Letters to the Editor 03-20-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Hickory Creek - Grace Theater - Jazz Cafe - Valley Band, Choir - Repetitive Motion - Daylight Saving Time -
Hickory Creek
Editor, Times-Union:This is a letter from the heart, from people who care for people who need cared for.
Hickory Creek of Warsaw, a long-term care facility, has been in this community caring for people for 30 years. The residents of this facility are mentally retarded, developmentally disabled, mentally disabled and have a lot of behavioral problems.
Because of their condition and state of mind, other long-term care facilities do not want to house these special people. That is why our "house" facility is so special.
The staff that work here, that love and care for these folks, are very special people, also. Not only do we give daily care and guidance, we also give our unconditional love. Some of the staff and special people who live here have been here for 20 years. Doctors said their chances of seeing another five years were very slim. Well, that was 20 years ago.
As of 3/13/01, employees at Hickory Creek of Warsaw were told this facility would be shutting its doors as of June 1, 2001. The owners, Omega Health Care, want to sell the building and do not want to put the needed repairs into this "home."
Now, 32 special people will have to find a new home. They ended up here, because nobody else would care for them.
We are crying out for help to the community and medical field. If anybody out there has a heart or a solution to how we can keep our family of special people together in one home, we are begging for any assistance.
Please sign us "With our hearts breaking, the staff of Hickory Creek and the special people who cannot speak for themselves."
Debbie Pearson
Warsaw
Grace Theater
Editor, Times-Union:Recently I attended a play called "Flowers for Algernon" that was performed in the Grace College Little Theater. I arrived at the theater not knowing what to expect as far as quality goes. I was told that the theater was cozy, and there was not a bad seat in the house, which I found to be true. As the play started, and it was made clear to me that I underestimated the performers and their ability. I was completely blown away by the incredible performance displayed that night. The actors and actresses gave an incomparable production. Every aspect of the play down to the set was beautifully designed and directed.
The main character, Charlie Gordon, was played by Andrew Jones, a senior in high school. Andrew stole every scene with his outstanding acting ability and the passion he put into every word. Because of Charlie's mental changes, it would require a very experienced actor to play this role. I believe that they couldn't have cast a better person for the part.
Charlie's teacher, Alice Kinnian, was played by Hannah Tenaglia, a high school freshman. Miss Kinnian is portrayed as a very patient, caring teacher for retarded adults. Hannah gave a flawless performance that awed the crowd. I commend her for her talent and her exceptional work.
Other main characters include Thad Wallin, who played Professor Nemur; Luke Lusk, who played Dr. Strauss; and Kyle Gregory who played Burt Seldon. All three did wonderfully, and played their parts extremely well.
Because the play was so impressive I saw it twice, and still wish I could see it again. I felt that the actors did not get enough recognition for the remarkable job they did. I have seen many plays and performances, and this one was very special. I would like to thank all the cast and crew for the production. It has given me insight to a whole new perspective.
Thank you so much. I will never forget the performance.
Leslie White
In honor of Kyle Gregory for his 15th birthday
via e-mail
Jazz Cafe
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to take this opportunity to thank many people for making the Warsaw High School Jazz Band's Jazz Cafe event a big success. First I would like to thank the student musicians in the Jazz Band and in the Percussion Ensemble for their hard work and achievements. Of course this would not be possible without the direction and inspiration of Martin Becker, director of the Jazz Band, and Mickey Ratliff, director of the Percussion Ensemble.
I would like to thank all of the jazz lovers who came out to listen to the great music and support our students, and to the very willing volunteers who put on every event the band does. The decorations added to the festivities of the evening. Thanks also for the use of Edgewood Middle School for this event.
The Jazz Band Cafe would not be possible if it were not for the generous amount of publicity that was given by numerous organizations in the area. Thank you to the many financial institutions, grocery stores and fast food establishments for allowing us to post fliers in their lobbies.
And of course, what is a Jazz Cafe without great coffee? Words cannot express our appreciation to Paula Bowman of Courthouse Coffee, who provided the specialty coffees for the evening.
Craig Nayrocker
WCHS Band Boosters
Warsaw
Valley Band, Choir
Editor, Times-Union:On March 13 & 15 I had attended the band and choir concerts at Tippecanoe Valley High School and the middle school. I was really pleased with all of the performances. The choir and band directors (Dale Pace & Janell Riner) have really worked with these kids to put on a good performance. I was really impressed with the middle school soloists. I have seen over the past few years James Blaton perform at the school concerts. I am amazed on how well he sings and it is getting better every year. Also the Kiefer sisters did a wonderful job. The middle school band also did a good job, you could tell they were enjoying themselves. The future of the Tippecanoe Valley Band is made possible by these kids and their hard work and I am sure as time goes on they will only get better. The band director Ms. Riner has done an exceptional job. She has taught those kids that there is also discipline involved to exceed and rewards for their hard work. Yes, I am very proud of our kids and Ms. Riner. Keep up the good work.
Michael & Margaret Walton
TVHS Band Boosters
Mentone
via e-mail
Repetitive Motion
Editor, Times-Union:Your News Views article in the Saturday, March 10, edition of your paper makes me wonder how much time this writer puts into finding the truth before he writes his articles. Oh, I know they are only his opinion. But it seems like he ought to state a few facts and build on his opinion from those facts.
He mentions that it seems strange how many people he sees walking around with their hands in splints or casts, etc. Now, how can he arrive at the conclusion that these are repetitive motion injuries? And not once does he mention any other repetitive motion injury other than pounding on a keyboard or musical instrument. And stating that the incidence of debilitating repetitive motion injury is a relatively new thing is just not true. It has been a chronic problem where I work for many years. And the company works hard to move people to different jobs to help alleviate their problem with sore arms.
What about carrying 10, 20, 30 or 40 pounds of material and piling it on something for eight to 12hours a day? A lot of people do that for years. Many are women. Women that weigh half what men do. Maybe he did do his homework and asked some of those people and maybe he did look up some facts from OSHA on reasons for repetitive injuries. I hope he would. Because to assume they want to "be elgible for a bunch of free stuff" is quite a statement.
He sure didn't hold back on all of his injuries. Three paragraphs worth of injuries that he bears.
Oh, I know, he probably wanted to lead us into how our government had to act. That comes up so often in News Views. Personally, I am glad our government does act. We are the government.
Anyway, I just wanted to give my opinion, too. The opinion that workers who go in and do their job everyday, and have this chronic problem without complaining, didn't get a fair shake in that particular article.
Frank Grose
Warsaw
via e-mail
Daylight Saving Time
Editor, Times-Union:Your News Views article on Daylight-Saving Time was a little short-sighted. I worked for 30 years for a manufacturing company with headquarters in Chicago. I am retired now so I don't have to live my life by the clock, but when I did work, I (like a very large percentage of Kosciusko county workers) had to be to work by 7 a.m. If we had been on Daylight-Saving Time, I would have had to go to bed while it was still light outside, thereby shortening my day.
Kosciusko County is much closer to Chicago than it is to the East Coast and many people do more business with Illinois than with the East Coast. When we are on the same time as Illinois, that makes it easier to conduct that business. More and more businesses are going national and it is better to be nearer the middle of the business hours than to be at one end of it. You don't have to wait till noon to call someone in California.
The big argument about Daylight-Saving Time seems to be between the people who work bankers' hours and the people who start work earlier. The people who work bankers' hours are more vocal and get more press because they are the ones who are unhappy. The people who start work earlier are satisfied and don't have to whine about it. I would think many businesses could change their hours in the summertime for most if not all of their employees if it is that important. Have a nice long day.
Dick Jaynes
Warsaw
via e-mail
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Hickory Creek
Editor, Times-Union:This is a letter from the heart, from people who care for people who need cared for.
Hickory Creek of Warsaw, a long-term care facility, has been in this community caring for people for 30 years. The residents of this facility are mentally retarded, developmentally disabled, mentally disabled and have a lot of behavioral problems.
Because of their condition and state of mind, other long-term care facilities do not want to house these special people. That is why our "house" facility is so special.
The staff that work here, that love and care for these folks, are very special people, also. Not only do we give daily care and guidance, we also give our unconditional love. Some of the staff and special people who live here have been here for 20 years. Doctors said their chances of seeing another five years were very slim. Well, that was 20 years ago.
As of 3/13/01, employees at Hickory Creek of Warsaw were told this facility would be shutting its doors as of June 1, 2001. The owners, Omega Health Care, want to sell the building and do not want to put the needed repairs into this "home."
Now, 32 special people will have to find a new home. They ended up here, because nobody else would care for them.
We are crying out for help to the community and medical field. If anybody out there has a heart or a solution to how we can keep our family of special people together in one home, we are begging for any assistance.
Please sign us "With our hearts breaking, the staff of Hickory Creek and the special people who cannot speak for themselves."
Debbie Pearson
Warsaw
Grace Theater
Editor, Times-Union:Recently I attended a play called "Flowers for Algernon" that was performed in the Grace College Little Theater. I arrived at the theater not knowing what to expect as far as quality goes. I was told that the theater was cozy, and there was not a bad seat in the house, which I found to be true. As the play started, and it was made clear to me that I underestimated the performers and their ability. I was completely blown away by the incredible performance displayed that night. The actors and actresses gave an incomparable production. Every aspect of the play down to the set was beautifully designed and directed.
The main character, Charlie Gordon, was played by Andrew Jones, a senior in high school. Andrew stole every scene with his outstanding acting ability and the passion he put into every word. Because of Charlie's mental changes, it would require a very experienced actor to play this role. I believe that they couldn't have cast a better person for the part.
Charlie's teacher, Alice Kinnian, was played by Hannah Tenaglia, a high school freshman. Miss Kinnian is portrayed as a very patient, caring teacher for retarded adults. Hannah gave a flawless performance that awed the crowd. I commend her for her talent and her exceptional work.
Other main characters include Thad Wallin, who played Professor Nemur; Luke Lusk, who played Dr. Strauss; and Kyle Gregory who played Burt Seldon. All three did wonderfully, and played their parts extremely well.
Because the play was so impressive I saw it twice, and still wish I could see it again. I felt that the actors did not get enough recognition for the remarkable job they did. I have seen many plays and performances, and this one was very special. I would like to thank all the cast and crew for the production. It has given me insight to a whole new perspective.
Thank you so much. I will never forget the performance.
Leslie White
In honor of Kyle Gregory for his 15th birthday
via e-mail
Jazz Cafe
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to take this opportunity to thank many people for making the Warsaw High School Jazz Band's Jazz Cafe event a big success. First I would like to thank the student musicians in the Jazz Band and in the Percussion Ensemble for their hard work and achievements. Of course this would not be possible without the direction and inspiration of Martin Becker, director of the Jazz Band, and Mickey Ratliff, director of the Percussion Ensemble.
I would like to thank all of the jazz lovers who came out to listen to the great music and support our students, and to the very willing volunteers who put on every event the band does. The decorations added to the festivities of the evening. Thanks also for the use of Edgewood Middle School for this event.
The Jazz Band Cafe would not be possible if it were not for the generous amount of publicity that was given by numerous organizations in the area. Thank you to the many financial institutions, grocery stores and fast food establishments for allowing us to post fliers in their lobbies.
And of course, what is a Jazz Cafe without great coffee? Words cannot express our appreciation to Paula Bowman of Courthouse Coffee, who provided the specialty coffees for the evening.
Craig Nayrocker
WCHS Band Boosters
Warsaw
Valley Band, Choir
Editor, Times-Union:On March 13 & 15 I had attended the band and choir concerts at Tippecanoe Valley High School and the middle school. I was really pleased with all of the performances. The choir and band directors (Dale Pace & Janell Riner) have really worked with these kids to put on a good performance. I was really impressed with the middle school soloists. I have seen over the past few years James Blaton perform at the school concerts. I am amazed on how well he sings and it is getting better every year. Also the Kiefer sisters did a wonderful job. The middle school band also did a good job, you could tell they were enjoying themselves. The future of the Tippecanoe Valley Band is made possible by these kids and their hard work and I am sure as time goes on they will only get better. The band director Ms. Riner has done an exceptional job. She has taught those kids that there is also discipline involved to exceed and rewards for their hard work. Yes, I am very proud of our kids and Ms. Riner. Keep up the good work.
Michael & Margaret Walton
TVHS Band Boosters
Mentone
via e-mail
Repetitive Motion
Editor, Times-Union:Your News Views article in the Saturday, March 10, edition of your paper makes me wonder how much time this writer puts into finding the truth before he writes his articles. Oh, I know they are only his opinion. But it seems like he ought to state a few facts and build on his opinion from those facts.
He mentions that it seems strange how many people he sees walking around with their hands in splints or casts, etc. Now, how can he arrive at the conclusion that these are repetitive motion injuries? And not once does he mention any other repetitive motion injury other than pounding on a keyboard or musical instrument. And stating that the incidence of debilitating repetitive motion injury is a relatively new thing is just not true. It has been a chronic problem where I work for many years. And the company works hard to move people to different jobs to help alleviate their problem with sore arms.
What about carrying 10, 20, 30 or 40 pounds of material and piling it on something for eight to 12hours a day? A lot of people do that for years. Many are women. Women that weigh half what men do. Maybe he did do his homework and asked some of those people and maybe he did look up some facts from OSHA on reasons for repetitive injuries. I hope he would. Because to assume they want to "be elgible for a bunch of free stuff" is quite a statement.
He sure didn't hold back on all of his injuries. Three paragraphs worth of injuries that he bears.
Oh, I know, he probably wanted to lead us into how our government had to act. That comes up so often in News Views. Personally, I am glad our government does act. We are the government.
Anyway, I just wanted to give my opinion, too. The opinion that workers who go in and do their job everyday, and have this chronic problem without complaining, didn't get a fair shake in that particular article.
Frank Grose
Warsaw
via e-mail
Daylight Saving Time
Editor, Times-Union:Your News Views article on Daylight-Saving Time was a little short-sighted. I worked for 30 years for a manufacturing company with headquarters in Chicago. I am retired now so I don't have to live my life by the clock, but when I did work, I (like a very large percentage of Kosciusko county workers) had to be to work by 7 a.m. If we had been on Daylight-Saving Time, I would have had to go to bed while it was still light outside, thereby shortening my day.
Kosciusko County is much closer to Chicago than it is to the East Coast and many people do more business with Illinois than with the East Coast. When we are on the same time as Illinois, that makes it easier to conduct that business. More and more businesses are going national and it is better to be nearer the middle of the business hours than to be at one end of it. You don't have to wait till noon to call someone in California.
The big argument about Daylight-Saving Time seems to be between the people who work bankers' hours and the people who start work earlier. The people who work bankers' hours are more vocal and get more press because they are the ones who are unhappy. The people who start work earlier are satisfied and don't have to whine about it. I would think many businesses could change their hours in the summertime for most if not all of their employees if it is that important. Have a nice long day.
Dick Jaynes
Warsaw
via e-mail
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