Letters to the Editor

Letter: Honesty best policy, even at Wal-Mart

Somewhere in Glenn County there is a kind and honest person and I wish to say thank you. On June 4, I accidentally dropped my checkbook in the Wal-Mart parking lot. It was picked up and turned in at the courtesy counter and a note was left under my windshield... Full story

Letter: Harlem Ambassadors enjoyed Orland visit

On May 7, the Rotary Club of Orland hosted the Harlem Ambassadors professional show basketball team for a night of high-flying slam dunks, hilarious comedy and feel-good family entertainment. The Harlem Ambassadors would like to extend a special thank... Full story

Letter: Mill Street School appreciates readers

Mill Street School celebrating reading in March. We were delighted to have police Chief Bob Pasero read “The Cat in the Hat” to our students March 20. Thank you, Chief Pasero. The teachers and students at Mill Street School would also like... Full story

Letter: Peterich family offers thanks for support

The family of John Peterich would like to thank our family and friends for the food, flowers and support during his illness. A special thanks to Enloe Medical Center. Also thanks to the Willows Fire Department and St. Monica’s YLS for making Dad’s... Full story

Letter: Consumption feeds drug violence

After ministering for over 15 years in Mexico prisons and barrios, the thought that Mexico is causing the violence at the border is very one-sided. Tons of drugs come to USA each week for our consumption. We don’t need to stop the violence but stop... Full story

Letter: Glenn GOP gives thanks for support

We would like to thank the merchants of Glenn County, Willows, Hamilton City and Orland for helping make our Republican dinner March 7 a terrific event at the Orland fairgrounds. Gene Stewart Chair, Glenn County Republican Party  ... Full story

Letter: Glenn County 4-H appreciates support

On behalf of the Glenn County 4-H Program, I would like to thank the local communities for their continued backing of our fundraising dinners. The first dinner was held on Feb. 14 at Fairview School in Orland and the second one at St. Monica’s Parish... Full story

Letter: Parents have role in school budget cuts

Where are all the parents? Due to budget cuts, the Orland Unified School District board is considering making changes by increasing classrooms to 30 kids to one teacher in kindergarten through third grade. We are currently at 20 kids to one teacher.... Full story

Letter: Princeton raffle on target

The Princeton Community Eagles organization recently had their fifth annual gun raffle. Though tremendous community support, our raffle was very successful. The Princeton Community Eagles would like to express their gratitude for the support and donations... Full story

Letter: Give credit to our volunteers

Two strangers recently missed the turn at the end of our driveway and crashed, totalling their vehicle while being thrown from the wreckage. Within minutes, my husband flagged down a passing car, triggering an emergency team response that was incredible... Full story

Letter: Centennial story came up short

Upon reading the story of the Orland Centennial, we could not help but notice that there was something missing in the article as the city council stated it wanted to use the Christmas season to help set off the centennial. That day, a special couple... Full story

Letter: Orland Rebekah thanks supporters

Orland Rebekah Lodge No. 191 wishes to thank everyone who participated and supported our annual Christmas bazaar and bake sale. The winners of our raffle were Lynda McDowell of Orland (quilt); Evelyn Gleson of Orland (tea basket); and Lily Alberico of... Full story

Letter: Mayor Roundy thanks supporters

This letter is in appreciation of everyone who helped produce and participated in the Orland Centennial Christmas Celebration. I am pleased with the number of people who attended this historic event. Thank you for making so many faces light up in remembering... Full story

Letter: ‘Safe & Sober’ sales effort successful

This letter is coming to you from the Orland High School Safe & Sober Grad Committee.  We would like to publicly express our gratitude and thankfulness to all of the students, parents and everyone in the community who purchased any of our items... Full story

Letter to the Editor: A reader’s compliant is cause for thanks

Dear Editor,The purpose of a local paper is to inform its readers on local issues. I was dismayed when receiving (the Nov. 5) Willows Journal that I should own a computer and be literate in same to know how the local election turned out.The Willows Journal... Full story

Letter: Proposition 8 deserves 'yes' vote

I intend to vote “yes” on Proposition 8. I believe God intended for marriage to be between one man and one woman. It is a well-known fact that the same-sex promoters have wanted to use the California public school textbooks for a long time... Full story

Letter: New city manager carries high price

At Monday’s Orland City Council meeting, a new city manager was hired with no discussion. It was all apparently decided long before the meeting. The only discussion was on the pay – $80,000 per year, plus moving allowance and all of the... Full story

Letter: Orland residents oppose Measure N

These are troubled times – bail out Wall Street, California, Glenn County, Willows, Orland, now Willows Unified School District. Ask yourselves are we better off today than under Gray Davis? Are we better off than we were eight years ago?... Full story

Letter: Hamilton schools better off apart

I would like to comment on the proposal of the unification of the Hamilton Union elementary and high school districts. I noticed in the voter information pamphlet that there is no argument either for or against the proposal. I know there were meetings... Full story

Letter: Gay marriage not harmless

Here’s a response to your editorial favoring same-sex marriage (“Everyone should have right to wed,” Oct. 3). You stated that legal recognition does not require those who object to recognize or approve of it. If that’s true, why... Full story

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