Letters to the Editor 06-29-2004
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Child Safety - A Labor Of Love - Community Sing - Exemplary Care - Farming Community - Message For The Vice Pres.
Child Safety
Editor, Times-Union:July 1 of every year marks the date on which most new laws adopted by the General Assembly go into effect, among these are child safety laws.
Child safety is an issue that is taken very seriously. When these laws go into effect, the state will be better equipped to protect children from neglect and abuse. Child protection laws that were passed include:
¥ SEA 194 (Public Law 18-2004) - Creates the term "Child In Need of Services." A CHINS is a child who: lives in the same household as another child who is the victim of certain sex offenses, lives in the same household as the adult who committed the sex offense, needs care that the child is unlikely to receive and has been considered for placement in an informal adjustment program. Provides that a child presumed to be a CHINS may not be taken into custody unless a court finds cause following a hearing.
¥ HEA 1245 (P.L. 46-2004) - Increases prison time for neglecting a dependent if the neglect results in the death of a child younger than 14 years old. Makes contributing to delinquency a felony instead of a misdemeanor if a person furnishes alcohol or a controlled substance to a minor and consumption of the substance is causes of the death of any person.
¥ HEA 1194 (P.L. 70-2004) - Provides that a child protective services abuse or neglect report may conclude that abuse or neglect is "indicated." Past law allows only "substantiated" and "unsubstantiated" findings. Provides that criminal history checks are required of certain individuals. Requires the local child protection service to provide training to caseworkers concerning the statutory and constitutional rights of persons subject to investigation. Establishes the statewide child fatality review team to investigate fatalities involving children.
¥ HEA 1330 (P.L. 58-2004) - Increases the time a runaway child may be held in a juvenile detention facility from 24 hours to 24 hours both before and immediately after the child's initial court appearance.
Citizens can review a summary of new laws on the General Assembly's legislative Web site at www.in.gov/s9
State Sen. Kent Adams
Indianapolis
via e-mail
A Labor Of Love
Editor, Times-Union:Congratulations to the planners, volunteers and financial supporters for the wonderful weekend provided for the community in celebrating Warsaw's Sesquicentennial. You provided entertainment for all ages from the little ones to those of us who have been around for a while. It was obviously a labor of love. Thank you!
Jean Northenor
Warsaw
via e-mail
Community Sing
Editor, Times-Union:On Sunday evening June 27th, The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association hosted a community sing. What a wonderful evening we had! So many different styles of worship and expressions of love for our Lord. One of the most unique and I think one of my favorites was a dance troop (yes, I said dance, even David danced before the Lord) of young women and a man. They were very good and how encouraging to see just a small glimpse of what Heaven might be like.
Thank you, young people and the GWMA, for bringing us all together as one church for that one night.
Kathleen Goble
Warsaw
via e-mail
Exemplary Care
Editor, Times-Union:On June 26, I went into the Kosciusko Community Hospital Emergency Room with concerns of appendicitis. The standard of care I received was exemplary! I was thoroughly examined by the ER docs, then they ordered a CT scan to verify the diagnosis and I was whisked away to surgery. Upon awakening from anesthesia, I spent an hour conversing and sharing photos of my 7-month-old son with the ICU nurses, who were supervising my recovery. After recovery, it was off to the medical/surgical unit, where the nurses were caring and considaerate.
I would like to personally thank Dr. Van Ness, Chad, Gail, Jaci, Robin, Juliet and all of the other doctors, nurses and staff members that made my stay at KCH as comfortable as possible. It is wonderful to know that such a caring team of professionals are available in our community. Thank you!
Melissa Kroll
Warsaw
via e-mail
Farming Community
Editor, Times-Union:RE: Farmers Deserve Respect
Ms. Redinger:
On behalf of the farming community - THANK YOU!
Like you, I also had an unfortunate incident with an individual. For you see, I am a farmer's wife. On the day of National Mourning, my husband requested my assistance in moving equipment from a fellow farmer's home back to the homestead. Normally I don't follow my husband home because he insists that "he'll be OK." That morning I did the insisting - and needless to say I'm glad I did. I always pick up the rear and place my flashers on. Always staying far enough back to guard the rear of the equipment and to indicate to the followers when we are turning. While traveling south on CR 675E, a maroon Chrysler mini-van was quickly picking up speed behind me. This lady then started to edge out around me to attempt to pass not only me, but my husband. Who was driving a tractor and a very large piece of tillage equipment that could have seriously done damage to anything that it hit. I had to literally drive on the wrong side of the road to block her in order to protect my future. Those coming toward my husband had the decency to pull off the side of the road and waited until he passed. I had never been so scared and mad as I was that morning. I could tell this woman did not understand what she had encountered.
You, Darlene Redinger, "get it." We do work very hard for minimal amounts of money. We strive each and every day to make a decent living and to help provide for our community. Everyone thinks because we drive big machinery we must have lots of money. Believe me, folks, this is not the case. You don't realize all of the expense and hard work it takes to put out and then harvest one year's worth of crop.
My sincere thanks to not only Darlene, but to everyone who is kind enough to allow us to move our equipment during all of the seasons.
Nancy J. Reiff
Warsaw
via e-mail
Message For The Vice Pres.
Editor, Times-Union:If our (appointed) (vice) president is allowed to say "F-- You" to Dem. Sen. Patrick Leahy on the floor of the hallowed hall in an outrageous outburst after being questioned about his (numerous) ties to companies of corruption, I have but many things to say.
Only being of decent stock, I will not say them. Because I guess some things mean something to me.
Self-destruction isn't so pretty these days, is it?
I guess if it's allowed in the Senate, I'll sign with it:
F-- You, Cheney.
Matt Perry
New Orleans
via e-mail
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Child Safety
Editor, Times-Union:July 1 of every year marks the date on which most new laws adopted by the General Assembly go into effect, among these are child safety laws.
Child safety is an issue that is taken very seriously. When these laws go into effect, the state will be better equipped to protect children from neglect and abuse. Child protection laws that were passed include:
¥ SEA 194 (Public Law 18-2004) - Creates the term "Child In Need of Services." A CHINS is a child who: lives in the same household as another child who is the victim of certain sex offenses, lives in the same household as the adult who committed the sex offense, needs care that the child is unlikely to receive and has been considered for placement in an informal adjustment program. Provides that a child presumed to be a CHINS may not be taken into custody unless a court finds cause following a hearing.
¥ HEA 1245 (P.L. 46-2004) - Increases prison time for neglecting a dependent if the neglect results in the death of a child younger than 14 years old. Makes contributing to delinquency a felony instead of a misdemeanor if a person furnishes alcohol or a controlled substance to a minor and consumption of the substance is causes of the death of any person.
¥ HEA 1194 (P.L. 70-2004) - Provides that a child protective services abuse or neglect report may conclude that abuse or neglect is "indicated." Past law allows only "substantiated" and "unsubstantiated" findings. Provides that criminal history checks are required of certain individuals. Requires the local child protection service to provide training to caseworkers concerning the statutory and constitutional rights of persons subject to investigation. Establishes the statewide child fatality review team to investigate fatalities involving children.
¥ HEA 1330 (P.L. 58-2004) - Increases the time a runaway child may be held in a juvenile detention facility from 24 hours to 24 hours both before and immediately after the child's initial court appearance.
Citizens can review a summary of new laws on the General Assembly's legislative Web site at www.in.gov/s9
State Sen. Kent Adams
Indianapolis
via e-mail
A Labor Of Love
Editor, Times-Union:Congratulations to the planners, volunteers and financial supporters for the wonderful weekend provided for the community in celebrating Warsaw's Sesquicentennial. You provided entertainment for all ages from the little ones to those of us who have been around for a while. It was obviously a labor of love. Thank you!
Jean Northenor
Warsaw
via e-mail
Community Sing
Editor, Times-Union:On Sunday evening June 27th, The Greater Warsaw Ministerial Association hosted a community sing. What a wonderful evening we had! So many different styles of worship and expressions of love for our Lord. One of the most unique and I think one of my favorites was a dance troop (yes, I said dance, even David danced before the Lord) of young women and a man. They were very good and how encouraging to see just a small glimpse of what Heaven might be like.
Thank you, young people and the GWMA, for bringing us all together as one church for that one night.
Kathleen Goble
Warsaw
via e-mail
Exemplary Care
Editor, Times-Union:On June 26, I went into the Kosciusko Community Hospital Emergency Room with concerns of appendicitis. The standard of care I received was exemplary! I was thoroughly examined by the ER docs, then they ordered a CT scan to verify the diagnosis and I was whisked away to surgery. Upon awakening from anesthesia, I spent an hour conversing and sharing photos of my 7-month-old son with the ICU nurses, who were supervising my recovery. After recovery, it was off to the medical/surgical unit, where the nurses were caring and considaerate.
I would like to personally thank Dr. Van Ness, Chad, Gail, Jaci, Robin, Juliet and all of the other doctors, nurses and staff members that made my stay at KCH as comfortable as possible. It is wonderful to know that such a caring team of professionals are available in our community. Thank you!
Melissa Kroll
Warsaw
via e-mail
Farming Community
Editor, Times-Union:RE: Farmers Deserve Respect
Ms. Redinger:
On behalf of the farming community - THANK YOU!
Like you, I also had an unfortunate incident with an individual. For you see, I am a farmer's wife. On the day of National Mourning, my husband requested my assistance in moving equipment from a fellow farmer's home back to the homestead. Normally I don't follow my husband home because he insists that "he'll be OK." That morning I did the insisting - and needless to say I'm glad I did. I always pick up the rear and place my flashers on. Always staying far enough back to guard the rear of the equipment and to indicate to the followers when we are turning. While traveling south on CR 675E, a maroon Chrysler mini-van was quickly picking up speed behind me. This lady then started to edge out around me to attempt to pass not only me, but my husband. Who was driving a tractor and a very large piece of tillage equipment that could have seriously done damage to anything that it hit. I had to literally drive on the wrong side of the road to block her in order to protect my future. Those coming toward my husband had the decency to pull off the side of the road and waited until he passed. I had never been so scared and mad as I was that morning. I could tell this woman did not understand what she had encountered.
You, Darlene Redinger, "get it." We do work very hard for minimal amounts of money. We strive each and every day to make a decent living and to help provide for our community. Everyone thinks because we drive big machinery we must have lots of money. Believe me, folks, this is not the case. You don't realize all of the expense and hard work it takes to put out and then harvest one year's worth of crop.
My sincere thanks to not only Darlene, but to everyone who is kind enough to allow us to move our equipment during all of the seasons.
Nancy J. Reiff
Warsaw
via e-mail
Message For The Vice Pres.
Editor, Times-Union:If our (appointed) (vice) president is allowed to say "F-- You" to Dem. Sen. Patrick Leahy on the floor of the hallowed hall in an outrageous outburst after being questioned about his (numerous) ties to companies of corruption, I have but many things to say.
Only being of decent stock, I will not say them. Because I guess some things mean something to me.
Self-destruction isn't so pretty these days, is it?
I guess if it's allowed in the Senate, I'll sign with it:
F-- You, Cheney.
Matt Perry
New Orleans
via e-mail
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