Category: Editorials

  • Stuff my dad said – or why you should respect your elders

    At some point in life – at least when it comes to good people – children should respect their parents. If you’re like me, that respect blurs a little when you’re a teenager, then sharpens into love and affection once you grow up. On March 1, my father died. It was unexpected, and like anyone…

  • March 19 is deadline for letters addressing the election

          As a service to our readers, Southern Lakes Newspapers accepts letters to the editor pertaining to local election issues.       All political letters must be submitted for publication at least two editions prior to the date of the election to allow sufficient time for rebuttal, if necessary. That means letters regarding the April…