Veterans help in time of need

Dear Editor: This is a very true story I have been waiting to tell. It happened one morning in the spring of the 1990’s about 10:30 on a Sunday. This older car pulled into our driveway, man, woman and three young children. The car was running very poorly.

Retaining employees a key challenge in today’s world

Last month I established some background information about why we are facing workforce challenges in our community, across the state, and throughout the nation.

Might we be flushing away two precious resources?

As our home’s collection box for recyclables seems to fill faster every week I begin to wonder when we’re going to be asked to recycle everything. That question was reinforced recently when a New York Times story written by Catrin Einhorn emphasized my concern. We warn you.

Food for thought on lawsuits, vaccines, gas prices

Might wonder why our legal court systems are over-burdened. It seems attempted lawsuits come from everywhere. Here’s a prime example of a recent issue: The elephant “Happy” at the Bronx Zoo is not a person.

My experience in the Pride Parade

Hello Aurora! I come before you seeking a bit of charity in the form of a sympathetic eye and open mind towards the words I write today. Some may be turned off  by the headline or the fact that I talk openly about a part of my existence so sadly politicized.

Summer celebration reminds us this is a special place

Another A’ROR’N Days is in the books and for the record a good time was had by all. Based on the smiling faces all around town during the four-day celebration this was a grand party that couldn’t have come at a better time.

Immigration a hot topic in America since Day 1

Immigration has been a near-daily national topic recently by United States politicians and this country’s citizenry. Actually, the subject is nothing new.

A Texan’s observations on Nebraska

Hello, Hamilton County! Having been a guest from Texas since March, I have yet to make proper introductions. I could list my likes and dislikes in a boring fashion that reads like a dating profile, but I figure there is a better way than that.

A’ROR’N Days gives community reason, opportunity to celebrate

It’s time for a party, Aurora style. The last weekend in June has become a must see and do event here in Hamilton County, a gig anyone with ties past or present to this community marks down on the calendar months ahead of time.

Food pantry help much appreciated

Dear Editor: The Hamilton County Food Pantry would like to thank Hamilton County for helping the pantry once again surpass our goal during Can Care-A-Van. Our goal this year was 30,000 pounds and we collected in food and monetary donations 45,648 pounds.