Letters to the Editor

Letter-To-The Editor: Ex POWs, widows due pensions

I wish to call attention to a little known benefit for veterans. An act of Congress in October 2004 states that ex-POWs or their widows will receive a pension if the veteran has heart disease or has died of heart disease. This benefit pertains to... Full story

Measure O good for students

Dear Editor,The Springville Union School Board’s main purpose is to promote the welfare of  the children of our school. I am a member of that board. The upcoming election gives voters another chance to help the students of Springville.... Full story

Letter-To-The Editor: Leave students ‘debt free’

Dear Editor,There were several points made about Measure O during the debate that were not mentioned in Wednesday’s article. There are no available water hook-ups or sewage disposal available from the Springville Public Utility District for... Full story

Thanks to Sierra View staff

By Pat Duboski

We, the family and friends of Velma Gilbert, would like to thank the entire staff of Sierra View District Hospital for the wonderful care given to our “Little Grandma” during her recent 12 day stay. Everyone was professional and... Full story

Letter-To-The-Editor: It helps to pray at red lights

I want to say thanks to Dyan Jones about the letter she sent about the red lights and [people] not stopping, and I agree with her. Also, the police cannot be everywhere. Most of the time, I take whoever God brings to mind, or whatever I need in my... Full story

Letter-To-The Editor: Praise for LOVE Inc.

I would like to giveraise to Porterville LOVE Inc. for the support they give to the community at large. On several occasions LOVE Inc. has provided assistance to homeless individuals that have called City Hall asking for housing vouchers.  ... Full story

Letter-To-The Editor: Medicare good for woman and her family

I have been very fortunate in having good Health Care for much of my life because my father was a Los Angeles policeman and was eligible for the first Health Maintenance Program in the country. It was called the Ross-Loose Medical Group and was... Full story

Letter-To-The Editor: Shopping carts ‘filthy’

I am a regular shopper at Save Mart Supermarket. With money being tight, I thought I could save a little money and shop at Food 4 Less. My first trip I noticed that the shopping carts were not very clean. Let me put it this way, they are the... Full story

EDITORIAL: Bill Clinton stirs up race for governor

His endorsement of Newsom stems from bad blood with Jerry Brown going back to ‘92.He’s back. And this time it is to enthusiastically interject himself into the highly competitive Democrat primary for governor of California. Former... Full story

Founding Fathers sure got it right

When our Founding Fathers designed our government they installed checks and balances, executive, legislative, and judicial. An examination of the last 30 years shows the wisdom of this system. Ronald Reagan took office in 1980 with a... Full story

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