Publisher's Point Of View
Robert Allan Hooftallen
      I was talking with a friend recently who was packing his bags for a trip to Key West. He had no choice. His brother was getting married on the beach. His goal was to exchange vows "with his toes buried in the sand." I don't know the groom, but I certainly respect his style. But that's another stor...
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Through An 'Old Timer's' Eyes
By Howard 'Mac' McDonald
      Winter has its long, cold fingers wrapped around our necks and she does not want to let go. The wind whistles down the valley and the only sign of the wildlife is an occasional track in the snow. Most of the cars you see look like a salt block with wheels.
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Wind Plant Foes Mislead Public
To the editor:
      I attended the recent meeting held at the Potter County Courthouse concerning the wind farm proposed for our area. As I sat through the slide show, video, model demonstration, and comments, I couldn't help but be disgusted. I appreciate that people have different opinions on this matter, but that...
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A Great Place To Call Home
To the editor:
      Why do I live in Cameron County? I transferred to this area in 1982 to work. Since then, I have been asked many times, "Why do you stay up there in the mountains?" Since retirement, I have heard the same question even more often.
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Prepare For Emergencies
To the editor:
      A Potter County couple's furnace failed on a frigid Sunday afternoon. Five days later, with sub-zero nighttime temperatures, they still had no working furnace. So did the house get frigid, with pipes freezing and bursting? No. They stayed in the house, warm, with no water problems. They were prepa...
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