Grandmother pleased with Halloween activities Dear Editor,
I would like to express my thanks to the churches, businesses, organizations and individuals in the community who contributed to the recent children’s Halloween activities. As a grandparent who is always looking for affordable things to do with my grandchild, I found the activities in the park and at the local churches to be most refreshing and loads of fun for my granddaughter. Having worked in volunteer programs myself, I und...
Reader asks, ‘Are we being bamboozled?’ Dear Editor,
Is the American public being “bamboozled?” I believe we are. While there is much debate about Obamacare and what may be hidden in it, in my opinion this is just a smokescreen to pull our attention away from the more important issue.
You don’t need to take my word for it. Check it out for yourself, I’ll tell you how. Go online and pull up Obama’s birth certificate. Examine the long form (finally) released by the White House. N...
Reader supports Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Dear Editor,
As many of your readers know, this month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. What most people do not know is that October is also Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month.
While I am a supporter of breast cancer research, I understand it is important that the community be made aware of the devastating effects of breast cancer, however it saddens me that while most busine...
Reader: Election will boil down to economics Dear Editor,
The upcoming presidential election likely will be decided based upon our view of the future of our economic system.
Socialism is an economic system of social organization by which the means of production and distribution are controlled, managed or owned by the government. If we believe that this is the correct course of action for our country, we should vote for President Obama.
Capitalism is an economic system based upon t...
Reader supports Noreen Saunders Dear Editor,
Visiting the license bureau probably doesn’t top your list of favorite things to do. But, if you live in Gallia County, it is plain to see that the experience has become much more pleasant throughout the last 15 years.
It is likely that a variety of factors contributed to this change, but we are confident that the hard work of our Clerk of Courts Noreen Saunders has been significantly vital. But the pleasant atmosphere she ha...
Reader encourages ‘yes’ vote on Issue 2 Dear Editor,
What is Issue 2? I would wager that most voters in this state have no clue how the legislative boundaries are drawn. Everyone assumes that the legislative districts are “fair”. They are not. They don’t know that every ten years, after the census, the political party in power controls the “apportionment board” which gets to draw the lines. The “apportionment board” consists of the Governor, the Secretary of State, the State Audi...
Reader: Johnson doesn’t support unions Dear Editor,
Bill Johnson would like for you to believe he supports the men and women of our Labor community, but this is not the case. In fact, Bill Johnson has supported every bill and amendment offered to restrict unions and labor organizations. He voted to restrict the National Labor Relations Board, end collective bargaining, and mandate a 60-day waiting period before union elections. Many of these policies are the driving force that a...
Reader impressed with Holzer Halloween Dear Editor,
I would like to take this opportunity to convey special thanks and commend Holzer Health System for organizing and carrying out their annual Halloween Treat Street held on Tuesday, Oct. 23rd. Simply put, Holzer’s went above and beyond average expectations for a trick or treat event held for kids and family members. I hope everyone who attended this event realizes the amount of volunteer service time and extra work the administr...
Obama reminds reader of ‘Uncle Dave’ Dear Editor,
I listened to the presidential debate the other night, it took me back to my childhood some seventy years ago.
In our neighborhood, there was a man we called him Uncle Dave. Every time he came around we would say, “Uncle Dave tell us a story.”
Boy, he could tell some big stories — some of them was half true, but most of them was not.
After listening to President Obama’s stories, I thought, “Man, Uncle Dave is still alive....
Reader discourages bullying at sports events Dear Editor,
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Hazing, harassment, intimidation or bullying (HHIB) can affect everyone and can cause many negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance use and suicide.
Attend a local youth event, and you will know exactly what I’m talking about in regards to HHIB. Our youth and families are hearing inappropriate comments. We can all step up and model respect by not engaging i...
New system protects medical identity Dear Editor,
It is with great pride that I write this letter to commend CrossChx and Holzer Health System on their implementation of biometrics registration throughout our health care system.
At each outpatient registration desk in Holzer, an individual will be asked if they would like to register their fingerprint with their medical record. In doing so, your fingerprint is being tied to your electronic health record, enhancing the securi...
Reader encourages participation in vigil Dear Editor,
Now is the time for the churches of America to awaken and arise wiping the sand from our eyes. The Pied Piper has played his lullaby and put many churches to sleep. The time to wake up is now! The time to take action is now! How could we be so silent while more than 54 million innocent babies have been aborted? Is God dead? Is He deaf and blind? Is there no judgement? There isn’t if He is dead. There isn’t if He cannot see what...
Reader airs strong opinions about Obama Dear Editor,
Why I couldn’t vote for Obama: His taxes are just a start to his ruination of America. His foreign policies are atrocious. No American president has ever bowed to our enemies except Obama. The media gives the excuse of his being tall. I saw a news clip of him shaking hands with young children and not bowing.
He says he would stand with Israel, but his actions doesn’t show it. He is an eloquent speaker, but his words are empty...
Longtime patient says goodbye to physician Dear Editor,
I came to Gallipolis in 1950 to attend the Holzer School of Nursing. I worked in this profession for 48 years. Needless to say, I came in contact and worked with many, many physicians during these years.
My present physician is Dr. Aaron Karr at the Silver Bridge Plaza with the Ohio Valley Physicians. I have been a patient of his for over six years. He is one of the most outstanding physicians that I have known. He is extreme...
Reader questions motive for anti-McGhee letter Dear Editor,
I am writing concerning the letter in the Tribune dated October 2, 2012, by James and JoAnna Adkins. I believe some of the information submitted is false.
I know for a fact that the Adkins’ are paying payments on their taxes. It is public record, and the information can be obtained at the courthouse.
Why would you complain about Steve McGhee when you were delinquent yourself and making payments?
Concerned Democrat but vot...
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