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| My Published Letters From time-to-time I will write letters to area newspapers in support of causes and organizations that I believe in. Below are a few of the letters of support that I have written and had published in the newspaper during the last several years.
Roush cultivated students' appreciation of the arts Published: Sunday, July 25, 2010 The Paducah Sun I, like other Paducahans and the local arts community, was very saddened to read in your Tuesday edition of the passing of artist Sarah Roush from cancer. I first met Ms. Roush in 1992 at her art studio in Paducah when I was a high school student taking an art appreciation course. From the first time that I met her, Ms. Roush was very warm and extremely giving of her time, especially to young students and other budding artists. Her knowledge of the pulse of the creative world as well as locally produced art struck me as quite extraordinary and impressive. Ms. Roush managed to bring to her art such personal depths that were not only pleasing but it could also put the spectator at pause. Her recent pieces during her brave battle with cancer are a testament to this fact. Whatever medium that Ms. Roush practiced, she conquered it in an extraordinary manner and paved the way of influence for other artists and connoisseurs with every project. Perhaps the main perspective that she brought to her work was for us to find the many fragments of joy and pain within ourselves among the crafted textures and palette she chose to express from the episodes of her own life. I believe she lived for that. To this day, I appreciate the arts because of Ms. Roush’s influence during my early life. I want to thank the legendary Ms. Roush for fine tuning our lens and brining color, dimension, and depth for the arts in our growing community. REMINGTON GUY
Russert stood apart among nation's journalists Published: Sunday, June 29, 2008 The Paducah Sun EDITOR: It was a crushing blow to American politics, the media, and the public when NBC News journalist Tim Russert died unexpectedly on June 13. Since his death, I have read and listened to a few media reports that retrospective coverage of Mr. Russert’s life and career was a bit “excessive and over the top.” However, I have to strongly disagree with Mr. Russert’s detractors on this point. I think the overflowing tributes paid to Mr. Russert by his colleagues and the public from all media outlets were both highly appropriate and poignant for this larger than life personality. Aside from Mr. Russert’s ingenious political prowess which he demonstrated frequently while working for NBC, he was also a man with overwhelming personal qualities that all of us can imitate and admire. Mr. Russert not only personified being a great son, husband, and father, but he was also very devout in his faith in God. He was also, by all accounts, a true and loyal friend as well as a father figure for many in the journalism field. After he reached the pinnacle of success in his profession, Mr. Russert was always cognizant never to forget his humble working class roots and was always approachable by the public. Undoubtedly, his solid upbringing was the catalyst for the pursuit of the right and justice which was part of the trademark that he brought to political journalism. In short, Mr. Russert was a great man, never fictitious, and remained in many respects an ordinary guy who we can all relate to in some way. With a heart as big as the heavens, he died in the midst of a career that he lovingly nurtured for over two decades. It seems to me that Mr. Russert was celebrated for much more than just being a television celebrity. He was celebrated for all the roles and positive attributes of a life well lived. Thus, the amount of press coverage to Mr. Russert during the last week was befitting in this case. REMINGTON GUY
Mid-Continent offers quality, affordable education Published: Tuesday, November 6, 2007 The Paducah Sun EDITOR:
I am a senior attending Mid-Continent University (MCU) in Mayfield. I read two praiseworthy items published recently in The Paducah Sun regarding MCU. As a student who will graduate next May with a degree in business management, I have been extremely pleased with the quality and cost of my education from MCU.
A majority of our college faculty not only possess terminal degrees, but also bring to the classroom a wealth of real world expertise in each of their respected fields. This amalgam of rigorous academic training as well as seasoned professional expertise benefits every student attending MCU, regardless of major.
The quality of the education that I received from MCU allows me to state — with confidence — that I am highly prepared for the complex world of work next spring with the credentials and knowledge to back up my classroom learning.
Dr. Imhoff, as well as the faculty and board of trustees, should be credited for the quantum leap that MCU has experienced in recent years. While MCU continues to grow in both student body and curriculum, it seems that it is still an overlooked choice by others in our area to obtain a high-quality and low-cost college education.
The people in our community should know that I, as well as the many other students attending MCU, are highly proud of our university of choice. It is my hope that MCU will continue to “burst at the seams” in diverse student population, academic curriculum and financial endowment.
REMINGTON GUY
K-9 search, rescue organization in need of volunteers, donations Published: Thursday, October 5, 2006 The Paducah Sun
EDITOR:
I am writing to laud and advocate for the Four Rivers K-9 Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, Inc., which seems to be an underpublicized but very necessary non-profit organization that exists in the western Kentucky community.
This organization, which is nearly three years old and under the supervision of Chief Sandra Green and assistant Jeremy McCoy, is an officially state-recognized team that serves not only our region but also the entire state in rescue missions for lost, missing, and overdue persons in remote areas. Since its formation, the Four Rivers K-9 team has grown to nearly 20 volunteer members, many of whom have made several successful recovery efforts in concert with the Department for Emergency Management, as well as other mutual state rescue teams and law enforcement agencies. Since K-9 dogs are a vital instrument in this organization's successful search efforts, the team has seven specialty-trained dogs on staff capable of cadaver detection, land and water rescue, track and trail, air scent, confined search, and disaster. Several additional K-9 dogs are in training to supplement the team and more are needed as other dogs on staff age and are retired from the organization.
Since the Four Rivers K-9 Team receives no state or local funding and relies entirely on community donations, a series of major fundraisers are planned for the group. On Sunday, Sept. 24, the first of these fundraisers commenced with the first annual Poker Run, which was hugely successful thanks in large part to the assistance of Sills Cycle in Paducah, as well as the many generous prize donations from businesses throughout western Kentucky. The Poker Run drew over 60 Harley HOG and other bikers and resulted in over $1,000 raised for the Four Rivers K-9 Team.
The Four Rivers K-9 team is always in need of financial support and the recruitment of volunteers. I would like to encourage your readers to become proactive with the Four Rivers K9 Team in some capacity. All donations to the team are fully tax-deductible. Please contact Chief Sandra Green at (270) 851-4333 or (270) 564-0247 to make a contribution or to assist the group as a volunteer member.
REMINGTON GUY
Letter to the Editor Published: October 5 - October 11, 2006 West Kentucky News Dear Editor:
I am writing to laud and advocate for the Four Rivers K-9 Search, Rescue, and Recovery Team, Inc., which seems to be an under-publicized but very necessary nonprofit organization that exists in the western Kentucky community. This organization, which is nearly three years old and under the supervision of Chief Sandra Green and assistant Jeremy McCoy, is an officially state recognized team that serves not only our region but also the entire state in rescue missions for lost, missing, and overdue persons in remote areas. Since its formation, the Four Rivers K-9 team has grown to nearly twenty volunteer members, many of whom have made several successful recovery efforts in concert with the Department for Emergency Management as well as other mutual state rescue teams and law enforcement agencies. Since K-9 dogs are a vital instrument in this organization's successful search efforts, the team has seven specialty-trained dogs on staff capable of cadaver detection, land and water rescue, track and trail, air scent, confined, and disaster. Several additional K-9 dogs are in training to supplement the team and more are needed as other dogs on staff age and are retired from the organization.
Since the Four Rivers K-9 Team receives no state or local funding and rely entirely on community donations, a series of major fundraisers are planned for the group. On Sunday, September 24th, the first of these fundraisers commenced with the first annual Poker Run which was hugely successful thanks in large part to the assistance of Sills Cycle in Paducah as well as the many generous prize donations brought in from businesses throughout western Kentucky. The Poker Run saw over sixty Harley HOG and other bikers for a day of fun and fellowship and resulted in over $1,000 raised for the Four Rivers K-9 Team. The money collected is earmarked for the purchase of necessary rescue and technological equipment for team members as well other items such as generators, team uniforms, and upgrading the K-9 command trailer. With over 200 hours spent in prepping and executing the Poker Run event, a few people from our community should be publically lionized for their talented efforts: "Hooper" of Sills Cycle and Guelda Wooldridge, both Paducah HOG members; as well as some fairly new members of the Four Rivers K-9 Team: Mark Brock, Kami Heffington, and Darrik Van Vactor for their outstanding performance
The Four Rivers K-9 Team motto is "The heart of our team is search and rescue; the driving force is our K-9's." While search and rescue efforts are as old as humankind, the core of the Four Rivers K-9 organization is a team of specialty trained and hugely caring volunteers who unselfishly give of their time and talent. It does not matter whether team members are called in for a rescue mission in the daytime or late into the night - regardless of weather conditions - they are always happy to respond wherever help is needed. These team volunteers have lives, families, and even careers when they are not serving our community in rescue efforts. This fact alone is merit and praise for an organization and the special members who comprise it for simply caring about human life.
The Four Rivers K-9 team is always in need of financial support and the recruitment of volunteers. I would like to encourage your readers to become proactive with the Four Rivers K-9 Team in some capacity. All donations to the team are 100% tax-deductible. Please contact Chief Sandra Green at (270) 851-4333 or (270) 564-0247 to make a contribution or to assist the group as a volunteer member. REMINGTON GUY | |
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