Letters to the Editor for April 10

Past Pages section is a daily treasure

This is to give appreciation to the Nevada Appeal for it's "Past Pages" section. I enjoy this very much and often buy the paper for this daily treasure.

One of two reasons I moved to Carson City was for her history; so well-preserved and celebrated by her residents. Trent Dolan and Susan Ballew, thank you for your contributions that reflect this so beautifully.

Great job Nevada Appeal. Keep up the good work.

Kate Morra

Carson City

Dr. Baggett proves there still is time to make a difference

Retirement is a time when most professionals look forward to bringing to fruition all their dreams of ocean voyages, travel and planned pleasures.

Dr. Rex Baggett, after closing his private practice, made a choice to continue serving others, particularly the needy, by volunteering a few days a week at the Ross Clinic, despite the clinic lacking high-tech equipment. Many of the clients he sees are destitute, deep in poverty with difficulties that leave them unable to pay for medical services.

Dr. Baggett treats all those who seek medical care by applying his proven medical skills and knowledge to their medical problems. He treats all he serves with compassion, and a caring attitude, giving of his time and energy, never counting the cost to his physical being. He trusts that he makes his patients' lives more livable.

His service to others is a labor of love, serving God's people. Dr. Baggett is unique in having a giving heart which embraces sacrifice to others. He serves with the love and encouragement of his family. He is devoid of greed and self-interest, which flourishes in today's society.

Just a man, a doctor of medicine, doing his best to improve the lives of the less fortunate who struggle to survive. Dr. Baggetts's work ethics seem to imply that there is still time and opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

James McMullen

Carson City

Robbins' work has benefited the community

To the wonderful community of Carson City, there has been a service to men, women and children in this community giving food, clothing, shelter and limited medical needs. This organization is called Friends In Service Helping. It was initially inspired by Monte Fast, retired.

For the purposes of this letter, I wish to recognize perhaps the greatest blessing and asset to this community and to FISH, Mr. Reed Robbins, director of human services.

Reed Robbins is a remarkable man of unlimited skills and talents. He has served his country in the Armed Forces, served the globe as an oil executive, and served three Northern Nevada counties for FISH. Reed's remarkable experiences, enhanced by his vast world travels, are evident and recognized from the community through our seated judges in Carson City.

After nearly two decades of balanced direction and problem-solving for those less fortunate in and surrounding Carson City, Reed is retiring. I can proudly say that literally countless people who have been helped by FISH through Reed will genuinely miss his presence.

An icon the caliber of Reed Robbins will always benefit the population as a whole. I, as well as many, stand and salute this amazing man.

David and Diane Heet

Carson City

Not all are so lucky to have wonderful teachers

Responding to Dale Zusis' March 22 letter, commenting on my mother's March 12 letter, you obviously misunderstood her letter.

Flash bulletin, we all went to school and we all had teachers. All teachers aren't the crowned kings and queens you've made them out to be. Great for your sister and daughter who were fortunate to have such wonderful teachers. Not all are so lucky, and that's a fact. Absolutely, some teachers go beyond their call of duty and some are just downright nosey and no good.

My mother, raising three of us, worked very hard and walked a good distance to work most of the time. She also helped and fed the neighborhood kids while their parents were gone somewhere getting drunk. And she still fed encouragement to all. Oh, and guess what? Unlike teachers, she didn't get paid.

I remember her even collecting clothing for an orphanage in Korea every three months, never wanting or expecting any kind of recognition, having more interaction and involvement with kids not her own than any teacher I have known.

Yes, we're all servants of some kind, she was not degrading a waitressing position. She said, "a teacher does not deserve to be paid any more than a waitress." My sister, as well, was a very good waitress here and in California, so don't get your nose out of joint.

The failing economy? Yes, fault lies with the government - there is a difference between the needy and greedy.

Dennis Lee

Carson City

Prison is not like what writer made it sound like

I was reading the comments from Del Snider of Carson City. Where does this person get his information? Has he ever been in the prison system for any length of time? If not, maybe he ought to go there for a few months.

The medical treatment is there at the prison, but is not as easy to get as he seems to think it is. Also, meds and treatment such as aspirin, pain meds, medical or dental, has to be paid for. It is not totally free as you would think it is. If the inmates have any money, they are charged a certain percentage of the cost.

The food is mostly starches, and a lot of sandwiches (are made) with things like bologna.

They have store once a week. When family and friends send them money, they're able to buy things that are twice the price of normal. Also, the prison keeps out 10 percent for release and a percentage for medical or other things.

Not all inmates are people off the streets and druggies with rotten health as would be perceived by this person. Some are just like the rest of us, but have made a mistake. Rotten food and suffering with illness should not be part of their punishment.

I think there are more welfare people who get free medical than inmates, and (they get) better food too. They have choices.

Jacqueline Wallace

Dayton