Letters to the Editor

What's wrong with good news?

To the Editor:

I've been noticing the spins that the people in the major media employ. They don't just tell a news story they try to dramatize everything.

An outbreak of flu or any other illness soon becomes an epidemic or even pandemic. They apply the "Chicken Little" routine to most events. It's getting to be entertaining to watch them work. It's always a negative spin. An economic slow down becomes a recession bordering on a great depression.

Good news is reported, if ever, with great reluctance. It would be comedy except, the general public buys this negativism and their reactions exacerbate the issue.

This has been going on for at least the last 30 years. No wonder, everyone thinks that hard times are upon us.

Isn't it nice that Margaret Lehman of Lyons got some deserved recognition in our wonderful little newspaper? It's nice to see, for a change, that not everybody is a Bush basher.

She spends hours crocheting afghans and give them as presents to deserving people. It was also nice of President Bush to take the time to acknowledge the gift. Wouldn't be nice if all Americans unite behind a President and give them encouragement? But the Bush bash parade marches on, led by the schemers and followed by the sheeple.

Speaking of Margaret Lehman, and her sister Birdie, they are regulars among the coffee mates at McDonald's. They can be found there early morning and also in the afternoon. I don't know what their politics are, they never discuss that, but I do know what their religion is. They are both Christians. They can be found in their church on Sunday and also where Gospel music is played. The perpetual smiles on their faces shows that they know what being a Christian is all about.

Wouldn't it be nice if everybody would know the feeling of being a Christian?

There are some who point out that they are not perfect, they have faults. Maybe so. No one is perfect, but true Christians are forgiven!

Thanks for listening.

Robert M. Weyer

Linton

City of Jasonville says thanks for help

To the Editor:

On behalf of the city of Jasonville we would like to thank everyone who was involved in anyway for your help and co-operation with our water disaster June 7 through 15.

It was amazing to see how each individual, group, and organization came together to keep our community strong and as normal as possible. Whether you were on the front lines of action, behind the scenes, or just continually praying you helped make a difference.

Each department and individual was excellent in their execution of getting the community everything it needed in a timely manner. Performance was truly professional by all as well as courageous and determined.

The situation our community just survived was a real test of what can be accomplished when we help each other and work together.

In the aftermath we would also like to encourage everyone to not forget the local businesses and farmers who suffered losses during this crisis, not only revenue but structural damage and content. Support them for they are, along with you, essential to our city and community.

As this flooding crisis continues to wreak havoc on local communities throughout our state and country let us continue prayers and support for all.

"God bless all of you."

Mayor Roy Terrell Sr.

and other Jasonville elected officials

Fiscus family thankful for support

To the Editor:

I would like to thank everyone who has helped and continues to help my family and I during my recent illness.

A special thank you to Laura Rose, without her and my husband and God, I would not be here. A special thanks to Greene County fire rescue and ambulance. Greene County General Hospital, Dr. Esguerra and everyone else at the hospital.

My family, and friends, my church family at Anchored in Faith and for everyone else for your prayers and thoughts of kindness it will never be forgotten.

Randall, Debbie, Tyler & Tiffany Fiscus

Linton