Letters

Twin County Regional Hospital sponsored a volunteer appreciation dinner in Galax on April 16.
Linda Belcher and the hospital staff did an excellent job in coordinating, decorating and hosting the wonderful event.
It is nice to be acknowledged for services rendered. But if you want to witness dedication, professionalism, compassion and caring, spend some time observing the nurses, medical staff and various area EMT groups that work tirelessly in the emergency room at the hospital.
They are the ones who deserve a special thank you from everyone.

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for The Wired Road Authority providing broadband in Southwest Virginia.
I am particularly grateful for the Grant Community Computing Center in Troutdale.
Not only does the center provide the community with free broadband computer usage, but it also offers free classes ranging from typing and digital photography to Internet and Microsoft Word basics, as well as genealogy, eBay for Business, and even Facebook classes.

After our 1929 Wall Street crash and Depression, Congress passed a bill that contained regulations (Glass-Steagall) to prevent risky lending and investing, and keep banking and investing separate so that our savings would be protected.
In 1999, Wall Street, our Republicans and a majority of our Democrats voted to dismantle Glass-Steagall so that our economy would flourish.

The board of supervisors has the opportunity to help students of Carroll County by providing funds the state has denied.
Each program that may be cut has the potential to impact a student’s life. In fact, it was one of these programs that allowed me to find my career.
An art class provided by the school system influenced my future more than I could have imagined when I started school that year.
I had always liked art projects growing up, so when I had the opportunity to take a class at Carroll County Intermediate, I jumped at the chance.