Letters - Jan 2025

GRATEFUL YOU WROTE ABOUT JOURNALISTS IN AMERICA AND LINDA TIRADO
I have been meaning to write thank you for your piece on journalists in America and especially Linda Tirado.
When I look at Linda’s two pictures it is heartbreaking how much her appearance has changed and that is an understatement!
It breaks my heart to learn about her current condition and how much Andrew Braun has changed her life for the worse.
I wanted you to know for how difficult it is to read Linda’s story, I do appreciate you bringing this to all our attention.
My wish for Linda and her children is they know what a brave mom they have, and I admire her courage.
Thank you for caring and for shining a light on this tragedy.
Corinne S. Rockstad

THANKS, GENEROUS DONORS
Thank you to all our generous community members that donated to the Warm Clothing Drive for the Elliot Park Neighborhood fire victims. Together we were able to provide for the 27 families who lost everything.
It’s wonderful how quickly the word spread throughout the southside neighborhoods. We had over 80 hats, mittens, and scarves donated by neighbors who knit Plus Powderhorn, Greater Longfellow, Corcoran, Bancroft, Seward, Standish neighbors and others donated warm clothing. A special thank you to Midtown Farmers Market, and to both Rev. Brenda Froisland of Bethel Lutheran Church, and Pastor Bryan Odeen of St. Peder’s Lutheran Church who provided drop off locations for donations during the collection drive. Thank you, Council Members Chowdhury and Chevez for outreach in their newsletters.
Gratefully,
Shawne FitzGerald, Powderhorn
Katie Simon-Dastych, Cooper