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Blair Thompson’s father thanks Rome community

This is a letter written by Vincent Thompson, Blair Thompson’s father, to thank the many people who made this extremely difficult time a little better for all of us in the family. Over th... [more...]

Published: 7/28/2010

Country is headed in right direction

Republicans have blocked the agenda for change that a majority of us supported in 2008, with unprecedented abuse of the filibuster in the U.S. Senate. When change is finally legislated, it has to b... [more...]

Published: 7/27/2010

County needs sheriff who reaches out to all people

I have certainly bought my share of clambake tickets through the years and truly enjoy the opportunity to meet and greet those candidates vying for my support and vote. I understand the need for a ... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

Too early for campaign signs at parade

While attending the 4th of July Parade in Clinton, I happened to notice some of Dave Townsend’s campaign workers plastering the parade route with his campaign signs for sheriff. They weren&rs... [more...]

Published: 7/24/2010

There are still kind people out there

This is in reference to a previous letter written about my white wrought iron chairs, stolen the night of June 23 and yet to be found. First, I would like to thank the people who have called, a... [more...]

Published: 7/22/2010

Don’t waste money on Griffiss airport

Remember the bridge to nowhere, Oneida County has the airport to nowhere with no end in sight for spending taxpayer’s dollars. Now they say, by spending $6 million more on a terminal, the cou... [more...]

Published: 7/17/2010

Different sentences ‘exasperate’ observer

In a recent Sentinel story there was a headline stating "10 years probation for sexual abuse of 2 girls." I was appalled that this predator only got probation, but was even more exasperat... [more...]

Published: 7/15/2010

Information was needed to approve grant

As a property owner in Rome I was distressed to read of Public Safety Commissioner James F. Masucci’s absence from the Common Council meeting on June 23, which resulted in the council’s... [more...]

Published: 7/13/2010

Give us back our family farms

The Sentinel’s story, "Are we going to keep ‘em down on the farm?" was a great public service publication. It included an account of the 1933 "blood and milk spilled"... [more...]

Published: 7/10/2010

U.S. policy in Afghanistan is a mistake

I urge Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Charles Schumer to oppose the supplemental appropriation for the war in Afghanistan. Gen. McChrystal stated in the Rolling Stone Magazine interview: "If... [more...]

Published: 7/9/2010

Rome proud of its claims to fame

There have been a couple of recent articles about cookies and Rome. I would like to clarify the difference between an official cookie for the City of Rome and Chocolate Chip Cookie City. The pr... [more...]

Published: 7/8/2010

Where are liberals taking us?

Point of Concern: Where are the liberals taking us? Did you know that a bill clearing the state Assembly (A5710) and going to the state Senate (S2406) was defeated on June 8 by one vote in the ... [more...]

Published: 7/3/2010

Economically, get ready for rude awakening

Jan. 1, 2000 computers were going to crash. It didn’t happen. The world was going to end on several different occasions. It didn’t happen. Swine flu would kill millions. It didn... [more...]

Published: 6/30/2010

Do the right thing and return family’s chairs

On Thursday, June 17, I awoke to find that someone had entered my yard and stolen two white decorative wrought-iron chairs. These chairs were close to the side of the house, not the side of the roa... [more...]

Published: 6/26/2010

Do the right thing and return family’s chairs

On Thursday, June 17, I awoke to find that someone had entered my yard and stolen two white decorative wrought-iron chairs. These chairs were close to the side of the house, not the side of the roa... [more...]

Published: 6/25/2010

Simple things in life mean the most

Setting up a small business in Rome has been such a rewarding experience for me. I have truly had the opportunity to see how appreciative people can be for such small things. Chocolate chip cookies... [more...]

Published: 6/19/2010

‘Copper City’ moniker loses its shine

Recently an article in the local newspaper suggests that the City of Rome should be known as the "Chocolate Chip Cookie City." My reaction to this was what has our city come to? For y... [more...]

Published: 6/18/2010

Illegal immigrants shouldn’t be a burden

I agree with the Conservatives on the immigration issues and on the Arizona Bill (SB 1070). I had an Hispanic grandparent, so this issue is of great interest to me. This nation is experiencing ... [more...]

Published: 6/18/2010

Beware of
hidden agendas

When Rand Paul won his primary election, he said, "I have a message from the tea party, we’ve come to take our government back." But, for whom does he plan to take our government ba... [more...]

Published: 6/17/2010

Applause for Officer Moore

I just wanted to say thank you to Officer Donald Moore on my behalf and the people who were in the store like myself who don’t know how to go about doing it. I know it was a stressful sit... [more...]

Published: 6/17/2010
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