Letters to the Editor 06-27-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- American Spirit - Memorial Service - Coach Resigns - An Awesome God
American Spirit
Editor, Times-Union:For many average, American citizens, this Fourth of July holiday brings an enormous feeling of celebration. Finally, with a new administration, the last eight "ethically challenged" disappointing years have begun to fade and with disappearance emerges renewed expression of gratitude, patriotism and honor to our land. Halleluiah!
Tragically, recent years were frequently burdened by scandals and crisis. With competing focus, appreciations toward cherished liberties were regularly ignored. Often forgetting reflection on tremendous sacrifice by courageous individuals of honor and integrity, patriots who rose to challenges, faced immense obstacles and brought great opportunities, freedoms and independence.
Do we have leaders today like in days past, obedient to the call of leadership? Contrary to others' portrayal, a majority of Americans presently understand that indeed we do. One such leader, President Bush, a man of character, has shown by pursued campaign pledge and accomplishment, his words are his promise. With reverence for the office of the presidency, he has proven honesty through his dealings. No compulsive search for a legacy, nor is he obsessive poll-driven, but true to self and convictions, focusing on doing things forthright, even if unpopular and with political costs. Our president today serves the office, not the other way around. How refreshing!
Legislative obstructionists should note and acquire his cooperative attitude and belief that sneakiness, shadiness and stubbornness do not aid national debate or nation's success.
A true leader, he motivates, inspires and promotes individualism with straightforward voice, not fancy rhetoric, articulating clear view and message to Americans.
As the holiday approaches, many are appreciative that the eight-years of accumulated anger is gradually diminishing, replaced by optimistic anticipation of years ahead. With appreciation, a thank-you goes to our president for setting a new tone, walking the talk and showing strength while diligently progressing toward a renewed American spirit.
Shelley Aamodt
Menomonie, Wis.
via e-mail
Memorial Service
Editor, Times-Union:We would like to thank everyone who attended the memorial service at the Mentone Cemetery on May 27. Even though the weather wasn't very agreeable, you did your "patriotic duty" in remembering our men who gave their lives for our freedom that we are enjoying today. Our young people need to be reminded of the importance of this special day. A special thanks to those who had a part in the service: John C. Peterson American Legion Post #49 and color guard of Warsaw; our own members of the Legion; Dr. W.B. Wilson, our speaker; pastors Joe Olsen, First Baptist Church, and Jack Thompson, United Methodist; Russell Eber, the oldest veteran; Ed Rock, who sang our national anthem; and R.J. Hill for being our emcee.
Again, thanks so very much.
Jeannine Nellans, President
Mentone Legion Auxiliary #425
Coach Resigns
Editor, Times-Union:I wanted to let the public know myself that I have resigned my position as JV basketball coach for Whitko High School. In the past I have tried to be coach for both the basketball and baseball programs here at Whitko High School. Unfortunately it has been too difficult to do both sports as they have back-to-back seasons and tend to overlap a bit. The Whitko baseball program is in need of a lot of work which I can only provide by giving up basketball.
My resigning basketball in no way is a reflection on Whitko High School, their basketball program or a new basketball head coach. I am still very supportive of the basketball program and hope everyone else will be too! Through this difficult basketball transition, again I hope the public can help support not only the basketball program but the players and new coaching staff as well.
Both the basketball and baseball programs at Whitko High School need all the help and support possible.
Coach John Strayer
South Whitley
An Awesome God
Editor, Times-Union:Mr. Stichter, I am another one of those people who doesn't understand anything that I read of yours. But I love to read the Bible; it is the most wonderful book and it surpasses any poetry ever written.
Our God is an awesome God and there is no peace or comfort to be found anywhere like that which comes from believing in him. By believing in him, I mean turning your life over to him. If you hold on to your life you will lose it but if you give it up you will gain it. Try it, it is wonderful to know that I have a loving Father who is watching over me every minute of every day, a Father that I can talk to verbally or with my heart and he hears every word, every thought. And he answers prayers, even the little things. Once you turn your life over to him, his word comes alive and practically jumps right off the pages. No matter how many times you have read it before, it is always new, always inspiring and always totally awesome.
I have no idea why he loves me (I am certainly not worthy) or why he even puts up with me, but he does and I'm so glad he does and I love my Father who first loved me.
Deanna Newton
Warsaw
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- American Spirit - Memorial Service - Coach Resigns - An Awesome God
American Spirit
Editor, Times-Union:For many average, American citizens, this Fourth of July holiday brings an enormous feeling of celebration. Finally, with a new administration, the last eight "ethically challenged" disappointing years have begun to fade and with disappearance emerges renewed expression of gratitude, patriotism and honor to our land. Halleluiah!
Tragically, recent years were frequently burdened by scandals and crisis. With competing focus, appreciations toward cherished liberties were regularly ignored. Often forgetting reflection on tremendous sacrifice by courageous individuals of honor and integrity, patriots who rose to challenges, faced immense obstacles and brought great opportunities, freedoms and independence.
Do we have leaders today like in days past, obedient to the call of leadership? Contrary to others' portrayal, a majority of Americans presently understand that indeed we do. One such leader, President Bush, a man of character, has shown by pursued campaign pledge and accomplishment, his words are his promise. With reverence for the office of the presidency, he has proven honesty through his dealings. No compulsive search for a legacy, nor is he obsessive poll-driven, but true to self and convictions, focusing on doing things forthright, even if unpopular and with political costs. Our president today serves the office, not the other way around. How refreshing!
Legislative obstructionists should note and acquire his cooperative attitude and belief that sneakiness, shadiness and stubbornness do not aid national debate or nation's success.
A true leader, he motivates, inspires and promotes individualism with straightforward voice, not fancy rhetoric, articulating clear view and message to Americans.
As the holiday approaches, many are appreciative that the eight-years of accumulated anger is gradually diminishing, replaced by optimistic anticipation of years ahead. With appreciation, a thank-you goes to our president for setting a new tone, walking the talk and showing strength while diligently progressing toward a renewed American spirit.
Shelley Aamodt
Menomonie, Wis.
via e-mail
Memorial Service
Editor, Times-Union:We would like to thank everyone who attended the memorial service at the Mentone Cemetery on May 27. Even though the weather wasn't very agreeable, you did your "patriotic duty" in remembering our men who gave their lives for our freedom that we are enjoying today. Our young people need to be reminded of the importance of this special day. A special thanks to those who had a part in the service: John C. Peterson American Legion Post #49 and color guard of Warsaw; our own members of the Legion; Dr. W.B. Wilson, our speaker; pastors Joe Olsen, First Baptist Church, and Jack Thompson, United Methodist; Russell Eber, the oldest veteran; Ed Rock, who sang our national anthem; and R.J. Hill for being our emcee.
Again, thanks so very much.
Jeannine Nellans, President
Mentone Legion Auxiliary #425
Coach Resigns
Editor, Times-Union:I wanted to let the public know myself that I have resigned my position as JV basketball coach for Whitko High School. In the past I have tried to be coach for both the basketball and baseball programs here at Whitko High School. Unfortunately it has been too difficult to do both sports as they have back-to-back seasons and tend to overlap a bit. The Whitko baseball program is in need of a lot of work which I can only provide by giving up basketball.
My resigning basketball in no way is a reflection on Whitko High School, their basketball program or a new basketball head coach. I am still very supportive of the basketball program and hope everyone else will be too! Through this difficult basketball transition, again I hope the public can help support not only the basketball program but the players and new coaching staff as well.
Both the basketball and baseball programs at Whitko High School need all the help and support possible.
Coach John Strayer
South Whitley
An Awesome God
Editor, Times-Union:Mr. Stichter, I am another one of those people who doesn't understand anything that I read of yours. But I love to read the Bible; it is the most wonderful book and it surpasses any poetry ever written.
Our God is an awesome God and there is no peace or comfort to be found anywhere like that which comes from believing in him. By believing in him, I mean turning your life over to him. If you hold on to your life you will lose it but if you give it up you will gain it. Try it, it is wonderful to know that I have a loving Father who is watching over me every minute of every day, a Father that I can talk to verbally or with my heart and he hears every word, every thought. And he answers prayers, even the little things. Once you turn your life over to him, his word comes alive and practically jumps right off the pages. No matter how many times you have read it before, it is always new, always inspiring and always totally awesome.
I have no idea why he loves me (I am certainly not worthy) or why he even puts up with me, but he does and I'm so glad he does and I love my Father who first loved me.
Deanna Newton
Warsaw
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