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Saturday, January 12, 2013

Dear Editor:

Last week, I read in your paper about the potential acquisition of the old Empire Beauty School building by the Schuylkill County Commissioners. Many people have a strong opinion of this issue, myself included. Unfortunately, because the County Commissioners only meet on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m., the working class and business owners cannot participate in county government. I and others would like to attend and be able to discuss County issues with our elected officials before action is taken.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

National Guard a cost-effective solution

Dear Editor:

I have long known that the National Guard and Reserve are a bargain for our state and country. It's gratifying to finally see the numbers in black and white.

Last month, the Reserve Forces Policy Board issued a report to the Secretary of Defense on the full cost of military personnel.

It's the first official report from a Department of Defense entity that makes it clear that the cost of a National Guard or Reserve member is much less than that of an active-component member.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Closing pool would benefit no one

Dear Editor:

This is a letter that I wrote and sent to Ms. Rosemary Porembo, superintendent of the Panther Valley School.

"I am writing to you because I was informed that the Panther Valley High School pool was closed. I can understand why you feel you would need to take this action since I understand there is an unpaid balance of a bill due to the school in regards to Ms. Maria Zupko.

However, as a taxpayer who has benefitted greatly from using this pool to maintain good health, I think it is a shame to decide to close it.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Sell the LCB and use all proceeds on Pa's roads and bridges

Dear Editor:

On Tuesday, Jan. 1, I was honored to be sworn in for my third term as state representative for the 124th Legislative District. As we begin the 2013-14 legislative session, there are several key issues that we need to address.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Agrees with commissioners

Dear Editor:

Living in a community that has recycling in with their garbage I totally agree with the commissioners to end the Carbon County solid waste.

When the recycling was making a profit and it didn't cost the taxpayers anything to run the service that was ok. But now that it's losing money and costing the taxpayers money it's time to end it. Like I said some communities have recycling with their garbage so why should we have to pay our trash collectors and than pay a tax for the same service.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

State delays small games of chance reporting requirements

New reporting requirements associated with increased prize limits for small games of chance have been delayed one year as Pennsylvania leaders examine whether the record-keeping would be burdensome on local clubs and organizations that rely on these types of fundraising efforts.

The required date for small games of chance licensees to file their first report has been changed from Feb. 1, 2013, to Feb. 1, 2014.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Not a main thoroughfare

Dear Editor:

We are writing this letter with the understanding that Navitat Canopy Adventure has leased 400 acre piece of property on the mountain in Jim Thorpe for the specific use of zip line. We have been told that the area leased will be approximately 2-1/2 miles off the main entrance road, Behrens Road.

Since we are residents of the Sunrise Ridge Community with access to our development only through Behrens Road, we have many concerns about using Behrens Road as the access road to the facility.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Take a page from Japan

Dear Editor:

Question:

We are considered a leader in the world, one of the large industrialized and smartest nations in the world - a real leader.

Then how come we have more murders?

How come we let civilians have weapons of mass destruction?

You do know that assault weapons and large ammo clips lead to mass destruction, don't you?

I say that they aren't needed to hunt - only to kill people.

I say take a page from Japan. Don't give guns like this to civilians

Pass a law in six months that these weapons must be turned in.

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Ohh ... the day after Christmas

Dear Editor:

T'was the Day after Christmas

And the end of the pranks

Of the secrets-surprises

And we'll all given thanks.

For the gifts now delivered

By old Santa Claus

Yes, the turkey-great stuffing

And cranberry sauce.

The Kielbasi-Kolachy

And Heaven's Delight

Plus the Bollo we toasted

When friends said "Goodnight."Waking up in the morning

Brought on a slight pain

And we silently promised

"Not Ever Again."

THEN ...

'Neath the tree, in the village

At a tiny lamp post

Saturday, January 12, 2013

Diminishing bearing rate

Dear Editor:

My father was an officer serving in the US Navy. Captain Dages would take me on errands and explain life to me as a boy. Dad told me about what his son should know at sea...diminishing bearing rate.

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