Tracking systems would save money, give peace of mind

Tracking systems would save money, give peace of mind
EDITOR:
The area had a scare that I think could have been avoided recently. An elderly gentleman from Hubbard became confused and lost his way. Fortunately, the story had a good ending. The gentleman was found in Pittsburgh, bewildered, but safe in a hotel lobby.
As I understand it, the gentleman was driving a 2004 Chevy Impala. I believe that model is capable of being equipped with GM's OnStar system. Please understand I am not a salesman for GM or, any of its products. The system is capable of having a GPS system for finding the location of the vehicle and voice assisted help in the time of emergency. I own two GM cars and would not turn a wheel without OnStar.
The current monthly service charge may seem expensive to you or the family, but in the seasoned citizen's situation, it would be a small price to pay. The man could have simply pushed a button and assistance would be within the sound of his voice. OnStar would have been able to contact the man through the system. If he was incapacitated for some reason, the GPS would have been able to pinpoint the whereabouts of the vehicle in a matter of seconds. This would have saved the family a lot of grief and the Hubbard Police Department valuable time and expense.
The various public lobbyists have gotten legislation through federal and state legislative bodies to make mandatory seat belt and air bags standard equipment on all vehicles. Legislation should be proposed to make OnStar type systems mandatory as well. Not only would it been valuable in this situation, but will put an end to car theft. It would save us tax dollars and insurance premiums, not to mention provide peace of mind when it comes to our loved ones.
THADDEUS M. PRICE
Warren
Youngstown's East Side isn't getting fair shake from YMHA
EDITOR:
As both a businessman, and a concerned tax-paying resident of Youngstown, I find myself compelled to inform the resident from the 2nd Ward about the unfair treatment that the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority is directing toward us.
The YMHA is degrading this ward by informing the benefit department which is in charge of operating the Section 8 program that this ward is riddled with crime and poverty, thereby luring away potential tenants from our ward. The YMHA wants to rent the poorly structured houses that were constructed in a matter of weeks in the city with taxpayers' money.
How ironic is it? The former police chief is one of the persons sitting on the board, bad mouthing the East Side. Perhaps if the police department did its job, which is to "Protect and Serve," there wouldn't be as many problems in the 2nd Ward.
Let me assure anyone who has doubts that the houses built in this community years ago are better quality homes than these low-income houses being built in the area today. Yet many good tenants are being turned away from the 2nd Ward. The houses that I rent are in the same, or perhaps even better condition than the ones being rented for $500 to $600 in surrounding areas.
You'll find good and bad people everywhere you go, and in the 2nd ward you'll find more hard working, law-abiding citizen than criminals. We resent being branded without first coming into the area and meeting some of us.
RAUL VALENTIN
Youngstown
Thanks for the memories
EDITOR:
We would like to wish Libby Fill the very best in her retirement from radio station WKTL at 6 p.m. Saturdays.
We have enjoyed listening to her and she has done a wonderful job and has made so many people happy in acknowledging them. Her kindess, wit and humor enriched us all.
SALLY EVANTUSH, SOPHIE PIOWARSY JOHN and MARIE GUZA and MARY F. YAVORSKY
Warren