Letters to the Editor 07-12-2004
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Michael Moore - MasterWorks - WCDC Says Thanks - Triton Superintendent - Veterans Series - Warsaw Schools
Michael Moore
Editor, Times-Union:Gary Gerard used his column Saturday to rail sharply against Michael Moore and his new movie "Fahrenheit 911." Nowhere in his column did Gary state that he had seen the movie or refute any of movie's points. I have seen the movie. I found it to be very thought-provoking. I think Gary should see it too.
Gary railed against Michael Moore for expressing his point of view. Isn't that exactly what Gary is doing in his column also? Moore is exercising his First Amendment right. And so is Gary. And they are both making a living doing so.
Gary is taking sides with George Bush against Michael Moore. But I don't believe there is a contest here. George Bush has placed himself into what may be the most powerful position in the world. He is powerful enough to have our country declare and make war, to pursue a policy of massive deficit spending, etc. Michael Moore is simply a critic. He is not a contender to Bush.
I thought the movie was very thought-provoking. It brings up a number of points that, if true, are very disturbing. I would like to see the press, including the Warsaw Times-Union and Gary Gerard, help us learn about whether these assertions are true. If they are indeed fiction rather than truth, present the evidence refuting the assertions. (Conversely, if there is evidence substantiating the assertions, this should be presented as well.) I would find this more helpful than simply discrediting Moore.
We have an election coming up in November. It is an important election. My opinion is that our democracy, our country, our community, and ourselves are best served if we each take seriously our privilege and obligation to vote. That we vote carefully. That we know for whom we are voting. That we vote for people with high integrity, common sense and fiscal responsibility. That we vote for candidates who will exercise their best judgment about what serves their constituents well regardless of special interest groups or political party. I think newspapers can serve a vital role in bringing us the information about all the candidates and the issues, regardless of political party and regardless whether they are labeled conservative or liberal. We need this information at all levels of government including our local races and issues. We need to hear both sides of the arguments, the positives and the negatives. I would like to see Gary Gerard and the Times-Union take on that challenge as a service to their readers and their community.
Howard Woodward Jr.
Warsaw
MasterWorks
It started with a prayer.I watched from the second row of the Rodeheaver Auditorium last night, as the students and teachers, conductors and stage help of MasterWorks, bowed their heads, giving thanks to God for providing the opportunity to use their gifts to bring marvelous music to those so privileged to be there to hear them.
The auditorium was filled with the blending of voice and instrument, allowing those attending to walk in the beauty of these superbly talented musicians and to nourish their spirits as MasterWorks presented "Don Giovanni" a part of the Opera Series of the Master Works Festival in Winona Lake.
For over three hours, the audience sat mesmerized as performers sang and played with artistry beyond their conscious abilities. Those who listened, marveled at the conductor's flagrant energy, his secure memory and uncanny synchronization of pose and gesture with the design and content of the music.
I watched the faces and could see the hearts. I heard the music and could feel the joy.
It was so beautifully evident that the hand of the Master was at Work.
Thank you MasterWorks, singers and musicians, conductors and directors, and those who work so diligently behind the scenes.
Also to Brent Wilcoxson and the Village at Winona and others who so graciously supported this endeavor. You allowed us to rest a while and to share a sense of reverence, away from the frenzy pace of such a busy world.
Most of all, thank you, God, for your presence in this place and on that night.
Gayle Eppich Erickson
Winona Lake
via e-mail
WCDC Says Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:The Warsaw Community Development Corp. would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation for all of the assistance provided for this year's Sesquicentennial Celebration. We had a great turnout for the kiddie area, the parade and for all of the great activities that took place over the weekend. The many donations and volunteers really made this a year to remember!
Carmen Lock
Executive Director
WCDC
via e-mail
Triton Superintendent
Editor, Times-Union:In response to Dennis Rowland's letter, I would personally like to thank him for the complimentary comments he made about Triton's superintendent, Mr. Ted Chittum, and the members of our school board. Our three small communities are very fortunate to have these six men looking out for the best interest of our children academically. They have all spent many hours talking to and working with patrons of our school corporation to find the best possible and affordable solutions for all of us. This board has made many revisions to the original plans in an attempt to find a way not to divide our community over this building project. After attending the 1028 hearing, I thought that the board and Mr. Chittum had came up with a solution that most everyone would agree with. Unfortunately, rumor has it that there is a group of citizens looking into the remonstrate process. I hope this rumor is not true! But, if it is, I hope that before any action is taken they stop to consider who will be affected most by this process, and that is the children of our communities. None of us like to pay more in taxes, but there truly is not a better way to spend our tax dollars than to INVEST them into the future of our community through the education of the children.
Kim Berger
Bourbon
via e-mail
Veterans Series
Editor, Times-Union:This letter is in response to Beth Miner's letter regarding Teresa Smith's recent series on World War II veterans. I am responding as Mrs. Smith's proud husband, as a former journalist and as someone who served in the military. The depth and breadth of ignorance displayed by Mrs. Miner is astounding. Instead of going off half-cocked, maybe she should have shown the courtesy of a phone call to the reporter before the series was over. If that call had been made, she would have quickly learned that Teresa didn't set out to slight anyone or any geographic area.
During more than two decades as a journalist, I myself put together a number of large writing projects. Let me tell you how the whole thing goes down, Mrs. Miner. You begin with a great idea and a relatively small amount of subject matter. But as the series progresses, readers call in with ideas and more information. From there, the project grows and grows. I watched as my wife spent countless hours on the computer at home listening to interviews and going on the Internet to double check facts. She did follow-up calls to the interviewees to confirm information and from time to time, when writing about military weaponry and equipment, asked for my "2 cents."
Mrs. Miner would have also found out how the project got started. Teresa was asked by Ken Locke to do "a few" stories on WWII vets, maybe one a week. She offered to do one a day throughout the month of May. Her only stipulation was that Mr. Locke find the initial veterans and get their permission. She was courteous enough to not want to telephone these heroes out of the blue and request an interview. It was thought that after the series got under way, more veterans would become available. That is exactly what happened. Where was Mrs. Miner's phone call while the series was going on? My projects developed similarly. But, as was the case with Teresa's series, there is always some armchair quarterback who calls in or writes in long after the series is over, making it clear where they thought the whole thing is lacking. Of course these people never do the useful thing of calling in during the ENTIRE MONTH the series is running, do they? Heck no, they don't. They'd rather be critical of your hard work, and it's difficult to be critical AND useful at the same time. If I had to guess, I'd speculate that your letter was embarrassing to those Etna Green-area heroes who served this country in that great war. Folks of that generation were heroic because it was necessary, not because they were seeking acclaim.
Phil Smith
Warsaw
via e-mail
Warsaw Schools
Editor, Times-Union:Hi. My name is Tyler and I am 9. My sister Bailey is 7. Mom says that our school is closed. I don't understand why and it makes me really sad. I go to some of the school board meetings and listen and still don't understand. Dr. McGuire is like the dad for everyone. He is supposed to do things that are good for kids. I asked Dr. McGuire and Mr. Allebach to write a letter to us kids so we can understand why. We want to understand. I wish they would explain it to us. My mom has worked very hard to help the kids. I'm real proud of her. She's great. Bailey and I are saving part of our allowance each week. When we get $5 we are going to give it to CCQE so they can keep helping our schools and teachers.
Tyler Baugher
Claypool
via e-mail
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Michael Moore
Editor, Times-Union:Gary Gerard used his column Saturday to rail sharply against Michael Moore and his new movie "Fahrenheit 911." Nowhere in his column did Gary state that he had seen the movie or refute any of movie's points. I have seen the movie. I found it to be very thought-provoking. I think Gary should see it too.
Gary railed against Michael Moore for expressing his point of view. Isn't that exactly what Gary is doing in his column also? Moore is exercising his First Amendment right. And so is Gary. And they are both making a living doing so.
Gary is taking sides with George Bush against Michael Moore. But I don't believe there is a contest here. George Bush has placed himself into what may be the most powerful position in the world. He is powerful enough to have our country declare and make war, to pursue a policy of massive deficit spending, etc. Michael Moore is simply a critic. He is not a contender to Bush.
I thought the movie was very thought-provoking. It brings up a number of points that, if true, are very disturbing. I would like to see the press, including the Warsaw Times-Union and Gary Gerard, help us learn about whether these assertions are true. If they are indeed fiction rather than truth, present the evidence refuting the assertions. (Conversely, if there is evidence substantiating the assertions, this should be presented as well.) I would find this more helpful than simply discrediting Moore.
We have an election coming up in November. It is an important election. My opinion is that our democracy, our country, our community, and ourselves are best served if we each take seriously our privilege and obligation to vote. That we vote carefully. That we know for whom we are voting. That we vote for people with high integrity, common sense and fiscal responsibility. That we vote for candidates who will exercise their best judgment about what serves their constituents well regardless of special interest groups or political party. I think newspapers can serve a vital role in bringing us the information about all the candidates and the issues, regardless of political party and regardless whether they are labeled conservative or liberal. We need this information at all levels of government including our local races and issues. We need to hear both sides of the arguments, the positives and the negatives. I would like to see Gary Gerard and the Times-Union take on that challenge as a service to their readers and their community.
Howard Woodward Jr.
Warsaw
MasterWorks
It started with a prayer.I watched from the second row of the Rodeheaver Auditorium last night, as the students and teachers, conductors and stage help of MasterWorks, bowed their heads, giving thanks to God for providing the opportunity to use their gifts to bring marvelous music to those so privileged to be there to hear them.
The auditorium was filled with the blending of voice and instrument, allowing those attending to walk in the beauty of these superbly talented musicians and to nourish their spirits as MasterWorks presented "Don Giovanni" a part of the Opera Series of the Master Works Festival in Winona Lake.
For over three hours, the audience sat mesmerized as performers sang and played with artistry beyond their conscious abilities. Those who listened, marveled at the conductor's flagrant energy, his secure memory and uncanny synchronization of pose and gesture with the design and content of the music.
I watched the faces and could see the hearts. I heard the music and could feel the joy.
It was so beautifully evident that the hand of the Master was at Work.
Thank you MasterWorks, singers and musicians, conductors and directors, and those who work so diligently behind the scenes.
Also to Brent Wilcoxson and the Village at Winona and others who so graciously supported this endeavor. You allowed us to rest a while and to share a sense of reverence, away from the frenzy pace of such a busy world.
Most of all, thank you, God, for your presence in this place and on that night.
Gayle Eppich Erickson
Winona Lake
via e-mail
WCDC Says Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:The Warsaw Community Development Corp. would like to extend its heartfelt appreciation for all of the assistance provided for this year's Sesquicentennial Celebration. We had a great turnout for the kiddie area, the parade and for all of the great activities that took place over the weekend. The many donations and volunteers really made this a year to remember!
Carmen Lock
Executive Director
WCDC
via e-mail
Triton Superintendent
Editor, Times-Union:In response to Dennis Rowland's letter, I would personally like to thank him for the complimentary comments he made about Triton's superintendent, Mr. Ted Chittum, and the members of our school board. Our three small communities are very fortunate to have these six men looking out for the best interest of our children academically. They have all spent many hours talking to and working with patrons of our school corporation to find the best possible and affordable solutions for all of us. This board has made many revisions to the original plans in an attempt to find a way not to divide our community over this building project. After attending the 1028 hearing, I thought that the board and Mr. Chittum had came up with a solution that most everyone would agree with. Unfortunately, rumor has it that there is a group of citizens looking into the remonstrate process. I hope this rumor is not true! But, if it is, I hope that before any action is taken they stop to consider who will be affected most by this process, and that is the children of our communities. None of us like to pay more in taxes, but there truly is not a better way to spend our tax dollars than to INVEST them into the future of our community through the education of the children.
Kim Berger
Bourbon
via e-mail
Veterans Series
Editor, Times-Union:This letter is in response to Beth Miner's letter regarding Teresa Smith's recent series on World War II veterans. I am responding as Mrs. Smith's proud husband, as a former journalist and as someone who served in the military. The depth and breadth of ignorance displayed by Mrs. Miner is astounding. Instead of going off half-cocked, maybe she should have shown the courtesy of a phone call to the reporter before the series was over. If that call had been made, she would have quickly learned that Teresa didn't set out to slight anyone or any geographic area.
During more than two decades as a journalist, I myself put together a number of large writing projects. Let me tell you how the whole thing goes down, Mrs. Miner. You begin with a great idea and a relatively small amount of subject matter. But as the series progresses, readers call in with ideas and more information. From there, the project grows and grows. I watched as my wife spent countless hours on the computer at home listening to interviews and going on the Internet to double check facts. She did follow-up calls to the interviewees to confirm information and from time to time, when writing about military weaponry and equipment, asked for my "2 cents."
Mrs. Miner would have also found out how the project got started. Teresa was asked by Ken Locke to do "a few" stories on WWII vets, maybe one a week. She offered to do one a day throughout the month of May. Her only stipulation was that Mr. Locke find the initial veterans and get their permission. She was courteous enough to not want to telephone these heroes out of the blue and request an interview. It was thought that after the series got under way, more veterans would become available. That is exactly what happened. Where was Mrs. Miner's phone call while the series was going on? My projects developed similarly. But, as was the case with Teresa's series, there is always some armchair quarterback who calls in or writes in long after the series is over, making it clear where they thought the whole thing is lacking. Of course these people never do the useful thing of calling in during the ENTIRE MONTH the series is running, do they? Heck no, they don't. They'd rather be critical of your hard work, and it's difficult to be critical AND useful at the same time. If I had to guess, I'd speculate that your letter was embarrassing to those Etna Green-area heroes who served this country in that great war. Folks of that generation were heroic because it was necessary, not because they were seeking acclaim.
Phil Smith
Warsaw
via e-mail
Warsaw Schools
Editor, Times-Union:Hi. My name is Tyler and I am 9. My sister Bailey is 7. Mom says that our school is closed. I don't understand why and it makes me really sad. I go to some of the school board meetings and listen and still don't understand. Dr. McGuire is like the dad for everyone. He is supposed to do things that are good for kids. I asked Dr. McGuire and Mr. Allebach to write a letter to us kids so we can understand why. We want to understand. I wish they would explain it to us. My mom has worked very hard to help the kids. I'm real proud of her. She's great. Bailey and I are saving part of our allowance each week. When we get $5 we are going to give it to CCQE so they can keep helping our schools and teachers.
Tyler Baugher
Claypool
via e-mail
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