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 By US Rep Jaime Herrera Beutler    Opinion    June 19, 2013 

Veterans' medical needs require closer attention

For more than 200 years, millions of men and women have become American heroes by bravely serving our nation in the armed forces. Yet the service of these individuals is formally marked only twice a...

 
 By Pastor TJ Wilder    Opinion    June 19, 2013 

The apples-to-apples approach

Have you ever “compared apples to apples” when making a critical decision for your family—perhaps buying a car, accepting a job offer, or purchasing a home? Well, “comparing apples to...

 
 By John Miller    Opinion    June 19, 2013 

Class of '53, come on by

To the Editor: This is an open invite to anyone with any connection, past or present, to someone in the GHS Class of ’53. You are invited to stop by the downstairs area of the Legion on July 5...

 
 By Pamela Zachary Morneault    Opinion    June 19, 2013 

White Salmon Fourth returns

To the Editor: The White Salmon Fourth of July Parade and Celebration in the Park is happening again this year! Come help celebrate our past, present and future—honoring our community’s veterans,...

 
 By Don McManman    Opinion    June 12, 2013

In a world of tradeoffs, where do we draw the line?

News last week of genetically engineered wheat springing up on the other side of the Columbia begged a simple question: aren’t we getting a little too close to playing God? You decide. Most...

 
 By Rita Liska    Opinion    June 12, 2013

Get off Walmart's back

To the Editor: This letter is reference to The Dalles Chamber of Commerce and its ilk to say that I am tired of hearing about objection to the big Wal Mart store going into The Dalles. And, as a...

 
 By Carolyn Heberlein    Opinion    June 12, 2013

Sentinel story brought butterfly fans

To the Editor: Thank you for publishing an article about the Washington Butterfly Association’s conference in Goldendale. Four Sentinel readers attended the Saturday field trip. A fifth reader came...

 
 By Pat Arnold    Opinion    June 12, 2013

Court found fault with county's plans

To the Editor: The Board of Directors of the Friends of the White Salmon River is delighted that the Clark County Superior Court is ruling in our favor on the case we brought against Klickitat County...

 
 By Kathy Dollarhyde    Opinion    June 12, 2013

An effective way to deal with flocking

To the Editor: American Cancer Society teams have begun the Flocking Season. Be watching for a Flock of Flamingos. They appear at night for your surprise visit. For a donation you can have a Flock of...

 
 By Sarah Gould    Opinion    June 5, 2013

On gratitude for doors, soggy green things, and parents

We all go through each day without a second thought about what we have. Of course we think about all of our luxuries, but there are so many things that we should be thankful for that we overlook....

 
 By Pastor TJ Wilder    Opinion    June 5, 2013

Being a Grace Giver

What is a grace giver? How can someone give grace? Well, first you must define grace. Grace is God giving to you what you don’t deserve. If you have been a recipient of God’s grace, then you can...

 
 By Kathleen Wedgwood    Opinion    June 5, 2013

Where was support for school band?

To the Editor: I am disappointed in our community! The GHS Band had its Spring Concert following the Purple and Gold Club’s banquet held in the gym. The turnout for the banquet was amazing. All of...

 
 By Bonita Green    Opinion    June 5, 2013

Don't lose the music program

To the Editor: Recently I heard we may be losing Barb Stout, our music teacher at Goldendale Primary School, thus losing our music program. As a parent of two young children, I say, how sad! I got to...

 
 By Tim ONeill    Opinion    June 5, 2013

WIH is hard work to make good fun

To the Editor: Week in History (WIH) is only a trifle meant to inform and entertain. Some may consider an historical event interesting and/or informative, while others think it is only unnecessary...

 
 By Vincent A Jussila    Opinion    June 5, 2013

Memorial Day ceremonies are meaningful

To the Editor: It has been several years since I have been to the Memorial Day service at the Centerville Cemetery. The American Legion and their helpers had a very nice ceremony. I appreicate them...

 
 By Dallas Smith    Opinion    May 29, 2013

On graduating and a town that makes memories

Graduation for Goldendale High School is coming quickly, and for me it’s personal. My name is Dallas Smith and I am one of the 85 students who have journeyed to this point in our lives. For me this...

 
 By Kevin Concannon    Opinion    May 29, 2013

Millions of kids need summer food

Now is the time to start applying and planning to feed hungry children when the school year ends. More than 21 million children in the country receive free and reduced price meals during the school ye...

 
 By Lewis L McFarland    Opinion    May 29, 2013

Herrera Beutler missed the point

To the Editor: I was glad to read that Congresswoman Herrera Beutler recently visited the Hanford Nuclear Reservation. The report in The Sentinel lacked detail I believe the people of Klickitat...

 
 By Ken McKune    Opinion    May 29, 2013

Do some research on hemp

To the Editor: The week of June 3 to June 9 is the fourth annual Hemp History Week. I encourage anyone interested in the subject to research further into the value it could add to our personal and...

 
 By Tom Svendsen    Opinion    May 29, 2013

Keep those letters coming in

To the Editor: Citizens of Goldendale, a community newspaper needs the active involvement of its readers. We all need to contribute regularly and often. We use the paper for letting our friends and...

 
 By Melody Wagoner    Opinion    May 29, 2013

Why are wind towers interfering with internet?

To the Editor: People who live on the northern side of Bickleton Highway have not been able to upgrade to high-speed internet and keep up with everyone else in the Klickitat Valley. We were informed...

 
 By Tim Young    Opinion    May 29, 2013

The real reason for the 'protesters'

To the Editor: I’m afraid your editorial on the “Impeach Obama” protesters totally missed the point. First of all, that wasn’t a protest. It was a personal data gathering operation run by...

 
 By Lou Marzeles    Opinion    May 22, 2013

What are they teaching at protester school these days?

We just didn’t have enough room in our paper last week to run a picture of the professional protesters who were in town in front of the post office...

 
 By Ralph Page Rudy Arrendondo Zachary Ducheneaux & Brian Thomas    Opinion    May 15, 2013

Protect family farmers by responding to Ag Census now

We represent thousands of African American, Hispanic, and Native American farmers in the United States, and we recognize the importance of as many of our farmers being counted in the agriculture censu...

 
 By Lou Marzeles    Opinion    May 8, 2013

GMS student's 'Kid's Eye View' kicks off this week

Here’s a round-up of new and interesting developments in the news room: • Today introduces a new column, Kid’s Eye View on page 3, by...

 

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