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Don’t expand government for health care
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, I am writing to take a stand on health care.  In its present form, I am against it.  I stand for less government, not more.  I want to make my own decisions and not have a government make them for me. There are way too many problems with the current bill and it will cost too much in a time when we just cannot afford it.  Have you taken the time to ...




Don’t support Obamacare
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, We are again experiencing the falsehoods of ObamaCare. The senate plan is now showing how there will be tax increases on drugs, medical devices (wheel chairs, etc.) and high cost health plans. Health premiums will increase by 10-15%. Medical polls are saying that 46% of doctors will retire within a year of passage, increase of people on healthcare of up to 30 million new people and Medicare funding being reduced by $500 ...




Church can’t slither out of child abuse mess
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, We read in the Bulletin on March 15 the apologia of Father Dean McFalls, a Vice President in Catholicism Inc. (Limited Liability Corporation.)  He follows the directions of Ivy Lee, the inventor of Public Relations, aka professional lying, to the letter: “When you can no longer keep something secret, go into the open and thereby control the issue by defining it and taking the initiative away from your detractors, placing the best ...




American vision, conservative style
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, The Republican Party has had some great conservative leaders who have formed history in America.  From President Abraham Lincoln to Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr. to President Ronald Reagan, each believed the conservative principle of individual freedom and individual responsibility. America is the greatest country in the world. While Republicans and Democrats battle their political platforms of Conservatism and Liberalism for the future direction of America, I have written my ...




The myopic view of aging
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, A 92-year-old woman recently moved into our local retirement home. She sat alone in the dining room. I moved to her table with my dessert and introduced myself. Her husband died after 67 years of marriage. I offered words of comfort overwhelmed by the thought of her loss. I asked what has it been like after so many years together. I was bewildered by the reply, “delightful, blissful.” In my misguided sympathy, ...




Gourmet Sampler a huge success
Editor, Manteca Bulletin; Once again the Manteca Historical Society must thank you for the great publicity you gave to our 18th Annual Gourmet Sampler. The success of our event depends greatly on publicity, and the support from our local paper is always outstanding. Your staff is a pleasure to work with - always helpful and patient with everyone involved. The many photos that appeared after the event were also appreciated. As usual, the Manteca Bulletin ...




How about those ‘One-Eyed Jack’ Republicans?
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Remember the movie “One Eyed Jacks” with Marlon Brando? The title alluded to people who showed one side of themselves when they actually had another side. I was reminded of that movie when I started seeing some leading Republicans saying things now that seemed to contradict earlier statements or actions or just outright lie about facts. Now these Republicans aren’t the new guys on the block, these are guys that have been ...




Why was it so easy for a pot clinic to open?
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Why was it so easy for a “pot house” to open in Manteca? The city council last year refused to consider adopting an ordinance making it legal to set up a medical dispensary in Manteca. The city attorney says “we’re seeking to abate it as a nuisance and to dispense a controlled substance is a violation of federal law.” The owner of the dispensary claims it is a pharmacy. He did not ...




Delta Bank thanks Sierra High for drive
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Delta Blood Bank would like to thank Sierra High School for hosting a blood drive on Friday, March 5. Altogether we collected 70 units; 28 were from first-time donors. All registered donors received a free T-shirt, courtesy Delta Blood Bank. Thank you for giving the gift of life. Delta Blood Bank Manteca March 9, 2010




PG&E plays by different rules than you & I
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, Reading the newspaper, watching the news on TV and just plain trying to absorb it all is giving me a headache. I have not started to drink – yet. My fear is I might be getting close. For years I hear PG&E telling us how to save money on our bill, and then they turn around and raise our rates because they are not making enough money. So, lately I made my ...




Impressed with Sierra High choir concert program
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, I just got home (Monday) from attending the Sierra High School concert combined with the Nile Garden, Brock Elliott, Stella Brockman choirs.   What a great choice of music and voices. Well put together and what a surprise when the Sierra High choir sang a song about God.  We’ve said it once and will say it again. Put God back into schools and watch these kids bloom. Their voices were angelic. I ...




Appreciates help with Brockman reading efforts
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, To all that helped in making Read Across America and Family Literacy Night/Book Exchange a huge success! You are an awesome team.  I have received an enormous amount of positive feedback from staff, community, and students.   Thank you for continuing to make Stella Shine. A huge thank you to Barbara LeGrange (retired teacher and much appreciated supporter), Debbie Vanni, and Janice Santos that chaired our committees and coordinated all events and to ...




Bring back WPA & CCC to create jobs
Editor, Manteca Bulletin, The President keeps talking about jobs, jobs, jobs and then we don’t hear anymore. What is wrong with bringing back the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) camps for young and older men to do the work that needs doing at a fair price?  The CCC camps took young men up to the forests to work and make and straighten up whatever needed doing; clearing the ground of debris, ...







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