Letters to the Editor 07-01-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Mermaid Parade - Petrosky Death - Alcohol - Building Inspector - Service Thanks - Trashed Yard - Fair Queen Thanks - Festival Thanks - Youth Program - Injury Thanks - Scholarship
Mermaid Parade
Editor, Times-Union:The Mermaid Festival parade, Saturday, June 21, in North Webster, was the absolute finest ] ever!
The Colors, Post 253 American Legion, and a county sheriff's department led the parade. All law enforcement vehicles, fire department vehicles, EMS, etc., were silent. No sirens, horns, etc.
The county sheriff's department, color guard, were superb. They marched in line, rifles with fixed bayonets, at port arms. An amazing sight.
A deputy led a horse with an empty saddle, depicting a fallen warrior, and behind him was a mounted deputy bearing "Old Glory" ] magnificent!
We could have done without the four unfunny individuals following the mounted deputy with their horse pooper-scooper. Took away some of the solemnity. It would be nice if this practice of "silent running" could be incorporated in all future parades. The noise is distracting and not necessary.
To the Lions Club of North Webster, to all the high school bands, and all others who participated in and helped make this the best ever ] well done!
Don Guard Leesburg
Petrosky Death
Editor, Times-Union:This is in reference to the April 1996 accident that Michael "Kim" Petrosky died in.
I'm the fiance of the young man that was in the other car. I know for a fact that the young man has not driven since the accident.
I guess the way I want to say this is, I feel sorry for the Petrosky family's loss and so does this young man. But no matter how much the family tries to punish the young man, it's not going to bring Michael back. And what the family doesn't understand is that the young man has to live with this for the rest of his life. He has to live with the fact that he was in an accident that someone died in. Things happen. That's part of life, and there's nothing anyone can do to make everything OK again, including getting the young man thrown in jail. We all make mistakes, whether they be small ones or they be large ones like driving with no insurance, but we can learn from them without being severely punished, like a lifetime record of jail bookings.
This young man is the only living witness of the accident and no one knows more about what actually happened in the accident than him. It might make the family feel a little better to be able to punish someone for their loss, but do they understand what the young man and his family and friends have to go through? If something like this ever happened to me, I would never ruin someone's life just because I felt pain and needed someone to blame it on.
In court on June 18, 1997, the Petrosky family's lawyers said something about the young man not visiting Faith Petrosky or trying to call her after the accident. What I don't understand is why he would want to go visit someone who is trying to make his life miserable. Another thing I don't understand is how one member of the family can call him two days after the accident and tell him she forgives him, and then write nasty comments in the newspaper about him. Now, you tell me, would you go visit them if this were happening to you?
May God forgive you for trying to punish someone for something that wasn't even their fault.
Dawn Ashby Silver Lake
Alcohol
Editor, Times-Union:Our founding fathers toasted the colonies' independence with a tankard of ale, and more than two centuries later, American men and women still celebrate Independence Day barbecues and events with the holiday's traditional beverage ] beer.
Beer is as much a part of the Fourth of July as the sound of a parade and backyard get-togethers. And whether you are celebrating at the beach, at the ball park, or with family and friends this year, Nelson Beverage, Kosciusko County's distributor of Anheuser-Busch beers, hopes you'll be guided by one of the cornerstones of our democracy ] individual responsibility.
So when you raise a glass of beer to toast the architects of independence, remember to also accept the responsibilities that come with liberty: "Know when to say when" this Fourth of July.
Jeff May Sales Manager Nelson Beverage
Building Inspector
Editor, Times-Union:Recently Commissioner Brad Jackson listened to public concern on a variety of issues. It seems the thing that constantly "bares" the most concern of our three commissioners (see no evil, hear no evil, tell no evil) is nude dancing. Now there is a new concern for "tell no evil" Jackson. A county building inspector who won't cost the taxpayers a dime.
I am curious if some of his reasoning could possibly be (1) he has an extra Christmas card and gift left over each year and needs a place to send it, (2) "see no evil" Creighton has agreed to a contribution to the CCAC which might be a water tower shaped like an egg, and he is concerned safety without a building inspector.
But seriously, does everyone agree that we need a building inspector? I am opposed to it. If it's not broke ] don't fix it. It is obvious to me why all building trade people think we need one ] so the homeowner can't do his own work or it will be too difficult to schedule inspections. Face it, the average homeowner that wants and needs to do his own home improvements now has to wait on an inspector. Be realistic. If a homeowner do-it-yourselfer and a contractor are scheduled at the same day or time, who do you think would get the inspection first? The homeowner that resents having to call the building inspector, or the contractor who has wined and dined, golfed, vacationed and received Christmas cards from an inspector. I know!
As for nude dancing, the last we knew Mr. "see no evil" Creighton wanted to review the nude dancers. It's good to know he has our best interest in mind. Not only is he a commissioner, but an adult entertainment inspector as well. Keep up the good work, Eddie.
Tony Miller Warsaw
Service Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:As parents of John Pennington, we'd like to say thank you for the lovely article in the Times-Union recently.
We'd received a letter and the feature story in May from the lieutenant for the U.S. Navy, stating the story would appear in the local papers in about 30 days. We were pleased to see his picture along with the story in the Times-Union.
Thanks again for the lovely print. John's in the Persian Gulf so I sent him a copy. He was thrilled.
If anyone would like to write John or send a card, his address is: DC3 John Pennington, USS John Paul Jones, Repairs Division, FPO-AP 96669-1271.
Charles and Judy Pennington Warsaw
Trashed Yard
Editor, Times-Union:There was a high wind in March. My neighbor had a metal shed full of junk, lots of old tires, etc. This shed blew over my fence in my backyard. They finally threw the pieces of the shed back in their yard. Today is June 23, the trash is still laying in the yard. I have asked them to clean it up as this is a health hazard. I even went and talked to the sheriff on June 17. All I've got is a negative response from this woman. She said, "I own this land and you can't make me clean it up." I look out my picture window and guess what I see ] a pile of trash.
Who can I contact to make them clean this up?
The mosquitoes are so bad that we don't go out any more than we have to. As you know, they live in old tires and old containers, etc., which there is plenty of both in this trash pile.
Ina M. Phillips Warsaw
Fair Queen Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:A special thank-you goes to Ruth Anne Lipka for the articles concerning the 1997 Kosciusko County Fair Scholarship Pageant, Friday, June 20. Without them, I am certain we would not have had 19 contestants and standing room only in the Shrine Community Building that evening. As a contestant said, "It was awesome!"
And thank you to the businesses who so generously contributed to the scholarship funding and gifts. My congratulations go to the 1997 Kosciusko County Fair Scholarship Queen, Jamie Teel; first runner-up, Jenny Sorensen; and Miss Congeniality, Layla Sellers; and to the other 16 contestants, you are all winners in my heart. Hope to see you next year.
Becky Thomas Pageant Director
Festival Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the entire Silver Lake Days Festival Committee, we would like to thank all those who attended and participated in Silver Lake Days 1997. In particular, we would like to thank our wonderful merchants. Without their monitary support, donations of time and materials as well as prizes for various raffles, there would be no festival. Thanks also to the queen contestants, who raised more than $1,700 for the fire department and EMS; and those who served as judges for the annual parade. We had 121 units participating in our parade, which we are very proud of. As usual, we always appreciate the coverage of the festival by local newspapers and radio stations. Last, but certainly not least, many thanks to the festival committee itself ] you were the ones who made it happen.
Marlin J. Carr Silver Lake Days Committee Member
Youth Program
Editor, Times-Union:The Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office would like to publicly thank the local corporations that supported the Outward Bound Scholarship Program sponsored annually by the prosecutor's office. We are very grateful for their willingness to come forward and make a positive difference in the lives of the young people of our community. Thank you again for making a difference.
Robert W. Reneker Assistant to the Prosecutor
Injury Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:On June 3, at 5 p.m., I was at the park at Center Lake with my 2- and 4-year-old grandsons. I fell while swinging the 4-year-old, and knew right away I had injured myself pretty bad. I couldn't get up so I called the gentleman to help me, he even put the boys in the car for me and I drove to the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital.
After the expedient processing in the E.R. and the X-rays, Dr. Boeckman told me I had a compression fracture of the third lumbar. I was so blessed that I could go home right away ] no cast.
I'm writing to tell you all (and you know who you are) that I have never been treated so kindly and swiftly, and by all strangers. I can't thank the gentleman at the park enough. Bless you and all the staff involved with me. You people not only helped me, you baby-sat for the boys till their parents arrived and for that, I thank you so much.
I want to thank Dr. Jungbauer at Provident Care, her staff, they are not only the most professional, they are nice guys. I love you all.
And to KCH, until you prove to me otherwise, I will be your best P.R. person. And last but not least, thanks to my daughter and son-in-law, Londa and Ken Yost, who have taken good care of me.
And to all my co-horts at Wal-Mart, I can't wait to hear you say ] She's back!
Doris L. Cox Warsaw
Scholarship
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to publicly thank those involved in making the 1997 Kosciusko County Scholarship Pageant possible. From the pageant committee to the fair board to the many sponsors and businesses: without your time, effort and generosity, the pageant could not have taken place. This pageant, unlike many, provides girls the opportunity to pursue their goals and education through the scholarships.
The fair is quickly approaching, running July 7-12. It is a great opportunity to promote community unification while supporting many local organizations, food booths, the agricultural industry, numerous 4-H achievements and projects, and much more. I would encourage everyone to attend this community event. It promises to be a fun-filled and exciting week of events.
Thank you once again to all those involved. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Jamie Teel 1997 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen
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- Mermaid Parade - Petrosky Death - Alcohol - Building Inspector - Service Thanks - Trashed Yard - Fair Queen Thanks - Festival Thanks - Youth Program - Injury Thanks - Scholarship
Mermaid Parade
Editor, Times-Union:The Mermaid Festival parade, Saturday, June 21, in North Webster, was the absolute finest ] ever!
The Colors, Post 253 American Legion, and a county sheriff's department led the parade. All law enforcement vehicles, fire department vehicles, EMS, etc., were silent. No sirens, horns, etc.
The county sheriff's department, color guard, were superb. They marched in line, rifles with fixed bayonets, at port arms. An amazing sight.
A deputy led a horse with an empty saddle, depicting a fallen warrior, and behind him was a mounted deputy bearing "Old Glory" ] magnificent!
We could have done without the four unfunny individuals following the mounted deputy with their horse pooper-scooper. Took away some of the solemnity. It would be nice if this practice of "silent running" could be incorporated in all future parades. The noise is distracting and not necessary.
To the Lions Club of North Webster, to all the high school bands, and all others who participated in and helped make this the best ever ] well done!
Don Guard Leesburg
Petrosky Death
Editor, Times-Union:This is in reference to the April 1996 accident that Michael "Kim" Petrosky died in.
I'm the fiance of the young man that was in the other car. I know for a fact that the young man has not driven since the accident.
I guess the way I want to say this is, I feel sorry for the Petrosky family's loss and so does this young man. But no matter how much the family tries to punish the young man, it's not going to bring Michael back. And what the family doesn't understand is that the young man has to live with this for the rest of his life. He has to live with the fact that he was in an accident that someone died in. Things happen. That's part of life, and there's nothing anyone can do to make everything OK again, including getting the young man thrown in jail. We all make mistakes, whether they be small ones or they be large ones like driving with no insurance, but we can learn from them without being severely punished, like a lifetime record of jail bookings.
This young man is the only living witness of the accident and no one knows more about what actually happened in the accident than him. It might make the family feel a little better to be able to punish someone for their loss, but do they understand what the young man and his family and friends have to go through? If something like this ever happened to me, I would never ruin someone's life just because I felt pain and needed someone to blame it on.
In court on June 18, 1997, the Petrosky family's lawyers said something about the young man not visiting Faith Petrosky or trying to call her after the accident. What I don't understand is why he would want to go visit someone who is trying to make his life miserable. Another thing I don't understand is how one member of the family can call him two days after the accident and tell him she forgives him, and then write nasty comments in the newspaper about him. Now, you tell me, would you go visit them if this were happening to you?
May God forgive you for trying to punish someone for something that wasn't even their fault.
Dawn Ashby Silver Lake
Alcohol
Editor, Times-Union:Our founding fathers toasted the colonies' independence with a tankard of ale, and more than two centuries later, American men and women still celebrate Independence Day barbecues and events with the holiday's traditional beverage ] beer.
Beer is as much a part of the Fourth of July as the sound of a parade and backyard get-togethers. And whether you are celebrating at the beach, at the ball park, or with family and friends this year, Nelson Beverage, Kosciusko County's distributor of Anheuser-Busch beers, hopes you'll be guided by one of the cornerstones of our democracy ] individual responsibility.
So when you raise a glass of beer to toast the architects of independence, remember to also accept the responsibilities that come with liberty: "Know when to say when" this Fourth of July.
Jeff May Sales Manager Nelson Beverage
Building Inspector
Editor, Times-Union:Recently Commissioner Brad Jackson listened to public concern on a variety of issues. It seems the thing that constantly "bares" the most concern of our three commissioners (see no evil, hear no evil, tell no evil) is nude dancing. Now there is a new concern for "tell no evil" Jackson. A county building inspector who won't cost the taxpayers a dime.
I am curious if some of his reasoning could possibly be (1) he has an extra Christmas card and gift left over each year and needs a place to send it, (2) "see no evil" Creighton has agreed to a contribution to the CCAC which might be a water tower shaped like an egg, and he is concerned safety without a building inspector.
But seriously, does everyone agree that we need a building inspector? I am opposed to it. If it's not broke ] don't fix it. It is obvious to me why all building trade people think we need one ] so the homeowner can't do his own work or it will be too difficult to schedule inspections. Face it, the average homeowner that wants and needs to do his own home improvements now has to wait on an inspector. Be realistic. If a homeowner do-it-yourselfer and a contractor are scheduled at the same day or time, who do you think would get the inspection first? The homeowner that resents having to call the building inspector, or the contractor who has wined and dined, golfed, vacationed and received Christmas cards from an inspector. I know!
As for nude dancing, the last we knew Mr. "see no evil" Creighton wanted to review the nude dancers. It's good to know he has our best interest in mind. Not only is he a commissioner, but an adult entertainment inspector as well. Keep up the good work, Eddie.
Tony Miller Warsaw
Service Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:As parents of John Pennington, we'd like to say thank you for the lovely article in the Times-Union recently.
We'd received a letter and the feature story in May from the lieutenant for the U.S. Navy, stating the story would appear in the local papers in about 30 days. We were pleased to see his picture along with the story in the Times-Union.
Thanks again for the lovely print. John's in the Persian Gulf so I sent him a copy. He was thrilled.
If anyone would like to write John or send a card, his address is: DC3 John Pennington, USS John Paul Jones, Repairs Division, FPO-AP 96669-1271.
Charles and Judy Pennington Warsaw
Trashed Yard
Editor, Times-Union:There was a high wind in March. My neighbor had a metal shed full of junk, lots of old tires, etc. This shed blew over my fence in my backyard. They finally threw the pieces of the shed back in their yard. Today is June 23, the trash is still laying in the yard. I have asked them to clean it up as this is a health hazard. I even went and talked to the sheriff on June 17. All I've got is a negative response from this woman. She said, "I own this land and you can't make me clean it up." I look out my picture window and guess what I see ] a pile of trash.
Who can I contact to make them clean this up?
The mosquitoes are so bad that we don't go out any more than we have to. As you know, they live in old tires and old containers, etc., which there is plenty of both in this trash pile.
Ina M. Phillips Warsaw
Fair Queen Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:A special thank-you goes to Ruth Anne Lipka for the articles concerning the 1997 Kosciusko County Fair Scholarship Pageant, Friday, June 20. Without them, I am certain we would not have had 19 contestants and standing room only in the Shrine Community Building that evening. As a contestant said, "It was awesome!"
And thank you to the businesses who so generously contributed to the scholarship funding and gifts. My congratulations go to the 1997 Kosciusko County Fair Scholarship Queen, Jamie Teel; first runner-up, Jenny Sorensen; and Miss Congeniality, Layla Sellers; and to the other 16 contestants, you are all winners in my heart. Hope to see you next year.
Becky Thomas Pageant Director
Festival Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the entire Silver Lake Days Festival Committee, we would like to thank all those who attended and participated in Silver Lake Days 1997. In particular, we would like to thank our wonderful merchants. Without their monitary support, donations of time and materials as well as prizes for various raffles, there would be no festival. Thanks also to the queen contestants, who raised more than $1,700 for the fire department and EMS; and those who served as judges for the annual parade. We had 121 units participating in our parade, which we are very proud of. As usual, we always appreciate the coverage of the festival by local newspapers and radio stations. Last, but certainly not least, many thanks to the festival committee itself ] you were the ones who made it happen.
Marlin J. Carr Silver Lake Days Committee Member
Youth Program
Editor, Times-Union:The Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office would like to publicly thank the local corporations that supported the Outward Bound Scholarship Program sponsored annually by the prosecutor's office. We are very grateful for their willingness to come forward and make a positive difference in the lives of the young people of our community. Thank you again for making a difference.
Robert W. Reneker Assistant to the Prosecutor
Injury Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:On June 3, at 5 p.m., I was at the park at Center Lake with my 2- and 4-year-old grandsons. I fell while swinging the 4-year-old, and knew right away I had injured myself pretty bad. I couldn't get up so I called the gentleman to help me, he even put the boys in the car for me and I drove to the emergency room at Kosciusko Community Hospital.
After the expedient processing in the E.R. and the X-rays, Dr. Boeckman told me I had a compression fracture of the third lumbar. I was so blessed that I could go home right away ] no cast.
I'm writing to tell you all (and you know who you are) that I have never been treated so kindly and swiftly, and by all strangers. I can't thank the gentleman at the park enough. Bless you and all the staff involved with me. You people not only helped me, you baby-sat for the boys till their parents arrived and for that, I thank you so much.
I want to thank Dr. Jungbauer at Provident Care, her staff, they are not only the most professional, they are nice guys. I love you all.
And to KCH, until you prove to me otherwise, I will be your best P.R. person. And last but not least, thanks to my daughter and son-in-law, Londa and Ken Yost, who have taken good care of me.
And to all my co-horts at Wal-Mart, I can't wait to hear you say ] She's back!
Doris L. Cox Warsaw
Scholarship
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to publicly thank those involved in making the 1997 Kosciusko County Scholarship Pageant possible. From the pageant committee to the fair board to the many sponsors and businesses: without your time, effort and generosity, the pageant could not have taken place. This pageant, unlike many, provides girls the opportunity to pursue their goals and education through the scholarships.
The fair is quickly approaching, running July 7-12. It is a great opportunity to promote community unification while supporting many local organizations, food booths, the agricultural industry, numerous 4-H achievements and projects, and much more. I would encourage everyone to attend this community event. It promises to be a fun-filled and exciting week of events.
Thank you once again to all those involved. Your hard work is greatly appreciated.
Jamie Teel 1997 Miss Kosciusko County Fair Queen
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