Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:

The stimulus package has arrived in Rush Township. Well, almost, that is if you live outside the township. Our new road foreman, from Carbon County, received a $2 per hour raise, while a long time township worker received 25 cents per hour. The township had a great secretary who did an excellent job. She was replaced with a new secretary who resides in West Penn Township, with quite a substantial increase in salary to the previous secretary.

Dear Editor:

Kudos and thanks to Terry Ahner and the Times News for the article about the upcoming Carbon County Band Festival, our 50th annual event, on March 18.

We at Palmerton High School are thrilled to host this milestone event and to have a guest soloist of Denny Seiwell's stature. It truly will be a memorable event for all participating and attending. We also hope that many former county band participants will attend, especially since we expect a number of former directors to be there. It would be great to play host to reunions of many former students and teachers.

Dear Editor:

Yesterday's paper reported that the City of Allentown is banning the use of cell phones while driving.

They have followed the cities of Philadelphia, Erie and Harrisburg to ban cell phone use while driving.

When will Gov. Rendell join other adjoining states to pass a law concerning this as a driving hazard.

Is he going to wait until there are more accidents resulting in injury or death?

People, please let your voice be heard. Notify your local Representative that you are concerned now about this.

Janet Lerow

Palmer House

Dear Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone involved in helping make the holidays a lot happier for many children in our area. The outpouring of generosity was once again tremendous. It's nice to know there are so many caring individuals throughout our community.