Letter to the Editor: ‘Tis the season!

One of the reasons I love Thanksgiving is it’s the beginning of a season (not just a day) for being grateful! I firmly believe that being thankful is a healthy way to feed our souls and goodness knows there are a lot of things out there to appreciate, one of the greatest of which is people. I honestly think we don’t spend enough time letting folks know just how much they mean to us, even to the point of taking them for granted at times.

Every week we meet people who build us up with their dependable work ethics and positive attitudes, even when sometimes what they do is not the most fulfilling.

Right now I’m thinking of some of my favorite people simply because they are a prime example of the things I’m writing about, and that is the staff at the Newton Redemption Center (formerly Oldham’s Redemption Center) owned by Steve Terlouw. Under the conscientious management of Caleb Penning (his 17 years on the team is evident), he and his colleagues do a terrific job of collecting, counting and eliminating metal and glass beverage containers every week of the year. Mark, Trey, Randy, Stephanie and Garrett are shining stars who attack their jobs with efficiency and enthusiasm and it’s for this reason I want to recognize them today.

Some people may say it’s a nasty job, but they do it admirably. I hope this might encourage you to let them know the next time you bring your beverage containers to 325 E. 12th St. S. because without a doubt they’re prime examples of everyday heroes who rise to the occasion.

Big Way-to-Go, team! Bravo!

Barry Hurto

Newton