2013 Letters Archive Stories

Editor, I wish to thank the editor and powers to be for publishing my letter I wrote last week (May 4). To me, that will always be remembered in my book. I am the one who wrote about the young cat that was living in the bushes in the meridian on Olive street here in Porterville along with her four kittens. She has since received a home

Editor, I love Porterville, but in my opinion, it has some of the worst drivers on the planet.   I have lived here for 25 years, and have noticed a steady deterioration in the number of people who seem not to see other cars.  I have come to expect getting cut off, pulled in front of, or otherwise treated  as if I w

Editor, This is a rebuttal to David Gong’s letter. My wife and I have been participating in the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life since 2011, because of my daughter Kimberlee, who lost her battle to Leukemia on Sept. 27, 2010. We knew at that time that we needed to be part of something to help find a cure so n

Editor, This letter is in response to the editorial written May 4, “Cinco de Mayo is an event for entire community.” First of all, I think this person needs to understand what a melting pot truly consist of. If you venture out in the community you will see the many types of ethnic back grounds that reside in our small town. O

Editor, Today it was announced at a special Town Hall meeting at Sierra View District Hospital that the interim CEO Donna Hefner has accepted the permanent CEO position and we are ecstatic. Our hospital has had some serious downs this past year and a half. It is about time that we are moving in an upward motion. It has been the c

Editor, My time as a Christian was an interesting journey. There are many Christians that are full of faith and practice their belief on a daily basis. However, there are many who are judgemental and full of hypocrisy. The people right next to me say they are Christians, but are the most self-serving people I have ever m

Editor, While we are all making our plans for Mother’s Day, I’d just like to remind everyone of their chance to make a big difference for people in need on the day before — Saturday, May 11. That is the day for the 21st annual Letter Carrier Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers walk through the communit

Editor, I just saw “42,” the trials of Jackie Robinson and was very impressed. It was well done. Good cast; good acting; and good script. I was delighted to not find one obscene word in the whole picture. I am so tired of all the foul language in today’s films. Most are unnecessary and is just bad writ

Editor, Mr. Greene, my heart goes out to you. You must be a very unhappy man. The cross has nothing to do with us or you. We each have a right to believe the way we want. The city will probably loan you the cross if you use it for what Christ did for us. Are you willing to give your life for your believers? If you don’t lik

Editor, It’s not taxation; it’s revenue enhancement. It’s not government spending; it’s investment. It’s not lying to the citizens; it’s making false or misleading statements. It’s not uneducated voters; it’s low information voters.   When the government becomes this deceitful

Editor, After carefully reading all the letters to the editor from “Christian” people in Porterville, then seeing my own sister-in-law’s attitude about the entire matter, I have decided against trying to get the cross down for one reason. Since only a hundred or so ever attend the Easter sunrise service, the cr

Editor, My name is Ruby Phillips, and I’m writing this letter in rebuttal to David Gong’s letter ”Don’t trust Cancer Society”. I recently posted on the Porterville Facebook page calling all survivors, telling them “we want you at Relay.  You are true inspirations.” I didn&rs

Editor, I’m writing this letter in rebuttal to David Gong’s letter. I’ve been participating in Relay For Life since 1999, because a very dear friend and cancer survivor asked me to come out and experience the event. When I stepped onto the track I knew this was something I wanted to be a part of. The hope on the faces o

Editor, By now, everyone understands that the Porterville Unified School District has a practice of providing health and welfare benefits to past board members for a lifetime as well as existing board members and their families at tax payer expense. This practice costs tax payers millions of dollars and takes badly needed resource out of

Editor, As a farmer with deep roots in both agriculture and California water issues, I have confidence in Andy Vidak’s ability to represent us in Sacramento. I do not want you to be confused by different groups blindly promoting the California water bond, as no one knows its content yet. As a farmer, Andy will wait until t

Editor, With the turmoil in our country today, the following quote by Thomas Jefferson puts a different light on the many issues that divide the conservatives and progressives/liberals over social issues. We no longer live in the “Leave it to Beaver” age, to the regret of many. Societies change, as do individuals, an

Editor, Well, I think the Cross should stay there. Patrick Green has always fought to take the cross down. Funny thing is that no one has complained about the cross but Patrick. My family and friends always go by the cross and we love seeing it there. Patrick Green doesn’t even live here so why does it bother him.

Editor, I would like to say something about our local hospital, Sierra View District Hospital. I have to write to thank you for the wonderful care I got while I was in the hospital. I was there four months. I was in ICU six weeks, in telemetry for two and a half months, then went to subacute for seven weeks. I had

Editor Yesterday, I received an exciting phone call. I was informed that my entry for the Publishers’ Clearing house had been drawn for the grand prize of $12 million (to be shared with two other contestants) and a bonus prize of a 2013 Jaguar. I was skeptical, but the caller convinced me that this was for real. He asked f

Editor,     Problems at the Woodville School continue without any solutions. Some think it is the teachers causing the problems. But is it? If it is necessary to lay off 8 to 10 teachers due to lower student enrollment and budget restrictions, then is it prudent to hire an outside contractor to find solutions? Shou

Editor, Before donating your money to Relay for Life, please research “The worlds wealthiest non-profit.” After weeks of research, I have nothing good to say about American Cancer Society. Investigation after investigation have been done. ACS and we should ask ourselves why. Here are consumer watchdog sites Chro

Editor, I would like to thank Officer B. Mendoza from the Porterville Animal Control for all his patience in helping me to catch a dog to offer it a good home. I work at Government Plaza here in Porterville, and we often see strays hanging around the building. For the past two weeks I have noticed two Chihuahuas who seem to be li

Editor, I am somewhat mystified as to why you would continue to print stories about the ramblings of Mr. Greene and his threats to bring suit against the city because the city did not answer his letter. Why should they? The only thing he wants is for you to give him attention. I am not sure of the price of a barrel of ink, but, i

Editor, Dear City Of Porterville: About the Cross on top of the Hill at Murry Park that Patrick Greene is saying to take it down. First of all, he does not live here anymore. He is the only person that is complaining about the cross. No other person has complained about the cross. Well, is Porterville his city? I don’t thi

Editor, How convenient for you Patrick Greene to declare yourself to be a Christian for one week in the Year 2012 while a local church came to your aid to raise money for your eye surgery and quickly you realized you were still an atheist. Shame on you. Let me assure you that your threats and demands to remove the cross at Murry