Letters to the Editor

Stop giving to charity

Editor, Again this year, Obama is attempting for the fifth time to limit the income tax deduction for charity gifts. Obama wants to change the current 39.6 percent on the top wage-earners tax deduction to 28 percent. (Example, if you gave $1,000 to ... Full story

Barn does it again

Editor, On Friday, May 17th, I had the pleasure in seeing “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)” at the Barn Theater, and let me tell you this is not a show to miss. Filled with nonstop laughter, audience participation an... Full story

False promises

Editor, Here we go again. Another election, another set of false promises and lies. Before you jump on the bandwagon and vote for the candidate who is promising you “more money”, please think about this: People on fixed incomes (like So... Full story

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

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