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Opinions & Letters December 6, 2006
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Midwest Memo
Gifts of gifting
by Alan Shultz
      On the 12th day of Christmas, instead of 12 drummers drumming, I'm considering giving a dozen of #10 business size envelopes. That's because, well it's a long story. Last week, after paying an unusually high stack of bills, I noticed I was running low on envelopes.
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Letters to the Editor
      The Comet welcomes letters to the editor responding to articles and events in the news. They must include the author's name, address and telephone number. The letter writer's name and city/town will appear in the paper - no exceptions. Letters must be 400 words or less in length. Please send your l...
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It's all about privilege
      There are times it is good to remember that we live in the United States, where we get to do things, say things and think things that are not tolerated in other parts of the world. For instance, the Monday morning Carroll County Commissioners' meeting seemed like it would never end.
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Web poll results
      Each week the Comet polls its readers on a different topic. Vote online at carrollcountycomet. com starting each Thursday, and then click the Comments link to send us an email voicing your opinion. The best responses will be printed the following week.
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Web poll
      Tell us starting Wednesday at our web site, carrollcountycomet.com How should the county pay for the Carroll Manor renovation project? Use cumulative capital improvement funds. Use Economic Development Income Tax funds. Use money from the facility's budget only.
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