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Letter: Observations from abroad on "progressive," "conservative" and "liberal"

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 13, 2010 - 9:16am

I wish to respond to Bob Amstutz's letter. I am, first of all, a progressive, a liberal - someone who thinks neither are dirty words and someone who really sees the slow conservative drift to the right in the United States as something very unfortunate.

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Letter: If you have some time, visit a senior today

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 9, 2010 - 5:57pm

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As managers for a senior citizen apartment building here in Bluffton, my wife and I are often approached by various organizations interested in helping out, or wondering what donations could be made to support our residents.

Of course we are always grateful for the interaction (as are our residents), and we normally direct these groups to some recurring effort such as Bingo, or food donations.

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Letter: The "progressives" will ruin this country

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 6, 2010 - 3:52pm

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I disagree with Wendy Chappell-Dick and think the progressives are going to ruin this country. Progressives believe that the government must be involved in all levels of reform. The existing constitution is outdated and must be made into a dynamic evolving instrument for social change, using scientific knowledge and the development of administrative bureaucracy.

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Letter: My thoughts on mid-term elections

Posted by Fred Steiner on September 2, 2010 - 5:35pm

Submitted by Wendy Chappell-Dick

Why is it that on years when we don't elect a president, voter turnout is so low? Voter understanding of state and local offices and candidates are often woefully inept. I say that because I hate my own ignorance when I stare at a list of people running for office and have no idea what I am voting for when I make that mark on the ballot.

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Friends of Library appreciate Icon coverage

Posted by Fred Steiner on August 11, 2010 - 6:54pm

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We want to thank you for posting our articles, list, and map for the Community Garage Sale. I had a sale myself this year and heard people talking about getting their list and map from the Icon.

We, the Friends, appreciate all you do for the community of Bluffton and for the library. We also appreciate you telling us the date for next year's craft fair. We are looking forward to having our sale then.

Thank you,

Jan Potter

Friends of the Bluffton Public Library

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Former lifeguard has questions about the swimming pool

Posted by Fred Steiner on July 29, 2010 - 9:32am

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I used to be a lifeguard at the pool and recently re-visted it. There were quite a few changes. There were new ID passes and no longer a concession stand but vending machines. New shade structures and lounge chairs, but no heater or wading pool. It was great to see a new lifeguard chair in the zero depth area.

Both boards were still in sue, which is unusual in this day and age and the slide was packed.

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