He was not always understood
To the editor,I am writing this letter as a final “letter to the editor” upon the sudden passing of my father, Melvin E. Kruse...
Work needs done on both sides
I have a question. First, where did common sense go?Destroying statues is wrong. They were part of our history. We can learn from them,...
Tired of hearing about COVID-19
To whom it may concern:I have had enough of hearing about COVID-19 restrictions. It may seem necessary to keep everything shut down longer to...
Former mayor says city made big mistake
I’d like to add some facts and another perspective to (The Times-Gazette) article about the recent sale of the Fettro property uptown.At the auction,...
First line of defense against building disasters
Dear editor:May 2020 marks the 40th year that communities around the world will celebrate Building Safety Month. With the increased frequency and severity of...
Humbled by friendship and attention
To the many well-wishers who sent us cards (134 and counting!) or drove by our house honking and waving (at least 45 vehicles) for...
Gaming the odds with every decision
Many of us may recall the legendary story of the “butterfly effect.” It goes something like this: A butterfly flaps its wings somewhere in...
Don’t water the soap
It sure is hard to break from routine. Earlier this week I used the last of the hand soap in the pump dispenser. Without...
Mayor says city taking necessary steps
With spring just starting, what is usually a welcome relief after a long winter unfortunately feels much different this year. The last two weeks...
Too many potholes to fill
Dear editor,I would like to thank the city of Hillsboro for patching the enormous pothole on Lilley Avenue between West and High streets. However,...
