It wasn’t just about trees

It wasn’t just about trees

EDITOR:

What an unfortunate choice of words, “Tree lovers win,” were used to describe the gathering last Monday to hear of the city's plans to remove the tree lined center median on West Federal Street.

The headline should have read, “The city of Youngstown wins."

Because on that day, city council chambers were literally filled to capacity with a crowd of incredibly bright, passionate, creative and energetic young people who care deeply about the city and who are willing to

work hard to help in its revitalization. They are young people who make no apologies for Youngstown. They are proud of it. But, they are young people who make no excuses for it either, and will accept nothing less than what is in the city's best interest.

They are Tyler and Jaci Clark. As a software consultant, Tyler's employer allows him the freedom to live any where he chooses. And when Tyler, and his equally talented wife, Jaci, faced the decision of where to live, they chose to move back to the Valley from their home in Arizona. And not only did they choose to move back, they chose to buy a house in the city of Youngstown from which to raise their young family.

There is a genuine passion among these young people to help the city. And they can be called to action in seconds through the electronic social networks they all use.

Call them to action. Bring them to the decision making tables. Put them on your boards and committees. Support their artistic endeavors. Help finance their business startups.

They are an incredible talent pool that the city cannot afford to ignore.

JIM COSSLER, director

Youngstown Business Incubator

Youngstown

Spirits come in good, evil

EDITOR:

This is in response to the article entitled, “Conversing with spirits” found in the local section on Aug. 6. I’m sure JoAnn Radovich does “converse” with spirits. The question must be asked, who are these spirits and is this an exercise and endeavor that leads to communion with evil entities? The spirit world is real — good and evil are the two components. Yes, there is such a thing as an absolute standard from which to judge this subject. The Bible.

JoAnn Radovich is engaged in an activity that carries consequences that are catastrophic and eternal. By engaging in, and ascribing favorable credence to this medium activity she has effectively subjected herself, her family members and some readers of The Vindicator to masterfully deceptive and persuasive demonic entities. The Scripture categorically and explicitly condemns such practices:

"There shall not be found among you any one that ... useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For all that do these things are an abomination unto the Lord.” Deuteronomy 18:10-12.

While I relate to the tragic loss of a close family member, I am bound to the eternal and objective source of absolute truth by which I can live and lead others. I humbly urge JoAnn Radovich to at least question what she is doing and maybe leave room for the possibility of being deceived.

This reader considers The Vindicator complicit in the error. Your article seemed to give a great air of legitimacy and credence to her role as a medium.

THOMAS F. WOODWARD

Youngstown

A little common sense, please

EDITOR:

I liked to add a few comments to the July 30 article. Not only are flip-flops, midriffs, shorts, tops inappropriate in court, they are not for church or any social function at all. Most buildings have air conditioning installed. Age and a little common sense should dictate what you wear.

Another point I’d like to make is what ever happened to manners? Thank you, please, or may I would be nice to hear again. Another point is about people spitting their gum on sidewalks. Would you like to step in it?

CLARA M. GEISE

Youngstown