Don't judge on appearances
To the editor:
I am writing in response to the letter written by Jacki Rich regarding the kids that were suspended for their "hit list." She asks that we not judge these boys until we have "walked a mile in their shoes." She says they are all "very nice, well-mannered, and very well behaved boys. ...
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Thanks for passing school levy
To the editor:
I wanted to start by saying thank you to the community for passing the school levy a few weeks ago. I had the privilege to work on many levy committees in the past four years. We have three children in the Amherst school system and our youngest will start in a few years. My husband ...
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Thanks for voting for schools
To the editor:
On behalf of the students, staff, and board of education of the Amherst schools, I want to say "thank you" for the community's support of Issue #33, the five-year emergency operating levy. I know with the current economy, this levy required a sacrifice. The passage of this levy spe ...
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Good Neighbor of the Week: The Sayers Family
While not actually their neighbor, Mark, Misty, Jacob, Emma, Sarah, and Ava Kelley would like to nominate the Sayers family as Neighbor of the Week. This is the story they told us:
"We would like to nominate the Sayers Family -- Steve, Marie, Todd, Julie, and Trent. We are so very fortunate th ...
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Sandstone Village good value
To the editor:
In our currently tough economic times there is one local destination that provides value and excitement. The Amherst Historical Society Sandstone Village located just west of the intersection of Milan Avenue and North Lake Street is quietly building a truly unique attraction with v ...
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'Hit list' boys are not bad kids
To the editor:
I would like to ask everyone to please pray for the Amherst Steele High School boys that made the "hit list" and their families. It very well could have been any one of our kids that made this bad choice. Please remind yourselves of that.
All three of them are my daughter's frien ...
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Give gift of life Nov. 11 at Nord
To the editor:
The intent of this letter is to inform the public of a special upcoming event. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, Nord Middle School will be hosting a LifeShare Blood Drive between the hours of 6-8 p.m.
Shortages of blood constantly need to be replenished for people needing a transfusion from ...
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Stop FCC from giving handout
To the editor:
This has been a difficult economic year for all of us. Too many Americans are struggling to pay their monthly bills. Many people are wondering if regular citizens are ever going to be able to stop bailing out big companies. Apparently, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) th ...
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Presidential choice is critical
To the editor:
Please for a moment set aside the very important issues of health care, national defense and the economy...and consider the presidential candidates' positions on life. The president holds the highest office in the land, and the next president will likely nominate one or more Suprem ...
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Scott Iliff, good neighbor of the week
Amherst Junior High School teacher Carolyn Hamm wants all of Amherst to know about the good deeds of Scott Iliff. This is the story she sent to the News-Times:
"On Oct. 10, Dr. Scott Iliff proved what it takes to be a a good neighbor, dentist and friend of Amherst students. Dr. Iliff invited my c ...
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Traster will fight for 58th District
To the editor:
I am writing to endorse Terry Traster for State Representative in the 58th District. Terry is a tireless advocate for the working class blue collar families. His dedication to Amherst as an elected official and his hard work of preserving the history of Amherst with the Amherst His ...
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Yes on Issue 33 is civic duty
To the editor:
Webster's Dictionary tells it all:
Civic -- of or pertaining to citizenship.
Citizenship -- the state of being vested with the rights and duties of a citizen.
Duty -- something that one is expected or required to do by moral or legal obligation.
We encourage the citizens of ...
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