http://andersonvalleypost.com/news/Editorial/?partner=RSSAnderson Valley Post Stories: Editorialen-usEditorialhttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/31/a-year-to-forget/?partner=RSSThe year 2008 is over, and good riddance. Now for my New Year's rant.2008 is a year that most people wouldn't care to live over. It has been a year of hearing over and over, ad infinitum, politician's promises and blathering. They all promise change. It's certain we need change, but what kind of change do they have in mind? Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15599-733407editorial/editorialsLocalA year to forget!Anderson Valley Posta-year-to-forgeturn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15599-733407Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/31/retailers-relive-shopping-horrors/?partner=RSSFor all those novices in retail who sighed on Christmas Day and said, "Thank goodness, it's over!" read on, I have eye-opening information to share with you: It's not over yet. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15600-733407editorial/editorialsJohn Pappas, Guest WriterLocalRetailers relive shopping horrorsAnderson Valley Postretailers-relive-shopping-horrorsurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15600-733407Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/31/hamster-marley-finds-a-new-home/?partner=RSSI've said it over and over again; "No hamsters, no mice, no rats!" every single time my grandsons pleaded their case for a small, furry friend. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15607-733407editorial/editorialsLocalHamster Marley finds a new homeAnderson Valley Posthamster-marley-finds-a-new-homeurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15607-733407Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/24/sharing-information-means-power/?partner=RSSThe following article is my personal opinion in respect to businessmen staying informed and promoting knowledge through themselves, their employees and customers, not a solicitation by this newspaper. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15542-733400editorial/editorialsJohn Pappas, Guest WriterLocalSharing information means powerAnderson Valley Postsharing-information-means-powerurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15542-733400Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/24/yes-virginia-there-is-a-santa/?partner=RSS[<B>Editor's note:</B> <I>Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York's The Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history's most reprinted newspaper editorial, appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and other editorials, and on posters and stamps.</I>] Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15541-733400editorial/editorialsLocal'Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa'Anderson Valley Postyes-virginia-there-is-a-santaurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15541-733400Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/24/some-dogs-love-the-snow-too/?partner=RSSI had been looking for a snow scene for my computer desktop the other day when I stumbled across a photo of my dog playing in the snow near the city of Mount Shasta. The photo brought back that memorable day when my grandson and I made the trip with a friend and her two dogs. I took numerous photos which gave me a good selection of art for my desktop screen. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15543-733400editorial/editorialsVirginia Reeter, Guest WriterLocalSome dogs love the snow, tooAnderson Valley Postsome-dogs-love-the-snow-toourn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15543-733400Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/24/christmas-eve/?partner=RSSChristmas Eve at home on the ranch was always the culmination of the dreams and anticipation we enjoyed as we watched friend's and relative's parcels arrive at the mailbox across the river from the ranch, and carried them across the river, shaking them and trying to guess the contents. Wed, 24 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15548-733400editorial/editorialsWinifred Maker, Guest WriterLocalChristmas EveAnderson Valley Postchristmas-eveurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15548-733400Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/17/hard-times-on-us/?partner=RSSChristmas in hard times is no stranger to anyone who grew up in the 1930s. There has been no period since World War II that has been as grim. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15481-733393editorial/editorialsWinifred Maker, Guest WriterLocalHard times on usAnderson Valley Posthard-times-on-usurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15481-733393Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/17/deck-the-halls-and-trim-the-tree/?partner=RSSI am finally getting into the Christmas spirit.I finally bought a Christmas tree and dragged out the mega-sized box of ornaments and holiday decorations last week and put it all together over the weekend. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15480-733393editorial/editorialsVirginia Reeter, Guest WriterLocalDeck the halls and trim the treeAnderson Valley Postdeck-the-halls-and-trim-the-treeurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15480-733393Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/17/news-coverage-runs-the-gamut/?partner=RSSCovering this week's news events reminded me once again that what is new or unusual (the typical definition of news) can often range from the sublime to the ridiculous, sometimes in the span of just a few moments. gwinship@andersonvalleypost.com (George L. Winship, Editor)Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15482-733393editorial/editorialsGeorge L. Winship, EditorLocalNews coverage runs the gamutAnderson Valley Postnews-coverage-runs-the-gamuturn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15482-733393Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/17/rumor-mongers-threaten-efficiency/?partner=RSSDo not confuse these people with gossips, because rumor mongers typify a larger problem to your organization than the gossips. Gossips generally are non-malicious individuals with misplaced concepts of information dissemination. However, when individuals transform into intentional spreaders of false, distorted or undermining information, they metamorphose into a rumor monger. Wed, 17 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15486-733393editorial/editorialsJohn Pappas, Guest WriterLocalRumor mongers threaten efficiencyAnderson Valley Postrumor-mongers-threaten-efficiencyurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15486-733393Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/10/the-gift-of-sight-is-a-precious-one/?partner=RSSToo often, we take for granted the many benefits that we all enjoy every day.While preparing for cataract surgery last week and this, I was reminded of that fact numerous times. Although I remain confident in the skills of my selected physician, any time surgery is involved there is always a risk of infection, an error or some unknown but related issue. gwinship@andersonvalleypost.com (George L. Winship, Editor)Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15418-733386editorial/editorialsGeorge L. Winship, EditorLocalThe gift of sight is a precious oneAnderson Valley Postthe-gift-of-sight-is-a-precious-oneurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15418-733386Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/10/Letter-to-the-editor-12102008/?partner=RSSThe City of Anderson is about to take a huge step changing the zoning of the core area of "old" downtown Anderson. The rezoning would encompass the area bounded by North Street on the north Balls Ferry Road to the south, the west side of Ventura Street on the east and West Center Street on the West. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15441-733386editorial/editorialsLocalLetter to the editor: December 10, 2008Anderson Valley PostLetter-to-the-editor-12102008urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15441-733386Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/10/cabin-in-the-wilds-so-close-to-home/?partner=RSSThe drive was long, 21 winding miles from the main highway on a gravel road, but what was ahead turned out to be well worth the bumps, swaying and vibrations along the way. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15421-733386editorial/editorialsVirginia Reeter, Guest WriterLocalCabin in the wilds so close to homeAnderson Valley Postcabin-in-the-wilds-so-close-to-homeurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15421-733386Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/10/thieves-beware-the-vigilant-are-near/?partner=RSSIt appears this year's hatching of holiday season thieves is producing a full brood of uncaring, insensitive, low-moral and low-life stealing beings. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15417-733386editorial/editorialsJohn Pappas, Guest WriterLocalThieves beware, the vigilant are nearAnderson Valley Postthieves-beware-the-vigilant-are-nearurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15417-733386Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/10/our-little-chickens/?partner=RSSThis morning I got a real thrill when I looked out the window to our cow pasture. A huge flock of quail were charging back and forth, their little legs going miles a minute. I have seen a few quail ever since we moved here, but never a flock as large as this. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15423-733386editorial/editorialsWinifred Maker, Guest WriterLocalOur 'little chickens'Anderson Valley Postour-little-chickensurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15423-733386Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/03/WYO-december-3-2008/?partner=RSSWith the prices of gas falling, have your travel plans changed any? Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15380-733379editorial/editorialsTracye Dethero, Contributing WriterLocalWhat's Your Opinion: December 3, 2008Anderson Valley PostWYO-december-3-2008urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15380-733379Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/03/calendar-turns-thoughts-backward/?partner=RSSAs the calendar nears Dec. 7, my thoughts always turn backward to that date in 1941.The shock of what happened on that date changed life for the United States and the people. Before that date, Americans watched the wars raging in Europe and the Orient, glad that we had both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans between us and those conflicts. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15379-733379editorial/editorialsLocalCalendar turns thoughts backwardAnderson Valley Postcalendar-turns-thoughts-backwardurn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15379-733379Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/03/santas-arrival-rejuvenates-spirit/?partner=RSSCall me old-fashioned, but I really prefer to enjoy my holidays one at a time. That is why I usually avoid stores that start playing Christmas music before Thanksgiving. gwinship@andersonvalleypost.com (George L. Winship, Editor)Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15378-733379editorial/editorialsGeorge L. Winship, EditorLocalSanta's arrival rejuvenates spiritAnderson Valley Postsantas-arrival-rejuvenates-spiriturn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15378-733379Change0Usablehttp://andersonvalleypost.com/news/2008/dec/03/no-headline---2008-12-01-152604580372/?partner=RSSIf you are a business owner, prospective entrepreneur or senior manager, I'm sure you have heard over and over again, "Location, location, location" is critical to a business's survival. Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:00:00 -0000urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15381-733379editorial/editorialsJohn Pappas, Guest WriterLocalIn business, location is still kingAnderson Valley Postno-headline---2008-12-01-152604580372urn:publicid:andersonvalleypost.com:news-Story-15381-733379Change0Usable