Letters to the Editor 05-19-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Firefighters Say Thanks - 4-H Offers A Lot - Vanlaningham - Cancer Celebration - Senior Citizens - Signs Of Life - Jail
Firefighters Say Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:The members of the Warsaw Volunteer Fire Department would like to say "Thank you" to the Wayne Township Trustee's office, the city of Warsaw, the people and the businesses that make donations. We would also like to thank those that support us through our annual fish fry.
The city of Warsaw has donated $2,846. The Wayne Township Trustee's Office has donated $1,670. The Warsaw Volunteer Fire Department has a budget of $3,765 for the following items: the equipment includes (9) structural firefighting coats, (8) structural firefighting pants, (15) pairs of firefighting gloves, and (15) Nomex Hoods at a total price of $8,281.
Next year, we are planning to outfit the remaining volunteer firefighters with new coats and pants.
Warsaw Volunteer Firefighters
4-H Offers A Lot
Editor, Times-Union:Did you know 4-H is the largest youth-serving organization in the country? Our 4-H program offers fun and educational opportunities at the local, state, national and international levels. 4-H provides "hands on," age-appropriate projects and activities that develop self-confidence and personal and practical skills. There are career education, scholarship and travel opportunities as well. The individual skills cultivated through 4-H are not only beneficial for today, they are life skills for your future. 4-H has something for everyone!
The Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club is proud to be a part of Kosciusko County 4-H! We are very excited to announce what we feel is a great communication and promotional tool for our organization. Due to the hard work of club member Adam Amsden, and the financial sponsorship given by Chore-Time Brock Inc., we now have a website. Our thanks to Mr. Van Puffelen and Chore-Time Brock for their support of 4-H youth. Please join us at www.milfordhelpinghands.org. Explore our page and join in the excitement. For more information, please e-mail us at [email protected].
In the past, our 4-H program may have been known as the "cookie baking," "cow showing" club for farm kids. We are much more than that! Check out the number of projects available. 4-H is also community-service oriented. We want to be an active group of "helping hands." Call us if we can be of assistance.
We hope to see you at the 1999 Milford Fest. Stop by and try a delicious pie at our booth and top it off with ice cream from the Milford Lions.
Annette Lamb, 4-H ambassador Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club & Kosciusko County 4-H Jr. Leaders
Vanlaningham
Editor, Times-Union:Amy Vanlaningham, of Milford, died from a Haitian bullet on May 22, 1984. Twenty-five years of age, she was completing her nurse's degree at Goshen College and had been assigned to Haiti for her study-service-trimester. She was returning to her Haitian guest home after having attended an evening Goshen College student meeting when she was shot.
Amy was a committed Christian planning to nurse and assist the poor. She was the type of young lady that every community and church would be proud to claim.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Vanlaningham, established a scholarship at Goshen College for nursing students in Amy's memory. It is given annually to at least one and sometimes two older students who are returning to college to complete their nursing studies and who could not qualify for other types of financial aid. A contribution to this scholarship fund is but one small way to remember Amy and the things she was planning to do in her life.
The Amy Vanlaningham Society, a student-governed community service group, was organized in the spring of '98 at Wawasee High School dedicated to alleviating racism and prejudice. This is in memory of Amy and her interests.
Berniece H. Dwyer, Milford
Cancer Celebration
Editor, Times-Union:Countless people have survived cancer. Countless more have found that the cancer experience has transformed their lives, that cancer has given life new richness and new meaning. On June 5, a celebration of life will be held in honor of cancer survivors and their families, and for those who lost the fight against this terrible disease. Please come join us in this celebration and witness the infinite power of hope.
Please join us in RELAY FOR LIFE - an American Cancer Society team event to fight cancer. It will take place June 5 and 6, at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fairgrounds. A special "Survivors Lap" will open the festivities. As night falls, you will be hard pressed to find a sight more beautiful that the light that comes from hundreds of luminaries. The luminary ceremony is a brilliant testimony that we haven't given up hope, and will continue to fight this disease in honor of brave survivors or a loved one who lost in the battle against cancer. For more information or to participate in RELAY FOR LIFE, call me at 372-7866.
Luann Deafenbaugh, Board member American Cancer Society
Senior Citizens
Editor, Times-Union:If you have followed the papers, you know the Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave. in Warsaw, is coming to life under the able leadership of Sir Jim (Sad Sac) Smeltzer. Former Mayor Plank, who was instrumental in getting the Center for us, came to visit the other week and seemed quite pleased with what he saw.
On the third Friday night of each month, we serve a supper. On May 21, the supper menu will be a real Italian Spaghetti Supper. Serving time is from 4 to 7 p.m. with a very reasonable price.
We now have our own bus and are taking several trips each month. We also take two trips a year out-of-state. In December, we are going to Cleveland to the Geritol Follies. We would sure like for you to accompany us. (Anyone in Kosciusko County is eligible to go with us. Sir Jim says we just might slip a few from outside the county on standby.)
If your group wants to go on a one-day trip (near or far) we would be glad to make the arrangements for you.
We have AARP meetings the first Wednesday of each month. We are watching what is going on at the State House that concerns us "Old Folks."
Kosciusko County Senior Citizens Club meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month with a potluck and program with a whole lot of plain old visitin' thrown in.
We have a sewing group who meet each Friday at 9 a.m., who, I am sure, could use a helping hand with their many projects. Also they might be able to use some new ideas along with the added help.
We also have a singing group who meets each Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. As you know, all singing groups can use more and more singers. I am sure they would welcome you with open arms.
Our vans would be glad to pick you up for the night programs. We would be very happy to send you our newsletter. Call 268-2132.
Willodean Metzger Andrews, Kosciusko County Senior Center
Signs Of Life
Editor, Times-Union:As one travels down the highway, there are posted a number of signs. They are placed there for one's safety. If one obeys the signs, he can assume that he will reach his destination safely.
If he ignores the signs, he does it at his own peril. As we travel down the highway of life, God has placed two signs across men's pathway: Death and Judgment, Hebrews 9:27. It says "It is appointed once to die but after that the judgment." If one obeys the signs, he can assume that he will reach his destination safely.
The first sign is Death; death is something all must face sooner or later. It is real. The second sign says judgment. The second is real too, for we read in Philippians 2:10-11: "Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord." If you have not put your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, do it today.
John Bullock, Winona Lake
Jail
Editor, Times-Union:I have recently had the opportunity to spend 3 days in the Kosciusko County Jail. Although I don't dispute the fact I broke the law, I was really amazed at some of the conditions in there.
Inmates are there for punishment and rehabilitation. Punishment, they receive, but there are very little rehabilitation services available.
They are given one sheet and one blanket upon arrival, and 3 days or 3 months, the sheet is never exchanged for a clean one.
The nurse decides who can go to G.E.D. classes and who can't. Names are put on a list and most times forgotten about.
Exercise and fresh air are pretty much out of the question - inmates go 3-4 months at a time without being allowed outside for fresh air; windows never open; and even going to the gym is out of the question.
Farm animals get better treatment!
Breakfast most days consists of a bowl of cereal and one cup of black coffee, which tastes like it was left over from the night before, or one danish and one cup of black coffee - the danish breakfast follows a meatless supper of the night before.
I realize jail is not supposed to be like the Hilton Hotel, but it sure could use a touch more humanity toward the inmates. Especially the ones who are just trying to do their time and never cause any trouble.
I would appreciate the printing of this letter in your newspaper, to let those inmates know there are people out here that do care!
Sue Delong, Leesburg
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- Firefighters Say Thanks - 4-H Offers A Lot - Vanlaningham - Cancer Celebration - Senior Citizens - Signs Of Life - Jail
Firefighters Say Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:The members of the Warsaw Volunteer Fire Department would like to say "Thank you" to the Wayne Township Trustee's office, the city of Warsaw, the people and the businesses that make donations. We would also like to thank those that support us through our annual fish fry.
The city of Warsaw has donated $2,846. The Wayne Township Trustee's Office has donated $1,670. The Warsaw Volunteer Fire Department has a budget of $3,765 for the following items: the equipment includes (9) structural firefighting coats, (8) structural firefighting pants, (15) pairs of firefighting gloves, and (15) Nomex Hoods at a total price of $8,281.
Next year, we are planning to outfit the remaining volunteer firefighters with new coats and pants.
Warsaw Volunteer Firefighters
4-H Offers A Lot
Editor, Times-Union:Did you know 4-H is the largest youth-serving organization in the country? Our 4-H program offers fun and educational opportunities at the local, state, national and international levels. 4-H provides "hands on," age-appropriate projects and activities that develop self-confidence and personal and practical skills. There are career education, scholarship and travel opportunities as well. The individual skills cultivated through 4-H are not only beneficial for today, they are life skills for your future. 4-H has something for everyone!
The Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club is proud to be a part of Kosciusko County 4-H! We are very excited to announce what we feel is a great communication and promotional tool for our organization. Due to the hard work of club member Adam Amsden, and the financial sponsorship given by Chore-Time Brock Inc., we now have a website. Our thanks to Mr. Van Puffelen and Chore-Time Brock for their support of 4-H youth. Please join us at www.milfordhelpinghands.org. Explore our page and join in the excitement. For more information, please e-mail us at [email protected].
In the past, our 4-H program may have been known as the "cookie baking," "cow showing" club for farm kids. We are much more than that! Check out the number of projects available. 4-H is also community-service oriented. We want to be an active group of "helping hands." Call us if we can be of assistance.
We hope to see you at the 1999 Milford Fest. Stop by and try a delicious pie at our booth and top it off with ice cream from the Milford Lions.
Annette Lamb, 4-H ambassador Milford Helping Hands 4-H Club & Kosciusko County 4-H Jr. Leaders
Vanlaningham
Editor, Times-Union:Amy Vanlaningham, of Milford, died from a Haitian bullet on May 22, 1984. Twenty-five years of age, she was completing her nurse's degree at Goshen College and had been assigned to Haiti for her study-service-trimester. She was returning to her Haitian guest home after having attended an evening Goshen College student meeting when she was shot.
Amy was a committed Christian planning to nurse and assist the poor. She was the type of young lady that every community and church would be proud to claim.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hazel Vanlaningham, established a scholarship at Goshen College for nursing students in Amy's memory. It is given annually to at least one and sometimes two older students who are returning to college to complete their nursing studies and who could not qualify for other types of financial aid. A contribution to this scholarship fund is but one small way to remember Amy and the things she was planning to do in her life.
The Amy Vanlaningham Society, a student-governed community service group, was organized in the spring of '98 at Wawasee High School dedicated to alleviating racism and prejudice. This is in memory of Amy and her interests.
Berniece H. Dwyer, Milford
Cancer Celebration
Editor, Times-Union:Countless people have survived cancer. Countless more have found that the cancer experience has transformed their lives, that cancer has given life new richness and new meaning. On June 5, a celebration of life will be held in honor of cancer survivors and their families, and for those who lost the fight against this terrible disease. Please come join us in this celebration and witness the infinite power of hope.
Please join us in RELAY FOR LIFE - an American Cancer Society team event to fight cancer. It will take place June 5 and 6, at the Kosciusko County 4-H Fairgrounds. A special "Survivors Lap" will open the festivities. As night falls, you will be hard pressed to find a sight more beautiful that the light that comes from hundreds of luminaries. The luminary ceremony is a brilliant testimony that we haven't given up hope, and will continue to fight this disease in honor of brave survivors or a loved one who lost in the battle against cancer. For more information or to participate in RELAY FOR LIFE, call me at 372-7866.
Luann Deafenbaugh, Board member American Cancer Society
Senior Citizens
Editor, Times-Union:If you have followed the papers, you know the Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave. in Warsaw, is coming to life under the able leadership of Sir Jim (Sad Sac) Smeltzer. Former Mayor Plank, who was instrumental in getting the Center for us, came to visit the other week and seemed quite pleased with what he saw.
On the third Friday night of each month, we serve a supper. On May 21, the supper menu will be a real Italian Spaghetti Supper. Serving time is from 4 to 7 p.m. with a very reasonable price.
We now have our own bus and are taking several trips each month. We also take two trips a year out-of-state. In December, we are going to Cleveland to the Geritol Follies. We would sure like for you to accompany us. (Anyone in Kosciusko County is eligible to go with us. Sir Jim says we just might slip a few from outside the county on standby.)
If your group wants to go on a one-day trip (near or far) we would be glad to make the arrangements for you.
We have AARP meetings the first Wednesday of each month. We are watching what is going on at the State House that concerns us "Old Folks."
Kosciusko County Senior Citizens Club meets from 4 to 6 p.m. the second Monday of each month with a potluck and program with a whole lot of plain old visitin' thrown in.
We have a sewing group who meet each Friday at 9 a.m., who, I am sure, could use a helping hand with their many projects. Also they might be able to use some new ideas along with the added help.
We also have a singing group who meets each Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. As you know, all singing groups can use more and more singers. I am sure they would welcome you with open arms.
Our vans would be glad to pick you up for the night programs. We would be very happy to send you our newsletter. Call 268-2132.
Willodean Metzger Andrews, Kosciusko County Senior Center
Signs Of Life
Editor, Times-Union:As one travels down the highway, there are posted a number of signs. They are placed there for one's safety. If one obeys the signs, he can assume that he will reach his destination safely.
If he ignores the signs, he does it at his own peril. As we travel down the highway of life, God has placed two signs across men's pathway: Death and Judgment, Hebrews 9:27. It says "It is appointed once to die but after that the judgment." If one obeys the signs, he can assume that he will reach his destination safely.
The first sign is Death; death is something all must face sooner or later. It is real. The second sign says judgment. The second is real too, for we read in Philippians 2:10-11: "Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord." If you have not put your trust in the Lord Jesus Christ, do it today.
John Bullock, Winona Lake
Jail
Editor, Times-Union:I have recently had the opportunity to spend 3 days in the Kosciusko County Jail. Although I don't dispute the fact I broke the law, I was really amazed at some of the conditions in there.
Inmates are there for punishment and rehabilitation. Punishment, they receive, but there are very little rehabilitation services available.
They are given one sheet and one blanket upon arrival, and 3 days or 3 months, the sheet is never exchanged for a clean one.
The nurse decides who can go to G.E.D. classes and who can't. Names are put on a list and most times forgotten about.
Exercise and fresh air are pretty much out of the question - inmates go 3-4 months at a time without being allowed outside for fresh air; windows never open; and even going to the gym is out of the question.
Farm animals get better treatment!
Breakfast most days consists of a bowl of cereal and one cup of black coffee, which tastes like it was left over from the night before, or one danish and one cup of black coffee - the danish breakfast follows a meatless supper of the night before.
I realize jail is not supposed to be like the Hilton Hotel, but it sure could use a touch more humanity toward the inmates. Especially the ones who are just trying to do their time and never cause any trouble.
I would appreciate the printing of this letter in your newspaper, to let those inmates know there are people out here that do care!
Sue Delong, Leesburg
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