Editor: When the United States was founded in 1789 it was based on a democratically-elected republic, to be elected by a responsible voting citizenry. Today the question is raised if the country is … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Glad to see response about Scouting
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: I’m glad that my recent letter triggered a timely response from Mr. Thomas McDermott, local BSA executive ("Scouting is stronger than ever," letter to the editor, March 6). This is … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Special Olympics were special
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: Thank you so much for your support for the 2nd Annual Special Olympics Scott County Dinner and Auction fundraiser last Saturday night. We had a very successful event and were able to raise … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Congress created Postal Service problems
March 13, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: The latest announcement by the postmaster general requires a little background. And by the way, neither the postmaster general, nor anyone else, can unilaterally enforce a switch to a … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Scouting is stronger than ever
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: Re: Opinion on the Boy Scouts, letter to editor, Rick Sundin, Jr., NSP, Feb. 27. Scouting in the Quad Cities area is stronger than ever! This month we celebrated Scouting’s 103rd … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Snow removal was thoughtful
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: I would like to thank the thoughtful man in the New Holland skid steer that has come through our neighborhood at least twice in the last few weeks and helped us with clearing snow in our … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Congress nixes U.S. Postal Service
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: Years ago, before I retired from the Postal Service, I had a job with the USPS as a customer service representative. At that time one of the requirements of the job was to introduce postal … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Hats off to Eldridge firefighters
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: We wish to thank all the volunteer firemen for their above and beyond work and care for us when our house was on fire. Also the police, neighbors, and others who were there to help. You are … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: A retired and mentally active reader
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: In response to Mr. Ken Kashmarek concerning the books I have read (letter to the editor, Feb. 6), he makes it clear he has not seen nor read any of them. Of course Oliver North and Glenn … [Read more...]
Letter to the editor: Community papers alive and well
February 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Editor: Thank you for writing such an excellent editorial about Morley Safer's off-hand comment regarding newspapers ("An invitation for Morley Safer to come to North Scott: We'll show you that … [Read more...]
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