Once again CM has proven to be a service of inestimable value to the community-at-large.

Not only the timely, as of the moment reporting but also providing the ability for citizens to voice their comments, doubts, fears, hopes and aspirations embody the highest journalistic standards.

Would that the Main Stream Media still adhere to those time honored standards. Even handed reportage of both current and past events seems to be outmoded, out-of-date and out-of-style.

I've said it before, privately and publicly, but it bears repeating: "Thank you, CM." - Jon Halsey

Is not the city council involved in the election too? - Roy Rademacher

This picture sure does make my heart smile considering two of the four students pictured are former Kindergarten students of mine. Congrats to all four of these students and their parents! --Julie Cowan

I would not have a problem paying a fee with the taxes, however I believe that if it were imposed the local fire departments would bare a larger responsibility than they already have. If you force someone to pay fire dues you better be ready to save their home should it catch on fire. I believe it would invite lawsuits as now we have a volunteer fire department and we have volunteer dues. Make it mandatory and you'll need a full-time staff at the department 24/7/365. Do we want to pay for that? I think we would be better off to leave it the way it is and maybe have an awareness campaign to help encourage folks to pay their dues. Thanks to all of our fire fighters we appreciate every one of you. - Mark Hale

Hunter, JD and I at Durham & Zornes Law Office know the Muffin Man. We love his blueberry muffins!!! - Vickie Withers Thompson

My understanding was that the "legality" of the mandatory fire fee rests on the difference between "Legality" and "Mandatory." Sort of a "Depends on what the meaning of 'is' is." I've been told that while one does not face a fine or jail time for not paying the fire fee, they do face a hefty charge if the fire department is called to their property and they have not paid the annual dues. I believe the charge is substantially more than a lifetime of annual dues and that cost is not covered by most Insurance plans.

Of course that is not an issue for those who choose to be responsible citizens and recognize that we all have certain obligations to the community where we elect to reside.

An additional thought is that if everyone paid their annual dues, the probable reduced ISO rating and consequent Insurance Rates would more than offset the dues. --Jon Halsey

1. Call to order
2. Roll call
3. Approval of minutes
Old business
4. New business
5. Adjourn

Mikki and I know the Muffin Man. We look forward to every Friday when the Muffin Man delivers to the Sheriff's office. We already have our money out and ready. - Suzanne Rogers Adair SO

As it is raining again pretty hard outside, Kelsi W. just asked me if we are going to cancel school today.

I said, "I don't know Kels, but I hope we get to stay all day. Do you know who makes that decision?"

She grinned, "Mr. Steve does."

I replied, "No, someone above him". Her eyes lit up, "God".

I laughed and shared that God does make the rain but Mr. Reed, Mrs. Reed's husband and our superintendent, makes that call!

Have a great, rainy day!

Surprise intrusion
when one is grieving alone
thwarts future friendship.

I would just like to say thank you to all the search and rescue members. You all are very brave and dedicated people!!! A special thank you to Chris Taylor; he has been so kind, compassionate and professional. Niles Lawlor was a good man, kind, caring and always had a big smile. Please pray for his family and friends. The loss of such a dear friend is hard to accept. Thank you!! Kaye Matney - Kaye Matney