Sunday, May 12, 2013
To the voters of Northfield: I am grateful for the outpouring of support for my campaign to fill a seat on Northfield’s Selectboard. Thank you very much. To those who gave their time and energy, I literally could not have succeeded without you. Thank you. To Diane Cornwell …
Sunday, May 12, 2013
On Dec. 7, 1941, Japan attacked Hawaii, catapulting the United States into another world war. Germany and Japan surrendered in 1945. More than 420,000 American lives were lost. Approximately twice that number received wounds that diminished their quality of life forever. The cost was astronomical in billions of …
Friday, May 10, 2013
Since spring has arrived, I’ve noticed on every street that there are kids on skateboards. I’ll pass more than a dozen on Chapman and Wells streets on my way to the store depending on the time of day. Which raises the question: Why hasn’t the town rebuilt its …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
“Despicable, unconstitutional, ridiculous, immature, idiotic, and mendacious.” And that’s just how Tennessee newspapers characterized the state’s “ag-gag” bill now awaiting governor’s signature. “Ag-gag” bills criminalize whistleblowing that exposes animal abuses, unsafe working conditions, and environmental problems on factory farms. Instead of encouraging whistleblowing and preventing these violations, ag-gag …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Students at Mahar Regional School are being harassed for exercising their First Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution. The administration at Mahar suspended their teacher, Mr. Magee, for 24 days for exercising his freedom of speech in opposing the superintendent, Mr. Baldessarre, on the regionalization of schools in …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
In response to the recent article regarding the painting of Greenfield crosswalks with honeybees, they will probably be beautiful for a long time, since a lot of people jaywalk in downtown Greenfield, so they won’t get a lot a wear and tear from pedestrians! MARTHA H. SCHNEIDER Colrain …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
With regard to the recent election in Hawley, in which I ran as a write-in candidate for selectman, I would like to take a moment to express my thanks to everyone who supported me, whether that meant coming out to vote, holding a sign, or calling their friends. …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
We inherit hate from relatives, friends and associates. For various reasons people hate someone or something. After age 21, we are expected to think for ourselves. Over the last many decades I have tried to rid myself of hate. I didn’t like left-handed people. Why? Who knows? I …
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
When NFL star Tim Tebow openly speaks about his Christian faith the response is almost always negative. His critics complain how he should keep his personal life and viewpoint to himself. If the president were to call him he would likely tell Timmy to stop “clinging to God” …
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
After the Boston Marathon bombing and its apparent self-appointed terrorism, we must admit that our country and its government have become two separate things, something like a carcass and a bird of prey. Security is now so unsuccessful that people imagine that they do not want it. Terrorists …
