Sun, May 19, 2013

Opinion

  • The Basket Lady

    Jan 25, 2013 12:00 am

    Recently, after a rather trying day, Basket Lady came home to ponder the “Oh, bothers; only to open the front door  to the smell of a homemade marble cake and  various boxes of dried goods for the community basket give-a-ways."
    Sometimes, the everyday kindness angel(s) will leave a note or a card along with their donations and sometimes, the anonymous angels spread their wings and fly away after leaving behind their generosity.

  • The Chamber Chatter

    Jan 25, 2013 12:00 am

    Joe “The Music Man” Sirois will be providing the music for the dance at Hope Association located at 85 Lincoln Ave. in Rumford on Friday from 6-8 p.m. and refreshments will be available. All donations are welcome. Donations will benefit the Hope Association Special Olympics Program.

    The Western Maine Economic Development Council’s e-mail marketing workshop is Tuesday from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Bethel Inn. The website address to register is: http://wmedc.org/our-services/wmedc-events/ (corrected from last week’s Chatter).

  • Local veterans’ groups to aide in homeless count

    Jan 25, 2013 12:00 am

    From left in the front row are Jim Neary, Service Officer Post 82 Norway; Jerry DeWitt, VISTA Volunteer; Ronald Snow, Commander Post 82; and Sheryl Briggs, State Representative from Mexico. In the back row are Mavis Powell, auxiliary member; Oscar Herbert, Commander Post 100 Dixfield; Robert Lavertu, Commander Post 112 Oxford; Edward Ellis, Adjuntant Post 100; Randy Canwell, member Post 100; and Richard Hatch, member Post 72 South Paris.

  • American Legion -- We can help

    Jan 25, 2013 12:00 am

    To the Editor:

    Veterans of any war frame and time, I believe we all should know that a person man or women is considered a Veteran when they sign that contract with the U.S. Military.

    Now we ask any Veteran from the Vietnam era to today, if you need any help, please contact the nearest American Legion. We can and will get you the right help.

  • Special Olympics

    Jan 18, 2013 12:00 am

    Some 130 athletes and close to 40 volunteers took part in the Oxford County Special Olympics trials last Friday at Black Mountain. (Times photo by Bruce Farrin)

  • Why you should buy local

    Jan 18, 2013 12:00 am

    To the Editor:

    Let me give you a good reason as to why you should buy local from my own experience.

    I bought a new snowblower two years ago from Randy's in Smith Crossing. On the first snowstorm of the year, the engine seized up on me. A vent plug had vibrated loose and caused me to lose oil and thus the engine died. I went to see Randy and he went to bat for me with the company and got me a new engine.

    I don't believe you could received this type of service from one of the big stones that sell snowblowes on riding mowers.

  • Budgeting in America

    Jan 18, 2013 12:00 am

    To the Editor:

    In 1943, I was 10 years old when the Great Depression period of recovery was underway. The U.S. Constitution was a mature and revered document with 21 amendments. World War II was on the mind of all Americans and rationing for gasoline and food goods was a national reality.

    My Dad earned a fair wage working at the Boston Navy Yard as a ship fitter…building warships. Labor unions were more useful. Hiring women to do many of the jobs that our men in the armed services had previously performed supplemented the American workforce.

  • Fight for Air Climbs

    Jan 18, 2013 12:00 am

    To the Editor:

    Soon I will be joining more than thousands of others from around the country in this year's Fight for Air Climbs to raise money for the American Lung Association. I am gathering donations and walking to help fight asthma, lung cancer, COPD and dozens of other lung diseases.

    I am asking for your help. By making a contribution on my behalf, you will be helping the American Lung Association provide community based education programs, fight for cleaner air standards and fund lifesaving research.

  • Clarifying Peru ordinance

    Jan 18, 2013 12:00 am

    To the Editor:

    On Jan. 19, Peru voters will go to a special town meeting to vote on an ordinance that will give citizens the chance to always be able to be heard by the town's Board of Selectmen.

    This ordinance was initiated and written because Peru citizens have no other way to voice opinions or grievances to their elected officials. Peru does not have an Appeals Board and public participation is only allowed the first and third meetings of each month. If there is a holiday or scheduling conflict with the first or third week of a month, there's no participation.

  • Recipe for chaos in Peru

    Jan 18, 2013 12:00 am

    To the Editor:

    Here's the recipe for chaos in Peru:

    1 pound vendetta;

    Add a lunatic or two (depending on taste);

    Add two gold diggers;

    Shake, don't stir;

    Add large lump of confusion, may substitute lies;

    Mix in three cups drama;

    All to simmer over time;

    Serving size -- one handful.

    Please put a stop to the chaos so we can move forward productively.

    Vote no at January 19, 11 a.m. town meeting at the old Peru school (after PES pancake breakfast.

    Timothy Holland Sr.,

    Peru

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