Letters to the Editor 05-29-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Day Of Prayer - Road Conditions - Police Chase
Day Of Prayer
Editor, Times-Union:Having attended the Day of Prayer in the Central Park Pavilion Warsaw in early May, I was blessed at the unity which was evident in that crowded place of Christians at prayer.
Matters of importance to all people were lifted up: Local, county, state, national government leaders and participants, and problems where man's inhumanity to man is happening worldwide.
At Grace Village, Winona Lake, we live together in Christian unity in our advanced years. From dozens of Christian denominations we worship two and three times weekly in chapel services with pastors from dozens of denominations preaching to us throughout the year. We feel blessed indeed to have lived long enough to realize that we are one in Jesus Christ. What binds us together in Him is more important than doctrines and disciplines of man-made dogma which divides.
Perhaps we have arrived where little children are, and where we were long ago. They demonstrate this unity with one another in love, kindness, gentleness, goodness, color-blindness, helpfulness. No wonder Jesus said, "Truly, I say unto you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew l8:3.
Jesus prayed to His heavenly father (John 17:20-27) for this unity among His followers that others may come to believe in Him.
May we manifest this unity, my fellow Christians.
C.L. Hendrix
Winona Lake
via e-mail
Road Conditions
Editor, Times-Union:I might be the ony person thus far to send a letter regarding this problem, but am surely only one of many persons burdened by this problem on a daily basis.
I am speaking of the deplorable road conditions existing on a stretch of CR 200N by JD Byrider and the entrance road to Biomet. Every morning and every evening, I, along with several other motorists, cross the yellow line into the opposite lane around this curving road - hoping that there is no oncoming traffic - to avoid what would be sure damage to their vehicle if they hadn't. If there is oncoming traffic, the only option is to drive 5 miles an hour, serpentine-like around the potholes. This road contains giant, crater-sized potholes that stretch across the entire expanse of right lane of the road, there is no possible way to avoid them.
I worry daily what type of damage is being caused to my car each time I take this route. Being that this is my most direct route to and from work, I wish to continue taking this route. As a tax-paying citizen of this county, is a safe, clear roadway too much to expect?
For months these conditions have existed. Is the city aware of this? Is there any plan to repair this section of road? What can be expected?
Sarah Lowe
Warsaw
via e-mail
Police Chase
Editor, Times-Union:As a resident of CR 350W, you can imagine the outrage that was felt when a police chase ended in a crash which ignited a gas meter and subsequently resulted in the loss of a resident's home and personal possessions, the loss of a Sheriff's Department vehicle, including the vehicle's contents, and the injuries the officer sustained in the accident.
With only about five minutes notice, Sheriff Rovenstine agreed to discuss the matter. We had a quite lengthy discussion and I was relieved when Sheriff Rovenstine did not take a defensive tone. In fact, he suggested a meeting with the area residents, at which he and three of his senior officers were in attendance. They addressed the crowd and took questions and comments. Although the obvious contributing factor to the accident was the fleeing motorcycle, the Sheriff admitted that mistakes were made. I appreciated hearing these comments and also that these four officers were agreeable to use their personal time to hold such a meeting. I was impressed with their professionalism. One comment that was made stands out in my mind, "The Sheriff's Department needs the support of the community and the community needs the support of the Sheriff's Department." I totally agree.
I also agree that mistakes were made during the chase, but I must say that if the motorcycle passed through our residential area at the rate of speed at which he was traveling, and he was not being pursued by law enforcement, I believe I would have called to report the incident.
In closing, I would like to add that I am thankful that our local law enforcement sends the message that speeds in excess of 100 mph are not tolerated. Excessive rates of speed endanger innocent lives, including the lives of the officers who are protecting and serving our community.
Chris Garza
Warsaw
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Day Of Prayer
Editor, Times-Union:Having attended the Day of Prayer in the Central Park Pavilion Warsaw in early May, I was blessed at the unity which was evident in that crowded place of Christians at prayer.
Matters of importance to all people were lifted up: Local, county, state, national government leaders and participants, and problems where man's inhumanity to man is happening worldwide.
At Grace Village, Winona Lake, we live together in Christian unity in our advanced years. From dozens of Christian denominations we worship two and three times weekly in chapel services with pastors from dozens of denominations preaching to us throughout the year. We feel blessed indeed to have lived long enough to realize that we are one in Jesus Christ. What binds us together in Him is more important than doctrines and disciplines of man-made dogma which divides.
Perhaps we have arrived where little children are, and where we were long ago. They demonstrate this unity with one another in love, kindness, gentleness, goodness, color-blindness, helpfulness. No wonder Jesus said, "Truly, I say unto you, unless you turn and become like little children, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven." Matthew l8:3.
Jesus prayed to His heavenly father (John 17:20-27) for this unity among His followers that others may come to believe in Him.
May we manifest this unity, my fellow Christians.
C.L. Hendrix
Winona Lake
via e-mail
Road Conditions
Editor, Times-Union:I might be the ony person thus far to send a letter regarding this problem, but am surely only one of many persons burdened by this problem on a daily basis.
I am speaking of the deplorable road conditions existing on a stretch of CR 200N by JD Byrider and the entrance road to Biomet. Every morning and every evening, I, along with several other motorists, cross the yellow line into the opposite lane around this curving road - hoping that there is no oncoming traffic - to avoid what would be sure damage to their vehicle if they hadn't. If there is oncoming traffic, the only option is to drive 5 miles an hour, serpentine-like around the potholes. This road contains giant, crater-sized potholes that stretch across the entire expanse of right lane of the road, there is no possible way to avoid them.
I worry daily what type of damage is being caused to my car each time I take this route. Being that this is my most direct route to and from work, I wish to continue taking this route. As a tax-paying citizen of this county, is a safe, clear roadway too much to expect?
For months these conditions have existed. Is the city aware of this? Is there any plan to repair this section of road? What can be expected?
Sarah Lowe
Warsaw
via e-mail
Police Chase
Editor, Times-Union:As a resident of CR 350W, you can imagine the outrage that was felt when a police chase ended in a crash which ignited a gas meter and subsequently resulted in the loss of a resident's home and personal possessions, the loss of a Sheriff's Department vehicle, including the vehicle's contents, and the injuries the officer sustained in the accident.
With only about five minutes notice, Sheriff Rovenstine agreed to discuss the matter. We had a quite lengthy discussion and I was relieved when Sheriff Rovenstine did not take a defensive tone. In fact, he suggested a meeting with the area residents, at which he and three of his senior officers were in attendance. They addressed the crowd and took questions and comments. Although the obvious contributing factor to the accident was the fleeing motorcycle, the Sheriff admitted that mistakes were made. I appreciated hearing these comments and also that these four officers were agreeable to use their personal time to hold such a meeting. I was impressed with their professionalism. One comment that was made stands out in my mind, "The Sheriff's Department needs the support of the community and the community needs the support of the Sheriff's Department." I totally agree.
I also agree that mistakes were made during the chase, but I must say that if the motorcycle passed through our residential area at the rate of speed at which he was traveling, and he was not being pursued by law enforcement, I believe I would have called to report the incident.
In closing, I would like to add that I am thankful that our local law enforcement sends the message that speeds in excess of 100 mph are not tolerated. Excessive rates of speed endanger innocent lives, including the lives of the officers who are protecting and serving our community.
Chris Garza
Warsaw
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