Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor:

Today a very sweet dog named Ashley had to be put to sleep. It is four days to Christmas eve, and today was the day that Tracy, her owner, made that decision to say good bye to her loving , loyal, cuddley companion.

To Tracy, and millions of other dog lovers , a dog can steal you heart . To many people, dogs become their trusting friend, child , baby, sleeping buddy . We take them for ice cream, camping , fishing, walks, and rides in our trucks and cars. They look at us with those loving eyes, and they have the cutest fur face that steals our hearts.

Dear Editor:

After gauging the political winds in a Congressional district that opposes government-run healthcare, Rep. Tim Holden (D-17) recently voted against final passage of Pelosi's health reform bill. To many Pennsylvanians living in the 17th Congressional District, this was nothing more than an attempt to navigate the turbulent waters surrounding the healthcare debate in Congress. But Holden's political calculation has been uncovered.

Dear Editor:

We want to thank everyone who came out to Tractor Supply Company in Lehighton on Saturday to help make Pet Photos with Santa a wonderful success. This will greatly benefit Amazing Grace Spay Neuter Program and Pocono Greyhound Adoption.

On Sunday morning as we were getting ready Mrs. Claus slipped on the ice and we spent the afternoon and evening in the hospital emergency room.

Florida State's Bobby Bowden will coach his last game against West Virginia on New Year's Day in the Gator Bowl. West Virginia is a team he coached long ago.

Lulu and I seldom buy game tickets in advance. One time - in 1986 - I ordered 40 Orange Bowl tickets in advance. I ended up going to Miami with my family to sell the tickets at a "discount." Never again - I vowed. Since then we have attended scores of games and bowls with ticket ranging from $5 to $20 (some free) - purchased outside the stadium at game time.