we openly pursue the truth…
February 22, 2006
Local woman needs help
Editor: I come to my community this day to plead for help for one of our own friends…
February 15, 2006
A poem for Valentine’s Day
Editor: A Valentine is someone who Was made especially for you, The one who quickly understands If you…
February 15, 2006
Teachers need release time
Editor: Several items in the Feb. 8 article ?New School Schedule? just were so off the mark I…
February 15, 2006
Parents should appreciate release time
Editor: I was interested in the (Feb. 8) article on an early dismissal from school one day a…
February 15, 2006
We should only blame ourselves
Editor: Unfortunately, nowadays it is acceptable to blame everyone but ourselves for the problems that we have. The…
February 15, 2006
Merciful God owes us nothing but justice
Editor: A great many things could be said in response to Mr. Cantrell?s argument against the existence of…
February 15, 2006
A lot less pressure this time around
Scott Swanson Of The New Era The Sweet Home Chamber of Commerce?s 62nd annual awards banquet was quite…
February 15, 2006
Thanks for help at grocery store
Editor: I hope the lady who paid for my groceries today would please send me an address so…
February 8, 2006
Councilman jumps to conclusions
Editor: In regards to Sean Morgan’s column dated Feb. 1, 2006, he hit it right on the head.…
February 8, 2006
Lincoln earned his good name
Editor: Each of us will eventually own three names. The first name is given at birth; the second…
February 8, 2006
Insurance article raises questions
Editor: In response to your story “SHFAD working to hold down insurance premiums,” I have two questions. One,…
February 8, 2006
Liberals misunderstand true issues in Mid-East
Nathanael Blake In “The Devil’s Dictionary,” Ambrose Bierce noted that, “War loves to come like a thief in…
February 8, 2006
Hoops team has shows potential
Editor: I’m writing this letter in support of the high school boys basketball team. I am an alumnus…
February 1, 2006
Where is God in times of evil?
Editor: To begin with, allow me to offer my apologies to Jeani West. I have a lot of…
February 1, 2006
Jeani’s right on
Editor: I appreciated the letters that have been published from Jeani West. She always says it so well.…
February 1, 2006
Thanks for help in building repair
Editor: The congregation of Sweet Home Methodist Church extends its thanks to the people of the community for…
February 1, 2006