Commissioners appear to act unreasonably
I'd like to express my grave concerns for the possible termination of the library lease and also such short notice that our new commissioners took. They did not take into consideration that legal counsel was not available on behalf of the library even though this information was clearly communicated to them. That does not appear to be a reasonable act of government, nor kind. Read More »

Our local library ignites imagination of all ages
Our library contributes to our community and runs far deeper than lending books. It represents our commitment to education and the love of books, but offers much more. Read More »

Grief and frustration after City Council meeting
I sat through the hastily called Grants Pass City Council meeting of Jan. 7 in a state of grief and frustration. I want to understand why people do what they do, and often history is my friend. Read More »

Five GP city councilors who have no decency
I am writing to protest the recent Grants Pass City Council decision to take away even the truly awful "accommodation" recently allowed homeless people in our city. I don't know if the five council members regard themselves as Christians — or religious in any way — but I will remind them of Jesus' words in Matthew 25: "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me. ... Truly I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me." Read More »

Stop the commissioners' attacks against our library
I strongly support the protests that occurred on Jan. 9 at the Josephine County Courthouse, which "fault the board for terminating the library lease." (Daily Courier, Jan 10) Also, I write this letter today as a member of the Southern Oregon community, in coalition with other American communities, that under no circumstances should the library in Josephine County be shut down. Read More »

Commissioners act with the brains of a caveman
While the "Caveman" is a local mascot, he should not reflect the mentality of local leadership. Read More »

Now you get to drink the City Council's Kool-Aid
Tell me who you walk with and I will tell you who you are. Tell me who you voted for I will tell you who you are.  Read More »

Could John West not read the words on his pink slip?
Egad! Cheese and crackers! It did not take long for the newly minted county commissioners to show their independent natures. One of them showed a remarkable, if feeble, attempt at rationality by suggesting that the library's lease/rent issue be tabled, only to cave and vote with the ringleader's whim. Read More »