Letters to the Editor
Open letter to American Legion Post
Dear Bud,
My father was a patriot in every sense of the word. He served his country faithfully and with distinction. Upon his return to his hometown he continued to serve. Along with a group of other veterans, he was instrumental in founding the American Legion Post that you now serve as commander. He took his turn as well, serving as commander on two separate occasions.
In fact, upon his death last June, I found a promissory note from 1947. It had a value of $25 with interest to be compounded annually.
As you will recall, I met with you in your office after his funeral, at which time I donated it to the Post in exchange for a letter from the Post stating the current value of the note for my tax purposes (which I did receive, however the value was listed at $25 rather than the compounded amount that I requested).
I also talked with you about the Avenue of Flags, which was one of Dad's favorite projects. I specifically asked you if you had enough poles and flags. You told me that the project was complete and none were needed.
With all this as history, imagine my dismay to learn that Dad was left out of the listing in the paper because he is not included in the Avenue of Flags because no flag or pole was purchased!
I gladly would have done so if I had been informed of how this worked (check enclosed for $100 to cover the cost of flag and pole in Dad's memory and to help cover the cost of poles or flags for other deceased vets whose families might not be able to afford them) but, even after my conversation with you, no one from your Post contacted my step-mother, my aunt, or me to find out why one of the driving forces in the creation of the Avenue of Flags was not represented be it because of an oversight or intentionally.
What an insult to the family and memory of one of the true founding fathers of the James William Miesse Post 22 in Marion.
I feel that someone in the Post owes the family of Ed Sandwell an apology. Shame on all of you.
John Sandwell
Did you know?
To the Editor:
Did you know there is
g a safe environment in Marion for kids to hang out?
— a place for quality family time?
— a space devoted to mentoring relationships in our community?
— a wonderful opportunity to volunteer?
Did you know this location is at The Daily Grind Coffeehouse? Are we taking advantage of it? Are we supporting it with our business and help?
Did you know The Daily Grind is going to be closing if more of the community doesn't support this ministry?
We always say we wish more businesses would open and do well in this community. What can we do to help?
Kym and Troy have put their heart and soul into running this ministry for the past year, working 12-hour days and giving their lives up trying to make a go at it.
Kym gets paid some of the time
This will leave the business closed during the day if no one volunteers to work.
I am urging you, if you want The Daily Grind to stay open, please step up and help. You can do that by volunteering your time to work, donating supplies, and by patronage.
What will you do to help? To those of you who have
Robin Dicks
Marion
