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Letters to the Editor

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Dear Editor:

In response to the article entitled "Pooped out on the pope" by Claire Castagnera, I would like to comment on one of her points. She states "If you are one of the poor and disadvantaged that he (the pope) claims to want to help so badly, you are more likely to find assistance at your local Planned Parenthood than in the arms of Pope Francis".

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Dear Editor:

In her column published in the TIMES NEWS on 3/30/13. Miss Castagnera stated the following: "I could count off 20 reasons a woman might need - yes, need - an abortion." For all of us very interested in this issue, I ask that in a not-too-distant column she provides us with a list of these 20 reasons, and more if she cares to.

Jim Gmitter

Lehighton

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Helping employees get healthier and helping to curb the rising cost of health care should be priorities for all employers. And as we approach May, designated as Global Employee Health and Fitness Month, it's the perfect time for employers to start taking a more active role in their employees' health.

Not only will your employees and their families benefit, but your company's bottom line can get healthier, too.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Dear Editor:

Did you ever wonder over the course of your life, if you made the right decisions? Look over your right shoulder, they are there. Some do have dire consequences. While a plethora do not. One that I recall for a negative effect was smoking. I woke up one day and realized that I wanted to have a longer life. I threw that pack of cancer sticks away more years ago then I can remember.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Dear Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate and thank the Rush Township Board of Supervisors and all the people involved in winning the case between the Board of Supervisors and Mr.William Boyer, concerning a dispute over a township street behind Ryan Avenue.

Mr Boyer is an auditor elected by the people of the township. He was put in office to do what is best for the township and the people. However, he had a personal agenda which cost the township $8,586.16 in legal costs, plus the time of the township's secretary in preparing the documents for court.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Dear Editor:

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Dear Editor:

Every parent would agree. A father should protect and defend his daughter. Especially if his daughter faces derision for stirring up so much negative emotion among your readers. Jim Castagnera's daughter, Claire, is a mature and intelligent young lady who presents a clever point-counterpoint missive with her father in the Times News's column, The Generation Gasp, valiantly defending her generation's liberal and progressive struggle.

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Dear Editor:

U +Action = Auction. There's a saying that everything is bigger in Texas - well you had to be a part of the recent ACS Chinese Auction on March 24th to see that "BIG" also happens in Barnesville! There were over 700 items, the parking lot was full, Lakeside Ballroom was full, and there were baked goods galore. Folks continued to stream through the door. We scrambled to find additional tickets to meet the demand and everyone left with something, even if it was just a free gift or a fun day with a friend. .

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Dear Editor:

I was surprised to see in the Wednesday April 3, 2013 edition of Mr. Dave Hiles resignation from the Panther Valley School Board.

I know Dave a long time. As well as an articulate, hard working individual, he always strived to do the right thing for everyone.

But unfortunately, you cannot please everyone and nobody's perfect. Mr. Hiles, through hard work, established his oil business and the nicest employees you would ever meet. I knew the budget cuts would have an effect down the line. I wish him, Mr. Dave Hiles, the best.

Sincerely,

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Dear Editor:

Alcohol is a major problem in the U.S. It does not discriminate by gender, age, ethnicity or education level. Not only does it exact a large human toll, it also costs the United State approximately $185 billion annually.