Letters to the Editor June 23

Writer sad to see B'Sghetti's closing

I am truly sorry to read in the Nevada Appeal "B'Sghetti's closing its doors." I have always thought of B'Sghetti's as a mainstay of Carson City's downtown.

While I found Scott Doerr's abdication letter to the media to be gracious and moving, I was surprised that it also gave me chills as I tried to read between the lines. I cannot divine what is meant by "consequences ... inherent with operating a small business in which boundaries are defined by those elected to lead," but that statement gives me cause for concern for the fate of other small-business owners in our community.

Tom Strekal

Carson City

Ringworm is not a death sentence for your pet

I'm not a vet but from my experience, the following tips can be helpful.

This is in reply to the letter from Patty Elder regarding the ringworm that affected her pets. It is very sad that ultimately they were euthanized after receiving extensive care. We sympathize with her over the tragic outcome and appreciate the care given by the vets and staff, as well as the expense she incurred.

However, it is equally important to know that ringworm does not have to be a death sentence if your pets become infected. Please keep in mind ringworm is a fungus and for most all cases, there is treatment that can help.

I am not a vet but I have been a foster home for cats and kittens - for more than 10 years and have dealt with ringworm a lot in that time - and never had to kill an animal because of it.

There are solutions for dealing with ringworm. First, it will go away on its own in 6 to 10 weeks, or you can buy some inexpensive cream that is used to aid and the control athlete's foot, jock itch or ringworm.

Neosporin puts out a product that has worked for me. It works for people that get it too. Please, people, ringworm is not a death sentence for your pets, cats or dogs.

Gail Edwards

Carson City

Spend more time bonding with children

Kids of high-nurturing dads are more likely to be well-adjusted. Dads have a role in the family that is actually sanctioned by God Himself and therefore, have a huge but very exciting responsibility.

While mothers provide an internal sense of security, dads provide an external security by preparing them to face real-life situations, thereby giving them feelings of adequacy.

As a dad, are you spending enough time with your girl or boy studying their personalities, their bent; that is, their inclinations or mental propensity? Each parent will do well to consider making these fleeting minutes with every child a priority. Most of us only have our child for about 17-18 years, then they're off to college or facing that wide world.

As you're spending time with them, the benefits of bonding will be manifested, not to mention the self-confidence and assertiveness taking place within that child.

We all know there are multiple distractions these days, and TV or the Internet are robbers of a parent/child relationship, stealing precious moments of a one-time opportunity.

Managing that TV viewing and the Internet might be difficult at first, but you won't regret it. Television could cause a child to lose interest in outdoor physical activities, hobbies and social interaction.

Let this dad's day be the start of using your God-sanctioned role to lead the way in making a difference in your child by not passing up any more opportunities to be with him or her.

Judy Sheppard

Carson City