Confused by Hill House saga
Our readers write: Letters to the Editor
Editor: Am I confused? Supposed attorney (family member) states that the Lodi Historical Society paid no rent and made no improvements to the site. She goes on to say that the trust of $100,000 with interest was supposed to do that.
The few ice cream socials etc., paid for some ongoing expenses. The Society paid for a new roof and major repairs including painting, window repair shades porch repair, yard renovation donated by Vern Weigum, fencing, air conditioning and heating repair to the site all without trust money.
What’s happening with the trust money? The Society provides docents and extra help to keep the site open. If the tax records are available I wish to see them. Also the charter denoting who is responsible for what, including rent, it’s a tax-exempt property and nonprofit. How do I receive a copy?
It is a shame that the city has not taken a more proactive approach. If the city is interested in a truly historic site there needs to be more input before shutting down this treasure. PHIL FRIEDERS Lodi
Uncertainties about trash recycling
Editor: The latest effort by Waste Management to properly educate the public about correct sorting criteria with a quiz in your pages is an ideal illustration of the true causes of all the recent hullabaloo.
Their little photo labeled “Aluminum Cans” depicts four items, three of which are plainly steel (one is likely a Hunt’s tomato can), while the fourth could be either aluminum or steel.
My question for the VP in charge is, since all clean metal food and beverage containers are OK for the recycle bin, why do you permit such a misleading and imprecise “educational” strategy?
Let me remind you that your “product” and your “customer” belong to two different categories. One of them is capable of being led, but only by someone who has dealt with his or her own faults with honesty and humility. ROBERT PHILLIPS Lodi
Drive safe this summer
Editor: Let freedom ring! It is time for barbecues, fireworks, and/or enjoying yourself at Lodi Lake Park. Parties often include alcohol and can turn from festive to fatal if driving is involved. Before drinking, choosing a designated sober driver is a priority.
When I was 16 in 1992, I was hit head-on by a drunken driver.
The collision gave me many broken and dislocated bones, paralysis, and a 100day coma. I was a patient in two hospitals for seven months followed by therapy for 17 months.
I cannot drive and my hearing, talking and walking are damaged because a drunken driver hit me 25 years ago. This tragedy can happen to anyone. Driving drunk is preventable and we must make that clear to all.
Let your summer bring positive memories for the days to come. You don’t have to be falling-down drunk to be too impaired to drive. Therefore, a fun-filled summer comes only with a sober driver. LORI MARTIN Tracy
Letters invited
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