Letters to the Editor

To the editor: Pope Francis is recognized as a global leader on climate change. In his encyclical letter, “Laudato Si,” he writes that “… every form of life has value regardless of its worth to human beings.” He reaffirms that “… all creatures are connected, each must be cherished with love and respect, for all of us as living creatures are dependent on one another.”...

To the editor: On Saturday, August 5, 2017, our six year old son, James participated in his 2nd National Lemonade Day. What is National Lemonade Day one might ask, ‘Lemonade Day is a fun, experiential program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very own business — a lemonade stand. Each year, in participating cities, youth have the opportunity to experience entrepreneurship by setting up their business during their city’s community-wide Lemonade Day...

To the editor: James L. Allen recently wrote a letter to the editor suggesting that the real redistribution of wealth in America comes from working people such as welders and goes to the billionaires. This simply is not true. He also states that “Presently the U.S. ...

To the editor: As a boy, I grew up in Knightsville, the home of Banjo (Jim Wallace), founder of the Wallace Bros. Disposal Service. Some 80 years later, well just take a look as you exit the city limits of Brazil headed west. There on the south side stands a beautiful building complex reflecting the success of the Wallace Family’s integrity, character and sincerity. You only have to stop and think a minute of the impact this beautiful business has on the government and citizens of Clay County...

To the editor: The goals of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) are well-meaning, and so are the farmers involved in producing corn-based ethanol. But the damage caused by unsustainable ethanol mandates is so significant and widespread that environmental groups, restaurant and grocer associations, automobile manufacturers, and producers of poultry, pork and beef are just a few of the groups that have joined the oil and natural gas industry in speaking out...

How does one justify any decision they may make if that decision is deemed relative to a prior conclusion of why they made their decision? If every effect is that of a cause and there is no surety of a prior conclusion than how can there be such a thing as positive and negative? A cause or effect as one once was subject to, a yes or a no has been now negated and is now subject to a mere illusion that requires no basis for reality or a lack thereof. ...

To the editor: It is said that if you put a bullfrog into a pot of boiling water, he will jump out. But if you put him in a pot of cool water and slowly increase the temperature to a boil, the frog will stay and meet his demise. That is what I believe is happening to America...

Petition for road maintenance To the editor: A few years ago, this road ­--1300 South -- was chipped and sealed. The county came and changed the road back to gravel. They can’t seem to maintain the gravel, which causes a lot of dust, Lyme dust, which is a health hazard to the people that live in this condition. ...

We were in town playing the 4 July fair and my boss’s dog got out during the fireworks. She got scraed and ran off. We were unable to find her before we had to leave today ... We are offering a reward to whoever may have her. She is a very important part of our family. She is a blue heeler about a year old, peppered collared with a lil bit of brown in her. She is not too big but not real little...

I’ve been noticing a couple of things on the streets that have me concerned. They don’t happen all the time, but it happens enough, and it happens only at intersections in town. And, here they are: 1. Turns. There is a lever on the steering column, and it performs several functions. One of these functions is it informs people in front and behind you that you intend to make a turn. I have seen many people not using this lever to make these turns...

To the editor: On July 4, as our country celebrates the gift of freedom, each of us is invited to examine how we are extending or denying that gift to others. Our history as a country is one of both providing opportunity for some and denying it to others...

To the editor: The CRADLES of Clay County, Inc. Board of Directors is most grateful for the donations and support from individuals, organizations, agencies, churches and foundations. These generous donations and grants have made it possible to implement CRADLES’ mission of being a family learning ministry dedicated to Cultivating Responsible Adults by Developing Leadership and Education for Self-sufficiency (CRADLES). ...

To the editor: Medical alert to retired veterans being served by medical pharmacies in Arizona for this area: Certain pills costs jumped as much as 300 percent on June 28. My letter states Nexium, now costing $49, will jump to $150 but can be changed to generic. Your doctor must be contacted to request this change. This is my cost after my deductible...

I want to thank The Brazil Times for the many years of positive news and reporting about our schools, students, and staff members. I can assure you that the entire school family appreciates your work. I especially want to thank Ivy Jacobs, Frank Phillips, and Carey Fox for their personal touch in reporting school news; their work and service as professionals in our community are greatly appreciated...

Your life is in danger if you travel west of Brazil on U.S. 40 near Waterworks Road. Three times in the past week I could have been a witness to or part of an accident at that intersection. Two times I was returning from Terre Haute, had my turn signal on to turn south on Waterworks Road when both times a car crossed a double yellow line going way faster than 45 passing me and would have hit a car head on if there was a car turning south from the west bound turn lane for Waterworks Road. ...

Our foster son is enrolled in the Clay County Early Head Start Program. I found out about this program at our local WIC office. His teacher Mrs. Jessica Wymer comes to our home once a week. Our son is 26 months old and he is above average in developmental percentile. ...

Lions Club appreciates support To the editor: The Brazil Lions Club would like to express their appreciation and thanks to the following individuals and businesses who sponsored the 2017 Brazil Lions Club Golf Scramble on June 2, 2017. They include Aames Title, Baeslers, William and Frances Bieker, Chavas Mexican Grill, Clover Signs, Toni Carter - Edwards Jones, Fifth Third Bank, Great Dane Trailers, H&R Block, Hendrich Title, Kroger, LongHorn Steakhouse, Marios, Miller & Stewart, Fred Nevils, Pepsi, Pizza Hut, Riddell National Bank, Gary E. ...

To the editor: Recently I have been pondering the sharp division in American politics and society and wondered: “What has happened to America?” It seems our politicians and our own people have stopped listening to one another to arrive at compromise; instead, we have exchanged it for polarized disagreement through social media “fake news.” We seem to be content to point out symptoms of stress in society and fail to see the big picture...

To the editor: I was called to come pick up several bags of cans because they couldn’t put the lid on the large container. The past commander of the VFW really wants to see some more children fed with our “Rice for Haiti” kids. Past Commander Bob Bigley somewhat apologized that another person there took the tabs for a school kid’s fundraiser and I told him that was all right, they go for a worthy cause, no matter...