Letter to the editor 2-20-09

Published: February 20, 2010

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In support of Gale Bowen

EDITOR: I am writing this letter to the residents of Windham Township, in regards to Gale Bowen.

I do not know any of you people who are so bent on destroying good people and good things around you, but I have known Gale since he was 16 years old and I know if I needed him morning, noon or night for any reason, I could call on him.

I don't remember the charges that I read in the paper but I am awfully curious what he may have done. Did he write a prescription for your underaged child or did he perform an emergency "C" section on your 13 year old? Just kidding!

I can guess what he did do. He tried to do another good deed where he thought he was helping someone in need. And he got to do it before some other hero in your area.

You people may be cutting your own throats before you realize it by alienating the Bowen family. They were all taught by Dick to be good people and help where they were needed. "Don't hold back, don't wait, step up to the plat, it may be too late to do any good, which should be the law of the land.

You should not do good deeds because somebody might say good things about you, you should do good things for neighbors because of the good feeling you receive for doing what God intended us to. Love your neighbors but most of all do it!

Every town has organizations with lots of people who want to be No. 1, but if it is a good working group, all members have to be considered working group, all members have to be considered No. 1's. Working equally in all jobs without waiting for the pats on the back and praises from somebody else.

One other thing. When these groups have a problem, forgive and forget. All groups are all different people with different opinions so when one does not do it as perfect as you, get over it. Don't keep dragging up old problems forever. Drop it and bury it and move on to do better for all involved.

My advice to you, (not that you asked) get over the problem, if you alienate all the Bowens you may realize a great loss too late.

Doris Brown

LeRaysville

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More are turned away by the bulling and dominance then attracted. We all know that 9 /10 of volenteer work is usually done by 1/10 of the volenteers, sometimes because and inspite of themselves, for good reason. YHEC is one such example, many having the ability and credentials to really help and work with the youth, are ignored or even chased away from the group. Sometimes youths are looking for a niche, even needing a beacon to go by in life. Malice intent may not, but ignorance may be the reason "Windhams" are created. They,(Windhams)are all over and have good people on both sides be they Hatfields or McCoys. In groups of ambulance people, fire co., fair committees or YHECers, good oversight is hard to come by. The star of this particular show, Gale, has a good heart but you have to look through or past a lot to see it. I am not big on so called political correctness BUT so much is lost when we don't apply any of it. In these circumstances, lives or futures are sometimes at stake, willingness to show enthusiasm dwindles easily, many give up and go elsewhere or, with their talents and HEARTS unnoticed go nowhere, what a loss. Gale's good samaritan on occasion, I'm sure, but the rest of the time I am reminded of a loose cannon, credentials be damned, what a shame.
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NRA friend,  02/27/10 3:21
Scott, I too gave some facts as to Gail & he choose not to print them. I too understand that if Hosey can't prove it he will be held libal. It's a shame tho that only a choosen few know the "real" truth behind the control of one person.
(this is not the end of my mission tho!)
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NRA friend,  02/27/10 8:12
Barry, and others; I received a reasonable explanation from Mr. Hosie as to the reasons for the rejection of my comments. I accept it and have no reason not to believe him. Almost everything I submit, no matter who it slams or supports is published with few exceptions. I think he is trying to do his job as well as possible and be fair to all.
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Scott,  02/26/10 8:19
please pick something eles to talke about all these types things breed more hate some people just like to keep things going please pick some thing when you keep this type stuff up and dont put your name its not fare to anyone and i am no different thank you
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jen,  02/25/10 4:30
Barry,
I departerd from my normal routine in responding to Scott or whomever he choses to call himself in his repeated, unpublished comments. But, I felt I owed him an explanation because the topic is sensitive, it concerns the reputations of prominent people, and the credibility of this newspaper. Although the tone and language of his comments were temperate in keeping with an adult conversation, it did not seem to me he understood the submission guidelines, and completely misunderstood the reasons for my decision. His speculation about the newspaper's motives is off base, as I said previously, but that has not prevented me from approving comments in the past. The real problem, regardless of what he says by whatever handle he signs to his submissions, is that they did contain comments that raise the very real risk of libel.
I hope he reads my response to you. I will explain my decision to him privately because I will not publicly contribute to the libel. So far, he has not responded to me but I have no way of knowing whether he saw the invitation to do so.
On the advice of our attorneys, we no longer edit submissions. Either I approve them or I reject them. Ordinarily, I no longer comment. This is an exception for reasons stated above.
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Ron Hosie, Review editor,  02/25/10 2:52
Scott,

I am sure your comments are "unacceptable" because they too strongly disagree with Hosie's advocacy, or they are too strongly critical of one of his buddies. Try agreeing with him sometime, or say just about anything you want concerning one of those people he dislikes, and you will get published. Stick to your guns Scott, don't let this little private conversation Hosie wants to have with you, back you down. Why doesn't he have it in public like he insists everything else be done?

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Barry,  02/25/10 10:24
Maybe, Mr. Bowen should step down from the board until this is settled. Then it can't be used as a distraction, or hurt the young people. He could return when the dust settles.
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avoid even the appearance of wrong doing,  02/25/10 9:28
Response from the editor,
Scott,
Referring to your unpublished comments, if you want to e-mail me directly at rhosie@thedailyreview.com I will explain why they are unacceptable. Your speculation about the newspaper's motive is way off base.
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Ron Hosie,  02/24/10 8:49
I have the YHEC in my will & have given for many years (& still do.) I refer to the property on which the Rome YHEC stands on, this property Was given to the YHEC & should still be put in John Marko's name...John has been dead now for about a year & his memory should be carried on in spite of what Gale has done. I mean, how much can a sign cost? Have one of the scout make it as a project. DO THE RIGHT THING & NAME THE BUILDING/PROPERTY AFTER JOHN MARKO!!!
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NRA friend,  02/24/10 3:42
jen - That's quite a sentence.
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period, end of sentence,  02/24/10 2:13
dear mouth the yhec board is takeing care of the name you just want to hurt people mr bowen is only 1 of 9 on the board the sign is in the works it takes money why dont you send them some oh that right you are just like the paper and hosie all you care about is hurting people you never try to get the full story i know mr bowen and you should leave the kids club out of all this
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jen,  02/24/10 7:59
YHEC was named long before John Marko existed in their life. You know nothing about the YHEC situation so why bump your gumbs .
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house with broken windows,  02/24/10 5:11
pround student...I would be proud of you if you were my child, thank you for being a part of the WHEC program but it's all about CONTROL! Again, I ask...why did he not name the facility after John Marko who made it all possible for you to enjoy the range in the first place. I just hope he is not holding out to have it named after him!
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NRA friend,  02/23/10 5:42
Thank you, Joe Doherty. Labels don't serve anyone. I have vehemently disagreed with Mr. Hosie, but he has allowed me to speak my mind. He allows fair and balanced opinions. He respects all writers. He publishes those that do not violate guidelines, regardless of the view presented. I have respect for him. Being able to reason, and form opinions, on facts is important to a successful discourse. Joe Doherty and Ron Hosie get it, and I say thanks to both.
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SueA,  02/23/10 3:44
I think the courts can sort this out. There is no shortage of witnesses. Now if people will put loyalties and family ties aside and just tell the truth, this issue can be resolved.
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fairness, I hope,  02/23/10 2:55
Thank you a friend, you are so right.
Small towns, where everyone lives in their neighbors' pockets, are rife with feuds and old alliances. It goes back generations. I know, because I was raised and lived in small towns, such as Windham and others, most of my life. Windham does not have a corner on that market. It is a lovely town, with some really great folks.
The courts will settle the issue.
Enough said.
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sueA,  02/23/10 11:31
Dear Sue - This is how it works here, who ever is at fault changes the topic to someone else so for some reason some are pushing it to you. Sorry about that. I agree with you completely. You seem to follow the proper information that this is about. It is one thing to want to help people and be there for an emergency, but know your part only do what you can and help the others that DO know what to do this is how we work together as a group. And for those that say Mr Bowen helps -- have you ever been on a scene with him?? He takes over and trys to help beyond his abilities, and if it does not go his way OR any Bowens way they become bullies.I have seen them do this to many people and groups. Windham is a great place to live, all places have problems some just keep it from the paper. Now its up to the courts to do whats right, and we all hope the bullying stops so we can start to pick up the pieces...
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a friend,  02/23/10 10:14
Lets get back on track. I am not the issue. The issue is and remains, Mr. Bowen was charged, after an investigation, with impersonating an emergency responder. He will now have this issue settled in court. Very simply put, if he has the proper credentials, why were they not in evidence during the investigation.
On the other hand, if he does not, and has not sought, to obtain the proper credentials, than he is not, REPEAT not a Paramedic or EMT.
Furthermore, lest I ramble, getting licensed or certified in any field, has very little to do with covering one's behind, and much to do with the desire to help and serve. These are the people who will do the job better, and with more knowledge and skill, than the average layman.
This is a problem for the courts.
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SueA,  02/23/10 8:12
Methinks SueA is spot on in this case, liberal or not. Whatever that has to do in this matter is beyond me. I do not agree with her many times, but she is right. It is up to the law and the courts in this matter. I also agree with 4sure. Windham has been and continues to be an embarrassment. And I personally know people on both sides of the fence. They are their own worst enemies.
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George Bailey,  02/23/10 6:36
Que, sorry bud but I gotta disagree with you. I am as far from the left as one could be yet Ron Hosie allows me to get in some points which I am sure he personally does not agree with. Same goes for SueA, she is on the opposite side of the political and social equation as well. I never met Ron but I think he at least tries to be "fair and balanced" (you decide)
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Joe Doherty,  02/23/10 5:50
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