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GRANDMA GREEN SAYS: Exercise your right to vote
Regarding voting, or the lack thereof in Grant County, I read the Columbia Basin Herald’s edition of Aug. 20 to le…
Reflections on praying for peace during World War I
In 1917 the First World War, a war with no real reason and no clear goals, raged across Europe for a fourth miserable year. Russia was not only at war with outside forces but also within as the struggle for power i…
Giving credit where credit is due
At Immanuel Lutheran Church, we planned for Christmas months in advance.
Teacher offers thoughts on Moses Lake bond controversy, board meeting
The views and opinions expressed in this letter are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the Moses Lake Education Association.
Lawmakers shouldn't be above the law
Congress and senators make the laws so why don’t the laws apply to them? Why should they be any different from the American people? Even Trump and his son and cabinet members being questioned about the Russsia inve…
What if we didn't have Christmas?
Have you ever taken the time to think of the fact of why we celebrate Christmas on Dec. 25? What if that were not a reality, and Jesus had not been born in Bet…
Is your tree ready?
Is your tree up and decorated? A common question for this time of year. It sure wouldn’t seem like Christmas without decorated trees, would it? The Bible tells about many different kinds of trees.
Ignoring gift-exchange rules
Many moons ago (1987), Jeanne and I were invited to a Christmas party. It was being held at a friend’s house.
Reality check on new high school
In Sunday’s paper, the Moses Lake School Board members disagreed about what to do with the bond. Hey, folks, the solution is easy: The voters approved the school bond. Follow the voters’ will – work together to get…
Peace is more than just absence of war
We typically think of “peace” as the absence of hatred, war, strife, prejudice and hostility in all of society. During this Christmas season we hear many peopl…
O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree...
I put up the Christmas tree a while ago. It celebrates Christ’s birth.
Our nation needs faith in God
I sit here reluctantly writing what I know I must write. I am reluctant because much of what I have said in different discussions has been heard as criticism. I do not write to be critical but rather to bring corre…
Ringing a bell for the Salvation Army
MOSES LAKE — The man walking across the parking lot noticed me immediately.
Powering our way of life
Affordable and reliable energy is one of the main drivers of our rapidly-expanding economy in Grant County. As stewards entrusted with the care and operations …
Do you have a favorite song?
In our household, when I was quite young, we had a record player. I don’t remember my exact age; perhaps I was 4 years old? It belonged to one or both of my ol…
Ag Parade lacking in safety
When we attended the Friday night Christmas Parade, we were appalled at the danger to both the float drivers and the crowd. We were presidents of Spring Festival from 1983 through 1988, drove the float and were in …