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A note from the editor:

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As we near the November 5 election, please take note of the special deadlines that will be in place regarding your submitted opinions and letters to the editor. The last submitted opinion or letter will be published on Friday, November 1. That means that your submissions must reach the editor no later that Thursday, October 31, by noon. As always, letters and opinions must be signed with the writer's name and town of residence and accompanied by a working telephone number for purposes of contact.

Voters have the freedom to oust Republicans on November 5

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To the editor: Republicans have a problem. It’s called hypocrisy. That’s when you say one thing and do another. They say they want freedom. Is it freedom to restrict voting? Is it freedom to ban books like Hitler? Is it freedom to take away a woman’s choice in healthcare? Is it freedom to discriminate against gay and trans people? Republicans want the freedom to rule over you with no feedback. People, you have the freedom to vote them out. Dave Haynes Duncombe

As a supervisor, Jerry Kloberdanz has worked hard to support veterans

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To the editor: This is the first time I have written a letter to the editor. I am a member of the Hamilton County Veterans Affairs Commission. This Commission is used to help veterans to get their pensions and to help them when they need it. While serving on this commission we have worked closely with the Hamilton County Board of Supervisors. During this time Jerry Kloberdanz has been a great help in giving advice. What I especially like about Jerry is that he always researches the issues and helps us to make the best informed decisions. If you are a veteran or if you care about a ...

Ah, the Guthries

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I enjoy living across the street from Graceland Cemetery, especially when dogs are out walking their humans. My daughter is on the board of directors for Midwest Peke ‘n Chin Rescue, helping with all those small, smooshie-faced dogs with big attitudes. She recently assisted in the adoption ...

Your vote matters more than you think

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To the editor: We’ve all had that cynical thought: “My vote doesn’t matter.” It’s a narrative designed to make us feel powerless as if our individual choices are insignificant in the black hole of politics. But this belief couldn’t be further from the truth. In reality, our democracy hinges on participation, and every vote has the potential to change the course of history. A lot of folks don’t understand that elections are not decided by the majority of the population — they are decided by those who show up. And in many races, especially local and state elections, ...

A country bumpkin who can't dance

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As children we are taught not to covet other people’s things. I had cousins who had an electric train setup. I wanted it. That’s coveting. Come to think of it, I wasn’t coveting. I wanted one like it! By the way, I could covet all I wanted but I didn’t get that train set or one like it. Fast forward to today. At my age, there isn’t much I want anymore. I have been richly blessed and the things I don’t have I don’t want. Well, there is one thing I still kind of covet. It sounds silly but I covet guys who can dance well. I don’t want to be a Fred Astaire, I just want ...