Free Local Papers

I live in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Every week, we get a free local newspaper tossed onto our driveway. The publication is called The Sun Sailor. I like this paper very much. It’s a place where you can find info about local events. Each time I get one, I make it a point to read the entire thing, from cover to cover. Here on the front page of this week’s issue is a picture of pretty horses within a fenced area. 

I feel that it’s important to know what my community is doing. I like learning what type of chewing gum my mayor prefers. I’m also interested in the scores, stats, and rundown for the games of all the junior varsity sports teams. I like to know who the school district is suing. And who died and who got married. 

But some people don’t appreciate receiving a free paper every week. They act like the paperboy just tossed a piece of litter onto their property. I’ve seen people remove the protective plastic sleeve from their copy of The Sun Sailor and, without even glancing at its main headline, toss the paper directly into the recycling bin. Then they stuff the sleeve into the trash can. — I myself would never do this: I always read at least the classified ads. And usually the “Arts & Crafts” section.

I’m curious about what’s going on in the neighborhood; so it is with keen interest that I studied today’s editorial written by one of our public school teachers about the new crosswalk. And I appreciate knowing what new laws were passed to help win the War on Drugs. I support responsible journalism. Local papers are the best.