Let’s Hope Campbell’s Staff Finds New Jobs Quickly
I’m sorry it took so long to respond to Adam Riffe’s letter about the Campbell Chrysler dealership closing in Centralia recently and not getting rehired by I-5 Auto, which bought Campbell’s.
I too am disappointed Campbell’s good, dedicated employees weren’t rehired or given a very nice severance pay.
My wife and I used Campbell’s as our repair shop for large repairs of our Chrysler car we love so much. They kept it running for us with good, sound diagnosing and repair with excellent service and personal treatment.
Over the years I’ve had jobs and moves I made on my own, and being a religious person, I know that some doors close and some doors open for the best.
In my younger days I worked for one business (a dental laboratory) for 18½ years. My employer became an alcoholic and our business went downhill, losing many employees due to loss of business.
From 12 employees we went down to four. While my job was fairly secure, I took a similar job with a dentist in his office. I found out his business was shaky, and after six months I took another job offer. Each time I was able to match my pay that my 18 years of experience earned me.
My new boss was a grouch, having gone through quite a few employees before me.
He found fault with me as I had worked for one of his worst competitors. He got as much good information out of me as he could then let me go. Lots of doors slammed shut on my rear end.
What they didn’t know was that I gleaned all kinds of tricks of the trade and experience that made me better all around dental technician.
I had prayed for the opportunity to open my own dental laboratory for about five years but was too scared to jump out because I didn’t have the total experience in every area. Lo and behold, I now had the experience and know-how from the two short stays at the other labs and their owners.
Within two months, I opened my own business and the big door I was waiting for opened wide.
I had four dentists to work for and three of them called me to try me out and stayed with me for a long time. What was interesting was I gained three dentists that were the clients of my last employer. I had not solicited these dentists but they were some guided to me by a greater source.
I wanted to share my story with those whose doors had shut behind them to rely on God and his love for us that if we believe, doors will open.
In regard to the Campbell Chrysler employees, I hope you have better doors open for you in the near future. You certainly had years of good experience in your favor.
Don Montgomery
Tenino
Loss of TEEN Program Devastating to Some
The TEEN program that has been at the Centralia College for over 20 years is now expected to be coming to an end. Many of the students do not understand and feel as if they are being abandoned. Most are now to think what are they to do next?
The program must be doing something right if they have students who come back every semester, most of whom are parents or going to be parents.
This program gives the students who have kids a chance to fulfill their goal of getting a diploma. How many high schools allow parents to bring their kids in strollers to class? None that I know of.
Do you see teachers watching or holding their students babies during class? No.
This school gives opportunities that no other schools can.
Instead of thinking about the budget cut backs, think of all the teachers who will be without jobs. Also consider the students who can’t and won’t be able to go back to public school because if public school didn’t work the first time, why would it now?
This place is more than just a school, it’s a place where you make lifelong friends and make your kid proud. Knowing that we are going to school to better our children’s lives and our own is something we students thrive for. Public schools never gave us the time of day, but here we mean something and are valued like normal students. All I’m saying is there is a bigger picture and people really should start to look at it.
Payton Cline
Centralia
Man’s Dog Killed; Some Ignoring Speed Limit
A neighbor left a dead cow lying next to the road for a month, and it began to rot and smell. My little dog went across the road to see what it was, and a car hit the dog. I went out when I saw her lying in the road, and she died in my arms.
There are some fast drivers up the road from my place.
The speed limit is 35 mph, but some drivers go 50 or 60 mph past my place. The driver did not have guts enough to come and tell me about hitting my dog.
I lost my wife about eight months ago, and now I have lost my best friend.
I am a heartbroken 90-year-old. You do not know love until a little dog owns you.
Dan M. Boone
Ethel
