By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — Memorial Day is about remembering those who have served in defense of our county. We should also honor those who are serving and especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the past. Whether you believe in the wars that have been fought or not,[Read More…]
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Commentary: Let’s clear the air on the Hazeldell quarry lawsuit
By GEORGE CUSTER/Editor/The Herald — An article in Wednesday’s Register-Guard reported that Old Hazeldell Quarry is suing Lane County. They are suing the County for $15 million for the value of the property, plus damages. The article, written by Adam Duvernay of The Register-Guard, made no mention of an attempt[Read More…]
I Wonder…………
By JOY KINGSBURY/For The Herald — I wonder….. About traffic jams. If we have many electric vehicles stuck in traffic jams, or at road closures, how will they recharge when the batteries go dead? Will they carry a 5 gallon can of electricity in the trunk or on the roof? [Read More…]
Springfield Board of Directors newsletter takes aim at Secretary of State’s mortgage interest deduction audit
Article by CEO Jenny Pakula The Secretary of State’s office released an audit on the Mortgage Interest Deduction on March 16, 2022. We reviewed the audit and have serious concerns that the state is drawing conclusions that it does not have the data to support. The report tries to frame[Read More…]
‘Sail away from safe harbor,’ excellent advice at any age
I have often bragged that “I never let my schooling interfere with my education,” which is patterned after a comment by the humorist Mark Twain. This statement certainly applied to my undergraduate scholastic record. I vividly recall starting to enter an English literature classroom in college, then pausing in the[Read More…]
JOB OPENING: The City of Westfir is now accepting applications for the Relief City Operator position, which is primarily water and wastewater management. Seeking an individual with flexible work hours and/or the desire to obtain training for Class 1 certification in collection and treatment for wastewater, and Class 1 certification as Operator for Water in both treatment and distribution. This is a part-time position that requires an individual to work weekend and holiday shifts. The wage range is from $16–$17, based on experience. Application and job description are available at https://www.ci.westfir.or.us/?
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