Letters to the Editor 07-05-2005
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Don't Kill The Deer - Veteran Plates - Urban Sprawl - Downtown Looks Great - Economic Development - Witness Needed - Stolen Scooter - Goose Problem
Don't Kill The Deer
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regards to the newspaper articles about the "deer hunt" they may be having in Warsaw. I am 11 years old and someday would like to become a animal cruelty investigator. These articles have really been bothering me and I would like to voice my opinion.
Please take note that I am not against deer hunting, I realize that hunting deer feeds a lot of hungry people, and that the populations should be and always will be in need of thinning out, but there is a time and place and this isn't it!
I think that these deer should not be killed for being in the housing additions. The reason is these people that build (and I'm not just talking about the homeowners, the developers have a lot in this also) and live in these areas don't stop to think that they are ruining the fields and woods that these beautiful creatures lived in at one time. It's their environment, and they are just trying to adjust. I realize that it is hard and and expensive to keep deer from eating your trees and flowers, but think about it ... we've basically removed their food resources, and they are only trying to survive the only way they know how, just like every human being on this green earth does every day of the week.
Just last Tuesday morning there were three deer standing in my front yard when I woke up. There was a buck and two does. I love to see them in my front and backyard. My parents own a little over two acres in the country, and I love to see nature so up close and perfect. I do not want the beauty of these animals to be fazed out just because they are eating your trees, flowers and shrubs; if this is the case then you might as well have a hunt for the rabbits, squirrels, possums, raccoons and every other four-legged creature that wanders into your yards. I'm sure if everyone would set down and put their heads together someone could come up with an alternative for taking care of this "so-called problem" without the senseless killing of these animals, and a safer alternative for everyone involved.
Mariah K. Young
Mentone
Veteran Plates
Editor, Times-Union:The other day, I had to renew my vehicle license plates. I thought it would be great to get Hoosier veteran plates, because I am a Vietnam veteran. When I asked about the plates, they told me it would cost me $10 extra, per plate!
Why should a veteran have to pay the state of Indiana for veteran license plates? Why doesn't the state of Indiana honor their veterans by offering these plates for free?
Larry Kinsey
Warsaw
Urban Sprawl
Editor, Times-Union:I just recently moved here from the West Central Indiana. While doing some exploring, I realized this part of the state has a serious problem. I like to refer to it as "urban sprawl".
It seems everywhere I look there are houses and modular homes littering the country landscape and fields. These "pop-ups" are ruining the soil quality and natural irrigation of the surrounding farmland. Rural county roads weren't constructed for such heavy traffic so they're deteriorating as well. People wonder why property taxes are soaring.
You see, I came here from Clinton County. Clinton's area planning commission is dedicated to protecting these precious tillable grounds. Laws and regulations in regards to rezoning/building on tillable land are well defined and effective. It seems like the counties of Kosciusko and Whitley need to take a hard look out their back door at the damage taking place.
I would like to put out a challenge to everyone that cares about preserving our countryside. Next time you see a notice for rezoning, take a minute out of your evening and attend the board of zoning appeals meeting. Voice your opinion and stop urban sprawl.
Adam Burris
Columbia City
Downtown Looks Great
Editor, Times-Union:Downtown is certainly looking great! The live flowers, trees and brick accents on the streets tie in well to complement the Courthouse Square. The whole effect invites people to leisurely stroll throughout downtown.
To encourage this effect, it would be great if vehicle traffic were slowed down to 30 miles per hour, which is observed in residential areas. Another suggestion would be to favor pedestrian traffic over car traffic. The time allowed to cross a street with the current system is approximately 13 seconds. My granddaughter and I had to "speed it up" the other day to cross before the light changed to "do not walk." Something more realistic for those of us who walk a little slower now days would be helpful.
While visiting in Concord, New Hampshire, I was amazed to see signs in the middle of the streets that stated, "Stop for Pedestrian." The drivers were very courteous in complying with this and we were able to stroll throughout the town without fear of being run over. There have been a few people injured and several near misses crossing Center and Detroit streets downtown.) While this may not be feasible with drivers in Warsaw, it would certainly make me feel secure when I and my grandchildren are walking downtown.
S. Wamsley
Warsaw
Listened To Bush Speech
Editor, Times-Union:
I'm not sure I bought all of G.W. Bush's speech the other night, but ... I did listen. I think if one wants to disagree, one should at least listen to what they are disagreeing with. It would seem too many want to condemn what they don't agree with, without actually knowing what they are disagreeing with ... I'd guess ignorance really is bliss.
Jeff Harding
Warsaw
Economic Development
Editor, Times-Union:Kosciusko Development Inc. has asked the Kosciusko County Commissioners and the County Council to significantly increase funding for economic development. Kosciusko County is a great place to live and the economy has stayed remarkably consistent over many years. Clearly, much of our economic good health is due to the presence of the orthopedic companies.
At the same time, that means that our success has been substantially tied to one industry. The old saying about putting all of your eggs in one basket seems a particularly appropriate warning to our situation.
Counties surrounding us are devoting significantly more resources to economic development. They are outspending us in total dollars and in the amount per resident of each county. Specific numbers were reported in the Times-Union a few weeks ago.
As a local business owner and a resident of Syracuse, I want to encourage our officials to support economic development with the funds necessary to see that our county can attract new industry. If Kosciusko County invests in economic development now, it will reap big dividends in terms of jobs for its residents in future years.
Larry Coplen
Warsaw
Witness Needed
Editor, Times-Union:On June 22, I was involved in an auto accident. I was at the stoplight (behind CVS) on Main Street, heading west. The light was red for me and I was stopped waiting for the light to change. When it changed, the cross traffic stopped coming from the south and there were no vehicles coming from the north. I proceeded to go when this car coming from the north ran the red light and hit me.
The reason why I am writing is because there was a man who saw the accident. He was standing on the southeast corner of Detroit and Main. If you were there and witnessed the accident, would you please call me or my insurance company: First Charter Insurance, at 267-5447, or my phone number is 269-1827. Please leave your name and number and I will contact you. Or you can call Officer Gregg Oberlin at the police department. Thank you.
Susan Stamper
Warsaw
Stolen Scooter
Editor, Times-Union:I would again like to ask that the person or persons who stole my black E-ton Scooter June 20 at the Warsaw Wal-Mart at the north doors by the food center to bring it back. No questions asked.
M.J. McGrath
Warsaw
Goose Problem
Editor, Times-Union:To conservation:
It's time for geese at Barbee Lakes to be rounded up. Gas them or cut heads off to feed the hungry.
I am tired of my yard stinking and full of crap. When you run 80-100 geese each day, it is awful! Something should have been done years ago to control them.
If my septic was leaking and running crap all over, I'd be paying someone to fix it. The conservation should do their job and fix it.
It's shameful we pay taxes for schools, road and etc. and can't enjoy our property.
Barbara J. Hawn
Pierceton
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- Don't Kill The Deer - Veteran Plates - Urban Sprawl - Downtown Looks Great - Economic Development - Witness Needed - Stolen Scooter - Goose Problem
Don't Kill The Deer
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regards to the newspaper articles about the "deer hunt" they may be having in Warsaw. I am 11 years old and someday would like to become a animal cruelty investigator. These articles have really been bothering me and I would like to voice my opinion.
Please take note that I am not against deer hunting, I realize that hunting deer feeds a lot of hungry people, and that the populations should be and always will be in need of thinning out, but there is a time and place and this isn't it!
I think that these deer should not be killed for being in the housing additions. The reason is these people that build (and I'm not just talking about the homeowners, the developers have a lot in this also) and live in these areas don't stop to think that they are ruining the fields and woods that these beautiful creatures lived in at one time. It's their environment, and they are just trying to adjust. I realize that it is hard and and expensive to keep deer from eating your trees and flowers, but think about it ... we've basically removed their food resources, and they are only trying to survive the only way they know how, just like every human being on this green earth does every day of the week.
Just last Tuesday morning there were three deer standing in my front yard when I woke up. There was a buck and two does. I love to see them in my front and backyard. My parents own a little over two acres in the country, and I love to see nature so up close and perfect. I do not want the beauty of these animals to be fazed out just because they are eating your trees, flowers and shrubs; if this is the case then you might as well have a hunt for the rabbits, squirrels, possums, raccoons and every other four-legged creature that wanders into your yards. I'm sure if everyone would set down and put their heads together someone could come up with an alternative for taking care of this "so-called problem" without the senseless killing of these animals, and a safer alternative for everyone involved.
Mariah K. Young
Mentone
Veteran Plates
Editor, Times-Union:The other day, I had to renew my vehicle license plates. I thought it would be great to get Hoosier veteran plates, because I am a Vietnam veteran. When I asked about the plates, they told me it would cost me $10 extra, per plate!
Why should a veteran have to pay the state of Indiana for veteran license plates? Why doesn't the state of Indiana honor their veterans by offering these plates for free?
Larry Kinsey
Warsaw
Urban Sprawl
Editor, Times-Union:I just recently moved here from the West Central Indiana. While doing some exploring, I realized this part of the state has a serious problem. I like to refer to it as "urban sprawl".
It seems everywhere I look there are houses and modular homes littering the country landscape and fields. These "pop-ups" are ruining the soil quality and natural irrigation of the surrounding farmland. Rural county roads weren't constructed for such heavy traffic so they're deteriorating as well. People wonder why property taxes are soaring.
You see, I came here from Clinton County. Clinton's area planning commission is dedicated to protecting these precious tillable grounds. Laws and regulations in regards to rezoning/building on tillable land are well defined and effective. It seems like the counties of Kosciusko and Whitley need to take a hard look out their back door at the damage taking place.
I would like to put out a challenge to everyone that cares about preserving our countryside. Next time you see a notice for rezoning, take a minute out of your evening and attend the board of zoning appeals meeting. Voice your opinion and stop urban sprawl.
Adam Burris
Columbia City
Downtown Looks Great
Editor, Times-Union:Downtown is certainly looking great! The live flowers, trees and brick accents on the streets tie in well to complement the Courthouse Square. The whole effect invites people to leisurely stroll throughout downtown.
To encourage this effect, it would be great if vehicle traffic were slowed down to 30 miles per hour, which is observed in residential areas. Another suggestion would be to favor pedestrian traffic over car traffic. The time allowed to cross a street with the current system is approximately 13 seconds. My granddaughter and I had to "speed it up" the other day to cross before the light changed to "do not walk." Something more realistic for those of us who walk a little slower now days would be helpful.
While visiting in Concord, New Hampshire, I was amazed to see signs in the middle of the streets that stated, "Stop for Pedestrian." The drivers were very courteous in complying with this and we were able to stroll throughout the town without fear of being run over. There have been a few people injured and several near misses crossing Center and Detroit streets downtown.) While this may not be feasible with drivers in Warsaw, it would certainly make me feel secure when I and my grandchildren are walking downtown.
S. Wamsley
Warsaw
Listened To Bush Speech
Editor, Times-Union:
I'm not sure I bought all of G.W. Bush's speech the other night, but ... I did listen. I think if one wants to disagree, one should at least listen to what they are disagreeing with. It would seem too many want to condemn what they don't agree with, without actually knowing what they are disagreeing with ... I'd guess ignorance really is bliss.
Jeff Harding
Warsaw
Economic Development
Editor, Times-Union:Kosciusko Development Inc. has asked the Kosciusko County Commissioners and the County Council to significantly increase funding for economic development. Kosciusko County is a great place to live and the economy has stayed remarkably consistent over many years. Clearly, much of our economic good health is due to the presence of the orthopedic companies.
At the same time, that means that our success has been substantially tied to one industry. The old saying about putting all of your eggs in one basket seems a particularly appropriate warning to our situation.
Counties surrounding us are devoting significantly more resources to economic development. They are outspending us in total dollars and in the amount per resident of each county. Specific numbers were reported in the Times-Union a few weeks ago.
As a local business owner and a resident of Syracuse, I want to encourage our officials to support economic development with the funds necessary to see that our county can attract new industry. If Kosciusko County invests in economic development now, it will reap big dividends in terms of jobs for its residents in future years.
Larry Coplen
Warsaw
Witness Needed
Editor, Times-Union:On June 22, I was involved in an auto accident. I was at the stoplight (behind CVS) on Main Street, heading west. The light was red for me and I was stopped waiting for the light to change. When it changed, the cross traffic stopped coming from the south and there were no vehicles coming from the north. I proceeded to go when this car coming from the north ran the red light and hit me.
The reason why I am writing is because there was a man who saw the accident. He was standing on the southeast corner of Detroit and Main. If you were there and witnessed the accident, would you please call me or my insurance company: First Charter Insurance, at 267-5447, or my phone number is 269-1827. Please leave your name and number and I will contact you. Or you can call Officer Gregg Oberlin at the police department. Thank you.
Susan Stamper
Warsaw
Stolen Scooter
Editor, Times-Union:I would again like to ask that the person or persons who stole my black E-ton Scooter June 20 at the Warsaw Wal-Mart at the north doors by the food center to bring it back. No questions asked.
M.J. McGrath
Warsaw
Goose Problem
Editor, Times-Union:To conservation:
It's time for geese at Barbee Lakes to be rounded up. Gas them or cut heads off to feed the hungry.
I am tired of my yard stinking and full of crap. When you run 80-100 geese each day, it is awful! Something should have been done years ago to control them.
If my septic was leaking and running crap all over, I'd be paying someone to fix it. The conservation should do their job and fix it.
It's shameful we pay taxes for schools, road and etc. and can't enjoy our property.
Barbara J. Hawn
Pierceton
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