Archive By Section - Letters to the Editor
Accolades for Senator's help
Dear Editor: We would like to express our sincere appreciation to Senator Dave Cogdill for his leadership in getting SB 85 passed in the State legislature and signed by the governor. It was a Herculean effort to get this legislation signed and he has accomplished what no one had been able to do before. Over the past 20 years, many bills have been authored, but any bill that had made it to the governor had ...
Stadium blighted, neighborhood not
Turlock high school has been there for 100 years. It was there when you and I bought our houses. Though the neighborhood is not blighted, the stadium's field and track are! I not only live near it (3 blocks away) but taught health and P.E. there for 20 years.
Continue progress with Christianson
I encourage you to join me in supporting Adam Christianson in his re-election bid for sheriff of Stanislaus County. In these fiscally challenging times, we need continued proactive leadership in this important office. With the crime rate at its lowest in two decades, coupled with an aggressive and successful rural crime prevention program, and an effective focus on gang activity suppression, Adam and his department have proven themselves worthy of our confidence. Strong leadership and ...
Are stadium renovations really the best use of funds?
There is a lot of unfair criticism pointed at those opposed to the remodeling of Joe Debely Stadium. Both of my sons played on that field in high school, and even then it was in need of repair. Nobody wants to see an athlete get hurt due to poor field quality and no parents want to continue sitting on those cold metal bleachers in the middle of a chilly November evening.
Joe Debely renovations benefit entire community
The Turlock High School Joe Debely Stadium renovation appears to have brought a lot of negativity to the school, the City Council, and those who support the renovation. The Turlock Unified School Board is always concerned about its neighbors and their needs. They pride themselves in maintaining good relationships with our community and have repeatedly voiced their willingness to address any and all issues with regard to the stadium improvements.
Family is grateful for support of community
On Oct. 27, 2009 at approximately 3:30 a.m., our home and our belongings were lost in a fire. First and foremost we would like to thank our Heavenly Father for waking our mom (Shana) up that morning and giving us the chance to live! We, the Jones family, would like to express how thankful we are to each and every person who helped us pick up the pieces to our lives and put them back ...
EDITOR’S NOTE
In a letter to the editor titled "Council members need lesson in civility" that ran in the Feb. 13 issue of the Journal, Dale Parkinson wrote: "Councilmember Kurt Spycher casually said that (City of Turlock Economic Development Manager Heidi McNally-Dial's) position on the city staff would be eliminated and then Councilmember Ted Howze agreed."
Spycher and Howze were out of line
I couldn't agree more with Dale Parkinson's comments in his letter to the editor published in the Feb. 13 Turlock Journal.
Sportsmanship lacking at TC basketball game
I have been involved in high school athletics for many years; I have played in them and I have cheered from the sidelines. After the Turlock Christian/Denair game that I just attended, I have almost lost all faith in the sportsmanship that used to be held at such a high standard at all high school athletic contests.
Using RDA funds for stadium renovations is wrong
Dear Editor, The Turlock City Council is giving Redevelopment Agency money to the Turlock School District. The community members who filed the lawsuit want Turlock citizens to know we believe this RDA project is against RDA and state law. The neighborhoods around the high school are not blighted, the Joe Debely Stadium at the high school is not inside the RDA boundary, the project has not gone through an environmental impact report and City Council ...
Obama is on the right track
I believe that President Barack Obama is on the right track with focusing on job creation. I think helping small businesses with giving small banks the incentive to give loans and the tax credits to businesses who hire new workers or give them raises is a step in the right direction.
Making every woman count
Dear Editor, On Jan. 1, the Every Woman Counts program, which provides mammograms to 350,000 underserved women in California each year, closed its doors and will not start screening women again until July. When the program reopens, women under the age 50 will not be served. Why? To save a few bucks, just one half of one percent... which will have little impact on the state's massive budget deficit. For the women of this state ...
What are our schools coming to?
My grandson was shot with an Air Soft gun by two other students in his grade after school at Brown Elementary. He was not injured. He asked to please not shoot his little sister.
Local jails cannot bear burden of housing state prison inmates
California's budget crisis has impacted every level of government: State, county, and city. Painful cuts have been and will continue to be made in all areas. Inevitably up and down the state, counties and local governments are looking at another year of reduced budgets and additional cuts to the point that many police chiefs and sheriffs are being forced to lay off police officers and deputy sheriffs.
Vote count matters in school board vacancy
Dear Editor, Lori Crivelli has become Turlock's own Sarah Palin. Seek and accept an office of responsibility and then quit without a rational explanation. The remaining members of the Turlock Unified School District Board of Trustees have correctly decided to use appointment rather than special election to fill the vacancy. I agree with those who say that the person who earned the next highest number of votes in the election should receive the appointment if ...
Articles by Section - Letters to the Editor
Medi-Cal reimbursement cuts affect everyone
Columbine, Sandy Hook Elementary, Aurora, Colo. These top headlines are some of the most recent and memorable stories we have seen in the news. But, yet, our government wants to see more! Most people are looking at the money side of the [10 percent Medi-Cal reimbursement cut], but as a concerned citizen, I am going to take this to a place many are unaware of or simply don't want to discuss. I ...
Sales tax, better workers could fix roads
If we must have a tax to repair the roads in Turlock, then I am in favor of a sales tax increase. This increase needs to affect all, since everyone who drives uses the roads. I just spent $450 to repair a popped tire and a bent spindle in my car from the potholes in the road. However, I do have a serious concern and that is that as a retiree, I am ...
Newsom has always been pro-drugs
The primary goal of drug legalization advocates has been to convince the general public that marijuana is a harmless plant. Of course, they are aware of the fact that so called "medical" marijuana is grossly abused, and store front dispensaries are nothing more than legitimized (Prop 215) drug dealing operations. Without medical marijuana, full legalization would not be possible. In fact medical marijuana was used as a stepping stone to get to full marijuana ...
Thank you for supporting vets through poppies campaign
Thank you citizens of Turlock and outlying areas for your generous contributions during our poppies for donations campaign May 1 through 31. As usual, your generosity was outstanding. It is only through your help that we are able to use this money exclusively for the benefit of veterans and their families. Be assured that this money will be spend wisely. We thank Mayor Lazar for his seal of approval, Doug Lejune and Scout ...
Extra mail weight carried with pleasure
With a heart full of gratitude, the city and rural letter carriers would like to thank the giving community of Turlock for donating over 6,000 pounds of cans and non-perishable food on May 11. Once again, and for the past 17 years, you have left your donations by your mailboxes putting a smile on our faces as we deliver your mail. A little extra weight in our mailbags was carried with pleasure, knowing that many ...
Start pedaling Turlock
May is National Bike Month - a perfect time for our community to recognize and celebrate all the benefits of bicycling. Bicycling keeps us healthy, carries us efficiently from point A to point B; saves us from high gas prices; and makes our air cleaner and our roads less congested. Bicycling is good for our community and helps address many of our most pressing societal and environmental problems. Bicycling is fun! Even though this week ...
Look before you drive
Editor, This letter is to the lady in the car who was making a right-hand turn from Heather Noel onto Colorado April 28 at 10:25 a.m. I was the gentleman in the SF Giants baseball cap and sweat pants who was about five steps into the crosswalk heading to the south side of Heather Noel. Your car didn't make a full stop and brushed against my leg. You looked up and saw me there ...
Love Turlock was a blessing
WOW! Was I ever blessed Saturday! I wish to thank Love Turlock for all the hard work they did on my front and back yard. God blessed me with the Love Turlock angels. They all worked hard on cleaning up my yard. Everyone of these sweet wonderful and loving people worked over three hours on making my yard beautiful again. I can't thank them enough. Dan Tallman was the project team leader. I have ...
Is Councilwoman Bublak fiscally conservative?
I have followed government actions and policies most of my life; to me it is imperative that we are aware of what decisions and actions are being made on our behalf. Currently I have a few concerns about our local government I feel should be addressed so the voting public can make more informed decision about those representing us. I am concerned when Turlock City Council member Amy Bublak seems to take credit ...
Sen. Cannella encouraged by immigration reform resolution
Senator Anthony Cannella (R-Ceres) issued the following statement regarding the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 8 (SJR 8), which encourages immigration reform at the federal level: "There is no questioning that our immigration system is broken. We must deal with immigration directly in a compassionate and practical manner. It is inconceivable to think we can deport 12 million undocumented immigrants, many of which have lived most of their lives here paying taxes, working, ...
Thank you for warm welcome
As a recent visitor to your community I wanted to write to share my appreciation for the warm welcome we received. This past weekend, I, along with our university softball team traveled to Turlock from Canada to participate in the Cal State Stanislaus Tournament of Champions. It has been a number of years since our team has participated in this event and given our experience this year I am confident we will return again ...
Flu shot research
Recent studies have revealed some statistics that suggest the flu shot is less effective and much more dangerous than was believed previously. In 2010, a review of 50 flu vaccine studies concluded: "Under ideal conditions (vaccine completely matching circulating viral configuration) 33 healthy adults must be vaccinated to avoid one set of influenza symptoms. In average conditions (partially matching vaccine) 100 people must be vaccinated to avoid one set of influenza symptoms. <p ...
Remembering patriotism
As a child, patriotism was instilled by our parents, church and school. We revered and respected the flag. Nearly every house flew a flag on holidays, and, businesses daily. Last Memorial Day I noticed only two houses on my street flew a flag. Neither was mine. I felt ashamed. The following day I bought a flag. I wonder how many other people are like me; enjoying our daily life without regard to those ...
Denair schools downfall much more complicated
The idea that Denair's Superintendent Edward Parraz was too compassionate to make hard decisions, and specifically didn't want to lay off employees and thus is mainly responsible for the district's financial problems, is not supported by the report generated by CPA Teresa Ryland who, as required by state law, examined the district's financial planning, status, and history. Her job was to determine how Denair became one of seven districts out of 1,107 in California ...
College district representatives know their communities
Editor: This letter is in reference to an article published in the Turlock Journal on March 20, written by Dennis Wyatt: "College Districts need to put education first, jobs second." I am not disputing his opinion in the article regarding consolations of community college districts, but I feel he needs to get out from behind his computer if he is going to make statements about local Representatives. The part that I resent is ...
Sections:
- OBITS
- NEWS |
- SPORTS |
- OPINION |
- ARTS/LEISURE |
- LIVING IN 209 |
- HOME SCENE |
- SPECIAL SECTIONS |
- CELEBRATIONS |
- MOVIES |
- OBITS |
- REGIONAL NEWS
Services:
Submit News:
Online:
Contents of this site are © Copyright 2011 The Turlock Journal, CA. All rights reserved.
