Letters to the Editor 04-04-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Thanks To Foundation - Disabled Children - Life Lessons - Hickory Creek - Thanks To Cub Scouts
Thanks To Foundation
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to take this opportunity to publically thank the Kosciusko County Foundation, the Lilly Endowment and the selection committee for making this past Wednesday one of the best days of my life! Winning the Lilly Scholarship was an answer to the prayers of many. God has truly blessed me, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Rebecca Menzie
Lilly Scholarship winner - 2001
Whitko High School
via e-mail
Disabled Children
Editor, Times-Union:I am currently the chairman of Governmental Affairs for ARC of Indiana and also the parent of a 14-year-old son with autism. I was recently involved in a study to discuss Indiana's involvement with disabilities. Also present were two parents age 70-plus still providing full care for their disabled children, still fighting the system and still hoping Indiana will someday help them.
I find this disheartening. Indiana needs to help their most vulnerable. Yet here we are in the midst of another budget year, fighting for funds to help the disabled. The funds are in the 317 plan, two years ago it was funded and helped many people with disabilities. Recently the funds were removed from the budget unless the governor announced the closure of Muscatatuck.
I want to remind those of you that do not have children with disabilities that more and more wonderful, dedicated parents are keeping their children at home. Once upon a time newborns with disabilities were sent to Muscatatuck on the state's ticket. Indiana is saving lots of tax dollars because we are bearing most of the burden. Parents are going bankrupt because therapies and medicines are expensive. In addition, autism isn't even covered by insurance in Indiana. Imagine our dilemma, call and support 317 money going back in the budget. Do this to help these 70-year-old moms see a light at the end of the tunnel. We younger parents also need to see a flicker of hope.
Susan C. Hansen
Indianapolis
via e-mail
Life Lessons
Editor, Times-Union:My 80-plus years and the next generation must admit that we failed to stop the slide of morality which began with Madeline Murray O'Hare achieving a court ruling of no prayer in schools. Next, no Bible reading in school. We objected weakly.
Spanked as children, came along Dr. Spock who said don't do it or you'll warp their personalities. We yielded to that expert regretfully.
Some of us got slapped on the hand with a ruler in school for misbehaving, and at home Dad did too. Now, in school, don't touch a misbehaving boy or girl or be taken to court. We've let bedlam happen.
Teen-age girls needing abortions needn't tell parents in some states. Boys will be boys, so let schools supply condoms so they can be promiscuous. We should have put an end to these for their future integrity.
Lately, elected officials have objected to scanning their private affairs, if they do their jobs all right, as long as the economy is good. Did we inform them about good character's importance in governing?
So much pornography of women and children is abroad. Is this just appreciation of the human body's beauty? Should we object? Do we? Even on the Internet. Is this just freedom of speech and expression? Did we or do we object?
TV and movies, video arcade games showing violence, sex, murder, satanic themes, profanity are in abundance. Just entertainment? Not to be taken seriously. Whoa! Let's object strongly.
We ask ourselves why our children have no conscience. Don't know right from wrong. Why some kill classmates, teachers, even themselves?
Probably has a lot to do with ""We Reap What We Fail to Sow." God forgive us and help us to act, write, speak to correct the trend.
C.L.Hendrix
Winona Lake
via e-mail
Hickory Creek
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in reference to Hickory Creek closing their doors. I am fond of many of the residents. I have taken one of the men out to the movies a while back and recently I was at Kmart and I saw him again with his parents. I went up to him and asked him if he remembered me taking him to the movies. He smiled and rubbed his head (which means "yes"). What will happen if he has to move? Who will take him to the movies? Other people have come to my sister's house for the holidays, family reunions, cookouts and just to visit. If they were to move out of this area they would surely be missed by me and my family.
Please help them stay!
Verla Harter
Warsaw
via e-mail
Thanks To Cub Scouts
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the Pierceton Presbyterian Church Deacons, I would like to publicly thank Pierceton Cub Scout Pack #3761 and Nancy Sommers. They recently held a food drive and, because of their generous donation, we were able to restock our food pantry shelves. The church has given out food to more families that have found themselves in need due to recent layoffs, and the Cub Scouts' donations will ensure that we can continue to serve those in need. Thank you, Pierceton Cub Scouts, for your generosity and caring spirit.
Lisa M. Mahan
Warsaw
via e-mail
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- Thanks To Foundation - Disabled Children - Life Lessons - Hickory Creek - Thanks To Cub Scouts
Thanks To Foundation
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to take this opportunity to publically thank the Kosciusko County Foundation, the Lilly Endowment and the selection committee for making this past Wednesday one of the best days of my life! Winning the Lilly Scholarship was an answer to the prayers of many. God has truly blessed me, and I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Rebecca Menzie
Lilly Scholarship winner - 2001
Whitko High School
via e-mail
Disabled Children
Editor, Times-Union:I am currently the chairman of Governmental Affairs for ARC of Indiana and also the parent of a 14-year-old son with autism. I was recently involved in a study to discuss Indiana's involvement with disabilities. Also present were two parents age 70-plus still providing full care for their disabled children, still fighting the system and still hoping Indiana will someday help them.
I find this disheartening. Indiana needs to help their most vulnerable. Yet here we are in the midst of another budget year, fighting for funds to help the disabled. The funds are in the 317 plan, two years ago it was funded and helped many people with disabilities. Recently the funds were removed from the budget unless the governor announced the closure of Muscatatuck.
I want to remind those of you that do not have children with disabilities that more and more wonderful, dedicated parents are keeping their children at home. Once upon a time newborns with disabilities were sent to Muscatatuck on the state's ticket. Indiana is saving lots of tax dollars because we are bearing most of the burden. Parents are going bankrupt because therapies and medicines are expensive. In addition, autism isn't even covered by insurance in Indiana. Imagine our dilemma, call and support 317 money going back in the budget. Do this to help these 70-year-old moms see a light at the end of the tunnel. We younger parents also need to see a flicker of hope.
Susan C. Hansen
Indianapolis
via e-mail
Life Lessons
Editor, Times-Union:My 80-plus years and the next generation must admit that we failed to stop the slide of morality which began with Madeline Murray O'Hare achieving a court ruling of no prayer in schools. Next, no Bible reading in school. We objected weakly.
Spanked as children, came along Dr. Spock who said don't do it or you'll warp their personalities. We yielded to that expert regretfully.
Some of us got slapped on the hand with a ruler in school for misbehaving, and at home Dad did too. Now, in school, don't touch a misbehaving boy or girl or be taken to court. We've let bedlam happen.
Teen-age girls needing abortions needn't tell parents in some states. Boys will be boys, so let schools supply condoms so they can be promiscuous. We should have put an end to these for their future integrity.
Lately, elected officials have objected to scanning their private affairs, if they do their jobs all right, as long as the economy is good. Did we inform them about good character's importance in governing?
So much pornography of women and children is abroad. Is this just appreciation of the human body's beauty? Should we object? Do we? Even on the Internet. Is this just freedom of speech and expression? Did we or do we object?
TV and movies, video arcade games showing violence, sex, murder, satanic themes, profanity are in abundance. Just entertainment? Not to be taken seriously. Whoa! Let's object strongly.
We ask ourselves why our children have no conscience. Don't know right from wrong. Why some kill classmates, teachers, even themselves?
Probably has a lot to do with ""We Reap What We Fail to Sow." God forgive us and help us to act, write, speak to correct the trend.
C.L.Hendrix
Winona Lake
via e-mail
Hickory Creek
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in reference to Hickory Creek closing their doors. I am fond of many of the residents. I have taken one of the men out to the movies a while back and recently I was at Kmart and I saw him again with his parents. I went up to him and asked him if he remembered me taking him to the movies. He smiled and rubbed his head (which means "yes"). What will happen if he has to move? Who will take him to the movies? Other people have come to my sister's house for the holidays, family reunions, cookouts and just to visit. If they were to move out of this area they would surely be missed by me and my family.
Please help them stay!
Verla Harter
Warsaw
via e-mail
Thanks To Cub Scouts
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the Pierceton Presbyterian Church Deacons, I would like to publicly thank Pierceton Cub Scout Pack #3761 and Nancy Sommers. They recently held a food drive and, because of their generous donation, we were able to restock our food pantry shelves. The church has given out food to more families that have found themselves in need due to recent layoffs, and the Cub Scouts' donations will ensure that we can continue to serve those in need. Thank you, Pierceton Cub Scouts, for your generosity and caring spirit.
Lisa M. Mahan
Warsaw
via e-mail
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