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Editor, We’ve all heard over and over again that the way out of our current economic downturn is to stimulate the economy. What better way to stimulate our local economy than by shopping locally? So as we write out our Christmas gift list this year, I hope we consider buying those gifts from our ...
Editor, Just after listening to the 11th Republican Presidential Debate focusing upon U.S. foreign policy and security, I log onto the Internet and read a story about a 19-year-old Afghan girl who was subjected to a physical attack of rape by her cousin’s husband. She is found guilty of having se...
Editor, His name is “Moose.” A sweeter, kinder, more loving dog you’ll never meet. Moose’s only idea of mischief was romping with his best buddies around the neighborhood, always happy. Sadly, because of the arrogance of a “big man” with a gun, the romping is no longer ...
Editor, I often hear people say our nation is a Democracy, but this is inaccurate. You might be surprised to find that the word Democracy never appears in the Constitution or the Declaration of Independence. If we want to understand where our country went awry, perhaps we should start with a simple statem...
Factors that create stress during the winter months are cold, wind, snow, rain and mud. The primary effect on animals is due to temperature. All these factors alter the maintenance energy requirements of livestock. Maintenance requirement can be defined, as the nutrients required for keeping an animal in ...
Who revised lending requirements in the 1990s, resulting in many people who would otherwise be declined a mortgage loan to qualify? Who writes the rules of Wall Street, and who acts as police? Who wrote the big fat check to bail out bloated banks? Who funded Cash for Clunkers? Who funded the bailout of milli...
ST. IGNATIUS — The Mission Valley Food Pantry has been busier than usual as the holiday season draws near. Director Heidi Riddle said she encourages more food and money donations to help local families and individuals as Thanksgiving and Christmas nears. “This is a holiday season and everyone ...
ST. IGNATIUS — Seventh-grader Michaela Corbin said they call themselves “Dogs with Wings” because they are Bulldogs and they are helpers, almost like angels, to the individuals and families they touch. And tonight they gather after school hours in a middle school classroom to assemble ti...
Judge Justin Bartels dealt with the following cases from Oct. 14-Nov. 15: Cort Alfred Walhood , 29, pleaded guilty to failure to carry proof or exhibit insurance in vehicle, first offense. He was found guilty and fined $250 plus $35 in court costs. Walhood also pleaded guilty to driving without a valid d...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases from Nov. 4-17: Isola Lee Dean , 60, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle with alcohol concentration of .08 percent or greater, first offense. She was found guilty, sentenced to 10 days in jail, all suspended, and fined $400 plus $8...
