Letters to the Editor

Great care

Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to convey my deepest appreciation to Sierra View District Hospital.My mother, Helen Roggenstein, was recently a patient at SVDH for several days. She entered her stay through the ER. I am so thankful an... Full story

Keeping to goal

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 Ol... Full story

Worst drivers

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 ... Full story

Supports Relay

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. W... Full story

A diverse community

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 com... Full story

Pleased with CEO choice

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... Full story

Proud to relay

Editor, This is in response to Mr. Gong’s letter don’t trust the American Cancer Society. I would like to start off by saying shame on you, Mr. Gong. The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life is an organization that is very nea... Full story

Be better Christians

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... Full story

Food drive Saturday

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 Lett... Full story

Great movie

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 fou... Full story

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