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Cheers & Jeers
By The World Editorial Board
Sunday, November 08, 2009 | No comments posted.
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When you finish reading today’s paper, pick up a library book and give a cheer. The Coos County Library Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Public libraries bring us a world of knowledge at a bargain price.
Educate your own self
Have you noticed how many political activists say they want to “educate” voters? They imply ignorance is the only reason anyone would have for disagreeing with them. Jeers to self-righteous arrogance of every political stripe.
Can you shovel water?
A groundbreaking is superfluous for a project that doesn’t involve excavation. Still, cheers for today’s celebration of a boat building center in Empire. The center won’t be a big boost to the local economy, but even tiny steps build momentum.
Highway horror show
Nightmare On Any Street: You’re in a crosswalk. A car heads your way. Suddenly you realize — cue spooky music — the driver is on the phone! Cheers for the new Oregon law that will curtail rolling gab fests, starting in January.
A good year, forsooth
Cheers for the Bard of Avon, and cheers for the Southern Oregon festival named after him. Ashland’s signature event had a record year. Evidently, when people need a lift in hard times, the play’s the thing.
A social whirlwind
Cheers for a smorgasbord of community fun this weekend. Craft fairs, bird watching, a book sale, square dancing, a talent show and more. (See Page A5.) Let’s hear no complaining about having nothing to do.
Anachronism
Jeers for a certain readerboard sign outside a certain Coos Bay motel, promoting a certain band playing on New Year’s Eve 2007. It’s a nice motel, run by nice people, but could someone please lend them a ladder?
When you finish reading today’s paper, pick up a library book and give a cheer. The Coos County Library Association is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Public libraries bring us a world of knowledge at a bargain price.
Educate your own self
Have you noticed how many political activists say they want to “educate” voters? They imply ignorance is the only reason anyone would have for disagreeing with them. Jeers to self-righteous arrogance of every political stripe.
Can you shovel water?
A groundbreaking is superfluous for a project that doesn’t involve excavation. Still, cheers for today’s celebration of a boat building center in Empire. The center won’t be a big boost to the local economy, but even tiny steps build momentum.
Highway horror show
Nightmare On Any Street: You’re in a crosswalk. A car heads your way. Suddenly you realize — cue spooky music — the driver is on the phone! Cheers for the new Oregon law that will curtail rolling gab fests, starting in January.
A good year, forsooth
Cheers for the Bard of Avon, and cheers for the Southern Oregon festival named after him. Ashland’s signature event had a record year. Evidently, when people need a lift in hard times, the play’s the thing.
A social whirlwind
Cheers for a smorgasbord of community fun this weekend. Craft fairs, bird watching, a book sale, square dancing, a talent show and more. (See Page A5.) Let’s hear no complaining about having nothing to do.
Anachronism
Jeers for a certain readerboard sign outside a certain Coos Bay motel, promoting a certain band playing on New Year’s Eve 2007. It’s a nice motel, run by nice people, but could someone please lend them a ladder?
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