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Light shed on shooting at long last
Several months ago we had a tragic shooting and a story about it by Cd'A staffer David Cole appeared in The Press, which prompted me to write a letter to The Press expressing disappointment that Mr. Cole had intent…
Extremely weary of extremism
It is a given that very few extremists realize they in fact are out of the mainstream. As a moderate Republican who actually has a few friends that are Democrats, I have observed many in the past months who fit the…
Pain impairs memory and embarrasses columnists
How embarrassing. To the readers who noticed Tuesday's faux-pas, you are of course correct: Nostradamus was French. Rasputin was the crazy Russian. With my head throbbing to distraction I somehow confused the two i…
Songs that inspire
I look out my kitchen window to see Canfield Mountain lit by the setting sun like a candle's flame warming a dark room. My backyard, neighbor's yard and the base of the mountain turn from green to black while the m…
Community awards recognize good works
It's awards season and there's no shortage of events, mostly in the entertainment industry where performing artists are feted for their work. There are shows that talk about the shows and who people were wearing an…
Just asking some hard questions
If you are looking for answers, don't read this. But if you are willing to contemplate controversial questions, read on.
He sees the future - and it's amazing
Move over, Nostradamus. Ray's taking over as top prognosticator.
'Snowflake Bentley' studied both snowflakes and raindrops
Every year in the mid winter season, for the benefit of the local students and teachers, I update the life and times of Wilson 'Snow-flake' Bentley, who was born on Feb. 9, 1865 at the end of the Civil War in Jeric…
Pitfalls of pot dead ahead
I have a difficult time understanding the thinking of people in the states of Washington and Colorado. For years and at great expense, the drive throughout the U.S. has been for reducing the use of tobacco and deat…
Here's how food bank deals with expired food
In response to the Press photo with the caption "When in doubt, throw it out" dated 12/28/13, I would like to provide clarity on how our Community Action Partnership deals with expired foods.
I'm sorry, now read this, please
Want to build trust without waiting for the time it might otherwise take in a new relationship? Apologize.
Discipline requires consistency
Consequences! "If my kid gives you trouble, you have my permission to beat him." "The problem with kids today is parents aren't strict enough." "When they took away spanking from parents and principals, kids learne…
Police respond to football emergency
Late in the NFC playoff game between Seattle and San Francisco on Sunday everyone except Direct TV customers experienced a lost signal that lasted about 15 minutes. Black screens annoyed thousands of riveted viewer…
Stories that reveal us
It's that time of year again - when The New York Times and other media compile their "top 10" list of the year's most popular stories. At the top of NYTimes.com's list of most-visited is not a news article, but one…
It's either a 'La Nada' or a weak 'El Nino' sea-surface temperature pattern
As of mid January, sea-surface temperatures near the West Coast of South America are right at normal levels. According to scientists at the Climate Prediction Center in the U.S., we are still in a La Nada, the in-b…