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Letters

  • Will Donald Trump become the next Howard Hughes?

    Finally, someone who uses more hand gestures than Ted Cruz!

    The Donald held sway at the pinnacle as centerpiece of the first real Republican Party presidential debate.

    It was as entertaining as informative. Rand Paul faltered badly as a definite one-note candidate and left no doubt that he is a different kind of Republican and one who has no place at the helm of this great nation.

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  • Front-page picture of Confederate flag offends reader

    Your Aug. 5 paper has several articles or items or letters to the editor concerning the flying of the Confederate flag, and what does your paper do?

    It appears you have taken sides by flying the flag, above fold, front page of your paper.

    Was this intended to show where your paper stands?

    Ferrell Winfree

    Kingston

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  • Thanks for the ride on a very, hot and miserable day

    I would like to thank Navy veteran Blair Poland for his Southern hospitality on July 30.

    When our car overheated and we were faced with walking 4 miles, he picked us up on Hwy. 27 and gave us a ride. Keep in mind the heart index on this day was 105.

    Once again, thank you for your help and thank you for your service.

    Mr. and Mrs. Weaver

    Rockwood

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  • Resident says Roane Medical Center is why she’s still here

    On July 16 and 17, I was a patient at Roane Medical Center before being transported to UT Medical Center late in the day on Aug. 17.

    I am convinced that the excellent care I received at Roane Medical Center, as well as their excellent diagnostic tools and consulting cardiologist’s expertise, have made it possible for me to be able to write these words.

    We are very fortunate to have such a medical facility right here in Roane County.

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  • Officer Joseph is epitome of ‘protect and serve’ ethic

    On Tuesday, July 21, my son and I were going home when we had a flat tire at the Roane/Morgan county line.

    We pulled over on Coal Hill Road so my son could change the tire.

    A Roane County Sheriff’s deputy pulled in behind us to give us a protection buffer. He then got out of his patrol car and proceeded to not only help change the tire, but when he realized our spare was low, he got an air pump out of his car and aired up the spare.

    He was even thoughtful enough to offer us water in the high heat.

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  • Kudos on man’s response to Ol’ Curmudgeon

    I write this in response to the letter published in your paper of July 29 written by Francis K. Koon taking Greald Largen to task over his interpretation of the Civil War.

    Yes! Yes! Amen and amen!

    I would stand and shout this if you had a “video to the editor” option.

    Mr. Koon, I thank you for your statement of facts and your true knowledge of this country’s history and for your willingness to speak.

    Thank you again and again.

    Ferrell Winfree

    Kingston

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  • Resident says blame the politicians for war

    I wish to address Gene Policinski’s guest opinion in the July 22 edition of the Roane County News.

    Ever hear of the plight of lemmings? They gather occasionally just to throw themselves over a cliff. Sometimes I feel like one of those lemmings caught up in the horde that’s making a mad dash to the cliffs’ edge. I’m trapped, can’t get out. I hear someone saying “Nothing to fear but fear itself .”

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  • Old Curmedgeon misses boat on Civil War column

    As a liberal Democrat, I am a big fan of columnist Gerald Largen and his “View from Lick Skillet.”

    I look forward to his weekly column and seldom have any problem with his views.

    That’s why it pains me to read last Friday’s piece, where the Old Curmudgeon discounts slavery’s role as the principal cause of the Civil War.

    He starts by holding forth on the obvious fact that the North did not fight the war to abolish slavery.

    This is something less than a revelation.

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  • Pumphouse facility workers’ help much appreciated

    I would like to publicly thank the two gentlemen who alternate in maintaining the Pumphouse Road convenience center for their kindness and service above and beyond expectations.

    Both recognize specific vehicles with elderly and handicapped patrons, and hasten to remove garbage without the individual having to climb out of the car.

    They insist you simply honk if no one seems available, and they will come to your aid.

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  • Kindness toward elderly goes a long way with them

    A couple of weeks ago my friend and I visited the Bojangles’ in Harriman for lunch.

    A nice man named Joe held the door for us because we both walk with canes. Later we found out he had paid for our lunch. Thanks, Joe!

    All the the restaurant staff members we met — Karlie, Cody, Jonathan and Regina — were kind, caring, and helpful. As we left, Robbie held the door.

    How nice to live in Roane County where the elderly are treated with such kindness.

    Lillian Proctor and Martha Rogers
    Kingston
     

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