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Insurance help buoys family
I thank our insurance agency, Hosey & Sons Insurance, East Main Street, Plymouth.
A water pipe burst in our basement and we had more than 3 feet of water. Our insurance agent was most helpful. Within 3 hours, John Lazo, an adjuster from Travelers Insurance, was here. What a great man. He did everything he could to help us.
Hats off to John Lazo for a job well done.
Flowers and hope bloom in county
My heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who participated in the 2011 American Cancer Society Daffodil Days campaign.
As the first flower of spring, the daffodil symbolizes hope and rebirth, and through its Daffodil Days program and your support, the society is able to bring that hope to everyone affected by cancer.
Since it was founded in 1913, the American Cancer Society has had the same mission of eliminating cancer as a major health problem. The money raised by Daffodil Days for 37 years has helped to create a world with more birthdays by helping people fight back; get well and stay well; and by finding cures.
The society is the nation’s largest non-governmental investor in cancer research, contributing more than $3.4 billion. As a result, more than 11 million people in the United States who have had cancer, and countless more who have avoided it, will be celebrating birthdays this year.
In Luzerne County, patient service programs such as “Road to Recovery” are allowing those people affected by cancer a better quality of life. The funds raised also allow access to cancer information and services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, through the American Cancer Society’s National Cancer Information Center at 1-800-227-2345 or at www.cancer.org.
I thank the organizing committee for its dedication. Your efforts leading up to and during Daffodil Days were truly amazing! To those who participated in Daffodil Days – drivers, on-site volunteers and packers – thank you! Your efforts hopefully will ensure a world where, one day, no one will ever hear the words, “You have cancer.”
Finally, thanks to all of those people who supported this year’s Daffodil Days by purchasing flowers for their homes and/or offices, as well as those who donated flowers to area hospitals and care facilities.
Spring has arrived in Luzerne County because of you!
Patient afforded caring assistance
People from “the Valley with a heart” have surfaced in my life these last two months. After I fell and broke my hip, the neighborhood residents, fire department and ambulance members responding to the call were excellent.
The medical staff – the doctors, nurses, aides, therapists and activities and dietary personnel – at Geisinger hospital, Geisinger Rehabilitation, St. Therese’s Assisted Living and the Hampton House were efficient, thorough and caring.
I was glad to be in Luzerne County for the care I needed.
Homeowner gives kudos to City Hall
I write this letter in regard to Wilkes-Barre Mayor Tom Leighton.
I moved into my first home almost two years ago. Before I moved in, I had some minor repairs to address. One of my projects was to have windows replaced. I called a few contractors and received about three or four estimates. I then made a decision to hire a company based in Allentown. When the company came to my home to install the windows, one of my neighbors allegedly contacted City Hall and reported that I did not have a permit.
The company, its contractors and I were threatened with a fine. I immediately called City Hall and asked for the mayor’s office. Later that evening Mayor Leighton called me to rectify the situation.
I have the utmost admiration for that man. He took the time out of his busy schedule to call and gave me the opportunity to express my concern.
I also have had some questions pertaining to some reconstruction ideas and I contacted Butch Frati, also with City Hall. He, too, has gone to great lengths to answer any questions and lead me in the right direction.
All I have to say is this: Mayor Tom Leighton, you have my vote. You care.
It pleases me when I say the local government cares about its constituents. I get so tired of hearing the complaints about City Hall and listening to all of the naysayers.
They went above and beyond the call of duty, and I am truly grateful.
Mountain Laurels
Mountain Laurels is a regular series of letters from readers conveying thanks to individuals or groups for their support, help or kindness.