Recently, an article was published about the married couple panhandling around town. I have noticed a shiny, burgundy double-cab, full-size truck sitting in the parking lot right beside this couple and their begging for money. Times are tough for a lot of people right now, but this beggin…
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I read with great interest the article in Saturday’s D-H (14 Nov. 2009) and the follow-up Hasso Hering editorial regarding the installation of automated external defibrillators in public assembly areas of Oregon. I was disappointed to learn that Rep. Andy Olson had voted against Senate …
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Kathy Baker (Mailbag, N0v. 18) misunderstood my letter about the absence of a flag in the LBCC patriotic concert on Sunday, the 8th. I was commenting about those who had been there, done that, not some liberal who writes letters to the editor and thinks they are patriotic.
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Those who use statistics to prove their points on health care (or any other subject) never analyze the variables.
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I received a letter today (Nov. 16) from Canada, from a company in Texas called “Market Tracking Management.” Enclosed was a check made out to me for $2,985. They want to hire me as a “customer service evaluator.” The whole thing smells like a scam and there is no listing of the…
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There are not many who disagree that the USA needs health care reform. However, what the majority of citizens do not want is a government-run health care system. Government-run health care systems have proven to overtax and overburden everyone in every other socialist and free country of …
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“Police called when teen beats dog” (Nov. 15). Outrage best describes what I am feeling after reading this story. This young man should not have a dog. The dog will grow to be dangerous, fearful of anyone. The so-called “teen,” if he’s not already, will be a woman/child abuser. …
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I have a question about the permanent closing of the paper mill in Millersburg. During one of the previous articles about this event, the possibility of another company purchasing the entire paper mill plant and reopening it was mentioned. The current owners said they did not wish to sell…
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Several years ago I decided that exchanging Christmas gifts with my siblings was no longer necessary as we already had all we needed, so suggested that we donate the money we would normally spend to people in need instead. They all agreed and we find it is so much more rewarding to spend …
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In response to Kelly Becker’s letter, Nov. 11, “Don’t let your cats run:” You might be well advised not to let your mouth run! You and your husband have the same rights every other person has that has had waste left in their yard, both human and animal.
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With news of International Paper closing the Albany containerboard mill come challenges and grief for families who relied on those living-wage jobs not only to support their families but also to support the community.
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Yes, we have lost our jobs. International Paper has decided it is in their best interest to close the Albany Paper Mill forever.
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I think George Steiner (“No change required,” Mailbag, Nov. 17) should watch a little Fox News and wise up. No one will have to change their insurance? That will happen when the federal government puts your insurance company out of business.
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I am writing in response to Mr. Penrod’s letter on Saturday, the 14th, about the flag not being displayed at LBCC. I agreed with him right up to the last sentence. I believe that the flag should be displayed at all events. It is not a PC issue; this is our flag.
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Many years ago I lived in Albany, while my husband was at Adair AFS (believe that was the name of the Air Force Base).
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I have to wonder what the county commissioners are thinking about when I hear they are trying to circumvent the intent of the Extension Service levy passed by the voters last fall and spending it to trap coyotes.
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I am very concerned about this floating trash heap in the Pacific (the size of Texas!) and the plastic that is getting into the food stream as the sun bakes it into tiny pieces.
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The “Oregon Tally” shows that our same-old “Israel-perfect, Palestinians-terrorists” Congress obstructed justice by quashing the Goldstone Report on Israeli/Hamas war crimes. Only Blumenauer had the guts to vote “No.”
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(This is delayed about a month due to computer problems.) Unbelievable! An editorial stating one of the problems with rivers and their environs is the population: please allow me to complete the editorial. ‘Most of the problems we associate with the planetary environment are due to over…
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I am incredibly distressed at the travesty being perpetuated on the American people and especially on the 9/11 victims and their families by the current administration.
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