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POLICY : Submitting a "Letters to the Editor" is very simple. Just e-mail it to letters@portervillepost.com with your 1) Real Name 2) Real E-Mail and 3) Message. Make sure that you reference the article or column or story and date. That'll help the readers locate the story in which you are responding too. Our next policy - the number of times you can submit ... once to each story or no more than 4 times a month.
PROCEEDURE : The Post will retain the rights to edit profanity and slander, unless of course you say in your letter "Go ahead and sue me". Please don't do that. As well, we'll try to post your comments within a few days or at the end of the week - Fri or Sat. So get it in before that day.

From: Robert Inabinette -- bobeye@hughes.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 01 Jul 2010, 14:51:21 PM
Subject: Obama's qualifications to serve as US President
Dear Editor -- This is a letter that I sent to my Representative. "Dear Congressman Nunes, This issue has bothered me greatly for months. There is no indication that Obama has had a background check to serve as President of USA. This issue was brought up before he was elected and ignored by Congress including the Republicans. I want to know why. I don't want to be brushed off as a nutcase birther. I want a straight sound answer." Robert Inabinette -- bobeye@hughes.net from outside of the Porterville Area
From: Harold R. Beasley, Sr. -- fecs1@cox.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 19 Jun 2010, 17:21:32 PM
Subject: Arizona Vs. California Immigration Law
Dear Editor -- My name is Harold R. Beasley, Sr. I am a retired Border Patrol Agent. I live in Sierra Vista , AZ. Telephone number (520) ***-**** {fecs1@cox.net}. I was the Deputy Chief Patrol Agent in San Diego for 5 years (1996 to 2001). I Then transferred as an Assistant Chief Patrol Agent to Tucson, Arizona ... and then retired in 2002. I did a little research and found that California has the same law (Penal Code 834b) on their books and are complaining about Arizona just Passing our New Immigration Law. Wow, is this the pot calling the Kettle black? Harold R. Beasley, Sr. -- fecs1@cox.net from outside of the Porterville Area
From: Friend of Sgt. Mack -- sgt.mack@portervillepost.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 31 May 2010, 10:18:46 PM
Subject: Dear Obama, Shape Up or Ship Out
Dear Editor -- Here's an e-mail that one of Sgt. Mack's readers wants the Post to re-publish. It's from a 95 year Old WW II Pearl Harbor Veteran and it's addressed to President Obama. This venerable and much honored WW II vet is well known in Hawaii for his seventy-plus years of service to patriotic organizations and causes all over the country. A humble man without a political bone in his body, he has never spoken out before about a government official, until now. He dictated this letter to a friend, signed it and mailed it to the president. Friend of Sgt. Mack -- sgt.mack@portervillepost.com from outside of the Porterville Area
From: Clark C. McClelland -- Clark0003@hotmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 30 May 2010, 19:24:02 PM
Subject: A Nation Of Complete Idiotic, Brain-Dead, Cowardly Sheep
Dear Editor -- This once great nation known as the United States of America has now disappeared. You may ask, why? - especially if you are a MORON. Because most of YOU who are reading this are to BLAME. I call all of YOU STUPID BRAIN-DEAD COWARDS. You have NOT initiated ACTION to save our beloved country. Can you UNDERSTAND THAT YOU ARE BRAIN DEAD? YOU have elected many other BRAIN DEAD and treasonous sheeple to govern YOUR LIVES. The birth-right, taxpaying, patriotic citizens in this now dead society have allowed a mass invasion from the South to destroy OUR educational and health systems and essentially, most of our State and Local economies. Clark C. McClelland -- Clark0003@hotmail.com from outside of the Porterville Area
From: Bill Fulkerson -- etls1@aol.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 20 Apr 2010, 18:41:22 PM
Subject: Thank's For the Chemtrial Articles
Dear Editor -- I would like to thank the Porterville Post for addressing the important issue of "chemtrails". This may be one of the most important issues of our lifetime yet it continues to be largely ignored by most media. According to former NSA/CIA high clearance operative A.C. Griffith, he and an associate were able to get inside information about the aerosol program by gaining access to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio which he states is the main headquarters for the program. Bill Fulkerson -- etls1@aol.com from outside of the Porterville Area
From: Clemente Ferrer -- clementeferrer3@gmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 14 Mar 2010, 09:48:11 AM
Subject: Forgiveness, the Strong Weapon
Dear Editor -- For some time now I have been deeply concerned at the growing restlessness in our Country. Even though things has transpired this past year that has greatly contributed to this uneasiness, I don't believe this has happened overnight. Allow me to me explaine. It appears to me that there is a growing conspiracy to undermine the confidence and ease of the American people. Further, it appears to me, that "certain conditions/circumstances" has been created in our Country.; and it also appears to me that these are manifesting themselves as scare tactics that would serve as a precursor to accomplish predisposed Government sanctions to be ultimately imposed on the American people. Clemente Ferrer -- clementeferrer3@gmail.com from Spain
From: Elaine Harris -- ejewelry1@netzero.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 12 Mar 2010, 17:03:32 PM
Subject: A Growing Restlessness in our Country
Dear Editor -- For some time now I have been deeply concerned at the growing restlessness in our Country. Even though things has transpired this past year that has greatly contributed to this uneasiness, I don't believe this has happened overnight. Allow me to me explaine. It appears to me that there is a growing conspiracy to undermine the confidence and ease of the American people. Further, it appears to me, that "certain conditions/circumstances" has been created in our Country.; and it also appears to me that these are manifesting themselves as scare tactics that would serve as a precursor to accomplish predisposed Government sanctions to be ultimately imposed on the American people. Elaine Harris -- ejewelry1@netzero.net from Porterville Area
From: Al Watts -- trebla@pvilleca.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 15 Feb 2010, 08:19:44 AM
Subject: WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE ?
Dear Editor -- The events of 2009 are a chapter in our history. What is of greater importance is what the chapter we write in 2010 will contain. The pending elections might be the most important in the history of this republic. This is how I see it. If the people of this country, through our election process, do not elect people who honor the Constitution and are committed to govern by it our days are numbered. The current administration is openly opposed to the form of government our Founders' intended. The founders believed government should be limited, balanced, and with carefully delegated powers. On the other side ... Al Watts -- trebla@pvilleca.com from Porterville Area
From: Al Watts -- trebla@pvilleca.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 04 Feb 2010, 21:35:02 PM
Subject: The Citizens Power Campaign
Dear Editor -- The purpose of this letter is to provide your readers with some information about the "Citizens Power Campaign" that is sweeping across California. This campaign is aimed at stopping the corrupt political machine made up of Public Employee Unions and Sacramento politicians. The Public Employee Unions are the strongest and most active special interest group in Sacramento. These unions and our elected representatives in Sacramento are bankrupting the state. The game is rigged and the taxpayers are footing the bill. Al Watts -- trebla@pvilleca.com from Porterville Area
From: Russell Waymire -- russwaymire@sbcglobal.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 04 Feb 2010, 14:17:41 PM
Subject: Costa's Roll Call and Turning the Pumps On
Dear Editor -- I appreciate the opportunity to submit a letter to the editor to clarify to readers the information about events and votes on water legislation that has major economic repercussions for the entire Central Valley. I have attached a copy of a recent guest editorial that Congressman Costa has distributed in the Central Valley questioning my public comments concerning his voting record that he continues to distort. I live in an area that has waited for some positive news the five times came up last year in a Roll Call Vote to Turn On the Pumps, hoping it would pass to restore our water deliveries. Instead it was discouraging and disappointing to learn that our own Congressman, Jim Costa repeatedly voted against turning the pumps on. Russell Waymire -- russwaymire@sbcglobal.net from Hanford California
From: Al Watts -- trebla@pvilleca.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 04 Mar 2010, 13:04:34 PM
Subject: TEA OR COFFEE ?
Dear Editor -- Recently a Ms. Giddings wrote a letter which focused on her dislike of the Tea Party movement and the people involved in it. As I read the letter I could not help thinking how angry she seemed. She sounded like one of " those" people Nancy Palosi was talking about. Then I realized , it's probably just the coffee. Many of the facts in her letter were wrong, and she misrepresented what the Tea Party mission is. Being involved in this movement I feel compelled to respond. So who are these modern day Sons and Daughters of Liberty? Al Watts -- trebla@pvilleca.com from Porterville Area
From: Debbie Johnson : debjohnson1977@yahoo.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 31 Jan 2010, 21:13:15 PM
Subject: Flowers and Trees for Vincent Steen
Dear Editor - {Gentle Giant, Go Time #72 and The Lumberjack} I have been friends with the Connor/Steen family for 36 years. Vincent believed in God and had a reverence for nature. I invite all of you to plant flowers or a tree in rememberance. I think this will in a small way help with the grief of loss. He was a brother, son, grandson and nephew. He was also a friend to many. If you would like to share a thought or memory you can email me at debjohnson1977@yahoo.com. Thanks ... Debbie Johnson from Porterville Area
From: Al Watts -- trebla@pvilleca.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 27 Jan 2010, 20:36:44 PM
Subject: 2010 Tea Party Meeting Scheduled for Feb 8th
Dear Editor -- My name is Al Watts and I got involved in the Tea Party movement about a year ago. I was drawn to this group because of my long standing frustration with both state and federal government and the self-serving politicians in Sacramento and Washington. I also liked the fact that these folks were non-partisan. Like me, many of them believed that they had been betrayed by both parties. I knew I had to get involved in order to change things. Al Watts -- trebla@pvilleca.com from Porterville Area
From: Debbie Johnson : debjohnson1977@yahoo.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 24 Jan 2010, 14:31:55 PM
Subject: The Steen/Connor family wishes to thank everyone
Dear Editor - The Steen/Connor family wishes to thank everyone for the outpouring of sympathy and support during our recent loss of Vincent. Your prayers, thoughts, financial assistance, flowers, gifts, kind words and deeds are greatly appreciated. Many of you also attended his memorial service to help us remember and celebrate Vincent's life. He was a blessing to his friends and family. We are grateful he touched so many lives. Your thoughts and prayers will continue to help us through this difficult time. With appreciation -- Family of Vincent Steen Debbie Johnson : debjohnson1977@yahoo.com from Porterville Area
From: Lisa Justiniano -- via : ctellez88@gmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 17 Dec 2009, 11:22:36 AM
Subject: Christmas is much more than just a tradition
Dear Editor -- Christmas is much more than just a tradition as it transports us to a very important truth: we are very important to God. Perhaps some may think that his or her life is a failure, having nothing to decently show for it to the world but however, �He who sees all�, God our Father is constantly calling us as his children (which is what we are). Lisa Justiniano -- via : ctellez88@gmail.com from Madrid
From: Eva N Ferraz -- ctellez888@gmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 08 Dec 2009, 12:39:14 AM
Subject: Copenhaguen : Questioning climatic change
Dear Editor -- Repeat a lie several times and it'll seem to be true. According to 'Nature' magazine, 125 000 years ago the sea level was 5 meters up and the temperature was 6 Celsiud degrees higher. This happened when there was no significant CO2 emissions from humans. Nowadays, we're being violently warned against this alleged global warming, that is to happen in a couple of centuries based on studies from 60 years back, while not even metereological previsions for the next day can be accurate. What's their point? Eva N Ferraz -- ctellez888@gmail.com from Barcelona Espa�a
From: Caleigh"Ragging Christian" -- califcaleigh@aol.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 17 Nov 2009, 14:30:35 PM
Subject: Preacher threatened with arrest for reading out extracts from the bible in public
Dear Editor -- Doesn't it say, "In GOD we trust" on our american money? Do we not salute the american flag and quote, "One nation under GOD?' It's bad enough our children can no longer talk or be taught about God in school, but now adults are being detained as well! When a person exercises their right to freedom of speech and is threatened we know we are "One nation under the Government." Thanks ... Caleigh"Ragging Christian" -- califcaleigh@aol.com
From: Michael W. Golden -- mike_golden@comcast.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 31 Oct 2009, 08:13:50 AM
Subject: Fresno Police At It Again
Dear Editor -- Once again, fresno's p.d. has decided to take on an ever increasing concern and problem, single handedly!!!! I speak of course about over population!!!!! Over the course of the last 2 days, under the direct command of chief Jerry dyer, the Fresno assassin force has succeeded in KILLING 2 more CITIZENS!!! This happening just after my prior WARNING to any and all businesses considering coming to the BIG, GOOD-OLD-BOY, cow town of Fresno!!!!! Thanks ... Michael W. Golden -- mike_golden@comcast.net
From: Michael W. Golden -- mike_golden@comcast.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 24 Oct 2009, 20:04:35 PM
Subject: Questions for Fresno's Mayor and Police
Dear Editor -- Question???? Just exactly what kind of city, state, country, world, have we let our lives deteriorate into??? When we now have to worry about the very lives and health of our friends, simply for their speaking out, i.e. exercising their RIGHT to FREE SPEACH, about or against the government??? We're in DEEP DOO DOO my friends!!!! Thanks ... Michael W. Golden -- mike_golden@comcast.net
From: Glenda M -- glenda_m75@yahoo.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 17 Oct 2009, 16:23:23 AM
Subject: Terrorist groups in Churches
Dear Editor -- Latest news reports are that five terrorist cell groups have been operating in many of our churches. They have been identified as: Bin Sleepin, Bin Arguin, Bin Fightin, Bin Complainin, and Bin Missin. Their leader, Osama Bin Lucifer, trained these groups to destroy the Body of Christ. E-mailed by way of Glenda M -- glenda_m75@yahoo.com from R.L."Mack"McElreath -- ssg6mack@gmail.com
From: Marshall Denning -- ambassadorsforchrist@hotmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 03 Aug 2009, 12:47:06 PM
Subject: PETITION : For Total Recall on Arnold
Dear Editor -- There is a tax payer group that have initiated a recall of the Governor due to his incompetence to run the state. They are circulating a petition {LINK} to attempt to recall the Governor. There website called www.TotalRecall2009.com where you can get all the info you need.
Thanks ... Marshall Denning -- ambassadorsforchrist@hotmail.com

From: Glenda M -- glenda_m@charter.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 27 Jul 2009, 02:29:53 AM
Subject: Colonel ED McMahon Died as a War Hero
Dear Editor -- June 23rd's edition of the paper was filled with page after page of accolades spewing forth about the of Michael Jackson. The other day, they had a couple of paragraphs on Ed McMahon's Hollywood career and aptly noted he died a pauper. Is something wrong with American journalism ? E-mailed by way of Glenda M -- glenda_m@charter.net from R.L."Mack"McElreath -- ssg6mack@gmail.com
From: Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 10 Jul 2009, 06:22:40 AM
Subject: Mule vs Mountain Lion : Guess Who Won ?
Dear Editor, I came across this story and thought your readers might enjoy a little laugh. This may be a first ... A couple from Montana were out riding on the range, he with his rifle and she (fortunately) with her camera. Their dogs always followed them, but on this occasion a Mountain Lion decided that he wanted to stalk the dogs. Very, very, bad decision on the lion's part. Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net
From: "Mack" McElreath -- ssg6mack@gmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 22 Jun 2009, 12:27:21 AM
Subject: The "Public's Right" to Carry for "Public Safety"
Dear Editor and Senator Leno, As a law-abiding citizen, a veteran, an active state reservist, a newly-signed columnist for Porterville Post (an on-line news provider, with a growing readership) a member of REACT International (Radio Emergency Associated Communications Teams and [12yrs] former President of same [w/ 2yrs as President of the Central California Council of same]), an Elk and a retired federal employee, but still active with my union, I am vocally (with all of my associates and readers) unalterably opposed to restrictive anti-gun legislation. Sincerely, R.L."Mack"McElreath -- ssg6mack@gmail.com
From: Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 08 Jun 2009, 16:09:03 PM
Subject: History we can�t change, But the future we can and must !
Dear Editor, If we continue on the road we are on, the future will not include our Constitutionally guaranteed freedom and sovereignty. The national problems we are now witnessing are NOT accidental. Let me repeat that. The national problems we are now witnessing are NOT accidental. Each has occurred exactly as planned, or as F.D.R. said, �Nothing ever happens in politics by accident. If it happens, it was planned that way�. Each new assault on the Constitution, the Bill Of Rights, States Rights or the Economy have the same purpose, surrender to WORLD GOVERNMENT, and it all originates from the same source! The Council on Foreign Relations, or CFR. Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net
From: Mar�a Catal�n -- ctellez888@gmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 08 Jun 2009, 11:02:03 AM
Subject: Abusive partners can lead to Abortion and Suicide
Dear Sir, I am e-mailing you from Barcelona, Spain because I want Americans to know that ... many women have abortions induced by harassment and threats from their partners. However, to have their babies is less harmful for their conscience and their daily lives. According to the publication Public Health and the Semergen-06 consultation, the first cause of death in women between 30 and 34 years old is suicide caused by having had an abortion and this figure triplicates their rate of suicide. At the same time, female sexual dysfunctions may increase to 182% when compared with women who have never had an abortion and also suffer abuse from their partners. Mar�a Catal�n -- ctellez888@gmail.com
From: Camille Rapparlie -- rhayco@ocsnet.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 13 Apr 2009, 06:46:09 AM
Subject: I am impressed!!
Dear Sir, Just by accident I found your "Porterville Post". I was looking to see if there was a TEA party planned for Porterville so I wouldn't have to drive to Fresno or Bakersfield when I came across your Internet magazine. I must say I was shocked and delighted all at the same time! Thank you for starting this Post as it is in my, never to be humble opinion, a much needed and greatly appreciated place for us God Loving, Conservative, and current Administration fearing people to read smart, reality based articles and to see that we are not alone in thought and deed. Camille Rapparlie -- rhayco@ocsnet.net
From: "Mack" McElreath -- ssg6mack@gmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 01 Mar 2009, 01:36:22 AM
Subject: Multi-trillion {Dollar} rip-off
Dear Editor, The more I hear about the proposed budget, the more red I see, politically, fiscally & emotionally. Essentially, we have a bunch of socialists, running an outrageous deficit scam, on the American public, and I'm really getting steamed. I'm more conservative than President Bush, fiscally, but at least part of his spending was justified by events. Things like a rail line to take people to Vegas, to gamble, and "justified" by the "jobs it will create", are so ludicrous that it boggles the mind. All the Best, "Mack" -- ssg6mack@gmail.com
From: Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 17 Feb 2009, 14:22:31 PM
Subject: When does it become treason ?
Dear Editor, I remember as a kid the disappointment of receiving a war bond for Christmas. At 7 I wasn�t impressed with a fancy piece of paper, but in later years it reminds me that war can be economic as well as military. I try hard to keep track of current events and I�m thoroughly convinced that we U.S. citizens are at war, but not just with an external enemy. Everything that has brought us to this economic situation started with acts of Congress and the President. Don�t point your finger at either major party, because at the top, behind closed doors, they merge. Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net
From: Sarah E. Villicana -- sarahvillicana@hotmail.com
To: editor@portervillepost.com
Date: 04 Dec 2008, 11:17:38 AM
Subject: You should call your {News} Web site what it truly is - a blog
Dear Sir, It is my personal belief that you are making erroneous claims of news reporting when your request for writers basically says "liberals need not apply." That is certainly not the perspective of a patriotic U.S. citizen and is in direct conflict with the principals this nation was founded on. I think, in fairness, you should call your Web site what it truly is - a blog. Thank you for your attention. Sarah E. Villicana -- sarahvillicana@hotmail.com
From: Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 31 Oct 2008, 09:18:17 AM
Subject: What the Propaganda of Change ... Changes
Dear Editor, The interesting thing about propaganda, it doesn�t have to be credible to be effective. All it takes is a lot of citizens that are gullible and uninformed. At this point in time we all want �change�, the tricky part is getting change in the right direction. The Russians wanted �change� and they got Stalin; The Germans wanted �change� and they got Hitler; The Cubans wanted �change� and they got Castro, bloody dictators all! Glenn H. Rider -- ghdr-benz@sbcglobal.net
From: Kathy Yenigues -- kbyeni@sbcglobal.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 12 Sept 2008, 08:12:14 AM
Subject: Call the Governor to VOTE NO on AB 2567
Dear Sir, Please call the Governor to VOTE NO on AB 2567 : I understand that AB 2567 has passed the California Assembly and the Senate and is awaiting Governor Schwarzenegger' s signature or veto. This bill will set aside May 22nd as a special day to celebrate the life of homosexual politician Harvey Milk in the public schools. Harvey Milk, I've been told, will be honored in the same manner as our Founding Fathers and Martin Luther King, although the only thing he is actually known for is being proud to be a homosexual! If you haven't heard about this bill it is because the liberal media is downplaying this bill so that it will pass. Kathy Yenigues -- kbyeni@sbcglobal.net
From: Kathy Yenigues -- kbyeni@sbcglobal.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 05 Sept 2008, 21:42:01 PM
Subject: Knowing Sara Palin Vice President Candidate
Dear Sir, Hello, I am writing today with much excitement. As many of you I am sure experienced waking up yesterday morning to the news and front pages of newspapers declaring that Republican presidential candidate John McCain had chosen a woman and the Governor of Alaska Sara Palin as his Vice President running mate. I cannot tell you the surprise and excitement I felt as I read the news. I felt the smile of the Lord once again. I want to write to you today to tell you a little of what I know of Sara Palin. Kathy Yenigues -- kbyeni@sbcglobal.net
From: Marshall Denning -- marshalledenning@hotmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 15 Aug 2008, 12:32:18 PM
Subject: McDonald's does it again with Homosexuals
Dear Sir, I think we should boycott McDonalds. I have been made aware that McDonald�s has done it again regrading homosexuals. First, the company paid $20,000 to become a member of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce and to have a seat on the board of directors. Next, McDonald�s refused a request to remain neutral in the culture war by choosing to promote the gay agenda. Then McDonald�s accused those opposing the gay agenda, including same-sex marriage, of being motivated by hate. Marshall Denning -- marshalledenning@hotmail.com
From: The Gold Dust Twins -- z-golddusttwins@gmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 20 Jul 2008, 17:09:22 PM
Subject: Was America justified interning its Japanese American citizens ?
Dear Editor, On June 18th 2008 the Springville Senior Citizens hosted a potluck at the Springville Memorial Building. The speaker, Jim Nanamura, gave a program on the American internment camps for U.S. citizens who were of Japanese decent during World War II. Jim�s talk was enhanced by an accompanying film. He spoke on his personal experiences in this situation. Although, Jim was a child at the time, living in Lindsey, California, he remembers being removed from his home. Upon his return he remained living in the area. He joined our military where he was awarded the bronze star and he has always been a credit to our community. The Gold Dust Twins -- z-golddusttwins@gmail.com
From: Patrrick Schmitt -- pschmitt29@yahoo.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 19 Jul 2008, 17:37:44 PM
Subject: HELP ME FIND MY DAUGHTER
Dear Letter to the Editor, Please ... I am trying to locate my daughter Tori Schmitt. I need her to get ahold of me at (661) 229 7338. I have no contact information for her and have been looking for her for a very long time. Any help would be greatly apreciated. Patrrick Schmitt -- pschmitt29@yahoo.com
From: Ronald Ellis -- RAT423@Comcast.Net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 04 Jul 2008, 03:28:47 AM
Subject: Dear Editor - Please Shut Up !
Dear Editor, In regards to the article "this is a very, very bad sign" by: A. L. �LUCKY� Lucketta. I have been an independent trucker for 25 years and I have a request from you, please shut up. Your proposed solutions would have no effect in helping truckers, If every bank decided to write off a truckers debt in full and mail him the title to his truck it would equal about 3 days worth of fuel per month. That would not improve the ability to survive in an industry where the average rate is only 35% of where it needs to be to survive. Ronald Ellis - RAT423@Comcast.Net
From: DeLaby, Lisa -- DeLabyLi@butte.edu
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 03 Jul 2008, 01:43:13 AM
Subject: Butte College thanks Porterville fire department
Attention: Letter to the Editor - On behalf of Butte College I�d like to thank those in your fire department who responded to the Humboldt Fire in Butte County. They not only saved Butte College from serious and devastating destruction, but they protected our communities we all live in. Without their great efforts many more people would not have homes to return to, and much of our campus would not be available for providing education to those in our community. We�re very grateful for all of their help�they�re the greatest ! Sincerely, Diana Van Der Ploeg -- Butte College President -- 3536 Butte Campus Drive Oroville, CA 95965 -- (530) 895-2937 DeLaby, Lisa -- DeLabyLi@butte.edu
From: Robert Ybarra -- fadd@att.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 25 Jun 2008, 11:31:07 AM
Subject: FADD Gears Up for September !
Dear Editor, My name is Robert Ybarra, Founder, Fathers Against Drunk Driving or FADD as we call it. Our mission is to reduce the alcohol related deaths on our U.S. Highways. Presently we are gearing up for Recovery Month in September. Recovery Month is an annual nationwide campaign. This event is for those of us who work with individuals that have recovered from alcohol and other drugs. Every event is focused on bringing awareness and education to our local communities. Our focus this year is going to be our Stay Alive, Don't Drink & Drive campaign. This will be our slogan for this special time of year. Robert Ybarra - fadd@att.net
From: Corey Alvarez -- corey.alvarez@sbcglobal.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 08 Jun 2008, 11:44:24 AM
Subject: Summry Parole is a Sham !
Dear Editor, I am writing you today because I am concerned with the Governors proposal of Summary Parole. This should be called No parole. This is because Summary Parole is a sham. In the proposal, it states that a person who is on Summary Parole can only be violated if they are convicted of a new felony. This makes no sense. You are not going to violate a parolee if they receive a new prison term. Why would you, they are already going to prison. This means you can't violate an individual on Summary Parolee for gang association, possession of a knife with a blade over two inches, contacting their crime victims, for drinking alcohol if they have been convicted for multiple DUI's and other technical violations which control a parolees conduct while in the community. Corey Alvarez - corey.alvarez@sbcglobal.net
From: Sgt. Joseph Lucketta -- sgt.lucketta@portervillepost.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 25 May 2008, 02:49:17 AM
Subject: My Two Cents
Dear Dad, Well the court ruling is in....time for you to pack up and get out of that state! Plans are now being drawn up by military leaders to cordon off and quarantine the state of California in an effort to curb the spread of gayness throughout the country. What is our society coming to Dad ? Is this the kind of world that we are fighting and dying for in Iraq and Afghanistan? Has democracy just become a way for US corporations to come into a country and promulgate their wares? Along with freedom we will give you Starbucks and STDs. Morals will be replaced with pro-gay / pro-choice rhetoric being spewed from every television in every home. The THEORY of evolution will become the new religion. My Two Cents, Sgt. Joe Lucketta - sgt.lucketta@portervillepost.com
From: Karen Smith -- avoanco@hughes.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 24 May 2008, 12:52:06 AM
Subject: My New Home
Dear Sir, I want to tell you about -- My New Home : I looked through the travel brochures but did not find any for the Nation of the Vatican. It is in Italy somewhere. My travel agent told me I need to write the Pope for permission to go there. I do not think that will work, I am not Catholic. The Pope seems a nice man. He wanted the U.S. to be nice to it�s Mexican visitors. If I can get past the armed guards or border patrol and the high wall all around the Vatican, the Pope will probably provide me dinner and a place to sleep. Thanks, Karen Smith - avoanco@hughes.net
From: Chuck and Randi -- surefoot1@att.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 14 May 2008, 04:11:34 AM
Subject: A Fair Question for the Fair Board
Dear Editor, Why would the city let the porterville fair board make the handicap card holders, park in a parking lot across the street, while they sold the regular handicap parking spaces for $35 each? Do we have to go to this extent to make money? Two Concerned Citizens. Thanks, Chuck and Randi -- surefoot1@att.net
From: Diana Dankwa -- danaka1975@yahoo.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 03 May 2008, 09:15:00 AM
Subject: Application for Pen Pal from West Africa
Dear Mr. Lucketta, Here is my Application for Pen Pals --I am single and I am looking for Pen Pals in your honorable Golden State, CA. - USA - and I beg you kindly try your best to help me. I shall be very grateful if you will try as much as possible to publish my particulars in your newspaper "The Porterville Post" for me to get Pen Pals of any age and to learn each others culture and life. I hope my request will be considered. Thanks, Diana Dankwa -- danaka1975@yahoo.com
From: Karen Smith -- avoanco@hughes.net
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 01 May 2008, 20:10:45 PM
Subject: I want my school money back !
Dear Sir, I am unhappy with the school systems. I am afraid for my child to go to public school. I do not agree with the way my tax dollar is spent on schools. I want my money back. I want my child to go to a better school, maybe a private school one safer with better education. I want my tax dollar to pay for the privilege. When the public schools receive less money, they may lear a lesson on what a bad job they are doing. I have enough money and time to transport my child and I do not qualify for welfare. I do not want the stigma of being on welfare so will you call my tax refund a School Voucher. Thanks, Karen Smith - avoanco@hughes.net
From: The Gold Dust Twins -- z-golddusttwins@gmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 03 Apr 2008, 21:14:10 PM
Subject: Who's Statistics are the anyway ?
Dear editor, Witnessing Bill Gates addressing congress made my blood boil. I have heard big business in the U.S.A wants more illegal aliens to cross the border. Mexican big business is in agreement with this policy, even helping them with funds (because they send money home which buys a lot of goods and services in Mexico). AARP was started and ran by the aged. I presume it was for the benefit. Who is in change now ? According to one of their articles, there are almost no illegal aliens on our Social Services. Are both {agencies} at odds with the U.S. citizen ? How can we, the general public, cope with this assault and stupidity ? Who has ideas or solutions ? Thanks, Gold Dust Twins - z-golddusttwins@gmail.com
From: Jeanne Siegel -- jeannesplace@hotmail.com
To: letters@portervillepost.com
Date: 26 Mar 2008, 09:54:26 AM
Subject: Maybe you can help
Dear editor, This may sound so strange but I am wondering if you can help me find a man who lives in Porterville. We met on a Carnival Mexican Riviera cruise last week and had a great time chatting. I learned a lot about him but never got his last name or phone number, I guess I thought we would run into each other again. I would love the opportubity to get to know him better. I know his first name is Steve and he works for the sherriff's department in the courthouse, he's also a big karaoke fan. I am attaching a picture. If you can help put us in contact with each other, that would be wonderfull.
Thank You, Jeanne from AZ - jeannesplace@hotmail.com
From : ramiro cabrera -- cabrera108@yahoo.com
To : letters@portervillepost.com
Date : 19 Mar 2008, 09:53:12 AM
Subject : What would you name this car?
Dear Editor, I would call that car the Hummer Car 10 because the new Hummers keep getting smaller and smaller. I know who the owner is. His name is Ben. I saw him built the whole car from scratch i would tell you what the brand is but he has never told me. But we call it frankie short for frankenstein. Well if you need more info about the making of the car i will tell you more. Hope to hear from you soon. If you need to give me a call please call this number (661) ***-**** -Ramiro