~a column by Colleen O’Brien If this doesn’t scare you, it scares me. Hostility, anger, violent rhetoric, combativeness, provocation, antagonism, aggression, taking umbrage, being indignant, always a readiness to fight, flat-out belligerence — talking war, warlike, hoping to wage war…. Objectionists to the Iran nuclear deal display all of the above behaviors. They say — they pretty much shout —…
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Letter to the editor – Bill Monroe
To the editor: FACT: Attending West Point on my tax dollar does not make a person’s opinions a fact, nor does working for a Fortune 500 company. Opinions are exchanged on the opinion page, but frequently are based upon facts. FACT: Geothermal systems do save money and are better for our environment. Ask B&D Manufacturing based here in Greene county.…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Jack Lewis
To the Editor: Buildings alone cannot improve the education of Greene County students. An expanded curriculum and dedicated and well-paid teachers can. Our children “deserve” an outstanding education, not keeping up with other school districts and their athletic complexes.
Read MoreGCDC supports school bond initiative
This is an open letter from the Greene County Development Corp in support of the local school bond initiative. Our membership and board strongly support this project because of its significant impact on the economic development of Greene County. Many residents only see the bond initiative as a means of improving our educational system but do not understand how critical…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Megan Holz
To the editor, Coming from a family of many public school teachers, I understand and truly value of the importance of education. I support the Greene Country School District’s plans to consolidate and modernize classroom space; however, I cannot support the bond referendum due the lack of relevant information provided by the district and the perceived lack of transparency in…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, Recycling isn’t always a good thing. After losing a congressional race by almost 24 points, Jim Mowrer packed up his carpet bag and moved to Des Moines to try again. He announced this week his campaign to challenge incumbent Congressman David Young.
Read MoreWhat do you know about Planned Parenthood?
~a column by Colleen O’Brien Federal dollars are not used to provide abortion services anywhere. This means no money goes to Planned Parenthood for abortions. The use of federal tax dollars for abortions has been banned by law since 1976. Federal dollars do go to this organization, $528 million a year (which comes out to about $10 million per state…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Dr Mark Peters, DVM
Dear Editor, In consideration of the Greene County CSD proposed bond issue, I feel the need to respond to a recent letter in this publication that I believe contain misrepresentations of certain facts, innuendo and hearsay. John Thompson leads off his article with accusations that somehow the GCCSD is more interested in doling out money to banks and construction companies…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – Carl Behne
August 11, 2015 Letter to editor, There’s a lot happening in Greene County right now. It’s a time of growth and economic opportunity for all of us – new businesses, expanding industry and the start of a much needed housing development. If we want to continue with the current momentum of growth and economic opportunities, our school structure needs to…
Read MoreLetter to the editor – John Thompson
To the editor, As Senator Obama sought to lead the free world he promised America that he would provide “change we can believe in.” A message of “hope” became iconic to his candidacy. In August of 2008 he warned that electing a Republican would be “Four more years of the same divisive politics that is all about tearing people down…
Read MoreStrengthening traditional families would be priority for Santorum
Republican presidential candidate former Sen. Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania would use the power of the presidency to strengthen traditional families. “Imagine if the president of the United States said that the number one priority in America, to make America heathy, is stable and healthy families, and that we were actually going to have an effort in this country to encourage…
Read More‘More Joy of Lex’ is available. And cheap!
a column by ColleenO’Brien In sorting through books in my house, hoping to give some away, I ran across an old favorite, More Joy of Lex, and started reading through it. Alas, another book I can’t part with, even though I haven’t looked at it for at least 20 years. Mr. Gyles Brandreth, author/compiler, wrote The Joy of Lex in…
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