HUBERT AND LOUISE CHANDLER

MISS KRAMER CHANGES NAME TO MRS. BODAY

Linda Louise Kramer changed her name to Mrs. Gordon R. Boday in a ceremony on March 21, 2009 performed at West Lake Mobible Home Park.

DONAVAN DARNELL ATTERBERRY

Melvin and Vanessa are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Donavan Darnell Atterberry, born on Friday, August 22 2008, at 3:28 a.m. He weighed 8 lbs 5 oz., and was 21 inches long.

Proud grandparents are Ella Louise Clark, Dennis Atterberry, Michelle Velasquez and Jose Soto.

'Not acceptable'

I thank Bill McEwen for his column Feb. 11 titled "Waterston needs to admit his mistake."

I was elated to read the listing of mistakes, highlighting the dishonesty of a man paid to represent the county. Fresno County Supervisor Bob Waterston does not care about residents' needs, he only listens to big companies with lots of money in their pockets. He has proven this to the residents of Sanger, in refusing to even listen to our concerns about the development (read destruction) of Jesse Morrow Mountain.

I hope the Board of Supervisors takes action and asks Mr. Waterston to face reality and realize that his behavior is not acceptable.

The human penchant for cruelty is persistent

As a black person, born in the south, in the 1940s, I thought my people were the recipients of some of the cruelest actions bestowed on humans by other humans.

After watching and hearing how the media and non-fans of American Idol contestant Sanjaya Malakar have vilified this young man, I've realized how cruel people still are.

He may not be the best singer, but why be so cruel? I feel so sorry for this young man. He's just 17.

'Bring your wallet'

In response to Louise A. Yenovkian (letter Dec. 7) regarding my concern over the commercialization of Christmas Tree Lane, I would like to clarify my position: I live one street off of the Lane and have three immediate family members who live on the Lane. In addition, the public service announcements that are aired actually have been recorded by many Old Fig Garden residents, including myself.

So as I travel down the lane with my family on walkers' night and make donations at the various locations, I consider the Lane a true asset. However, when adults approach me selling Christmas novelties, I do have concern with the altruism of the effort. A certain degree of commercialism exists, condoned or not. Enjoy the season and bring your wallet.

Sarah Woolf