Letters to the Editor

Letter: Parent involvement critical to education

I was intrigued by your story on the test scores of our local schools. It does give a slight insight to the quality of education our students are getting. My only disagreement with your story was it was data only. The biggest problem we face is pare... Full story

Letter: 'Proposed solution' to bird problem

Some years ago, the Glenn County Board of Supervisors awarded a bounty on evidence that a magpie had been killed. I propose that the City Council do the same for the egrets and herons that are infesting and polluting our city. There are, of course, ... Full story

Letter: Jump Start has good summer

The Willows Recreation Department recently completed another successful Jump Start summer preschool program for children ages 3-5. Throughout the four one-week sessions, we had a total of 60 children participating. Jump Start focuses on social skill... Full story

Letter: Animal control chief says goodbye

This letter is my letter of resignation from the County of Glenn as a Department Head on Aug. 22, 2010. I have served the County of Glenn for almost 34 years, which I started on Feb. 1, 1977. I have enjoyed my professional career with the Glenn Coun... Full story

Letter: Legalizing pot solves problems

Regarding your July 31 editorial, the drug war is largely a war on marijuana smokers. In 2008, there were 847,863 marijuana arrests in the U.S., almost 90 percent for simple possession. At a time when state and local governments are laying off polic... Full story

Letter: Visitor likes Corning's style

We spent time at Corning Ford on July 29 for repairs. We like this business very much. On our way home, I was proud to see the Tea Party people gathered at an intersection. We ate at a truck stop, and then drove through town and noted how nicely it'... Full story

Letter: Happy 20th birthday, ADA

Join me in celebrating the 20th anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act. This bill was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush July 26, 1990, 17 years after the landmark civil rights, anti-discrimination "504" law saying people with... Full story

Letter: Apartments should allow pets

I believe that pets should be allowed in apartment complexes. If apartment managers do not exclude children, they should not be allowed to exclude pets. Pets should be counted as a part of the family. People have to give up their pets just because ... Full story

Letter: Fireworks support appreciated

The Willows Chamber would like to thank the community for your donations to our recent fireworks. As you know, we do not get any government monies for this project; it is funded solely by our fundraising projects and the generosity of our citizens. ... Full story

Letter: Proven candidate the better choice

Let us hurry and elect retired Superintendent Larry Aceves,to California's top education administrative post, Superintendent of Public Instruction. The other candidate is a mere politician of Contra Costa County. Mr. Aceves has served in school dist... Full story

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