Letters to the Editor 04-09-2004
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Thanks, North Webster - Oil Prices - Easter - Wrestling Thanks
Thanks, North Webster
Editor, Times-Union:We would like to thank the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, our community, business associates, friends and neighbors for the honor of "Citizens of the Year, 2003." Being born and raised in Indianapolis, our move to the "lakes area" and Kosciusko County 23 years ago has proved to be a most positive and rewarding time to raise our two boys, work and enjoy the area. Having been a part of the inception and continued membership of the Chamber makes this award even more meaningful.
Chuck and Peg Lawrance
North Webster
via e-mail
Oil Prices
Editor, Times-Union:All right let's see whom the scoundrels and squanderers are now. An article in the April 2, 2004, edition of the Times-Union was about the recent OPEC decision to reduce the world's daily oil production.
This article features several comments by and in reference to presidential candidate John Kerry. These comments do not fail to set the same low standard for Mr. Kerry as most other things I have read about him. If there is one thing I have noticed about John Kerry it is that he never fails to look for some way in which to directly and personally criticize George W. Bush and in a demeaning fashion. John Kerry may speak of diplomacy - but he certainly doesn't speak diplomatically or in a professional manner. A statement in this article by Kerry was that "... not only has George Bush let the gas prices spiral out of control, but he's squandered America's ability to do anything about it." Does Mr. Kerry so quickly forget that it was and is George W. Bush who supports digging for oil in our own country, which will only serve to bring the oil supply up and gas prices down? I have a question directly for Mr. Kerry. Is it not he and his party that are so adamantly against digging for oil in Alaska? Yes, it is. And because of this lack of support for digging in our own oil reserves (in order to preserve animals and nature - obviously they must care more about the animals and nature than the pocketbook of the average American), I don't think he or his party has the privilege to complain about high oil and gas prices - let alone accuse the president of squandering America's ability to do anything about it.
As I see it, what Mr. Kerry is trying to do is gain the upper hand through attempted intimidation of his opponent - trying to scare the president and his supporters into backing down and simply letting him (Kerry) win. "Simply" is the key word here. I don't know that I have ever seen George W. Bush take the easy or simple way out of anything. He could have given into the United Nations and their wishy-washy ways when it came to invading Iraq, but he didn't. Kerry, on the other hand, seemingly takes the route of the simple schoolboy rules on the playground - he thinks all he has to do is say something to intimidate his opponent and his opponent will therefore back away. Mr. Kerry, I have a message for you: George W. Bush has not easily backed away from any fight; and when he does stand and fight, he, for one, speaks the truth in an honorable fashion and seeks to do only that which is right for his fellow man, without a concern for himself.
Mr. Kerry, you cannot have your cake and eat it too, when it comes to gas prices. I challenge you to say no to special interests and yes to digging in Alaska!
Tami Miller
Winona Lake
via e-mail
Easter
Editor, Times-Union:There is something extremely devout and invigorating as regards attending breakfast at the church on Easter morning. During that sacred event, after having witnessed a service from the pulpit heralding the risen Christ, the atmosphere among the flock congregated in the dining quarters afterwards seems to be filled with a warm, close feeling of friendliness and camaraderie, the likes of which no one can experience under any other circumstances. The Bible states that "God is love," and God seems to prevail over the congregation during an Easter breakfast, for, at that time, every member of the assemblage is likely to go through a devout, benign attitude, which says, "Let us love one another!"
And now, Easter from a secular angle:
People seldom "dress up" anymore, but back in the '30s and '40s on Easter, everybody dressed to the nines for church, and appeared as though they had just stepped out of a bandbox! The ladies! How gloriously and beautifully garbed they were! Their dresses! They were truly elegant and of high fashion, and the women wore stylish headgear, including fancy fedoras and berets and wide-brimmed hats embellished with bright, colorful flowers and ribbons. (In this day and age, what woman would be caught wearing a hat?) Then there were the men at Easter time, who attended church looking every inch the gentleman in spiffy dress suits, white shirts, colorful ties and classy, snap-brim felt hats. (No sweatshirts or Levis were worn to church during the '30s or '40s.)
I recall that, many years ago, while attending an Easter Sunrise Service at the Drive-In Theatre, an unusual thing happened when the minister read from the Scriptures: "Jesus said to Peter, 'Verily, verily I say unto you, the cock shall not crow till thou hast denied me thrice,'" (three times), and the instant that the minister had spoken, out of the east in the early light of dawn came the loud retort from a rooster who crowed three consecutive times.
I wish to denote one more incident as regards the Easter season and one little boy's reaction toward what had occurred during that eventful period of tragedy and triumph. Reader, do you remember "The Lone Ranger" and what a brave, valiant hero he appeared to be in the eyes of every youngster? I recall an Easter several years ago when I heard the tale of a small youth who was told the story of the crucifixion and how Jesus had suffered on the cross. After the teller of the story was finished, the little boy, wide-eyed with awe and deep concern, glanced up at the story teller and expostulated vociferously, "If the Lone Ranger had been there, Jesus wouldn't have been nailed to that cross!"
Oh, for the trusting, naive beliefs of a little child!
Don Kaiser
Warsaw
Wrestling Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:The weekend of April 2 and 3 the Warsaw Wrestling Club, which is a self-supporting extracurricular activity of the Warsaw Community Schools, hosted Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling tournaments. Greco-Roman and Freestyle are Olympic styles of wrestling as compared to Folkstyle wrestling, which is the style wrestled in school. We had over 500 wrestlers from all over the state and some from Michigan in attendance.
Our tournament was very successful due to the efforts of many people. We had many experienced referees and pairing officials from schools here in northern Indiana volunteer to help us. We would also like to thank all of the wrestlers, their parents and families, and coaches who worked the tournament and provided food. We would like to thank WCHS, the Athletic Department and custodians for allowing us to use the Tiger Den and facilities. We would like to thank the Kosciusko Association of Female Executives and the high school boys track team and coaches for helping us during our tournament. They used this as a fund-raiser for their organizations.
Len & Deb Nielsen
President and Treasurer
Warsaw Wrestling Club
via e-mail
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Thanks, North Webster
Editor, Times-Union:We would like to thank the North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Chamber of Commerce, our community, business associates, friends and neighbors for the honor of "Citizens of the Year, 2003." Being born and raised in Indianapolis, our move to the "lakes area" and Kosciusko County 23 years ago has proved to be a most positive and rewarding time to raise our two boys, work and enjoy the area. Having been a part of the inception and continued membership of the Chamber makes this award even more meaningful.
Chuck and Peg Lawrance
North Webster
via e-mail
Oil Prices
Editor, Times-Union:All right let's see whom the scoundrels and squanderers are now. An article in the April 2, 2004, edition of the Times-Union was about the recent OPEC decision to reduce the world's daily oil production.
This article features several comments by and in reference to presidential candidate John Kerry. These comments do not fail to set the same low standard for Mr. Kerry as most other things I have read about him. If there is one thing I have noticed about John Kerry it is that he never fails to look for some way in which to directly and personally criticize George W. Bush and in a demeaning fashion. John Kerry may speak of diplomacy - but he certainly doesn't speak diplomatically or in a professional manner. A statement in this article by Kerry was that "... not only has George Bush let the gas prices spiral out of control, but he's squandered America's ability to do anything about it." Does Mr. Kerry so quickly forget that it was and is George W. Bush who supports digging for oil in our own country, which will only serve to bring the oil supply up and gas prices down? I have a question directly for Mr. Kerry. Is it not he and his party that are so adamantly against digging for oil in Alaska? Yes, it is. And because of this lack of support for digging in our own oil reserves (in order to preserve animals and nature - obviously they must care more about the animals and nature than the pocketbook of the average American), I don't think he or his party has the privilege to complain about high oil and gas prices - let alone accuse the president of squandering America's ability to do anything about it.
As I see it, what Mr. Kerry is trying to do is gain the upper hand through attempted intimidation of his opponent - trying to scare the president and his supporters into backing down and simply letting him (Kerry) win. "Simply" is the key word here. I don't know that I have ever seen George W. Bush take the easy or simple way out of anything. He could have given into the United Nations and their wishy-washy ways when it came to invading Iraq, but he didn't. Kerry, on the other hand, seemingly takes the route of the simple schoolboy rules on the playground - he thinks all he has to do is say something to intimidate his opponent and his opponent will therefore back away. Mr. Kerry, I have a message for you: George W. Bush has not easily backed away from any fight; and when he does stand and fight, he, for one, speaks the truth in an honorable fashion and seeks to do only that which is right for his fellow man, without a concern for himself.
Mr. Kerry, you cannot have your cake and eat it too, when it comes to gas prices. I challenge you to say no to special interests and yes to digging in Alaska!
Tami Miller
Winona Lake
via e-mail
Easter
Editor, Times-Union:There is something extremely devout and invigorating as regards attending breakfast at the church on Easter morning. During that sacred event, after having witnessed a service from the pulpit heralding the risen Christ, the atmosphere among the flock congregated in the dining quarters afterwards seems to be filled with a warm, close feeling of friendliness and camaraderie, the likes of which no one can experience under any other circumstances. The Bible states that "God is love," and God seems to prevail over the congregation during an Easter breakfast, for, at that time, every member of the assemblage is likely to go through a devout, benign attitude, which says, "Let us love one another!"
And now, Easter from a secular angle:
People seldom "dress up" anymore, but back in the '30s and '40s on Easter, everybody dressed to the nines for church, and appeared as though they had just stepped out of a bandbox! The ladies! How gloriously and beautifully garbed they were! Their dresses! They were truly elegant and of high fashion, and the women wore stylish headgear, including fancy fedoras and berets and wide-brimmed hats embellished with bright, colorful flowers and ribbons. (In this day and age, what woman would be caught wearing a hat?) Then there were the men at Easter time, who attended church looking every inch the gentleman in spiffy dress suits, white shirts, colorful ties and classy, snap-brim felt hats. (No sweatshirts or Levis were worn to church during the '30s or '40s.)
I recall that, many years ago, while attending an Easter Sunrise Service at the Drive-In Theatre, an unusual thing happened when the minister read from the Scriptures: "Jesus said to Peter, 'Verily, verily I say unto you, the cock shall not crow till thou hast denied me thrice,'" (three times), and the instant that the minister had spoken, out of the east in the early light of dawn came the loud retort from a rooster who crowed three consecutive times.
I wish to denote one more incident as regards the Easter season and one little boy's reaction toward what had occurred during that eventful period of tragedy and triumph. Reader, do you remember "The Lone Ranger" and what a brave, valiant hero he appeared to be in the eyes of every youngster? I recall an Easter several years ago when I heard the tale of a small youth who was told the story of the crucifixion and how Jesus had suffered on the cross. After the teller of the story was finished, the little boy, wide-eyed with awe and deep concern, glanced up at the story teller and expostulated vociferously, "If the Lone Ranger had been there, Jesus wouldn't have been nailed to that cross!"
Oh, for the trusting, naive beliefs of a little child!
Don Kaiser
Warsaw
Wrestling Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:The weekend of April 2 and 3 the Warsaw Wrestling Club, which is a self-supporting extracurricular activity of the Warsaw Community Schools, hosted Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling tournaments. Greco-Roman and Freestyle are Olympic styles of wrestling as compared to Folkstyle wrestling, which is the style wrestled in school. We had over 500 wrestlers from all over the state and some from Michigan in attendance.
Our tournament was very successful due to the efforts of many people. We had many experienced referees and pairing officials from schools here in northern Indiana volunteer to help us. We would also like to thank all of the wrestlers, their parents and families, and coaches who worked the tournament and provided food. We would like to thank WCHS, the Athletic Department and custodians for allowing us to use the Tiger Den and facilities. We would like to thank the Kosciusko Association of Female Executives and the high school boys track team and coaches for helping us during our tournament. They used this as a fund-raiser for their organizations.
Len & Deb Nielsen
President and Treasurer
Warsaw Wrestling Club
via e-mail
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