Public process in question with library's decision on Internet access

 Decision made before public given opportunity for input

By Callie Vandewiele /
The Estacada News
Wed, Sep 1, 2010

Censorship is a hot topic. What we “can” or “cannot” see, hear, read or say dominates hundreds, perhaps thousands, of hours of Supreme Court deliberations. From the question, “Can you scream ‘Fire!’ in a crowded th…

Editorial

Region’s success will require strong strategy

The Estacada News
Wed, Sep 1, 2010

Michael Jordan, Metro’s top administrator, threw out a considerable challenge this month to Portland-area leaders — and the public …

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Guest Opinion

Emergency responders deliver smooth ride to Portland hospital

By Richard Scott /

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

So, I’m having a quiet solo dinner, the cat beside the chair begging for chicken scraps and Kathy, my wife, off at a meeting. Suddenly I break …

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Guest Opinion Grocery shopping is getting more difficult, I think By Mikel Kelly / Wed, Aug 25, 2010 The value that I bring to grocery shopping day is rapidly diminishing. I can't read the labels on boxes and cans without my Fred Meyer reading …

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Letters

Native American and proud to live on Squaw Mountain Road

By Gladys Fast Horse /

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

I’m responding to the letter dated Aug. 18, 2010, “Government continues practice of wasteful spending,” about the name change of …

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Letters

Parental rights, protecting youth at center of library Internet access issue

By Juli Soots /

Wed, Aug 25, 2010

As a resident of this community since 1984, I have used and enjoyed our public library for many years. I've raised four children here and …

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Editorial

Sometimes, help must be forced

The Estacada News
Wed, Aug 18, 2010

Oregon does its mentally ill citizens no favors when it allows them to place themselves or others in harm’s way rather than be civilly …

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Letters

- Government continues practice of wasteful spending

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- Tansy weed out of control this season

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- Library should broaden parental option policy for youth internet access

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- District leaders fail to put students first

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Editorial

- Legislature should handle plastic bag discussion

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Guest Opinion

- Is there life after death for pets?

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Letters

- EHS 100-year celebration successful with community support

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- Library board reviewing Internet policy after complaint

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- City uses threatening tactics for late payments

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Letters

Summer Celebration successful with community support

Wed, Aug 11, 2010

The 2010 Estacada Summer Celebration is over, but its memory lingers on. What a wonderful weekend, complete with amazing music, thousands of happy …

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Editorial

Let mountain bikes roll on Mount Hood

The Estacada News
Wed, Aug 4, 2010

With all due respect to those who oppose allowing Timberline Lodge to develop a trail system for mountain bikes and utilizing ski lifts to ferry the …

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Letters

Fund set up for Schoknecht family after accident

Wed, Aug 4, 2010
Updated Aug 4, 2010

On July 18, Dean Schoknecht and his family were coming to the end of a nice weekend spent camping with their horses at the beach. The last ride …

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Letters

Letters to the editor for Aug. 4

Wed, Aug 4, 2010

Internet isn’t restricted for youth at library My 12- and 14-year-old boys have learned that they can ride the SAM bus to the Estacada Public …

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Guest Opinion

- Peruvian favorite served with a side of culture

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Guest Opinion

- Dog survives 10-day adventure in Estacada woods

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