LTE: The Mariloyd Situation

I am writing in regards to the closing of Mariloyd personal care home. My mother has been a resident there for five years and I do not have any complaints on her care. I attended the meeting for the family members of the residence and we wanted to know why and what the violations were. As...

Weekly Poll Results

Do you think the state should ban texting or talking on cell phones while driving? Out of 254 respondents:76% said yes3% said no18% said Just texting4% said Just talkingAt what are do you think it is appropriate for a child to have a cell phone?Out of 261 respondents:38% said When they are 16...

LTE: American Education Week

The week of Nov. 15-21 is the annual celebration of American Education Week (AEW). This celebration spotlights the importance of providing every child with a quality public education, and the need for everyone to do his or her part in making public schools great. This year’s theme for AEW...

LTE: A Call for Arson Registry

When Lt. Roy E. Westover Jr. of the Westover Area Fire Department rose on the morning of October 23, 2009, I am sure his mind was on many things. The mind of a volunteer and community leader usually is. His thoughts could have ranged from the challenges that our volunteer fire companies face, to...

LTE: Security Requires Nuclear Deterrent

President Obama naively suggests the world can be free of nuclear weapons if the U.S. and Russia commit to arms reduction. Obama is negotiating a new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (START) with Russia in December 2009 which could reduce the U.S. and Russian operational nuclear warhead arsenals...

LTE: Thank You II

Borough voters and taxpayers: Although I’m disappointed that the election did not turn out in my favor, I want to take this opportunity to convey my sincere and heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all who valued my efforts on their behalf over the past four years and voted for more new...

LTE: Lost Best Friend

To my fellow archery hunters, as the season comes to an end there is growing concern about our past practice. And I feel that it has to do with the diminishing deer population. The past practice I am referring to is the courtesy to other hunters, another words we loosing our hunting ethics....

LTE: Thank You

I would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me through the race for Mayor of Curwensville. I am overwhelmed with the support and gratitude displayed by my family, friends, and neighbors before and after the election. Many of you have already offered to roll up your sleeves and get...

LTE: The Voters Speak

I want to be the first to congratulate our new mayor James Schell! It appears that my previous letter advising Patty Gilliland that the residents of Clearfield were not happy was right on the mark! There were several follow up letters to the editor in support of ex-mayor Gilliland and for those...

LTE: A Lesson for my Elections Office ... Why It Matters

Today I exercised my right to vote and it really meant something to me. I was overcome with a sense of pride and purpose when I pressed the red button to cast my ballot. It really meant something to me because I was nearly stripped of my right to vote for the candidate of my choice in the area in...

LTE: Why Hasn't the Mayor Been Charged?

Fellow Clearfielder: Have you ever wondered this? Why hasn’t Boro Council charged our mayor Patty Gilliland with anything? This is what I have read over the last year or so: Boro Council asked her to resign after she had invitations delivered to people/businesses for the Governor’s...

LTE: In Response to Banana Republic I-II

Banana Republic I - II..etc. The names on the bottom of the LTEs I saw were businessmen. I would assume (although you know what happens when you ass-u-me) you gentlemen have had dealings with attorneys / solicitors. If those dealings were with pending litigation, did your attorney not instruct you...

LTE: Clearfield Borough Council Responds

The Clearfield Borough Council has been harshly chastised by the constant political statements regarding the lawsuit filed by Mayor Patty J. Gilliland. Council voted to secure the sensitive areas of the police department. Council then voted to redesign the layout of the floor plan of the...

LTE: Problems Facing Clearfield Borough II

I believe that the biggest problem facing Clearfield Borough right now is the dissention between the current mayor and borough council. I don't feel that Clearfield can move forward with relationships as they are right now between these parties. The trust has been broken between the mayor,...

LTE: Thanks for a Wonderful Halloween

I would like to commend all the parents and children who tricker treated in our neighborhood. Not only where they from our neighborhood, but from various places in town. From the very little ones to the big girls dressed as boys and the boys dressed as cheerleaders,and especially the lady fortune...