Letter to the Editor: Taxing the widow’s mite

A penny. A mite. Jesus was sitting in the temple people-watching with his disciples. I imagine him in contemplation as he watched a frail, elderly woman hobble up the steps and drop two coins into the temple offering. He recognized the opportunity for a moment of teaching as he turned toward his disciples. This woman…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffMay 1, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Don’t hide behind innuendo and error-filled claims

Normally it’s good to see healthy debate on issues such as the MHSD millage issue. But I believe some people have crossed the line, especially when they allege school board members and administrators have broken the law and are being untruthful. It is evident to this 76-year-old, who was born and raised in Mountain Home,…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 27, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Mountain Home Public School Millage Increase

In 1967, I was asked to help create a junior high in Mountain Home that was made possible by the construction of a brand new high school. I can still remember after 56 years the excitement and pride in our community that we had raised the bar for other schools to follow. Since that time,…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 26, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Why I vote no for the school millage

The tax extends MILLAGE taxes from 1989,1996, and 2008, for another 30 years! The MHSB had a $7 million option to fix the high school, with the state paying 40% of the bill. The schools engineer report states the building is structurally sound with no safety or health hazards! Partnership with the…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 26, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government

Letter to the editor: Witness to 42 years of dedication to children, young adults

No, I do not live in the Mountain Home School District at this time. I have retired to the Cotter community after living in the Mountain Home district for over 35 years. I have a long experience living in that fine, exceptional district, raising two fine young adults in that same school district and working…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 25, 20230Comments

Column Education Government News

Letter to the editor: A never ending story of debt and taxes

Residents within the Mountain Home School District have paid taxes resulting in millions of dollars in excess revenue. This excess revenue has been spent at the district's discretion instead of retiring debt and planning for future builds. CURRENTLY ACTIVE MILLAGE TAXES: Dunbar and HS Gym: Voters approved a 2.7 millage tax in 1989.…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 21, 20230Comments

Column Education Elections Government News

Letter to the Editor: Education facilities essential

I am retired in the Mountain Home area, and have been directly exposed to the local school district only a few years, exclusively at the junior and high schools. What I observe is an excellent educator and leadership staff, providing innovative and effective education to students in marginal facilities. The curriculum is organized around career…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 20, 20230Comments

Column Government News

Letter to the Editor: I am planning on voting FOR the Mountain Home Public School millage

Editor: If you are in opposition to the school millage or are in favor of the school millage, and would like to voice your opinion publicly, please send an email to [email protected] I am planning on voting FOR the Mountain Home Public School millage. I have toured the existing high school and have seen first…

ByMHO Newsroom StaffApril 19, 20230Comments

Letter to the Editor: Taxing the widow’s mite

Letter to the Editor: Don’t hide behind innuendo and error-filled claims

Letter to the Editor: Mountain Home Public School Millage Increase

Letter to the Editor: Why I vote no for the school millage

Letter to the editor: Witness to 42 years of dedication to children, young adults

Letter to the editor: A never ending story of debt and taxes

Letter to the Editor: Education facilities essential

Letter to the Editor: I am planning on voting FOR the Mountain Home Public School millage

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