DEAR EDITOR: This is in response to the nameless, faceless person who wrote in “Soundoff” about River Rock, making veiled insinuations about the purported monies saying “Follow the money.” Remember this: The first promoter committed financial suicide after losing many thousands of ...

DEAR EDITOR: There has been much handwringing in recent months regarding vouchers and educational choice. School officials lobbied against such policies because they would, ostensibly, harm schools. However, the harm is not to students but rather unionized employees. Vouchers allow students ...

DEAR EDITOR: A chance comment by a nurse had me thinking of a propaganda leaflet I wrote a while back headed “Ban Group Health Insurance Now? Here’s Why!” In it I call for “knowledgeable, open and free debate” on the motives, workings and consequences of group health insurance. ...

DEAR EDITOR: On the Fourth of July, many Americans will be grilling out, watching parades, and enjoying beautiful firework displays. But as families celebrate Independence Day, American Humane, the country’s first national animal welfare organization, is reminding pet owners that hot dogs ...

DEAR EDITOR: The Howland Board of Education approved a lease that allows the construction of a cell tower behind Howland Springs Elementary School. This building is where the community’s youngest and most vulnerable children attend school. These are children in both preschool and ...

DEAR EDITOR: Here are my thoughts on any assistance from the government. I have worked for 41years, and I am still working an average of 45 hours a week. Many times over the years I have worked a second jobs to pay off debt or save some money. Anyone who is physically and mentally capable ...