To the editor:
I don't know Clyde Evans well. I've only met him a few times. What I've heard from people in southern Ohio is that Clyde Evans is a nice guy, but that David Daniels is a nice guy who would make a better, more conservative state senator.

To the editor:
In the upcoming primary election on May 4, you will be asked to decide whether to repeal part of the 1/2 percent income tax that was enacted in the mid-1980s specifically for your safety services, police and fire.

What's going on in God's house? Have churches forgotten about their main focus, teaching "love ye one another as Christ has loved you," and leading souls to Christ Should the church be involved in political rallies?

Let's not forget that Highland County was the first in the state to establish this conservation district in 1942. It is now time for the voters of Highland County to step up again and support continued conservation efforts by voting YES on May 4 in support of the Highland Soil & Water Conservation District.

The record of the extreme right has constantly been on the wrong side of history. They were wrong on Social Security. They were wrong on passing civil rights legislation. They were wrong on Medicare. They were wrong on women's rights. They were wrong on Iraq and wrong on healthcare reform.

Sometimes you can vote for the popular thing, but there are times when you have to vote yes, even if it costs you, simply because it’s right.

I have the same problem with Gary Lewis as I do with the Tea Party he so enthusiastically supports. With so many valid issues to deal with in a respectful manner, why keep shouting lies and spreading misinformation?

Many letters and articles have been written about the upcoming levy for the Highland County Extension Agency. Most of these have been focused on the potential removal of Highland County’s 4-H program as a result of this levy not passing. Although 4-H is a very important program, it is not the only service that the Extension Agency provides for our community, and it is important that the voters are aware of all that Extension has to offer.

I always enjoy the opinion columns and make it a point to read Rory and Bill's weekly installments. Bill is someone that I rarely agree with. Last week, we were informed about the problem with drywall from China, and yes, it is a serious problem, but it's an almost 10-year-old problem. Then Bill goes on to tell us about wages and how poorly we are doing. Well, I would like to give you a different opinion on what's going on.

As most Americans today, and particularly those of us in Highland County, I am greatly concerned about our financial situation, and the dim prospects for improvement. With our local 19 percent unemployment rate, this would seem to be a very poor time to ask for more taxes from us.

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the hard work and professionalism shown once again by the Highland County Sheriff's Office.

To the editor:
  When Steve Ross Jr. left home to go to work at Cox Paving in Leesburg on the morning of April 1, 2009, he did not realize that it would turn out to be a morning that he would never forget. It was early and still dark on a section of S.R. 73 that’s very well known for early morning deer crossing.

The report of Lynchburg's Three Arts Club is quite a compliment to me although it overshadows the many people I have found in Lynchburg who love living here here, care about their neighbors and volunteer their time to make Lynchburg the best it can be.

In the future as we all stand in line, fearfully and impatiently awaiting a bureaucrat’s decision about what health care the government is or is not willing to provide, we may well remember this week as a pivotal time in history, when we collectively decided to be neither Free nor Brave.

Thank you to Bill Horne for his timely address of food stamps and public assistance in his March 13 HCP column.