Midwest Memo
Reading material
by Alan Shultz
      I'll always remember the regular trips my mom took my sister and me on to the library. The library was our refuge from any woes, a quiet place with the promise of adventure or reflection or a good laugh. Our library started out as an independent, not part of a library system, and it was shaped in...
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Speak up, or forever hold your peace!
      In times of financial stress and worries, communication becomes the glue that holds a community together. When contention abounds, reining in feelings and information is sometimes the inclination, but it is exactly what is not needed. It is always better to stand up and face the storm, even when d...
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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 ...
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Guest commentary:
What is enough?
      There have been previous articles in this paper which we have not responded to. But, we feel the time is now. This letter is being written in reponse to clarify what was told in last week's article about Nick Keeler's sentence. The intent was not to reduce his sentence but to clarify it. The same...
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Web poll
      Tell us starting Wednesday at our web site, carrollcountycomet.com 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 p...
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