Queen gets the butler's vote
The butler didn't do it! There has been a lot in the news about Princess Diana's butler. He was accused of stealing jewels and papers from the princess. There was even a trial, but the queen stepped in and said that he was just taking care of the items so the charge was dismissed. I'll bet she will always get his vote.
Speaking of votes — haven't you been bored with all these political ads. Some of them have just been awful. I guess it has always been that way. I remember reading that terrible things were said about Abraham Lincoln in his campaigns.
When I was probably a third grader, my parents were dedicated Democrats and I had a schoolmate whose parents were just as strong Republicans. I don't know who was running for president, probably Wilson. Anyway, we were ready to die for our parents' parties and had a few hair pullings in standing up for our parents' beliefs. Of course, we didn't exactly know what we were fighting about. As soon as the election was over, we were friends again.
All we want is honesty and trustworthy people in office and those who consider the ordinary citizen. We don't mind paying taxes, but we do mind the way they seem to waste our money.
Some people think Halloween is a satanic holiday. I think, for the most part, it is fun, not only for children but for grown-ups, too. You have a chance to dress up, be a kid, and say "boo" to people.
I want Matt to know he wrote a wonderful farewell speech. My daughter remarked that if he wrote love letters to his sweetheart like that, that she is a lucky girl. I wish them a happy life!
— NORMA HANNAFORD
