Heroes deserve to be recognized

To the editor:
After hearing two ungrateful men complain because of the power loss last week for a few hours I felt I had to write this. As a community or even our great United States all of us should be thankful for what we have.
When I lost power it was 3:30 a.m. My first thought was “I hope this doesn’t last long.”
For me it was six hours. I got up and put two layers of clothes on, got a flashlight and went back to bed.
For others the power was out for days.
I know I was so thankful when the power came back on at 8:40 a.m. I remember saying “Thank God”, but the people that deserve our thanks are the people that work for I&M, REMC, Ohio Valley Gas, Law Enforcement, county and city highway workers, firemen, EMTs and all of the rest of utility workers.
This is from the lady that answers the phone and takes the payments to the guy or gal that climbs in the bucket truck to fix our electric. They don’t deserve to be yelled at because we lost power.
The two guys complaining said, “Well they get paid enough to fix what’s wrong.” I’m sure they do, and they should since they are the people that go out in minus 14 degree weather to make us feel warm.
When I called to report my location you could tell the lady on the other end had already had a long day. She was pleasant, but I’m sure she more than likely got a few calls where the people were rude. It’s not her fault.
So the next time any of you come in contact with one of these workers let them know how much you appreciate what they do. Let us not forget Jack Ronald, who made his way to work so we can read The Commercial Review.
They are all our heroes. Let them know it.
Thank you.
Penny Imel
Portland

Thanks for help
To the editor: Last Friday I had the misfortune of falling on the ice and snow in front of my home.
Two people saw me and immediately came to my aid.
Tom Lightle and Robert Cooper helped me up and made sure I was okay.
I can’t thank them enough.
Thank you,
Tom Kennedy
Portland[[In-content Ad]]