No need for Cereans to shop out of town
Editor, Ceres Courier,
I agree with your pros for approving a new Ceres Walmart Supercenter and what it can do for Ceres. As you point out it would be closer to shop in Ceres than Turlock or Modesto. I believe it would be good for the environment, less fuel, less pollutants, etc..
Why do we who live in Ceres have to go to Modesto or Turlock to shop or dine, because they have more to offer? Why is Ceres in the Dark Ages so to speak especially compared to Turlock? How come Turlock has so much more brand-name stores and restaurants?
In my opinion the new Walmart store is a good start and is sorely needed.
Jack Campidonica,
Ceres
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Supportive of the Supercenter
Editor, Ceres Courier,
I have been a resident of Ceres since 1958 and have seen many changes in the city of Ceres. I support the building of the new Walmart Supercenter store in Ceres.
My time is limited. The added convenience of a Supercenter will save me time and money. The Supercenter will beneft the Ceres community by bringing in a large sales tax revenue, adding more jobs and supporting local charities and public causes.
Karen Mosser,
Ceres
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Rep. Cardoza says thanks
Editor, Ceres Courier,
I would like to extend my most heartfelt thanks to all of those who worked so hard on my campaign, allowing me the honor to return to Congress as your representative of the 18th Congressional District. From those who helped walk precincts to those who endorsed me, and especially to those who turned out to vote, this was a tremendous effort. I am absolutely humbled and grateful for all of your continued support.
In my office in Washington I still have the pair of boxing gloves signed by my supporters who sent me to Congress to fight for them so many years ago. Those gloves will always have a place in my office.
Although the election is over, there is much work to be done when Congress convenes for the 112th Session in January. With the campaign behind us, I am eager to get back to work, addressing the foreclosure crisis, the water shortage, deficit spending and above all else - getting Americans back on the job.
Thank you again for your support. My office is your office and as you know already the door is always open.
Dennis Cardoza,
Member of Congress
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No business to those ignoring Christmas
Editor, Ceres Courier,
Christmas was the one day a year when stores were closed and every family got together to celebrate this religious holiday as they chose. Children were on Christmas vacation, not the "winter recess" that recently has been used.
While shopping at Save Mart, they announced they will be open Christmas day. Well, I will take my business to a company that honors Christmas. Chase bank has ordered all Christmas trees removed from their branches nationwide, while my other bank, BBVA, has a beautiful Christmas tree in their branch. I complimented the employees at BBVA.
While the employees have nothing to do with the company policy, the manager of the Chase branch handled the situation professionally, offering me the number to the executive office and she wished me a "Merry Christmas."
Some business don't want to offend people by being politically correct, telling their employees to say "happy holidays" instead of "merry Christmas." They don't want to offend anyone. Well, I am offended. I remind any cashier that it is the birthday of Christ, so I say "merry Christmas."
Christ will always stay part of Christmas. These stores all want our merry business; but you will lose the other 364 days if you refuse to recognize Christmas.
Frank Aquila
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Benefits of big box stores do not outweigh negatives
Editor, Ceres Courier,
California cities like Turlock and Los Angeles have prohibited Wal-Mart from expanding. I believe policymakers and citizens in our neighboring communities looked beyond any minor shopping benefits or promises of any additional tax revenue, and evaluated the real impacts of Wal-Mart's expansion. The reality is that any benefits that big box stores promise do not outweigh the negative impacts these stores have on our local economy, on our limited available land; furthermore, such expansion contributes to urban sprawl.
Interestingly, rather than provide good-paying full-time California jobs that our own government says can sustain a family of four, Wal-Mart would rather send more California jobs to China and have consumers buy those same made goods from China. Wal-Mart's comeback is always that its wages are competitive within any community where it has a store... But, those paying close attention understand the negative and real impacts of Wal-Mart; in other words, Wal-Mart is the world's largest public corporation, and is the ubiquitous low-wage posterchild of today's failing economy.
Rick Rushton,
Ceres
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Vacant store her concern
Editor, Ceres Courier,
I am for the Walmart Supercenter, however, I'm not aware of what will happen to the old building and that is a concern.
Traffic and parking for new one is also a concern.
Sue Reynolds,
Ceres
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters to the editor will be considered for publication but must be signed with the author's name, address and telephone number. Letters should contain 250 words or less and be void of libelous statements. Letters may be sent to The Ceres Courier, P.O. Box 7, Ceres, CA 95307, or emailed to jeffb@cerescourier.com
Editor, Ceres Courier,
I agree with your pros for approving a new Ceres Walmart Supercenter and what it can do for Ceres. As you point out it would be closer to shop in Ceres than Turlock or Modesto. I believe it would be good for the environment, less fuel, less pollutants, etc..
Why do we who live in Ceres have to go to Modesto or Turlock to shop or dine, because they have more to offer? Why is Ceres in the Dark Ages so to speak especially compared to Turlock? How come Turlock has so much more brand-name stores and restaurants?
In my opinion the new Walmart store is a good start and is sorely needed.
Jack Campidonica,
Ceres
* * * * * * *
Supportive of the Supercenter
Editor, Ceres Courier,
I have been a resident of Ceres since 1958 and have seen many changes in the city of Ceres. I support the building of the new Walmart Supercenter store in Ceres.
My time is limited. The added convenience of a Supercenter will save me time and money. The Supercenter will beneft the Ceres community by bringing in a large sales tax revenue, adding more jobs and supporting local charities and public causes.
Karen Mosser,
Ceres
* * * * * * *
Rep. Cardoza says thanks
Editor, Ceres Courier,
I would like to extend my most heartfelt thanks to all of those who worked so hard on my campaign, allowing me the honor to return to Congress as your representative of the 18th Congressional District. From those who helped walk precincts to those who endorsed me, and especially to those who turned out to vote, this was a tremendous effort. I am absolutely humbled and grateful for all of your continued support.
In my office in Washington I still have the pair of boxing gloves signed by my supporters who sent me to Congress to fight for them so many years ago. Those gloves will always have a place in my office.
Although the election is over, there is much work to be done when Congress convenes for the 112th Session in January. With the campaign behind us, I am eager to get back to work, addressing the foreclosure crisis, the water shortage, deficit spending and above all else - getting Americans back on the job.
Thank you again for your support. My office is your office and as you know already the door is always open.
Dennis Cardoza,
Member of Congress
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No business to those ignoring Christmas
Editor, Ceres Courier,
Christmas was the one day a year when stores were closed and every family got together to celebrate this religious holiday as they chose. Children were on Christmas vacation, not the "winter recess" that recently has been used.
While shopping at Save Mart, they announced they will be open Christmas day. Well, I will take my business to a company that honors Christmas. Chase bank has ordered all Christmas trees removed from their branches nationwide, while my other bank, BBVA, has a beautiful Christmas tree in their branch. I complimented the employees at BBVA.
While the employees have nothing to do with the company policy, the manager of the Chase branch handled the situation professionally, offering me the number to the executive office and she wished me a "Merry Christmas."
Some business don't want to offend people by being politically correct, telling their employees to say "happy holidays" instead of "merry Christmas." They don't want to offend anyone. Well, I am offended. I remind any cashier that it is the birthday of Christ, so I say "merry Christmas."
Christ will always stay part of Christmas. These stores all want our merry business; but you will lose the other 364 days if you refuse to recognize Christmas.
Frank Aquila
* * * * * * *
Benefits of big box stores do not outweigh negatives
Editor, Ceres Courier,
California cities like Turlock and Los Angeles have prohibited Wal-Mart from expanding. I believe policymakers and citizens in our neighboring communities looked beyond any minor shopping benefits or promises of any additional tax revenue, and evaluated the real impacts of Wal-Mart's expansion. The reality is that any benefits that big box stores promise do not outweigh the negative impacts these stores have on our local economy, on our limited available land; furthermore, such expansion contributes to urban sprawl.
Interestingly, rather than provide good-paying full-time California jobs that our own government says can sustain a family of four, Wal-Mart would rather send more California jobs to China and have consumers buy those same made goods from China. Wal-Mart's comeback is always that its wages are competitive within any community where it has a store... But, those paying close attention understand the negative and real impacts of Wal-Mart; in other words, Wal-Mart is the world's largest public corporation, and is the ubiquitous low-wage posterchild of today's failing economy.
Rick Rushton,
Ceres
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Vacant store her concern
Editor, Ceres Courier,
I am for the Walmart Supercenter, however, I'm not aware of what will happen to the old building and that is a concern.
Traffic and parking for new one is also a concern.
Sue Reynolds,
Ceres
* * * * * * *
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters to the editor will be considered for publication but must be signed with the author's name, address and telephone number. Letters should contain 250 words or less and be void of libelous statements. Letters may be sent to The Ceres Courier, P.O. Box 7, Ceres, CA 95307, or emailed to jeffb@cerescourier.com
