Opinion/Letters to the Editor

Tommy Decker was a cop in Cold Spring for six years. Before that he was a cop in Kimball and in Watkins. He was a good cop, and a great guy. Late one night nearly three years ago now, Decker was shot in cold blood while answering a call to check on the welfare of…

Eden Valley-Watkins exploded in the pre-season matchup with Benson Saturday, Aug. 22, as they scored 8 touchdowns in three quarters, in the 56-20 blowout. Eagles senior Deshaun James scored three TDs on 114 yards, and Jacob Streit and Travis Thielen each scored twice. The Eagles took a 30-12 halftime lead and poured on 26 more…

BIRD ISLAND ?Äì The Kimball Express defeated Sacred Heart and Milroy in its first two games in the Region 11C Tournament behind solid pitching and timely offense. The wins allowed the Express to move forward in the winner?Äôs bracket of the regional tourney where they will meet up with old rival Watkins at 1:30 p.m.…

WATKINS ?Äì The Kimball Express and Watkins Clippers continued their heated rivalry Saturday, Aug. 1, as the two teams battled to see who would be the top seed heading into the regional playoff. Kimball prevailed 7-5 in a see-saw affair and registered their second win over the Clippers in as many weeks. The Express scored…

July 31 is the birthday of her hero, J.K. Rowlings, so that?Äôs the date she picked for her book-signing at the Eden Valley Area Library last Friday evening. Nicole Wendroth began writing her first book when she was in eighth grade. Her grandmother had died, and writing helped her get through a number of life?Äôs…

?ÄúEagle Scout is not a destination, but a way of life.?Äù Fr. Jerome Naduvathaniyil said this as part of his invocation Sunday afternoon. Carter Brown has been a Scout for five years, during which time he?Äôs earned 55 merit badges, hiked more than 200 miles, biked more than 200 miles, and hopes to earn all of the…

For 30 minutes early in the July 8 meeting, the Eden Valley city council heard discussion and arguments on both sides of an issue with Church Street. The short street dead-ends at the baseball field. Peter Mucciacciaro spoke for the group of homeowners who are frustrated by cars speeding through, and even driving in their…