Published: May 13, 2007 12:20 am            

5/13/2007 Letters to the editor

Spring Rally set for Thursday

Dear Editor:



In today’s world, we often hear negative things said about our young people. We seldom hear about the good things they accomplish, except maybe if you are a parent, grandparent or other close relative.

We as residents of Cleburne have a great opportunity to show our support to a group of young students who have dedicated themselves to help build their minds and bodies through athletic competition.

These young student athletes, as well as other UIL participants, spend long hours in preparation for their various activities. In addition, they must also keep their grades in line to be eligible to participate.

The CABC, in conjunction with the Times-Review, will sponsor the second Spring Rally. The rally will be held at Yellow Jacket Stadium at 6:30 p.m. Thursday and will feature Todd Dodge from the University of North Texas as the featured speaker.

The rally will also feature the introduction of our student athletes, grades 7-12 and the CABC sponsors whose financial contributions have contributed greatly to our fundraising success.

Please take advantage of this opportunity to see the football scrimmage that begins at 4 p.m., and stay to say thank you to a great group of young athletes.



Albert Archer

CABC past president



Hope Clinic a much-needed project

Dear Editor:



I read with interest the story concerning the new HOPE Clinic. This is truly God’s people in action trying to help for those who cannot provide for themselves.

Johnson County is well known for not providing for its needy but rather sending them to other providers to seek care. Our indigent care program basically rules out anyone who has a job or owns a house or a car. The excuse given is “lack of money.” If I remember correctly Johnson County received several million dollars from the tobacco lawsuit settlement. However, rather than spending that towards healthcare, our commissioners voted to put most it in the bridge and road fund.

I think the county should seriously consider seeking voter approval for the establishment of a hospital district with very little taxing authority to fund county health needs. Why should we expect others to provide care for our residents when we do not?



Ted Franks

Cleburne



Dear Editor:



Where would we go?

Leroy and I were reminiscing about our years in Kansas and the many tornadoes we saw or what was left after one came through.

We were in Greensburg, Kan., many times. It was a nice little country town. The reason there were no more deaths is that most people in that part of the country have basements or cellars. Also, we have more time now to prepare.

Until you are really in a tornado, no one can tell you what it’s like.

In the 1960s, one hit our little town of Burrton, Kan. We stood in the basement window watching as stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc., went spinning up into the sky from the appliance store on the highway about a half mile from our house, never to be seen again. We were mesmerized.

When it was over, we had only lost some roofing, a tree or two and some siding. However, the school bus barn was across the alley from our house and one was sitting outside. As we emerged from the basement we found the bus about one foot from our house. It was still locked and the brake was on. The bus was not damaged.

The point I am trying to make is that we do not have basements. So where do we go for safety?

I asked this same thing in 1986 when we moved to Cleburne. We were told, “the courthouse basement would always be open.” This is not true now.

We had a cellar installed; however, we have moved and I can’t help but think what would happen to the Cleburne residents if an F-5 tornado should hit here as it did in Greensburg. We have advanced notice now, but no place to go.



Doris Lanfear

Cleburne

        

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