To the Editor:
In this world that we live in, it is sometimes difficult to believe that good will prevail. We watch the news and it seems to be nothing but shootings, stabbings, or drug busts. It is a harsh, cruel world, but here’s a bit of happiness that I would like to share.
I have always lived in a smaller town and found that although no town is perfect, Ithaca comes pretty darn close. I am originally from Breckenridge and feel the same way about that town. There is a charm, a level of comfort, that goes along with living in a smaller town. Everyone seems to know you, you know everyone. Everyone watches out for each other to ensure that our families are safe and taken care of.
On Sunday, June 20, I picked my son up from his driver’s training session. We then went to my parents in Breckenridge to visit and later, my son’s dad came to pick him up. He has his first
permit to drive, and couldn’t find his wallet. We went through my car, every part of it. We were both upset, as it held his permit, his student I.D. and other info. He thought he may have left it in
the driver’s training car. Needless to say, it was extremely upsetting, and sort of put a cloud of worry over the day. I came home later and again searched my car to no avail.
I received a call later that evening, it was a woman asking if my son lived there…At first I was a bit leary, but she then told me the reason for her call. Her husband, while driving home from
mowing lawns at the schools, found a wallet on St. Charles Road. It belonged to my son. We made plans to meet the next day to get the wallet back.
I thanked her and her husband over and over, and then called my son to share the good news. However, HOW it got on St. Charles Rd. was a complete mystery…I had talked with Mr.
Thompson, asking if perhaps they switched drivers on St. Charles Road? He said he didn’t think so. The mystery was still unsolved…
My son got home the next morning and had figured out the mystery…after he walked to our car from the driver’s training car, his friend needed to use my cell phone. He set his wallet on top of
the car, leaned in to get my phone, and forgot to take his wallet off the roof of the car. It traveled quite a ways until it fell off, and the road we drove on for awhile was St. Charles Road.
She brought the wallet back yesterday and I immediately hugged her. I couldn’t have been more happy about anything. It restored my faith in small towns and in people in general. It reminded
me that good does prevail, and if given the choice, people really will do the right thing. This couple are now our angels, and we are so thankful.
They say you learn a lesson every day. My son learned a lesson about responsibility, but more importantly, he learned a lesson about the good people in this world…
Thank you Tim and Chris Stambersky…we will never forget you!
Sincerely,
Jodie Vine and
Michael Mallory
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To the Editor:
This past year or so, Ithaca High School has had a good run at sports, winning many honors, but short of state titles. We can be proud of all the athletes in our area, county, as they prepare for the future after high school.
Whether it’s basketball, soccer, track, baseball, cheerleading, golf or football, Ithaca can be proud of its students/athletes. And, speaking as a fan, I can say, I thoroughly enjoy watching and
cheering on those athletes from year to year.
Now, I can hardly wait for basketball season to begin, as Ithaca should have another good season with its boys’ varsity team, coached this year by Jim Thompson, who replaces Bob
Anderson, who retired. Best of luck to all athletes in Gratiot County, may the best teams win!!
Sincerely
Rex Coleman
Ithaca