Letter to the Editor

Perhaps a planned senior event in the mall with all businesses and organizations that offer services to seniors participating plus others that could be added, i.e., the biannual garage sale in the park. Some seniors traveling in their RVs set up at these events.

People could remember to invite newcomers in town to clubs, entertainment events and just out for coffee. Newcomers arent aware of many organizations and they have interests that you arent aware of until you share share and care.

The Four States Area already has several senior centers that perform extremely well with their limited spaces and budgets.

Why not combine many of the interesting events in the area? New Bostons Trade Days and Ashdown has wonderful Christmas Lights and other events.

Becky Anderson Bailey

Texarkana, Texas

On Walter Reed

TO THE EDITOR:

We have recently been told that Walter Reed Medical Hospital for Veterans is in deplorable condition. It is sad when our soldiers come home to inadequate care. Many thousands are arriving yearly from the war in Iraq.

As we know, our government spends money on outlandish programs and giveaways. It would be interesting to know how to stop this type of spending. Our veterans are in much need.

I have a question to the readers. How are the injured Iraqi people being cared for? There seem to be dozens of them hurt each day. Innocent people: men, women and children who are just trying to endure the war. I cant imagine them having any type of care in Iraq. We never hear about it in the news. Also I see few pictures of their hospitals and types of facilities that they have. I am just curious.

Joan Thrapp

Texarkana, Texas