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Government 101

I suppose you are probably tired of hearing about what the Benton County Supervisors did THIS time. Quite frankly, I'm tired of writing about it or caring about it.

Dear K

Dear K,Oh, I just love a good mystery. When your letter arrived in my post office box and it reeked of past drama, I had a hint of which camp that it was from.

Letter to the Editor: Time for Some Honesty About Water Rates

Dear Editor, On February 8, the City will, or already did (depending on when you read this), raise water and sewer rates. The citizens have been told that rate increases are needed to replace the antiquated water and sewer plants.
Article Thumbnail. Rita with her favorite Dr. Song at her last Veteran's assembly last November

Quilts of Valor and Vinton loses a special lady

Last October I had a call from Rita Moore. She was really excited about the quilt that she was going to present at the Veteran's Assembly at the school.

Letter to the Editor: Climate vs. Weather

Editor: Do you remember your geography studies from Elementary School?  I remember studding the various countries the borders climate, major crops and exports, and their religion.

The driveway dilema...

Ice and I have an agreement. "Don't tread on me," says the ice, "and I won't throw you on the ground and give you a concussion." I have a lot of respect for that.

Letter to the Editor: Where are the standards?

To The Editor,As someone who occasionally submits comments to the opinion page, I would like to ask the editor to abide by their own rules that are placed on the “Leave a Comment” page which a person has to click to agree before submitting the comment.
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