Stories from Thursday, September 4, 2014

Because of letters written to the Editor expressing opinions about current issues, an invitation was given to write columns defending positions taken by the Democratic Party. It would be helpful to readers to know how my opinions are formed and foundations of my reasoning. If the series is to be continued (space in the paper is limited) there must be some explanation of rationale...

I remember various Labor Day weekends in my life. It was never a biggie in our family, and I don't remember doing anything really special when I was a child. But in adulthood, I remember trying to get in one more trip to the river, or hosting some family members who were en route back to their jobs or schools in the East...

Dear Editor: I sat on the hard benches for four and a half hours and listened intently to the evidence at the Dunfield bench trial at Cedar County Circuit Court last Friday. I did that because I wanted to see and hear for myself what the facts were. I wanted to see if the local media covered this proceeding and how accurately they reported the proceedings...

Editor's note: The following was sent to Nevada High Athletic Director John McNeley. Dear Editor: Welcome to the West Central! I think the football game was our first conference contest. The outcome of the game might not have been what your team was looking for, but I thought I would share with you things I saw before, during, and after the game...