Opinion
Preschool thanks Bells for BEEP supporters
Thank you to our preschool parents who helped sell tickets and made this a successful fundraiser. BEEP board and staff Bayfield
Opinion & Letters to the Editor
Opinion
Vandalism is sad commentary
Along with the Lions Club, where my husband is a member, the museum where I’ve covered events and learned about our early residents, and the other businesses in downtown Bayfield…
Letters to the Editor
Big brothers also gain from mentoring
In turn, he has shown me the not-so-serious side of life and that it’s acceptable to “not always be such an adult”. I have seen the benefits and changes in…
Letters to the Editor
Meet Jan. 26 to learn smart meter risks
You may not be aware that “smart” meters have caused hundreds of home fires worldwide. Lloyd’s of London which underwrites most homeowner’s insurance policies will not cover damage caused by…
Letters to the Editor
Killing cats reveals larger moral issue
This tragic action betrays a larger moral issue of the heartless fracturing of bonds between humans and animals that too easily transfers to human relationships. In a TruthDig.com article “All…
Editorials
County officials
Welcome to new and returning elected leaders to key countywide positions
Letters to the Editor
Parents who do not vaccinate are stupid
I wish these parents could join Ayn Rand in a walled village of their own – preferably with a bubble dome that would not only keep the viruses from going…
Letters to the Editor
Living, dying journey was a privilege
Louise lived at Sunnyslope Condominiums and was looked after by many close friends and admirers, Meals on Wheels and her neighbors. Louise was a sweet and conscientious giver and receiver;…
Letters to the Editor
Meet to learn holistic management
With the soil-stability issue in the Breen area, I think they are on the right track bringing in the Savory Institute and Byron Shelton ([email protected], 808-214-3214). There is much to…
Letters to the Editor
Managing well despite the lack of snow
Here’s wishing nothing but success to the new ownership. And I trust most pass holders would join me in paying a few extra dollars next year to replace Chair 8!…
Letters to the Editor
Wahhabism key to understanding
Sunni Islam maintained that the new leadership of Islam (the Caliph) should devolve upon the most capable individual. Shiite Islam maintained that the leadership should be retained within Muhammad’s family…
Editorials
Connectivity
High-speed Internet access is no longer a novelty or a luxury, but a necessity
Editorial Cartoons
Sense of humor
Letters to the Editor
Featuring tragedies was insensitive
If the Herald had given any consideration to the families and friends of those affected by these tragedies, you might have concluded that it would be thoughtless and harmful to…
Letters to the Editor
No inflation means no wage increase
This is the same inflation calculation used by the Social Security Administration to grant a one percent increase in benefits for 2015. But, the feds – from Obama on down…
Letters to the Editor
Women, get tested for cervical health
However, there are two simple interventions that could prevent many of these deaths. The first is increased utilization of the HPV vaccine. This vaccine protects both males and females against…
Letters to the Editor
Then came the snow
What a marvelous sight. Then came the snow To Du-rang-o. In bushels it’s falling As winter comes calling. Then came the snow To Du-rang-o. Haul out the camera, Unpack the…
Letters to the Editor
City is wrong to charge $1 for trolley
This will negatively affect many people, especially financially. The trolley is an important means of transportation for those to get to work or to shop and purchase groceries. These are…
Letters to the Editor
Not all need prescription coverage
Why? Probably because the drug companies have their hands in the till and want those premiums. Thus, this was written into law, taking money out of our pockets that could…
Opinion
Lions Club appreciates Santas, donors
A special thanks to the following individuals: Mr. and Mrs. Scott Green, Bones Evers, Jon Robinson, Robert Mazur, Melanie Mazur, Steve Ford, Jacob Rhodes, Jay Rhodes, Charlie Martinez, Dave Johnson,…
Opinion
BEEP appreciates support for breakfast
Thanks to FCI Constructors, A to Z Electric, LPEA, Carolyn Shryock, Western View Windows, Marvin Voss, The Grocery Story and Kendall and Amy Lyons for sponsoring the breakfast. Also a thank…
Opinion
Preparedness begins at home, resulting in stronger communities
As 2015 begins, it’s an opportunity to take stock of our lives and examine what we can do to make them better and improve the community around us. While the holiday…
Letters to the Editor
Drugs not the only choice for Alzheimer’s
For those who are interested in learning more about what is being done with this, and seeing some real life examples of how successful something as simple and cost effective…
Letters to the Editor
San Juan Health adapts to changing world
The need to adjust to significant decreases in funding and drastic changes in health care have created innumerable challenges. The health department’s mission to support the health of the community…
Letters to the Editor
San Juan Health professional, thorough
As director of an early-year center, I have always appreciated and valued the information and services that SJBH has supplied not only to our client group, but also to staff…