Simple typo or intentional fraud?
By Donna Westfall – March 8, 2016 – The ordinance that increases sewer rates was adopted last night by the Crescent City, City Council, in a unanimous vote; but first…
Sunshine Week – Open Government is Good Government
By Donna Westfall – March 6, 2016 -Sunshine Week is a national initiative spearheaded by the American Society of News Editors to educate the public about the importance of open…
A little common sense needed by City Council
Opinion Piece by Samuel Strait – March 4, 2016 – Before the City Council gets all giddy with relief at the failure of the Sewer Rate Protest to garner enough…
IDAHO – Senate kills resolution lauding community water fluoridation
March 3, 2016 – The Idaho Senate has rejected HCR 34, the House-passed resolution recognizing community water fluoridation as a “significant public health achievement,” on a 16-18 vote. Sen. Sheryl…
Profit Centers at the Wastewater Treatment Plant?
By Donna Westfall – March 3, 2016 – Are there ways to save ratepayers on their sewer rates? During the 2007 workshops on how the $43.8 million loan was to…
Serial Killer/Rapist Behind Bars Again
By Donna Westfall – March 1, 2016 She was only 17 years old when she was kidnapped and raped by a serial killer. For the moment, we are keeping her…
Fluoride is Not an Essential Nutrient
Written in 1999 by now deceased Dr. John Lee The Honorable Arlen Specter U.S. Senate Suite 2031 Federal Building Pittsburgh, PA 15222 8 January 1999 Dear Senator Specter, Thank you…
Referendum: The Next Step to Stopping Sewer Rate Increases (History Lesson)
Opinion and Commentary Originally Published By Donna Westfall – February 29, 2016. Updated December 27, 2023 due to expected sewer rate increase in 2024. How many people relish the thought…
