Published: June 10, 2009 03:41 pm      

LETTERS: June 10, 2009

Reader: America needs help getting job market uprighted

Like so many Americans, I, too, am unemployed. The last job I had to quit. I never experienced job loss. I would like to get back in the game of life by going back to work, however there is a certain type of job I want. I just need to get the training necessary.

You know what, America is like a big ship waiting to set sail, but there is a problem. The ship is two-thirds underwater with all the job losses that are happening. Yet, somehow, we have got to find a way to fix or repair this ship. I personally don’t have any answers on how this ship is supposed to be fixed. All I know is America needs help when it comes to jobs.

It is destined that some jobs go out of business because of either financial backing or customer traffic flow. If customers don’t come in, then the store closes, etc. Has anyone ever seen the television commercial for ITT Tech? It says, “Get the training you need for today’s job market of tomorrow.”

Those words are so true. Do you know that you yourself hold the key to your own destiny?

You get out of life what you put into life. Maybe, if you are at a crossroads in your career, it might be time to think of going into another field of work that might be in more demand. It doesn’t hurt to have at least two careers. All anyone has to do is research. Research what areas interest you as an individual and then go from there.

We have got to find a way to get Americans back to work, so what little we each can do might be just the thing to fix this ship of America. While we’re trying to understand this chaos of job loss in America, let’s not forget that sometime down this journey of life robots are going to be taking over manual labor jobs, so maybe we need to find out what kind of jobs are in demand for humans.

— Ron Stewart, Jeffersonville



Red Cross says thanks for supporting Armed Forces event

The Clark County Red Cross Service to Armed Forces Committee was host to its first Military Honors Reception Center during Thunder Over Louisville. The committee supplied snack foods, cold beverages, fruit, free gifts, door prizes, and a place for our guests to put their feet up and enjoy the celebration at our tent. In some cases, it was a chance to connect with old friends, and in other cases, it was an opportunity to make new ones.

Thirty-one volunteers served more than 300 active duty and reserve men and women, veterans and their families. Our guests came from 11 states, including Indiana, Texas, Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, South Carolina, Arkansas and Virginia. Celebrating with us were 18-year-olds, who are new recruits, to a 91-year-old World War II veteran and everything between.

We would like to thank the city of Jeffersonville and the Jeffersonville Police Department for all of their help in securing our place to set up and with their cooperation in all aspects concerning the planning of our event. Your support to our cause is greatly appreciated.

We couldn’t have pulled this together without the help and goodness of our local businesses. At this time, we would like to thank Staff Sergeant John Adams for signing cards and action figures for the military families; River City Signs for banners; Ray’s Lawn and Garden for the generator; Brandon Meyer; Pepsi America; Coca Cola; Mountain Valley Spring Water; 342nd Chemical Detachment; U.S. Army; U.S. Air Force; U.S. Marine Corps; Rob Waiz; St. Augustine’s; McDonald’s; Krunchers; local media partners; Plus Care Chiropractic & Wellness; Ivy Tech; Verizon Wireless; Cricket; S&S Power Sports; Pinhedz; Army One Source; and Don Herrold.

We are so proud of our community for helping us thank the very people who have given us their all.

— Mary Lou Densford, Service to Armed Forces Committee co-chair, and Phyllis Wilkins, chapter executive director, Clark County Red Cross