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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:50:03 -0400

Your publication of this report is commendable but given its importance it should have been at the top of page one.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:45:01 -0400

On Memorial Day, my brother, his wife and I made our yearly rounds to a few local cemeteries to decorate the graves of our late relatives. When we arrived at the Central Point Cemetery, I was proud of how wonderful it looked.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:15:59 -0400

I have heard the Medford police will crack down on certain types of firecrackers this Fourth of July.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:00:06 -0400

The potential consolidation of the fire districts in Medford and White City raises the question: Why does a county with 300,000 residents need seven different police departments?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:00:04 -0400

Let's give thanks to every dad who measured up and took care of his children. We raise our glasses to them.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:05:03 -0400

I read the letter from Harry Detwiler in favor of restoring cougar hunting, in which he stated that "deer populations locally as well as throughout the state are diminishing," supposedly due to excessive cougars.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 01:35:02 -0400

I was surprised — no, astonished — to read in "Since You Asked" that OSF flags will not fly at exit 14, because they have to reflect "Ashland in its entirety."

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:05:10 -0400

I'm a World War II veteran. Recently my wife and I had dinner at the Olive Garden. For medical reasons, I always wear a cap, usually a WWII veterans cap, which I always take off once I am seated.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:35:02 -0400

In Sunday's paper, anti-environmental politicians Doug Breidenthal and Dennis Richardson propose the ultimate government entitlement program: handing over our public forests and waterways to the same timber companies who have clearcut and exported the...

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 02:40:01 -0400

I wanted to thank you so much for printing the lovely article on my son Brian Borges. He was so excited to see himself in the paper and to see him get excited about something is so rewarding!

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 8 Jun 2013 20:05:06 -0400

Your Sunday, June 2 article about the IRS implied that at one time the IRS was viewed favorably by the public. I am 88, and never have I remembered that time. The IRS has never projected a friendly image.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Thu, 6 Jun 2013 21:35:02 -0400

A huge, heartfelt "thank-you" to all the supporters who recently wrote letters, made phone calls, forwarded emails and attended meetings in support of the Southern Oregon Research and Extension Center.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 21:30:04 -0400

Mr. Novosad (May 26) believes the Second Amendment gives him the right to stop a tyrannical government. I'm curious what qualifies as "tyrannical."

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 5 Jun 2013 02:45:28 -0400

On Saturday, May 25, the Siskiyou Velo, Slo-Mo bicycle group rode from Medford to Jacksonville. On the return ride one of our riders crashed and was injured.Within seconds, motorists and other bike riders stopped and offered assistance.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Tue, 4 Jun 2013 01:10:04 -0400

It is a travesty that arrests and prosecutions continue in a lost war against marijuana.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sun, 2 Jun 2013 19:05:01 -0400

I totally agree with Marie Arvette, it would sure be nice if a person could go to a Class II casino here. Not being totally depraved, I would enjoy an hour or two playing some slots without a two-hour round trip.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 20:30:04 -0400

Sitting in front of a grave, a small white-haired lady clutching a flag and flowers caught my attention. My friend Don and I were at the Eagle Point National Cemetery to honor his uncle and thank those buried there.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Sat, 1 Jun 2013 20:30:03 -0400

The firemen are out again with their boots asking drivers to contribute. I asked how they could be doing that considering Medford's new ordinance outlawing such behavior. They said there was an exception for their activities.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:40:04 -0400

In response to Sandra Abercrombie ("Elect Republicans," May 19": Sure, elect more Republicans to create that business-friendly, Texas-type state that completely guts regulations.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wed, 29 May 2013 22:40:02 -0400

Self-appointed moral policemen William Mansfield and Joel Marks spoke at a recent City Council hearing in opposition to a proposed Medford casino.