Opinion

Robert Frost’s iconic poem, Mending Wall, concludes: “Good fences make good neighbors.” I would add that plastic-free creeks also make good neighbors. In early March a local daily newspaper published an article featuring the San Lorenzo River Alliance’s mission of returning the river back to “a community focal point celebrated for its economic development potential, environmental wellness … ”  The success of this plan hinges on cooperation of community-neighbors who share inland waterways and the same values. How about a unified front on plastic bag ordinances?

EDITOR,

Fireworks are fundraiser, not city expense

I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas, happy New Year and happy holidays. We all celebrate this special time of year differently, and in whichever way you choose to enjoy your family and friends, I hope nothing but the best for you all.

Heather and I have been participating in premarital counseling in preparation of our marriage. For the sake of full disclosure, I’ll throw confidentiality to the wind. Let me tell you about Heather’s —

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EDITOR,

Dear Editor,