Letters to the Editor 01-10-2003
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Good Business - No Sledding - West Nile Victim Improving - Gift Of Giving
Good Business
Editor, Times-Union:Over 20 years ago, my wife and I had the opportunity to choose what community in northern Indiana we could locate our home and raise our family. We chose Warsaw because of the friendliness of those we encountered and that many of the people we met shared the same values about raising children and treating each other. It was not uncommon to see people on the street smile at each other and greet each other with genuine warmth. This setting has proved to serve us and our children well as the years have passed and we thank our Creator for our many dear friends and quality of life we have experienced here in Warsaw.
However, the reason I am writing is to publicly express my sincere thanks to one of the special business owners of our town. The success of his business is truly based on a strong faith and deep desire to serve the needs of the community, not exploit them. I had heard of his anonymous benevolence and admired his unselfish concern for his neighbors, friends and employees. I also knew his faith was strong and he desired to exemplify a Christlike life every day and to every person he encountered.
Like most college students, my youngest doesn't have much disposable income, and when he came home for the holidays, a tire on his car would consistently lose air. I convinced him to take the car in for repairs. When the desk person at Monteith Tire called and explained the tires were worn out completely, were un-repairable and had to be replaced, my son faced one of the harsh realities of life, not having sufficient available funds for a necessary expense. He needed to make a decision. When he called back, Ray Monteith himself answered. He explained to Ray his situation and asked if there were any used tires he could buy with what he had available. Ray asked him a few questions and then needed to check stock. When Ray returned the call, he had something to meet my son's needs and that he could afford. We agreed and the replacement tires were installed.
This sounds like a simple thing. It's good business to find ways to serve your customers, but it wasn't until we picked up the car that we found out just how Monteith Tire Co. is "Driven by Winning Ways." We discovered that Ray Monteith had taken the nearly-new tires off of his own personal car and made them available to my son. I can't think of anything closer to "the shirt off his back" than "the tires off his car."
Ray, you will always have my business, appreciation, gratitude and respect. You are one of the many shining lights of wholesome, caring, benevolent living that makes Warsaw the great place it is. I pray that our community will continue to support businesses and men like you. May God bless you and the fine employees you inspire.
Mike Dilling
Warsaw
No Sledding
Editor, Times-Union:We would like to respond to the letter that appeared in the Jan. 6 issue of the Times-Union from Larry Little regarding sledding in Winona Lake.
We agree with Mr. Little's comments that it is a shame when children are prevented from sledding in certain locations. As adults and parents, we want our children to be able to experience the same outdoor activities, such as sledding, that we enjoyed during our youth.
The reality of living in our litigious society today has unfortunately removed some of those simple joys from life as organizations, such as Grace College and Seminary, who have been entrusted with other people's monies, have attempted to protect themselves from lawsuits. Our insurance company has been very specific in this area. We must do the appropriate things to reduce risks, or pay exorbitant premiums that would have to be passed along to our students.
This is a large part of the reason that the "No Sledding" sign was posted near the Billy Sunday Home, which we assume is the area Mr. Little referred to in his letter. (He also mentioned that perhaps there had been an accident there. This did, in fact, happen in the winter of 2000.) Our intent is not to frustrate or cause disappointment. The sign is sad reminder of the times in which we live, where lawsuits abound and organizations must respond in ways that sometimes seem hard to understand.
Joshua Petrillo, Director
Institutional Communication & Publication
Grace College & Seminary
Winona Lake
via e-mail
West Nile Victim Improving
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of my sister, Kay Lingofelter, we want to let people know she is improving. She contracted West Nile Virus in September and was admitted to Parkview Hospital on Sept. 13.
With all the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital, she was finally able to come home on Christmas Eve.
We want to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for their prayers and concerns during this most difficult time.
Then give a very special thank you to Pastor Frank Beard for being there with us, and for the many special prayers he had for Kay and Jan. Also our loving church family at Walnut Creek U.M. Church.
Also for all the prayers, cards, phone calls and gifts.
We praise our Lord for bringing her this far and with three days of therapy a week, we know she will be stronger. She's in His hands! God bless each of you!
Mary Lou Steffe
Kay Lingofelter's sister
Warsaw
Gift Of Giving
Editor, Times-Union:The employees of Royal Crown Limited in Milford brought much Christmas Joy to the residents of the North Webster Group Home this year. The eight residents and the staff at North Webster were takenby surprise when the Royal Crown folks stopped by the home with Christmas gifts for the residents. A variety of items, from bathrobes, videos and candy to socks, various clothing items and numerous gift certificates for food at local restaurants was bestowed on the residents.
The gift of giving was aglow on the faces of the givers, and the men and women living at North Webster celebrated a merry Christmas. The Royal Crown employees know how to share of themselves while bringing smiles of thankfulness and joy to the faces and lives of others. A big THANK YOU to the Royal Crown employees!
Cynthia Pergrem
Director of Development
Cardinal Center Inc.
via e-mail
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- Good Business - No Sledding - West Nile Victim Improving - Gift Of Giving
Good Business
Editor, Times-Union:Over 20 years ago, my wife and I had the opportunity to choose what community in northern Indiana we could locate our home and raise our family. We chose Warsaw because of the friendliness of those we encountered and that many of the people we met shared the same values about raising children and treating each other. It was not uncommon to see people on the street smile at each other and greet each other with genuine warmth. This setting has proved to serve us and our children well as the years have passed and we thank our Creator for our many dear friends and quality of life we have experienced here in Warsaw.
However, the reason I am writing is to publicly express my sincere thanks to one of the special business owners of our town. The success of his business is truly based on a strong faith and deep desire to serve the needs of the community, not exploit them. I had heard of his anonymous benevolence and admired his unselfish concern for his neighbors, friends and employees. I also knew his faith was strong and he desired to exemplify a Christlike life every day and to every person he encountered.
Like most college students, my youngest doesn't have much disposable income, and when he came home for the holidays, a tire on his car would consistently lose air. I convinced him to take the car in for repairs. When the desk person at Monteith Tire called and explained the tires were worn out completely, were un-repairable and had to be replaced, my son faced one of the harsh realities of life, not having sufficient available funds for a necessary expense. He needed to make a decision. When he called back, Ray Monteith himself answered. He explained to Ray his situation and asked if there were any used tires he could buy with what he had available. Ray asked him a few questions and then needed to check stock. When Ray returned the call, he had something to meet my son's needs and that he could afford. We agreed and the replacement tires were installed.
This sounds like a simple thing. It's good business to find ways to serve your customers, but it wasn't until we picked up the car that we found out just how Monteith Tire Co. is "Driven by Winning Ways." We discovered that Ray Monteith had taken the nearly-new tires off of his own personal car and made them available to my son. I can't think of anything closer to "the shirt off his back" than "the tires off his car."
Ray, you will always have my business, appreciation, gratitude and respect. You are one of the many shining lights of wholesome, caring, benevolent living that makes Warsaw the great place it is. I pray that our community will continue to support businesses and men like you. May God bless you and the fine employees you inspire.
Mike Dilling
Warsaw
No Sledding
Editor, Times-Union:We would like to respond to the letter that appeared in the Jan. 6 issue of the Times-Union from Larry Little regarding sledding in Winona Lake.
We agree with Mr. Little's comments that it is a shame when children are prevented from sledding in certain locations. As adults and parents, we want our children to be able to experience the same outdoor activities, such as sledding, that we enjoyed during our youth.
The reality of living in our litigious society today has unfortunately removed some of those simple joys from life as organizations, such as Grace College and Seminary, who have been entrusted with other people's monies, have attempted to protect themselves from lawsuits. Our insurance company has been very specific in this area. We must do the appropriate things to reduce risks, or pay exorbitant premiums that would have to be passed along to our students.
This is a large part of the reason that the "No Sledding" sign was posted near the Billy Sunday Home, which we assume is the area Mr. Little referred to in his letter. (He also mentioned that perhaps there had been an accident there. This did, in fact, happen in the winter of 2000.) Our intent is not to frustrate or cause disappointment. The sign is sad reminder of the times in which we live, where lawsuits abound and organizations must respond in ways that sometimes seem hard to understand.
Joshua Petrillo, Director
Institutional Communication & Publication
Grace College & Seminary
Winona Lake
via e-mail
West Nile Victim Improving
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of my sister, Kay Lingofelter, we want to let people know she is improving. She contracted West Nile Virus in September and was admitted to Parkview Hospital on Sept. 13.
With all the tender loving care of the doctors, nurses and staff at the hospital, she was finally able to come home on Christmas Eve.
We want to take this opportunity to thank the entire community for their prayers and concerns during this most difficult time.
Then give a very special thank you to Pastor Frank Beard for being there with us, and for the many special prayers he had for Kay and Jan. Also our loving church family at Walnut Creek U.M. Church.
Also for all the prayers, cards, phone calls and gifts.
We praise our Lord for bringing her this far and with three days of therapy a week, we know she will be stronger. She's in His hands! God bless each of you!
Mary Lou Steffe
Kay Lingofelter's sister
Warsaw
Gift Of Giving
Editor, Times-Union:The employees of Royal Crown Limited in Milford brought much Christmas Joy to the residents of the North Webster Group Home this year. The eight residents and the staff at North Webster were takenby surprise when the Royal Crown folks stopped by the home with Christmas gifts for the residents. A variety of items, from bathrobes, videos and candy to socks, various clothing items and numerous gift certificates for food at local restaurants was bestowed on the residents.
The gift of giving was aglow on the faces of the givers, and the men and women living at North Webster celebrated a merry Christmas. The Royal Crown employees know how to share of themselves while bringing smiles of thankfulness and joy to the faces and lives of others. A big THANK YOU to the Royal Crown employees!
Cynthia Pergrem
Director of Development
Cardinal Center Inc.
via e-mail
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