Gresham's Opinions
June 14, 2013
En masse resignations reflect disgust with "political…
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The comments made by Damascus City Councilor Mel O’Brien and Mayor Steve Spinnett following the resignation of so many citizen volunteers in Damascus — as covered in the Friday, June 7, issue of…
June 14, 2013
There is no substitute for a traffic cop
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Thank you, Rep. Greg Matthews, for bringing your reasoned and experienced voice as a former traffic cop to bear on the discussion regarding photo radar in school zones. Matthews was among the…
June 14, 2013
Letters to the editor
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June 13, 2013 Pass the comprehensive plan, disincorporate Damascus Passing the comprehensive plan for the city of Damascus and also voting to disincorporate are the best options available. If we…
May 31, 2013
Boy Scouts take one giant step forward
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Last Thursday, 1,400 members of the National Council of the Boys Scouts of America voted to end a ban on allowing homosexual youths to join the ranks of the Boy Scouts. It is impressive — and a…
May 31, 2013
Nothing brings out 'family' better than a wedding
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Our son Peter was blessed to marry Kendra Crosby on April 13. Kendra and Peter are Sandy High School grads, and both are out in the world doing good stuff. It was a great day that started with 2…
May 31, 2013
Letters to the editor
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May 31, 2013 Options program is money well spent The Gresham High School Options program has provided, and is providing, a wonderful opportunity for its students, by allowing those who are at…
May 21, 2013
College president must reset local connections
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People here in East County tend to land in one of two camps in regard to former Mt. Hood Community College President John “Ski” Sygielski: You were sad to see him leave; or you couldn’t wait for…
May 03, 2013
We don't have a voice in fluoridation
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"Don’t drink the water.” That famous phrase has come around again, thanks to Portland, which is about to vote on whether residents want to add fluoride to their tap water. It’s a debate that…
May 03, 2013
Letters to the editor
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for May 3, 2013 Law-abiding gun owners unfairly targeted In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, people on the radio entreated listeners not to treat Muslims with suspicion, intimidation or…
April 30, 2013
Everyone has a role in achieving equity for women
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In today’s edition of The Outlook, we’re celebrating some of the amazing women who have risen to great success in their careers, home life and community. Their stories begin on our front page…
Apr 26, 2013
What we need is one brave Republican
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The Oregon Senate is attempting to accomplish what the U.S. Congress should have done — but didn’t — in passage of expanded criminal background checks for firearm purchases. Last week, the U.S.…
