Letters to the Editor 06-23-2004
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Think About Others - Silver Lake Thanks - Walking Papers - Importance Of Voting - Class Hoops
Think About Others
Editor, Times-Union:Hello, my name is Rhonda and I am writing to you in a little town called Mentone and I have been searching for a job since the beginning of June and people say don't give up hope.
But they don't know how it is not to have a job. I have gone all over the towns to find a job, any job, but they all tell me I'm not good enough for the job. What I think it has do with is I'm not a man and they would rather hire a man instead of a woman.
This is a cruel and mean world that no one cares about anyone any more all they are really after is money and they don't care how they get it.
I mean just take a few minutes of your time and look at the world and see what we have here and don't be so judgmental of others. All we are asking for is a chance to prove ourselves to you and become a better person in the process.
I know this letter might not get printed but if people could just stop and think for a minute about other people and how their life is and how they can help better someone's life just a little, it would mean someone else is having a good day from them and might get a dinner for her or his family.
Rhonda Hackworth
Mentone
Silver Lake Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the entire Silver Lake Days committee, I would like to thank everyone who attended and helped with the annual Silver Lake Days Festival.
Thanks go to so many people ... from the judges of our annual parade to the area radio stations and newspapers for their fine coverage.
We could not have done it without you. Thanks to all the local clubs for their assistance, the area law enforcement agencies, fire and EMS departments ... the list goes on and on. Thanks to the queen contestants who raised more than $4000 during the annual contest.
That money will be distributed to local organizations in Silver Lake. Another special group we rely on each year is those area merchants who make monetary donations to the festival.
The festival definitely would not be possible without their continued financial support. Lastly, to the festival committee itself ... a big personal thank you.
Marlin J. Carr
Silver Lake Days Festival Committee member
Walking Papers
Editor, Times-Union:This is in response to Tony Miller's letter of June 9th. I am so sorry for the loss of Todd. I, too, worked at "the Company" he worked for and know him in passing to say hello. My heart goes out to your entire family.
But, to answer your question in the first paragraph of your letter to the editor. Where is the caring and compassion of "the Company" that gave you your walking papers? I, too, was one of the people that got their walking papers from "the Company." Seldom did I ever see caring and compassion to the workers and everyone who helped get the product out the door, but you can see it in all the events "the Company" sponsers within the community. It was never about you and me, it was about the show for the community. I was never mad or angry with "the Company" for my walking papers, but I was mad that they could still sponser community events even when we were walking out the door of "the Company."
I would just like to say good luck to everyone still at "the Company" but watch your backs.
Michelle Reichert
Etna Green
via e-mail
Importance Of Voting
Editor, Times-Union:I have been seeing the ads on television for the young people of America to get out and vote ... how about the other Americans that don't exercise their right to vote. I was in South Bend the day of the primary and on my way home became ill and ended up in the emergency room so was unable to vote. But trust me, come November I will be in that booth voting.
The privilege to vote ... we are so fortunate. How else can we state our opinions? How else can we support who we believe will best demonstrate the ideals we believe in and represent our country with dignity?
So if you are not registered to vote ... do so.
Phyllis L. Barger
Warsaw
Class Hoops
Editor, Times-Union:I just wanted to comment on a letter to the editor. I apologize I don't remember the gentleman's name but he was discussing class basketball and the reasoning behind class sports. I agree wholeheartedly. We have become so entrenched in pleasing everyone. We all spend our lives competing. The essence of competition is how we win or lose. Learning to lose with dignity and knowing we have done our best. We have lost the art of winning and losing. We had season tickets for years but no longer because the electricity playing ball was lost. Please don't misunderstand, I know the young people that have since played class sports have done well. But I'm sorry it is not the same and if anyone says different they are not being honest. And if this is kicking a dead horse, then so be it. I would like everyone to remember the days it took the then "Hoosier Dome" to contain the crowd for the true final four. Now that's Indiana basketball at its best.
Phyllis L. Barger
Warsaw
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- Think About Others - Silver Lake Thanks - Walking Papers - Importance Of Voting - Class Hoops
Think About Others
Editor, Times-Union:Hello, my name is Rhonda and I am writing to you in a little town called Mentone and I have been searching for a job since the beginning of June and people say don't give up hope.
But they don't know how it is not to have a job. I have gone all over the towns to find a job, any job, but they all tell me I'm not good enough for the job. What I think it has do with is I'm not a man and they would rather hire a man instead of a woman.
This is a cruel and mean world that no one cares about anyone any more all they are really after is money and they don't care how they get it.
I mean just take a few minutes of your time and look at the world and see what we have here and don't be so judgmental of others. All we are asking for is a chance to prove ourselves to you and become a better person in the process.
I know this letter might not get printed but if people could just stop and think for a minute about other people and how their life is and how they can help better someone's life just a little, it would mean someone else is having a good day from them and might get a dinner for her or his family.
Rhonda Hackworth
Mentone
Silver Lake Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the entire Silver Lake Days committee, I would like to thank everyone who attended and helped with the annual Silver Lake Days Festival.
Thanks go to so many people ... from the judges of our annual parade to the area radio stations and newspapers for their fine coverage.
We could not have done it without you. Thanks to all the local clubs for their assistance, the area law enforcement agencies, fire and EMS departments ... the list goes on and on. Thanks to the queen contestants who raised more than $4000 during the annual contest.
That money will be distributed to local organizations in Silver Lake. Another special group we rely on each year is those area merchants who make monetary donations to the festival.
The festival definitely would not be possible without their continued financial support. Lastly, to the festival committee itself ... a big personal thank you.
Marlin J. Carr
Silver Lake Days Festival Committee member
Walking Papers
Editor, Times-Union:This is in response to Tony Miller's letter of June 9th. I am so sorry for the loss of Todd. I, too, worked at "the Company" he worked for and know him in passing to say hello. My heart goes out to your entire family.
But, to answer your question in the first paragraph of your letter to the editor. Where is the caring and compassion of "the Company" that gave you your walking papers? I, too, was one of the people that got their walking papers from "the Company." Seldom did I ever see caring and compassion to the workers and everyone who helped get the product out the door, but you can see it in all the events "the Company" sponsers within the community. It was never about you and me, it was about the show for the community. I was never mad or angry with "the Company" for my walking papers, but I was mad that they could still sponser community events even when we were walking out the door of "the Company."
I would just like to say good luck to everyone still at "the Company" but watch your backs.
Michelle Reichert
Etna Green
via e-mail
Importance Of Voting
Editor, Times-Union:I have been seeing the ads on television for the young people of America to get out and vote ... how about the other Americans that don't exercise their right to vote. I was in South Bend the day of the primary and on my way home became ill and ended up in the emergency room so was unable to vote. But trust me, come November I will be in that booth voting.
The privilege to vote ... we are so fortunate. How else can we state our opinions? How else can we support who we believe will best demonstrate the ideals we believe in and represent our country with dignity?
So if you are not registered to vote ... do so.
Phyllis L. Barger
Warsaw
Class Hoops
Editor, Times-Union:I just wanted to comment on a letter to the editor. I apologize I don't remember the gentleman's name but he was discussing class basketball and the reasoning behind class sports. I agree wholeheartedly. We have become so entrenched in pleasing everyone. We all spend our lives competing. The essence of competition is how we win or lose. Learning to lose with dignity and knowing we have done our best. We have lost the art of winning and losing. We had season tickets for years but no longer because the electricity playing ball was lost. Please don't misunderstand, I know the young people that have since played class sports have done well. But I'm sorry it is not the same and if anyone says different they are not being honest. And if this is kicking a dead horse, then so be it. I would like everyone to remember the days it took the then "Hoosier Dome" to contain the crowd for the true final four. Now that's Indiana basketball at its best.
Phyllis L. Barger
Warsaw
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