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Reader responds to Rep. Bill Johnson’s article
Dear Editor, I would like to respond to an article that appeared in the Gallipolis Daily Tribune on July 24, 2012. The article was written by Rep. Bill Johnson called, “Empower, Don’t Punish, Job Creators.” Mr. Johnson, you are very naive or else too dumb to see the truth when it is laying in front of you. You took President Obama’s message about job creation completely out of context. Listen to the whole message. You might fool some of y...
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Car damage and vandalism — Why?
Dear Editor, This letter is in reference to an incident that happened in Pageville, Ohio. A few weeks ago, some people went to my parked [vehicle] and took clubs and beat all my windows out, including the windshield, headlights and mirrors. I don’t know [who] they were, but they know. I have never did anything to anybody to deserve this. I am 75 years old and on Social Security. My insurance won’t cover it, and it is costing over $1,000...
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Reader addresses officials of Ohio, Gallia County and BREC
Dear Editor, I am writing regarding the storm of June 29 and its aftermath. The fact that we had a disastrous storm on June 29 is no one’s fault. It is also no one’s fault that there were so many who lost power during this event. It is the lack of assistance to the community that I question. Our family was one of the fortunate ones, who had the resources to acquire ice, food and the other things we needed to survive the more than five and a...
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Reader disappointed in Kasich’s handling of WCS
Dear Editor: For keeping quiet about a child molester, the NCAA fined Penn State $60 million, took away future scholarships, imposed a four-year bowl-game ban, and invalidated 112 wins. Those who knew about the child molester were fired and Joe Paterno’s statue was removed out of disgrace. Lawsuits will surely follow, and people will likely be prosecuted for child endangerment, criminal negligence, deception, cover-ups, etcetera. Worthing...
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Grandfather doesn’t appreciate Playboy story in newspaper
Dear Editor, In a day and age where we as a nation are concerned about the image that we convey regarding our young women; the Point Pleasant Register places on the front page of its newspaper a story concerning a graduate of Point Pleasant High School becoming a Playboy “Playmate of the Month.” From the tone of the story, this is something to be desired as it is quoted, ”Being a Playmate has always been a dream of mine.” In order for a...
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Buildings detract from otherwise lovely town
Dear Editor, Recently I was in town for my 50th high school reunion and noticed many changes. Some, such as new schools, a larger hospital, the river museum, amphitheater, and art gallery showed that local folks cared for the area. Unfortunately, others did not. A house badly in need of paint near the road in the English Court area and several houses in dire need of repair on Viand Street near the heart of town severely detract from the o...
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4-Her grateful for fair
Dear Editor, My name is Sierra Henry and I’m in the Haer Bears 4-H Club. I want to express my gratitude to our local Mason County Fair Board Committee and all those who help make the Mason County Fair possible for us 4-H’ers. Sierra Henry, 12 Gallipolis Ferry
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<p>Aurora Saunders underwent an EEG at Cleveland Clinic last week.</p>
SNP: I did NOT sign up for this!
We packed the family up for a neurology appointment for my daughter at Cleveland Clinic this week loaded with luggage, research and hope. We were scheduled for an 8 a.m. sleep-deprived EEG (waking her up at 3 a.m. was an experience I hope to never repeat) and a 10:40 a.m. appointment. Bursting with anticipation and carrying a huge bag full of research study print-outs, we sat down with the neurologist. “Your daughter does have abnormal EEG ...
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Visitor concerned about perceived lack of Likens’ support
Dear Editor, I am always amazed when I come home to visit and read the Register. Tuesday’s front page has articles on the American Queen visit, Sweatstock and Paul Doeffinger. I was privileged to see a wonderful last-minute concert performed by local talent Chase Likens! He is so talented and treats his fans so well, yet you never mentioned him or even included one picture. I thought maybe you may have saved it for Wednesday’s paper — still...
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Right to Life shares emotional note
Dear Editor, As many of you know, Right to Life had a fund drive with the Baby Bottles for Mother’s Day with 51 churches and one organization participating. This involves over a thousand Bottles. Abortion is usually kept quiet. Just because women smile doesn’t mean there is joy and peace in their hearts. Many women carry the scars all their lives. We received a note in one of the Bottles this year that we believe the writer would like for u...
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Suddenlink subscriber tired of paying to surf
Dear Editor, I’ve had Suddenlink expanded basic cable for several years. It was around $32 per month when I first started on expanded basic. Now after several yearly increases I pay $76.66. In May 2012, Suddenlink management decided to remove TV Guide Channel from its lineup. Now I have no idea what is on, what movies or what time they start. When I was paying my monthly cable bill, I asked why it was removed. I was told they had their own ...
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Protect your right to own guns
Dear Editor, President Obama is about to begin to overturn your right to own guns. His plan to do this through “Fast and Furious” backfired. He has one way left to overturn the Second Amendment—through adoption of a foreign treaty. Many liberals believe a treaty is higher law than the U.S. Constitution though this is not the original intent of our founders. At least four U.S. Supreme Court judges believe this. So, the President is going...
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Mason residents applaud Rutland festivities
Dear Editor, We live in Mason. We were invited to Rutland, Ohio, recently to enjoy their July 4 celebration. First let me say, the volunteer fire department really put on an excellent Fourth of July. I was amazed at how the firemen, EMS and their families all worked like a well-oiled clock. Rutland as we all know is a very small place, but they really outdid themselves. The fireworks were spectacular. Fire department, EMS and all who worked...
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Holzer Health System says ‘Thank You’
Dear Editor, Holzer Health System would like to officially say ‘Thank You’ to the overwhelming number of staff who assisted our health system in some way during the past storms. With the power outages across our service area, our dedicated health care workers have continued to provide top-quality services for our communities, both at our facilities, and in volunteer situations for their friends, family and loved ones. Holzer has long prid...
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Reader pays tribute to Bob Robinson
Dear Editor, Many years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting Bob and JoAnn Robinson through Dewey and Pauline Horton and saw how much they cared for them and the respect they had for each other. Bob did the eulogy for Carolyn Heines, my oldest sister. And he did a fine job. Bob was a good and true Christian who loved God and Jesus with all his heart and soul. He is up there now with God and Jesus who he served so very well. May God and Je...
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