Letters to the Editor 01-10-2005
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Hunting, Property Rights - Cable Subscriber - Medicaid Eligibility - REAL Services Thanks - Any Caliber
Hunting, Property Rights
Editor, Times-Union:On Jan. 5, Barbara Kintzel and Mary Plew had letters printed in the Opinion section of the Times-Union about a hunting preserve near Pierceton. Their letters contained mostly false and/or misleading information, I was offended and appalled that they are spreading such erroneous information.
Everyone who hunts in Indiana must follow laws set forth by Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The rules are specific that only certain caliber guns and types of bows are allowed. Sportsmen and sportswomen must abide by all regulations set forth by our state IDNR.
Kintzel and Plew discuss worry of being shot in their backyards, yet they didn't put signs up protesting when their neighbor was hunting that same parcel of land before it was purchased by its current owner. The neighbors also didn't worry about the safety of their children when they attempted to harass what they thought were two bow hunters by sending their child to the property line on his noisy motorbike. (The "hunters" were cameramen making a video of the deer, and instead filmed the whole incident.) Most, if not all the deer at the farm are born and raised on the property. Many hunters could hunt several days and still not take a deer. Domestic does not mean tame.
State and federal laws regulate what animals can be imported into the state. There is no chance that Plew or Kintzel will get the chance to bag a tiger, lion, zebra or gorilla on any hunting preserve in our state. Quail, chuker and pheasants are hunted across the country with extended seasons and no license requirements. Perhaps they both should be thankful they don't live in Ohio, or that our IDNR maintains tight control on hunting regulations. The Zoning Board in Kosciusko County wisely remained consistent with every county in the state in its stance that income a farmer derives from a hunting lease and the hunting itself is well within the scope of agriculture. Farming and hunting are ever changing terms. Farmers need the latitude to ask sportsmen to help cover a portion of expenses in exchange for hunting opportunities. Hunting leases are added value. Not one acre of farmland is taken out of production because the land is leased to hunters. If you are a farmer, landowner, sportsman or contemplating moving to the country, you should contact your legislator. Ask them to disregard the complaints of a few neighbors wanting to take away property owner rights and deny the opportunity to live on your land the way in which you desire. Perhaps these folks should clean up their own acts before condemning neighbors. Perhaps they could start by removing those gaudy looking handmade signs that are attracting added traffic to the area.
I have wanted to write a letter on this issue before, but the owner of the property has meekly asked that I not do so. He firmly believes that common sense and truth will prevail. I must admit my belief in God must not be as strong as his. I could not have been so gracious for so long.
Jack Hyden
president
Indiana Beagler's Alliance
via e-mail
Cable Subscriber
Editor, Times-Union:In respond to Sue Gooding's letter dated Jan 5. Mrs. Gooding, you are positively correct. The cable company now is dictating to us as to what we will watch on their cable. I have been a subscriber to the cable company ever since it came to Warsaw. I like watching the Fort Wayne channels because of the programming. Also I find that the reception is better. I don't know if it still is involved with the city council when rate hikes are requested or not. I do know that the cable had to go through the council to get a rate approved.
Anyway on Jan 4 I was reviewing the cable changes that are to be effective 1-27-05. So I called the company 866-594-1234 just for some confirmation. Well, after about the fifth teleprompter - I think that is what they are called? I finally reached a very nice young man named Seth. I asked him if he was a customer service representative, he said he was. Now I tell the young man my name, address and phone number and that I was a subscriber since the beginning of cable in Warsaw. So he says I need the last four digits of my Social Security number. I asked why. He said that he could not tell me anything until I gave them to him. Also he had them and that I had to confirm them to him. I said you have never had my SSN. So at this point he says then this must be your wife's last four numbers. Well in disgust at this point I gave him the wife's last four digits. He said nothing. So then I gave him mine. He still was mum. I may have asked what his problem was. He then said neither of these is correct. So I said whose in the h--- number do you have then? He very politely said now what was the question? I was furious at this point. He knew nothing of what I was trying to say to him.
I asked three questions and he did not answer any of them. I told him that I would like to speak to his boss. He says to me to whom? I said your CEO more specifically. He says I'm sorry I can't give you that. So I said to him I hope you are having a better day than I am. Also the message said that the conversation would be taped for quality assurance. I sure hope it was taped and that a copy of this conversation can be acquired. I still haven't figured out whose last four digits of an SSN is on my account at Comcast. Cable subscribers better check your accounts regularly.
Kermit L. Collins
Warsaw
via e-mail
Medicaid Eligibility
Editor, Times-Union:It's a sad world we live in, when we can send millions of dollars overseas, and yet our people here are fighting a losing battle on our own land. I worked in a factory that shipped the products to Mexico and China, and shut down here. So I am without a job. We filed for TAA and got it, so I am going back to school, to have a career. I am 48 years old, and it's not easy finding a job at that age, especially without some kind of degree. So, I am kinda excited about that. My problem is this ... I am a diabetic, and am on daily medicines for that. They are expensive, and since I am only drawing unemployment, it's hard to keep the bills up, and buy these also. I have tried to get insurance, but no one will take me because I am diabetic. I kept the Cobra insurance from our factory for one month, that was all I could afford to keep it, it was almost $400 a month. TAA would pay 65 percent of my insurance, but you have to pay it until it kicks in. I couldn't afford it. I need to see my doctor, and get my medicines adjusted, but I can't afford to, with no insurance.
Someone told me to file for Medicaid, so I went to do that. The lady asked me if I was disabled, if I have kids living at home or if I was pregnant? I told her no. My children are grown now, and I wasn't pregnant nor disabled. She said I couldn't apply for Medicaid unless I fell under one of those. Now that just floors me. I worked all those years, and paid for people, some not from our country, to receive medical help, but I find out that I'm not eligible. What is wrong with this picture ... I have a life threatening disease, and have to have medicines for it, but my country won't help me, but we can help send money overseas to help other countries ... and help those that move into our country. Something is just not right with this picture.
Conni Nelson
Silver Lake
via e-mail
REAL Services Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:REAL Services Inc./Area 2 Agency on Aging would like to thank all of those that participated in the Holiday Adoption Project this past holiday season.
Many lives were touched by the generosity of those in the community. Last year we were able to bless 63 families or individuals with holiday gifts and this year thanks to the publicity we received about this project we were able to assist 176 families or individuals. Participants received much needed items, such as blankets, clothes, puzzles, toiletries, toys, sheets and much more that they otherwise could not afford.
Many companies and organizations participated. We also had many families, individuals and REAL Services employees participate as well.
As mentioned earlier, the publicity we received about this project almost tripled the number that participated and we could not have done that without the help of the local newspapers and radio stations, so thank you very much! And many thanks to those that took the time to make a difference in the lives of those in need!
Diane Heimberger
Director of Community Relations and Volunteer Services
Area 2 Agency on Aging
Real Services
via e-mail
Any Caliber
Editor, Times-Union:Regarding your note that use of high-caliber rifles is not allowed. The owner states he will not allow it ... there are no rules, regulations, laws in Indiana prohibiting the use of any weapon to kill non-native to Indiana animals and the possibility is always there that if one of his paying customers wanted to use the high powered rifle, they would. In actuality, a Colt .45, Smith & Wesson .357 revolver, a SIG Sauer P226 9mm or a .44 Magnum scare me more than the high powered rifle. All of these are allowed to hunt elk in our backyards.
Barbara E. Kintzel
Pierceton
via e-mail
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Hunting, Property Rights
Editor, Times-Union:On Jan. 5, Barbara Kintzel and Mary Plew had letters printed in the Opinion section of the Times-Union about a hunting preserve near Pierceton. Their letters contained mostly false and/or misleading information, I was offended and appalled that they are spreading such erroneous information.
Everyone who hunts in Indiana must follow laws set forth by Indiana Department of Natural Resources. The rules are specific that only certain caliber guns and types of bows are allowed. Sportsmen and sportswomen must abide by all regulations set forth by our state IDNR.
Kintzel and Plew discuss worry of being shot in their backyards, yet they didn't put signs up protesting when their neighbor was hunting that same parcel of land before it was purchased by its current owner. The neighbors also didn't worry about the safety of their children when they attempted to harass what they thought were two bow hunters by sending their child to the property line on his noisy motorbike. (The "hunters" were cameramen making a video of the deer, and instead filmed the whole incident.) Most, if not all the deer at the farm are born and raised on the property. Many hunters could hunt several days and still not take a deer. Domestic does not mean tame.
State and federal laws regulate what animals can be imported into the state. There is no chance that Plew or Kintzel will get the chance to bag a tiger, lion, zebra or gorilla on any hunting preserve in our state. Quail, chuker and pheasants are hunted across the country with extended seasons and no license requirements. Perhaps they both should be thankful they don't live in Ohio, or that our IDNR maintains tight control on hunting regulations. The Zoning Board in Kosciusko County wisely remained consistent with every county in the state in its stance that income a farmer derives from a hunting lease and the hunting itself is well within the scope of agriculture. Farming and hunting are ever changing terms. Farmers need the latitude to ask sportsmen to help cover a portion of expenses in exchange for hunting opportunities. Hunting leases are added value. Not one acre of farmland is taken out of production because the land is leased to hunters. If you are a farmer, landowner, sportsman or contemplating moving to the country, you should contact your legislator. Ask them to disregard the complaints of a few neighbors wanting to take away property owner rights and deny the opportunity to live on your land the way in which you desire. Perhaps these folks should clean up their own acts before condemning neighbors. Perhaps they could start by removing those gaudy looking handmade signs that are attracting added traffic to the area.
I have wanted to write a letter on this issue before, but the owner of the property has meekly asked that I not do so. He firmly believes that common sense and truth will prevail. I must admit my belief in God must not be as strong as his. I could not have been so gracious for so long.
Jack Hyden
president
Indiana Beagler's Alliance
via e-mail
Cable Subscriber
Editor, Times-Union:In respond to Sue Gooding's letter dated Jan 5. Mrs. Gooding, you are positively correct. The cable company now is dictating to us as to what we will watch on their cable. I have been a subscriber to the cable company ever since it came to Warsaw. I like watching the Fort Wayne channels because of the programming. Also I find that the reception is better. I don't know if it still is involved with the city council when rate hikes are requested or not. I do know that the cable had to go through the council to get a rate approved.
Anyway on Jan 4 I was reviewing the cable changes that are to be effective 1-27-05. So I called the company 866-594-1234 just for some confirmation. Well, after about the fifth teleprompter - I think that is what they are called? I finally reached a very nice young man named Seth. I asked him if he was a customer service representative, he said he was. Now I tell the young man my name, address and phone number and that I was a subscriber since the beginning of cable in Warsaw. So he says I need the last four digits of my Social Security number. I asked why. He said that he could not tell me anything until I gave them to him. Also he had them and that I had to confirm them to him. I said you have never had my SSN. So at this point he says then this must be your wife's last four numbers. Well in disgust at this point I gave him the wife's last four digits. He said nothing. So then I gave him mine. He still was mum. I may have asked what his problem was. He then said neither of these is correct. So I said whose in the h--- number do you have then? He very politely said now what was the question? I was furious at this point. He knew nothing of what I was trying to say to him.
I asked three questions and he did not answer any of them. I told him that I would like to speak to his boss. He says to me to whom? I said your CEO more specifically. He says I'm sorry I can't give you that. So I said to him I hope you are having a better day than I am. Also the message said that the conversation would be taped for quality assurance. I sure hope it was taped and that a copy of this conversation can be acquired. I still haven't figured out whose last four digits of an SSN is on my account at Comcast. Cable subscribers better check your accounts regularly.
Kermit L. Collins
Warsaw
via e-mail
Medicaid Eligibility
Editor, Times-Union:It's a sad world we live in, when we can send millions of dollars overseas, and yet our people here are fighting a losing battle on our own land. I worked in a factory that shipped the products to Mexico and China, and shut down here. So I am without a job. We filed for TAA and got it, so I am going back to school, to have a career. I am 48 years old, and it's not easy finding a job at that age, especially without some kind of degree. So, I am kinda excited about that. My problem is this ... I am a diabetic, and am on daily medicines for that. They are expensive, and since I am only drawing unemployment, it's hard to keep the bills up, and buy these also. I have tried to get insurance, but no one will take me because I am diabetic. I kept the Cobra insurance from our factory for one month, that was all I could afford to keep it, it was almost $400 a month. TAA would pay 65 percent of my insurance, but you have to pay it until it kicks in. I couldn't afford it. I need to see my doctor, and get my medicines adjusted, but I can't afford to, with no insurance.
Someone told me to file for Medicaid, so I went to do that. The lady asked me if I was disabled, if I have kids living at home or if I was pregnant? I told her no. My children are grown now, and I wasn't pregnant nor disabled. She said I couldn't apply for Medicaid unless I fell under one of those. Now that just floors me. I worked all those years, and paid for people, some not from our country, to receive medical help, but I find out that I'm not eligible. What is wrong with this picture ... I have a life threatening disease, and have to have medicines for it, but my country won't help me, but we can help send money overseas to help other countries ... and help those that move into our country. Something is just not right with this picture.
Conni Nelson
Silver Lake
via e-mail
REAL Services Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:REAL Services Inc./Area 2 Agency on Aging would like to thank all of those that participated in the Holiday Adoption Project this past holiday season.
Many lives were touched by the generosity of those in the community. Last year we were able to bless 63 families or individuals with holiday gifts and this year thanks to the publicity we received about this project we were able to assist 176 families or individuals. Participants received much needed items, such as blankets, clothes, puzzles, toiletries, toys, sheets and much more that they otherwise could not afford.
Many companies and organizations participated. We also had many families, individuals and REAL Services employees participate as well.
As mentioned earlier, the publicity we received about this project almost tripled the number that participated and we could not have done that without the help of the local newspapers and radio stations, so thank you very much! And many thanks to those that took the time to make a difference in the lives of those in need!
Diane Heimberger
Director of Community Relations and Volunteer Services
Area 2 Agency on Aging
Real Services
via e-mail
Any Caliber
Editor, Times-Union:Regarding your note that use of high-caliber rifles is not allowed. The owner states he will not allow it ... there are no rules, regulations, laws in Indiana prohibiting the use of any weapon to kill non-native to Indiana animals and the possibility is always there that if one of his paying customers wanted to use the high powered rifle, they would. In actuality, a Colt .45, Smith & Wesson .357 revolver, a SIG Sauer P226 9mm or a .44 Magnum scare me more than the high powered rifle. All of these are allowed to hunt elk in our backyards.
Barbara E. Kintzel
Pierceton
via e-mail
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