Letters to the Editor 04-22-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Supports Waggoner - Money Is No Object - 'We,' Not 'I' - Dog Owner - Signs Stolen - Debate Distorted - Animal Lovers - Sick Dog
Supports Waggoner
Editor, Times-Union:On May 2, you are charged with a tremendous responsibility - selecting a Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney. The prosecuting attorney is the most important member of the law enforcement team in your county. Frankly speaking, he is the one who determines who gets prosecuted and who doesn't. It doesn't matter how many arrests are made or how many complaints regarding child abuse are filed. The criminal charges are filed by the prosecuting attorney on what he determines the merits of each case to be. This is how it should be. It is how our system operates. It is why the person who is elected prosecuting attorney must be of the highest personal character with a proven record of making consistent, thoughtful decisions in the best interest of all.
Chuck Waggoner served as special prosecutor on a child support enforcement case in Fulton County. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge, his demeanor in the courtroom and the way in which he treated all involved in the case with dignity and respect. Working with a special prosecutor in another county and coordinating his schedule and our court schedule involves a great deal of cooperation and communication. Chuck Waggoner made it simple and uncomplicated. At the time he was working on the Fulton County child support case, he was also involved in the Kosciusko County case involving the bashing of the Amish. He was able to gain the trust of the Amish people so that they came forward and gave their depositions which ultimately led to a successful prosecution of that case.
Chuck Waggoner is a family man and he is dedicated to keeping the community in which he has chosen to make his home safe for his family and your family. The image a community projects is very important in the growth and development of the community. A prosecuting attorney who prosecutes diligently and consistently gives a community an image of one that does not tolerate crime and is therefore unattractive to the criminal element. Chuck Waggoner is intelligent and experienced in law enforcement in the prosecutor's office and in private practice. He is a Christian and a gentleman. His honesty and integrity combined with all of his other fine attributes make Chuck Waggoner without a doubt the very best choice for prosecuting attorney that you can make. Make the informed choice on May 2. Vote for Chuck Waggoner for prosecuting attorney.
Donna K. Kuehl
Child Support Enforcement Administrator
Fulton County
Money Is No Object
Editor, Times-Union:I typically do not write responses to articles in your paper ... but the Potpourri article "Rovenstine Leads Local Campaign Money Race" that was run in Saturday's paper rated my response to your staff who put the article together. Frankly, I am sorry your staff feels the community is so uninformed that they will sell their votes to the candidate who can collect the most funds. They need to re-evaluate the community! The sheriff and prosecutor races are NOT about money, they are NOT about who has the most signs and they are NOT about who can sling the most dirt back and forth. The community will elect the person most qualified who has enough class to stay out of the mud wrestling and will best represent us when in office by seeing our money is spent wisely. Some of the candidates mentioned in your article have refused donations since they did not need extra money ... they only ask for your support at the polls on May 5th. And that is worth more than money can buy!
Karen Peterson
Winona Lake
'We,' Not 'I'
Editor, Times-Union:As the May 5th primary draws closer and all the candidates are in the paper, on television, and getting out in the communities, sometimes it tends to get overwhelming and even confusing. However, it was made all too apparent in Det. Sgt. Sam Whitaker's letter of response (April 14) who we should not be voting for on May 5th.
It seems that Det. Sgt. Whitaker believes he is not only capable of being our sheriff but could possible operate the department singlehandedly. It sounds as though he is a one-man show. Whitaker does a great job of pointing out all the achievements "I" have done. Our sheriff needs to be a person who realizes the importance of "We" and the insignificance of "I." To Det. Sgt. Sam Whitaker, the "I"'s don't get it!
Sheri Hill
Warsaw
Dog Owner
Editor, Times-Union:I do not understand how it could even be considered to give a dog back to an owner after the dog has been abused. It is like a child being given back to a parent after being abused.
I have always felt that someone that abuses animals will also abuse a human being.
Read about some of your serial killers, they also tortured and abused animals.
The laws should be changed so that offenders get a jail sentence and fined enough to make them think twice before they do anything.
Children and animals have some common traits. They are loving and trusting. How anyone can harm an animal or child is hard to imagine.
Barb Chappel
Akron
Signs Stolen
Editor, Times-Union:To begin my letter, I'm not sure to whom it is that I am addressing.
I am running for Whitko School Board. I have lived in this community all my life. I would just like to be a part of a board to give all of the corporation's young people the best educational opportunities possible. I had 58 campaign signs out all around all four communities mostly on the main highways. On April 18 that all changed. Two males in a small pick-up went around in the early a.m. and stole all but 12 or 13 of my signs. Yes, I said stole. My signs were targeted. There were all other kinds of signs near or around mine, but mine were the only ones taken. These two males went to South Whitley, Sidney and Pierceton and did their best to collect all my signs. The question is why? They do not realize the impact this has had. Not only were they trespassing, but they also took items that did not belong to them.
I know that it was two males because they were seen, but unfortunately not close enough. I am running for a public service office. I am doing it for the entire corporation that I do so care about. So, if you wonder if I have pulled out of the campaign? No, most certainly not. You may not see any of my signs in the area, but that wasn't a choice that I made.
Deborah Collier
Pierceton
Debate Distorted
Editor, Times-Union:It seems that Mr. Hampton is once again bent on distorting Dave Kolbe's record. Using "bits and pieces" of the tape of the debate to distort the truth is consistent with what has been done to date by Mr. Hampton and his handlers. If anyone wants a copy of the debate to listen to in its entirety, please feel free to call me at 269-3335. I'll be happy to give you a copy.
I would personally like to thank TAN for the forum they provided, which allowed the truth to be presented to the public. I just wish that all the voters of Kosciusko County could have been there.
Don Zolman
Treasurer
Committee to Re-elect David C. Kolbe
Animal Lovers
Editor, Times-Union:Something has bothered me since the first time I read a letter to the editor in the Times-Union. Mrs. Rainwater, you stated that you and your husband observed a dog being hit on State Road 13. That you both saw this dog hit again by three more vehicles. Also that none of the four vehicles had the decency to stop. The following is quoted from the letter that you wrote: "He was struck by a car and thrown into the ditch. A very sickening sound! My husband got out of the car, as the driver of the car did not stop but drove on. What occurred next is still hard for me to believe. The beautiful dog was hit not once more but by three more vehicles." The letter then goes on.
What I would like to know, if this dog was 'thrown into the ditch," how was it then hit by three more cars? If this dog was not thrown into the ditch, but was in fact on the highway, why did your husband not attempt to stop traffic to remove the dog from the highway so that it would not get hit anymore? I am an animal lover also. When I saw a dog get hit on 450N, we stopped traffic and my husband moved the dead animal from the road so that it would not get hit anymore. To me this is what a TRUE animal lover would do!
Mr. Rainwater, you have stated now that you are retired you have a lot of time on your hands. Instead of wasting this time writing letters that are more fiction than fact, or by trying to get an ordinance passed that is not needed, why don't you volunteer your time to some of the various organizations that are in so much need of help from people like you? I'm tired of seeing your letters in the paper, and I'm sure a lot of other people are too. Especially if they are animal lovers. ... After all, action speaks louder than words. You could do this volunteer work at the humane shelter.
Catherine Ott
Warsaw
Sick Dog
Editor, Times-Union:My friend and I visited Warsaw Animal Shelter on April 14 to see about adopting a dog. The staff showed us an adorable little dog that my friend fell in love with. The staff said the dog was a female mix about 2 years old and in good health. My friend adopted the dog, took her home, gave her a bath, bought her toys and let her son walk it home from school. Six hours later the dog had blood in its urine. My friend took it to the clinic only find out the dog was full of cancer and was 6 years old. The vet strongly suggested she be put to sleep. The tumors were becoming open sores on her back and feet. (These were sores that neither she nor myself could detect when we were looking it over.) Sadly my friend had the dog put to sleep. She returned to the shelter to inform them. They replied that they knew something was wrong with the dog because they noticed it was having urinary problems. In my opinion the shelter failed to do its job of informing us about the dog's health. My friend did not get her money back. Instead she went home to inform her 6-year-old son that his dog was gone. The shelter caused unnecessary tears in her son's eyes and her own. I told my friend that the dog probably had the best seven hours of its life with her temporary new family. If the shelter is asking for financial support from the community with the Animal Welfare League, my advice to you, don't lie to your customers. And don't be as ignorant and irresponsible as the people who abuse, abandon and drop off their unwanted pets at your animal shelter.
Ann Barker
Pierceton
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Supports Waggoner
Editor, Times-Union:On May 2, you are charged with a tremendous responsibility - selecting a Republican candidate for prosecuting attorney. The prosecuting attorney is the most important member of the law enforcement team in your county. Frankly speaking, he is the one who determines who gets prosecuted and who doesn't. It doesn't matter how many arrests are made or how many complaints regarding child abuse are filed. The criminal charges are filed by the prosecuting attorney on what he determines the merits of each case to be. This is how it should be. It is how our system operates. It is why the person who is elected prosecuting attorney must be of the highest personal character with a proven record of making consistent, thoughtful decisions in the best interest of all.
Chuck Waggoner served as special prosecutor on a child support enforcement case in Fulton County. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge, his demeanor in the courtroom and the way in which he treated all involved in the case with dignity and respect. Working with a special prosecutor in another county and coordinating his schedule and our court schedule involves a great deal of cooperation and communication. Chuck Waggoner made it simple and uncomplicated. At the time he was working on the Fulton County child support case, he was also involved in the Kosciusko County case involving the bashing of the Amish. He was able to gain the trust of the Amish people so that they came forward and gave their depositions which ultimately led to a successful prosecution of that case.
Chuck Waggoner is a family man and he is dedicated to keeping the community in which he has chosen to make his home safe for his family and your family. The image a community projects is very important in the growth and development of the community. A prosecuting attorney who prosecutes diligently and consistently gives a community an image of one that does not tolerate crime and is therefore unattractive to the criminal element. Chuck Waggoner is intelligent and experienced in law enforcement in the prosecutor's office and in private practice. He is a Christian and a gentleman. His honesty and integrity combined with all of his other fine attributes make Chuck Waggoner without a doubt the very best choice for prosecuting attorney that you can make. Make the informed choice on May 2. Vote for Chuck Waggoner for prosecuting attorney.
Donna K. Kuehl
Child Support Enforcement Administrator
Fulton County
Money Is No Object
Editor, Times-Union:I typically do not write responses to articles in your paper ... but the Potpourri article "Rovenstine Leads Local Campaign Money Race" that was run in Saturday's paper rated my response to your staff who put the article together. Frankly, I am sorry your staff feels the community is so uninformed that they will sell their votes to the candidate who can collect the most funds. They need to re-evaluate the community! The sheriff and prosecutor races are NOT about money, they are NOT about who has the most signs and they are NOT about who can sling the most dirt back and forth. The community will elect the person most qualified who has enough class to stay out of the mud wrestling and will best represent us when in office by seeing our money is spent wisely. Some of the candidates mentioned in your article have refused donations since they did not need extra money ... they only ask for your support at the polls on May 5th. And that is worth more than money can buy!
Karen Peterson
Winona Lake
'We,' Not 'I'
Editor, Times-Union:As the May 5th primary draws closer and all the candidates are in the paper, on television, and getting out in the communities, sometimes it tends to get overwhelming and even confusing. However, it was made all too apparent in Det. Sgt. Sam Whitaker's letter of response (April 14) who we should not be voting for on May 5th.
It seems that Det. Sgt. Whitaker believes he is not only capable of being our sheriff but could possible operate the department singlehandedly. It sounds as though he is a one-man show. Whitaker does a great job of pointing out all the achievements "I" have done. Our sheriff needs to be a person who realizes the importance of "We" and the insignificance of "I." To Det. Sgt. Sam Whitaker, the "I"'s don't get it!
Sheri Hill
Warsaw
Dog Owner
Editor, Times-Union:I do not understand how it could even be considered to give a dog back to an owner after the dog has been abused. It is like a child being given back to a parent after being abused.
I have always felt that someone that abuses animals will also abuse a human being.
Read about some of your serial killers, they also tortured and abused animals.
The laws should be changed so that offenders get a jail sentence and fined enough to make them think twice before they do anything.
Children and animals have some common traits. They are loving and trusting. How anyone can harm an animal or child is hard to imagine.
Barb Chappel
Akron
Signs Stolen
Editor, Times-Union:To begin my letter, I'm not sure to whom it is that I am addressing.
I am running for Whitko School Board. I have lived in this community all my life. I would just like to be a part of a board to give all of the corporation's young people the best educational opportunities possible. I had 58 campaign signs out all around all four communities mostly on the main highways. On April 18 that all changed. Two males in a small pick-up went around in the early a.m. and stole all but 12 or 13 of my signs. Yes, I said stole. My signs were targeted. There were all other kinds of signs near or around mine, but mine were the only ones taken. These two males went to South Whitley, Sidney and Pierceton and did their best to collect all my signs. The question is why? They do not realize the impact this has had. Not only were they trespassing, but they also took items that did not belong to them.
I know that it was two males because they were seen, but unfortunately not close enough. I am running for a public service office. I am doing it for the entire corporation that I do so care about. So, if you wonder if I have pulled out of the campaign? No, most certainly not. You may not see any of my signs in the area, but that wasn't a choice that I made.
Deborah Collier
Pierceton
Debate Distorted
Editor, Times-Union:It seems that Mr. Hampton is once again bent on distorting Dave Kolbe's record. Using "bits and pieces" of the tape of the debate to distort the truth is consistent with what has been done to date by Mr. Hampton and his handlers. If anyone wants a copy of the debate to listen to in its entirety, please feel free to call me at 269-3335. I'll be happy to give you a copy.
I would personally like to thank TAN for the forum they provided, which allowed the truth to be presented to the public. I just wish that all the voters of Kosciusko County could have been there.
Don Zolman
Treasurer
Committee to Re-elect David C. Kolbe
Animal Lovers
Editor, Times-Union:Something has bothered me since the first time I read a letter to the editor in the Times-Union. Mrs. Rainwater, you stated that you and your husband observed a dog being hit on State Road 13. That you both saw this dog hit again by three more vehicles. Also that none of the four vehicles had the decency to stop. The following is quoted from the letter that you wrote: "He was struck by a car and thrown into the ditch. A very sickening sound! My husband got out of the car, as the driver of the car did not stop but drove on. What occurred next is still hard for me to believe. The beautiful dog was hit not once more but by three more vehicles." The letter then goes on.
What I would like to know, if this dog was 'thrown into the ditch," how was it then hit by three more cars? If this dog was not thrown into the ditch, but was in fact on the highway, why did your husband not attempt to stop traffic to remove the dog from the highway so that it would not get hit anymore? I am an animal lover also. When I saw a dog get hit on 450N, we stopped traffic and my husband moved the dead animal from the road so that it would not get hit anymore. To me this is what a TRUE animal lover would do!
Mr. Rainwater, you have stated now that you are retired you have a lot of time on your hands. Instead of wasting this time writing letters that are more fiction than fact, or by trying to get an ordinance passed that is not needed, why don't you volunteer your time to some of the various organizations that are in so much need of help from people like you? I'm tired of seeing your letters in the paper, and I'm sure a lot of other people are too. Especially if they are animal lovers. ... After all, action speaks louder than words. You could do this volunteer work at the humane shelter.
Catherine Ott
Warsaw
Sick Dog
Editor, Times-Union:My friend and I visited Warsaw Animal Shelter on April 14 to see about adopting a dog. The staff showed us an adorable little dog that my friend fell in love with. The staff said the dog was a female mix about 2 years old and in good health. My friend adopted the dog, took her home, gave her a bath, bought her toys and let her son walk it home from school. Six hours later the dog had blood in its urine. My friend took it to the clinic only find out the dog was full of cancer and was 6 years old. The vet strongly suggested she be put to sleep. The tumors were becoming open sores on her back and feet. (These were sores that neither she nor myself could detect when we were looking it over.) Sadly my friend had the dog put to sleep. She returned to the shelter to inform them. They replied that they knew something was wrong with the dog because they noticed it was having urinary problems. In my opinion the shelter failed to do its job of informing us about the dog's health. My friend did not get her money back. Instead she went home to inform her 6-year-old son that his dog was gone. The shelter caused unnecessary tears in her son's eyes and her own. I told my friend that the dog probably had the best seven hours of its life with her temporary new family. If the shelter is asking for financial support from the community with the Animal Welfare League, my advice to you, don't lie to your customers. And don't be as ignorant and irresponsible as the people who abuse, abandon and drop off their unwanted pets at your animal shelter.
Ann Barker
Pierceton
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