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December 30, 2008

If more doctors, nurses volunteered,

Rapha could serve more uninsured

To the Sun:

As a volunteer with Rapha Ministries, I feel I must respond to the Dec. 17 letter from Bonnie Adams.

It is important for your readers to understand that everyone affiliated with Rapha Clinic, with the exception of a part-time nursing supervisor, volunteers his or her time to serve Clark Countians who lack medical insurance.

The clinic was established two and a half years ago by Dr. Scott Baker and his wife Stacy. who had the vision and compassion to help provide medical services for the uninsured in Clark County. But because it is volunteer-driven, the clinic can only open about five days a month based on the availability of physicians and nurses. As a result, not all of the great needs of the uninsured can be met and a waiting list exists.

My heart goes out to Ms. Adams' son, and I am grateful that he was able to get assistance for his health problems. If more doctors and nurses could give of their time, maybe Winchester's own Rapha Clinic could be open more days and assist more people.

Nevertheless, I feel blessed to be a part of this wonderful ministry in Clark County, which has been such a dedicated servant of the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of our less fortunate citizens.

Sincerely,

Rita Rowady

Winchester

Generosity toward kids is appreciated

To The Sun:

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who opened their hearts and their wallets to help provide Christmas gifts for so many children at Fannie Bush Elementary this year.

I am overwhelmed by the generosity of the individuals and businesses in this community, particularly in light of the current economic situation.

Clark County is truly blessed to have people like you.

Thank you so very much for helping make this holiday brighter for these children and their families.

I hope each of you has an extra special Christmas and a wonderful 2009.

Sincerely,

Angela Carter

Fannie Bush Elementary

School Counselor

Winchester

Shear represented school district well

To the Sun:

As a landowner, in eastern Clark County, I would like to thank Ray Shear for representing our district on the Board of Education.

During Ray's term, I have had four grandchildren enrolled in Pilot View, Conkwright and George Rogers Clark.

We could not have had a better person to manage our interests than Ray.

He has tirelessly spent a large amount of his family's time working for the people, adults and children of our district.

We appreciate his efforts and will miss him being on the board.

Thanks, Ray.

Philip L. Myers

Winchester

A fine parks director

To the editor:

I served on the board at the time Don Parsons was hired as director of Winchester-Clark County Parks and Recreation. He has been a fine director, as I knew he would.

Congratulations, Don, for a job well done. You certainly will be missed.

Alice Newell

Winchester

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