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March 02, 2010
Proposed pistol permit hike not best way to raise funding
I am opposed to the proposal to raise money for the Barbour County Sheriff’s Department by increasing the fee for a license to carry a pistol concealed or in a vehicle.
February 19, 2010
Literary club salutes two
The Lanier Club honors the memories of two of its members on the anniversaries of their deaths.
January 19, 2010
Clearinghouse grateful for help with Christmas
The Clearing House would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who participated in our 2009 Holiday Sponsorship Program. This year was a tremendous success! We could not have done it without the strong support and generosity of sponsors and donors.
November 10, 2009
American voters deserve chance to determine public health plans
It’s time for a real honest open new change.
October 20, 2009
Writer irked with ‘micro-managing’
I just finished your editorial on page four entitled “Unhealthy dialogue.”
October 13, 2009
D.C. tea party was amazing experience
Lee Greenwood sings it best, “If tomorrow all the things were gone… I’d thank my lucky stars … to be livin’ here today. Cause our American flag still stands for freedom. And they can’t take that away.”
September 22, 2009
Do sheriff’s critics have agenda?
I try hard not to comment or respond to newspaper comment sites or news articles - even when derogatory comments are directed at me personally - because you can’t convince some individuals of the truth, nor can you change the ignorance of others.
August 25, 2009
Business owner irked with police
In reference to City Ordinance 2009-4, the council should be ashamed today.
August 04, 2009
Late publisher was ‘fine civic leader’
Eufaula and the entire state of Alabama have lost a fine civic leader with the passing of Joel P. Smith Sr.
July 14, 2009
Women snubbed by Quitman politicians
I attended the Quitman County Commission work session this past Tuesday night and learned something of interest that I want to share with the rest of the citizens in Quitman County - especially the women.
June 12, 2009
Is the chamber trying to ‘kill the goose that laid the golden egg?’
This letter is an effort to let the citizens of Eufaula and Barbour County become aware of a plan to “kill the goose that laid the golden egg” with another tax on visitors who choose to spend their time and money in our community.
June 09, 2009
Waterboarding the right
I’m very inquisitive about things I know little about. Yet, if I feel I have knowledge on a subject, I will give my opinion on the subject.
June 02, 2009
Reader has water woes
In response to the water board stating that they need to make more money: The first thing they need to do is make the water drinkable.
April 13, 2009
Obama needs to clean up mess
Newsman Ted Koppel was on the Discovery Channel recently. He was traveling around communist China and showing how China was changing.
March 10, 2009
Unfortunately, there is no Rodeo this year
Every year about this time, I call my friend, Billy Joe Robinson, and ask him the date of the Young People’s Fishing Rodeo.
February 27, 2009
Writer discusses religion
I have for many years thought of a letter on religion. There is a funny story about a preacher friend I knew in the 1970s. As he and his family were moving to Valejo, Calif., they stopped to dine in one of the casinos in Reno.
September 18, 2008
McCain wrong man for president
This letter I do hope will be sent to John McCain by one or more backers of his dream to become our next president.
September 16, 2008
Please don’t smoke around children
I’ve written many letters about smoking and children.
September 11, 2008
Day treatment helps writer cope
Day treatment can be for anyone with a mental illness.
We’re all in need of God’s help
Sylvester Croom, former Alabama standout and the first African American to become a head football coach in the SEC at Mississippi State, once said, “We’re all the same. The bottom line is that we’re all the same.“
Writer proud of Baker Hill
I want to say how sorry I am that some people have a bad opinion of our town of Baker Hill.
September 04, 2008
Gratitude offered
The family of the late Walter N. Farrey, Sr., wishes to acknowledge with grateful appreciation the many acts of kindness during the illness and passing of our loved one.
August 19, 2008
EHS band thankful for recent support
Recently there were some pictures published in the newspaper about the improvements to the EHS Band Room and field. At that time there was no article available and all our supporters names were not available at that time.
Writer disagrees with Flowers’ column
The recent attack column by Steve Flowers (The Tribune, July 30) regarding the Alabama Supreme Court cannot go unremarked.
August 12, 2008
Local writer, outdoorsman searching for large cats
There has been a lot of discussion lately regarding the existence of large cats in Alabama, especially Barbour County.
Mayor Jaxon deserves another term
With reference to the upcoming mayoral election in our fair city, I would like to offer the following comment. “If it ain’t broke, don’t try to fix it.”
EHS booster club in need of support
The Eufaula Athletic Booster Club wants to invite you to be an active supporter for our athletics and a booster club member.
August 04, 2008
Sewer cap removal was unwise decision
Editor’s note: The Eufaula Water Works and Sewer Board will meet Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 8 a.m. from the Water Works’ West Washington Street location. The public is invited to attend.
Candidate Greene puts others first
Many times citizens run for public office and little is known about the content of their heart and character.
August 01, 2008
Local hospitality lacking
My husband and I are part-time RV travelers and paranormal reserachers.
