Letters to the Editor 05-04-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Animal Welfare - Reasons Not to Bomb - Likes Indiana - Bowling Season - Youth Rally - Wal-Mart Incident - Relay For Life - Right To Life Thanks - Government - Double Standards
Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County would like to thank all of those people who have shown support by adopting animals at the shelter, donating items or money and volunteering. You've really shown that you care about the animals of this county and are taking responsibility for our part of the blame for this problem.
In a short time, we've certainly gotten an education in the tremendous work that is involved in running an animal shelter. We would like to recognize that the former director and staff were doing a number of positive things. We are trying to continue the good things, as well as implement additional programs and procedures that will benefit the animals.
This continues in May with Pet Adoption on Saturday the first and Sunday the second, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. both days. This event was founded by the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, N.Y., and Petsmart. The intention is to increase the number of adoptions from animal shelters across the nation, in addition to increasing public awareness of the overpopulation issue. So, if you're thinking at all about welcoming a pet into your family, please visit the shelter on the first and second. There will be door prizes as well as a reduced adoption fee for all animals.
The regular adoption fee for any animal in our care is $50, with a $20 refund when the animal is spayed or neutered (this is mandatory with any adoption). Some very generous people have chosen to donate that refund back to the AWL Center. The fee also covers the animal's vaccination, worming if needed, a free initial vet exam by a number of local veterinarians and any medical care the animal might have received while at the shelter. We hope that all prospective pet owners will realize the financial responsibility they are about the undertake and consider the adoption fee just part of this life-long commitment.
Please consider, also, that when you support an animal shelter through adoption, you are supporting efforts to make a dent in the monumental overpopulation problem and countless other facets of the animal companion issue.
Again, thank you, and remember, it's never too late to come out and help. The animals only give back.
AWL Center Staff
Reasons Not to Bomb
Editor, Times-Union:Top 10 reasons not to bomb Serbia:
1. It's illegal by international law to make war on a sovereign nation.
2. It violates the charters of NATO and the UN (to respond only to attack).
3. Bombing has intensified ethnic cleansing against Kosovars, not stopped it.
4. Bombing has forced departure of international observers who were monitoring the atrocities and providing accurate reports of human rights violations.
5. NATO's bombing has strengthened (not weakened) Serbians support for Milosevic.
6. Bombing infrastructure (factories, bridges, etc.) harms civilians more than military or government leaders.
7. Many Kosovars and innocent Serbs are being killed.
8. There is widespread international opposition.
9. Military strikes cost millions each day - which could be used for humanitarian aid for refugees.
10. NATO hasn't declared a plan for resolution ... there is no end in sight.
Kenapocomoco Coalition, Manchester College
Likes Indiana
Editor, Times-Union:To the people of Indiana who complain about what their state lacks or its problems, try living someplace else for a while.
I have never lived in Indiana, but I have visited your great state many times and in all the places I have lived, nowhere has come close to what Indiana has to offer.
Indiana has everything a person needs or desires. Big cities like Indianapolis with all the hustle and bustle and frills that go with them. Fertile farmland where people work hard to provide the food that the world needs and small towns and communities where many family roots began.
Indiana has many great things from excellent recreational facilities, a good economy with low taxes, good paying jobs, affordable housing and excellent educational system. Even the highway system is hard to beat. It is easy to use and up-to-date.
The most important asset Indiana has to offer is its friendly people. Every time I visit, which is several times a year, people have been courteous and very helpful.
Sure Indiana has problems. What state doesn't? But compared to the places I have lived, Indiana beats them all. For in Indiana I always feel at home.
Robert W. Stevens, Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Bowling Season
Editor, Times-Union:Here it is, the end of another great bowling season. Thank you, from all of us here at the Warsaw Bowling Association. We would like to recognize all of the city tournament winners. Actual team: Manchester Tool & Die - Ed Egner, Tony Sainer, Brian Ross, Chris Hubner and Barry Blocher; actual doubles: John Schrecengost and Roger Hyde; actual singles: Don Wampler, Jr.; actual all-events: Jeff Christner; handicap team: Front Line Manufacturing - Mark Clary, Rodney Jackson, Joe Morehead, Layne Leeper and Jeff Christner; handicap doubles: Rock Hughes and Chet Zorn; handicap singles: Micah Verhage; and handicap all-events: Jeff Christner.
We would like to give a special word of thanks to our tournament sponsors. Without them this event would not have been possible.
As an added note, we would also like to thank those who sponsored our Joint Hall of Fame Banquet.
Again, congratulations to Chris Fox, Mary Lou Shepherd, Marty Justice, Gil Harrison and Russell Himes, the 1999 Joint Hall of Fame inductees. Thank you again. See you all on the lanes next year.
Warsaw Bowling Association
Youth Rally
Editor, Times-Union:Recently, over 100 teens from various church youth groups in our community attended a Christian Youth Rally called "Acquire the Fire." This event was held at the Pontiac Silver Dome in Pontiac, Mich. Although the biggest, this was only one of several "Acquire the Fire" rallies that have taken place in various sites all across our nation in the past few years.
I attended with a group of 32 teens and adults from our church. It was an awesome weekend of explosive contemporary Christian music coupled with a variety of dynamic Christian speakers. They challenged the teens to reach their friends for Christ and to rise and call their generation to a higher standard. Numerous activities could have occupied these teens' weekend. Yet 80,000 "on-fire teens" from across our nation and Canada chose to be in the Silver Dome on a Friday and Saturday night, praising and worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ. WOW! I have no doubt in my mind that thousands of teens brought home a renewed sense of purpose for their lives, and a commitment to a close walk with God.
If you missed this event, I strongly encourage you to contact a pastor or youth pastor in our community for information on future "Acquire the Fire" events.
As parents and grandparents, we need to encourage teens to honor the commitments that many of them made to themselves and to God. Also to pray that this would not be just a weekend of "hype," but that each teen would truly "acquire the fire" for God and make a difference in our world.
Joe Nelson, Warsaw
Wal-Mart Incident
Editor, Times-Union:I was shopping at Wal-Mart this past Tuesday, by the jewelry department, and saw one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen in public. Two couples were walking by one another (with small children) when one of the women started shouting out obscenities at the other about an alleged affair that had occurred between her lover and the other woman. They proceeded to push each other and scream completely inappropriate language, when a punch was thrown and landed and hair was pulled. The Wal-Mart employees and management team were extremely quick to get the situation under control, as best they could, until law enforcement officials arrived. While the Wal-Mart team could keep the couples separated, they couldn't keep them from still swearing and yelling across the store at each other.
So, I guess the point I want to emphasize is, save that kind of garbage for the Jerry Springer Show! Innocent passers-by should not have to see or hear things like that in a public store! And now for my final thought, if you have problems like this, handle them in a mature fashion, but if you don't, please don't make it a public scene. The eyes of young children are seeing all of it. Until next time, take care of each other.
P.S. Congratulations to everyone at Wal-Mart and the Warsaw Police Department. Thank you, we need all the help we can get!
Jason Spore (age 17), Warsaw
Relay For Life
Editor, Times-Union:The Kosciusko County Unit of American Cancer Society is proud to offer the Relay for Life on June 5th and 6th, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. This 24-hour team event is composed of individuals representing businesses, families, churches, schools, clubs and friends of cancer survivors. Team members take turns walking or running around a track for 24 hours. Teams pitch tents, bring food, games and enjoy the entertainment. Monies raised by participants are used for research, education and local services.
Last year, 20 teams "camped" together and shared stories and memories of loved ones and friends who are survivors of cancer. At nightfall, hundreds of luminaries were lighted representing loved ones lost in the battle against this disease.
If anyone is interested in forming a team or just participating, call Melissa Atwood at 457-5264 for registration information. Survivors interested in joining the Victory Lap on Saturday morning can contact LuAnn Deafenbaugh at 267-3200.
Join in the fun as we pay tribute to those we love and remember.
For the cure,
Jo Lemon, Carol Huffer,
LuAnn Deafenbaugh, Allison Lehman
Kosciusko County American Cancer Society
Right To Life Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:Kosciusko County Right to Life would like to thank the many financial investors and volunteers who helped make "Tilly" a success. One thousand people attended the two performances of "Tilly" on Saturday, April 17. We will never know the total impact that this event provided, but we have heard from many adults and teens about how "Tilly" affected them.
Due to the generosity of many who gave financially to help cover the costs of "Tilly," a significant amount of the ticket income will be given to pregnancy help centers in Kosciusko, Marshall, Elkhart, Wabash and Whitley counties.
The board of Kosciusko County Right to Life would like to thank Kosciusko County for its continued support of our efforts to inform people about the reality of abortion and help women choose life for their babies.
Dave Koontz, Executive Director
Kosciusko County Right to Life
Government
Editor, Times-Union:To the president, senate, representatives, Congress and all the people: What if I told you the government belongs to the people. Everything - things belong to the government - to use for the good of the people. The people belong to God.
The government is of the People, by the people, and for the people. When this is forgotten or laid aside, one man can control and become a dictator. Let us remember and not have to again be reminded. It is too costly and in war, no man wins. Everyone loses.
Iris Kelley, Atwood
Double Standards
Editor, Times-Union:This past Sunday, I watched "Meet the Press" with Tim Russert. Guests were "the odd couple" : James Carville, the mad dog ultra liberal democrat and his wife, Mary Matalin, conservative republican.
Three times during the discussion, Carville referred to Ken Starr, Bob Barr and Tom Delay as "pygmy idiots." My dictionary defines "pygmy" as a small population of short-statured natives of South Africa.
I've been waiting for some outcry of indignation from the NAACP, the Congressional Black Caucus, Jesse Jackson, anyone, for these racist remarks! But since Carville is a FOB, "Friend of Bill," obviously his racist, derogatory remarks will go unquestioned.
Ironically, last fall a white member of the Washington D.C. City Council was fired for referring to a budget item as "niggardly." Note the "a" in the spellingÊ- the forbidden "n" word is spelled with an "e"! Later this gentleman did apologize for using that dastardly term and was given his job back.
I can imagine the outcry if you or I referred to any member of Congress, on an appointed member of the Clinton administration as a "dwarf" or "midget" idiot. Oh my! Double standards.
Donald Guard, Leesburg
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Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County would like to thank all of those people who have shown support by adopting animals at the shelter, donating items or money and volunteering. You've really shown that you care about the animals of this county and are taking responsibility for our part of the blame for this problem.
In a short time, we've certainly gotten an education in the tremendous work that is involved in running an animal shelter. We would like to recognize that the former director and staff were doing a number of positive things. We are trying to continue the good things, as well as implement additional programs and procedures that will benefit the animals.
This continues in May with Pet Adoption on Saturday the first and Sunday the second, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. both days. This event was founded by the North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, N.Y., and Petsmart. The intention is to increase the number of adoptions from animal shelters across the nation, in addition to increasing public awareness of the overpopulation issue. So, if you're thinking at all about welcoming a pet into your family, please visit the shelter on the first and second. There will be door prizes as well as a reduced adoption fee for all animals.
The regular adoption fee for any animal in our care is $50, with a $20 refund when the animal is spayed or neutered (this is mandatory with any adoption). Some very generous people have chosen to donate that refund back to the AWL Center. The fee also covers the animal's vaccination, worming if needed, a free initial vet exam by a number of local veterinarians and any medical care the animal might have received while at the shelter. We hope that all prospective pet owners will realize the financial responsibility they are about the undertake and consider the adoption fee just part of this life-long commitment.
Please consider, also, that when you support an animal shelter through adoption, you are supporting efforts to make a dent in the monumental overpopulation problem and countless other facets of the animal companion issue.
Again, thank you, and remember, it's never too late to come out and help. The animals only give back.
AWL Center Staff
Reasons Not to Bomb
Editor, Times-Union:Top 10 reasons not to bomb Serbia:
1. It's illegal by international law to make war on a sovereign nation.
2. It violates the charters of NATO and the UN (to respond only to attack).
3. Bombing has intensified ethnic cleansing against Kosovars, not stopped it.
4. Bombing has forced departure of international observers who were monitoring the atrocities and providing accurate reports of human rights violations.
5. NATO's bombing has strengthened (not weakened) Serbians support for Milosevic.
6. Bombing infrastructure (factories, bridges, etc.) harms civilians more than military or government leaders.
7. Many Kosovars and innocent Serbs are being killed.
8. There is widespread international opposition.
9. Military strikes cost millions each day - which could be used for humanitarian aid for refugees.
10. NATO hasn't declared a plan for resolution ... there is no end in sight.
Kenapocomoco Coalition, Manchester College
Likes Indiana
Editor, Times-Union:To the people of Indiana who complain about what their state lacks or its problems, try living someplace else for a while.
I have never lived in Indiana, but I have visited your great state many times and in all the places I have lived, nowhere has come close to what Indiana has to offer.
Indiana has everything a person needs or desires. Big cities like Indianapolis with all the hustle and bustle and frills that go with them. Fertile farmland where people work hard to provide the food that the world needs and small towns and communities where many family roots began.
Indiana has many great things from excellent recreational facilities, a good economy with low taxes, good paying jobs, affordable housing and excellent educational system. Even the highway system is hard to beat. It is easy to use and up-to-date.
The most important asset Indiana has to offer is its friendly people. Every time I visit, which is several times a year, people have been courteous and very helpful.
Sure Indiana has problems. What state doesn't? But compared to the places I have lived, Indiana beats them all. For in Indiana I always feel at home.
Robert W. Stevens, Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Bowling Season
Editor, Times-Union:Here it is, the end of another great bowling season. Thank you, from all of us here at the Warsaw Bowling Association. We would like to recognize all of the city tournament winners. Actual team: Manchester Tool & Die - Ed Egner, Tony Sainer, Brian Ross, Chris Hubner and Barry Blocher; actual doubles: John Schrecengost and Roger Hyde; actual singles: Don Wampler, Jr.; actual all-events: Jeff Christner; handicap team: Front Line Manufacturing - Mark Clary, Rodney Jackson, Joe Morehead, Layne Leeper and Jeff Christner; handicap doubles: Rock Hughes and Chet Zorn; handicap singles: Micah Verhage; and handicap all-events: Jeff Christner.
We would like to give a special word of thanks to our tournament sponsors. Without them this event would not have been possible.
As an added note, we would also like to thank those who sponsored our Joint Hall of Fame Banquet.
Again, congratulations to Chris Fox, Mary Lou Shepherd, Marty Justice, Gil Harrison and Russell Himes, the 1999 Joint Hall of Fame inductees. Thank you again. See you all on the lanes next year.
Warsaw Bowling Association
Youth Rally
Editor, Times-Union:Recently, over 100 teens from various church youth groups in our community attended a Christian Youth Rally called "Acquire the Fire." This event was held at the Pontiac Silver Dome in Pontiac, Mich. Although the biggest, this was only one of several "Acquire the Fire" rallies that have taken place in various sites all across our nation in the past few years.
I attended with a group of 32 teens and adults from our church. It was an awesome weekend of explosive contemporary Christian music coupled with a variety of dynamic Christian speakers. They challenged the teens to reach their friends for Christ and to rise and call their generation to a higher standard. Numerous activities could have occupied these teens' weekend. Yet 80,000 "on-fire teens" from across our nation and Canada chose to be in the Silver Dome on a Friday and Saturday night, praising and worshipping our Lord Jesus Christ. WOW! I have no doubt in my mind that thousands of teens brought home a renewed sense of purpose for their lives, and a commitment to a close walk with God.
If you missed this event, I strongly encourage you to contact a pastor or youth pastor in our community for information on future "Acquire the Fire" events.
As parents and grandparents, we need to encourage teens to honor the commitments that many of them made to themselves and to God. Also to pray that this would not be just a weekend of "hype," but that each teen would truly "acquire the fire" for God and make a difference in our world.
Joe Nelson, Warsaw
Wal-Mart Incident
Editor, Times-Union:I was shopping at Wal-Mart this past Tuesday, by the jewelry department, and saw one of the most ridiculous things I have ever seen in public. Two couples were walking by one another (with small children) when one of the women started shouting out obscenities at the other about an alleged affair that had occurred between her lover and the other woman. They proceeded to push each other and scream completely inappropriate language, when a punch was thrown and landed and hair was pulled. The Wal-Mart employees and management team were extremely quick to get the situation under control, as best they could, until law enforcement officials arrived. While the Wal-Mart team could keep the couples separated, they couldn't keep them from still swearing and yelling across the store at each other.
So, I guess the point I want to emphasize is, save that kind of garbage for the Jerry Springer Show! Innocent passers-by should not have to see or hear things like that in a public store! And now for my final thought, if you have problems like this, handle them in a mature fashion, but if you don't, please don't make it a public scene. The eyes of young children are seeing all of it. Until next time, take care of each other.
P.S. Congratulations to everyone at Wal-Mart and the Warsaw Police Department. Thank you, we need all the help we can get!
Jason Spore (age 17), Warsaw
Relay For Life
Editor, Times-Union:The Kosciusko County Unit of American Cancer Society is proud to offer the Relay for Life on June 5th and 6th, at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. This 24-hour team event is composed of individuals representing businesses, families, churches, schools, clubs and friends of cancer survivors. Team members take turns walking or running around a track for 24 hours. Teams pitch tents, bring food, games and enjoy the entertainment. Monies raised by participants are used for research, education and local services.
Last year, 20 teams "camped" together and shared stories and memories of loved ones and friends who are survivors of cancer. At nightfall, hundreds of luminaries were lighted representing loved ones lost in the battle against this disease.
If anyone is interested in forming a team or just participating, call Melissa Atwood at 457-5264 for registration information. Survivors interested in joining the Victory Lap on Saturday morning can contact LuAnn Deafenbaugh at 267-3200.
Join in the fun as we pay tribute to those we love and remember.
For the cure,
Jo Lemon, Carol Huffer,
LuAnn Deafenbaugh, Allison Lehman
Kosciusko County American Cancer Society
Right To Life Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:Kosciusko County Right to Life would like to thank the many financial investors and volunteers who helped make "Tilly" a success. One thousand people attended the two performances of "Tilly" on Saturday, April 17. We will never know the total impact that this event provided, but we have heard from many adults and teens about how "Tilly" affected them.
Due to the generosity of many who gave financially to help cover the costs of "Tilly," a significant amount of the ticket income will be given to pregnancy help centers in Kosciusko, Marshall, Elkhart, Wabash and Whitley counties.
The board of Kosciusko County Right to Life would like to thank Kosciusko County for its continued support of our efforts to inform people about the reality of abortion and help women choose life for their babies.
Dave Koontz, Executive Director
Kosciusko County Right to Life
Government
Editor, Times-Union:To the president, senate, representatives, Congress and all the people: What if I told you the government belongs to the people. Everything - things belong to the government - to use for the good of the people. The people belong to God.
The government is of the People, by the people, and for the people. When this is forgotten or laid aside, one man can control and become a dictator. Let us remember and not have to again be reminded. It is too costly and in war, no man wins. Everyone loses.
Iris Kelley, Atwood
Double Standards
Editor, Times-Union:This past Sunday, I watched "Meet the Press" with Tim Russert. Guests were "the odd couple" : James Carville, the mad dog ultra liberal democrat and his wife, Mary Matalin, conservative republican.
Three times during the discussion, Carville referred to Ken Starr, Bob Barr and Tom Delay as "pygmy idiots." My dictionary defines "pygmy" as a small population of short-statured natives of South Africa.
I've been waiting for some outcry of indignation from the NAACP, the Congressional Black Caucus, Jesse Jackson, anyone, for these racist remarks! But since Carville is a FOB, "Friend of Bill," obviously his racist, derogatory remarks will go unquestioned.
Ironically, last fall a white member of the Washington D.C. City Council was fired for referring to a budget item as "niggardly." Note the "a" in the spellingÊ- the forbidden "n" word is spelled with an "e"! Later this gentleman did apologize for using that dastardly term and was given his job back.
I can imagine the outcry if you or I referred to any member of Congress, on an appointed member of the Clinton administration as a "dwarf" or "midget" idiot. Oh my! Double standards.
Donald Guard, Leesburg
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