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GROWTH: Not in north county
The article titled “Growth Battle Brewing” in Tuesday’s Press calls for a response. Comments made by Cliff Mort are misleading and do not pass the giggle test for those of us who have researched thoroughly his and …
FRANCIS: Embrace Pope's message
On the eve of his historic visit to the United States, Americans of all faiths and creeds are finding a message of hope in Pope Francis. His teachings about love and mercy transcend religious identity and invite al…
Urban renewal and you
Urban renewal has a potentially positive impact on the communities that employ it. The concept of turning ugly, under-used or even unsafe chunks of property into productive, attractive, tax-generating engines has m…
COURT: Blame the presidents
If the U.S. Supreme Court chooses to support sodomites, then the presidents who nominated them have a lot to answer for. Recent idiots who have been appointed to the Supreme Court include William O. Douglas, Sandra…
TRIBE: Gratitude, not criticism
I can’t resist reacting to Larry Spencer’s attack on the Coeur d’Alene Tribe (“corruption and disingenuous posturing and self-praise”). Spencer states that “In Idaho, the tribes are required to give 5 percent of th…
BURGERS: Time for In N Out?
I heard the first In N Out burger has just opened in Oregon. We need one up here. Is there anyone out there who has any information on this? I have to say it would make a lot of money up here to anyone who opens on…
THANKS: For paying it forward
I would sincerely like to thank an officer who was at a restaurant on Canfield Avenue last Wednesday. The very kind gesture of “paying it forward” was very much appreciated and an act of kindness in our community a…
ACCIDENT: Help is punished instead
On Thursday coming down Fernan I noticed an ATV rolling and called 911. I went to help using shirts to help stop the blood and pumping his chest for air for 10 minutes. When I came back to the accident after trying…
CLERK: Perfect example of hypocrisy
I have concerns about Kim Davis, Kentucky County Clerk who is thrice divorced passing judgment on gay couples. I find it hypocritical. She states it violates her religious freedom. She is an elected official and sh…
ABUSE: By all means, do something
In response to Jane Robertson’s letter (ABUSE: Please, don’t look the other way. Sept. 13). My mother taught me to speak up when I see something wrong. Don’t wait for someone else to do it. Don’t ignore it. Ms. Rob…
ABUSE: Please, don't look other way
You know your neighbor is abusing his dogs. You choose to ignore it. You tell your children to stay away from that side of the street. You don’t look your neighbor in the eye. You don’t discuss it in the neighborho…
WATER: Power grab at work
It seems common sense in the water adjudication process doesn’t really apply.
Vaccinate kids and ignore the ignorant
Here we go again.
CITYLINK: Provides important services
After reading the “C’mon and Take a Free Ride” article by Geoff Carr, published on Tuesday, Sept. 8, I felt it was important that I write in.
CITYLINK: The community connection
Kudos to the CityLink bus personnel. The Link enables people to connect to areas of this county for work, doctor and dentist appointments, plus other important daily obligations — also educational opportunities and…