Letter to the Editor: Be nice Feb 24, 2017 Feb 24, 2017 Updated Aug 27, 2020 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link To the editor:What in the world has happened to respect, courtesy, and love of our fellow man?My mother always preached to me to “Keep your mouth shut if you can’t say something nice.” I’m so embarrassed.Annadale RooperThe Dalles Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Editor Mouth Fellow Man Courtesy Be Letter Preach More from this section Your Voice: Sept. 16, 2026 Your Voice: Sept. 9, 2026 Top Jobs EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM COORDINATOR Childcare Provider (PT) Bethel REPORTER Reporter position based View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesDufur School District sees turnoverObituary: Scott PerryHood River man dies in crash Sept. 13Deaths & Services: Sept. 16, 2026Obituary: Verl “Kit” McCownObituary: Shannon McCarthyObituary: Fred MooneyNo moratorium on 'dollar stores' in White SalmonObituary: Jim EdensObituary: Kristin Thompson Images Videos CommentedObituary: Fred Mooney (1) Latest News New city administrator named for Cascade Locks; will start Nov. 9 Health Skamania County: Structuring Workplaces Where Neurodivergent Employees Can Thrive Wy’East Community Church seeking financial assistance Columbia takes unbeaten record into league play Eagle girls off to successful soccer start Barlow holds off HRV, 28-21 League volleyball play in a week for on-the-mend Riverhawks New-look Bruins off to a quick girls soccer start
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