Letters to the Editor 07-25-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Cost Of Living - New Central Park Sign - Wyoming Moved? - Oakwood Cemetery
Cost Of Living
Editor, Times-Union:It looks like all of the complaints concerning the high gas prices in Warsaw have been taken care of and coincide with other cities such as Elkhart, Goshen, Milford, Syracuse and Leesburg and are identical in prices at the pumps for 87 at $1.13.9 for regular unleaded gas.
Husband and wife both have to work to keep their bills paid, hoping to have a little left over with prices going up all the time on car insurance, health insurance, property taxes, property insurance. It costs a lot of money just to live a normal life. Now they want to increase the $100 deductible on your health insurance to $550 or more. It seems like the working person or the person that has worked and saved for their future never ends.
I admire these people with a handful of coupons in the grocery stores. There are a lot of people on welfare that could work and won't work and tell you they make more on welfare, but there are people that can't work and need help, but you know who you are. There are a lot of jobs in the paper every night, places that need help. Well, I think it is an honor to have a job and work, no matter what the job is or what it pays, people will look up to you and not down on you.
After World War II, I went out to Dalton Foundry and drove a forklift, which then was a man's job, but I didn't get a man's pay, but I was always called upon to do something for the foremen. I thought this was an honor.
Recently I met Matt Dalton in the grocery story, the first time I had seen him in years. I didn't know him but he knew me and came over and shook hands and introduced himself. He then discussed how well I drove the forklift. Matt was happy the foundry management gave me a private tour of the foundry several years ago to see the changes that had been made, after being gone from there at least 45 years and all new management. He remarked loud and clear, "good for Daltons." Matt was one of the beginners of the Dalton Foundry, but no longer is involved. I was happy to have a job after the war.
This didn't end my relationship with Dalton Foundry, as we went into the electrical contracting business a good time after the war when industries were coming into Warsaw and it started to grow by leaps and bounds. We hired a large crew that would work 14 to 15 hours a day, every day of the week, never late for work. I ran the store waiting on customers, answering the phone, pricing the materials, paying the bills, the payroll, the taxes, writing up all of the charges, doing the cleaning and a lot of the buying.
That made me work 14, 15 and 18 hours a day. Leonard ran the outside contracting. I had a good relationship with all the fellows. The doors were never locked as someone always had a problem and needed something, even 2 in the morning. We did the electrical work at Daltons. One thing they did was to pay their bill on time as soon as they got it. One time they double paid me by check, but I finally got it straightened out when I subtracted what they paid me from what they owed me. On Wednesday afternoon the stores would close. One Wednesday I had to make a trip to Fort Wayne to get a truckload of fans for the foundry, then I had to go back and get another load, then another load, so I had to make calls to make sure the wholesale houses had enough to make the trip. By that time, I had bought all the fans at three wholesale places and they placed them out on their loading docks as they were closed and I had to load them by myself in the dark, out in the wide open spaces. I didn't feel real safe out there by myself in the dark, but a job is a job and I got the fans out to Daltons with a job well done.
Kathern Wolford Warsaw
New Central Park Sign
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the City of Warsaw/Department of Parks & Recreation, I would like to thank the many individuals and businesses for their time, money and effort in providing Central Park with a beautiful, permanent, informative sign. By working together, Warsaw is indeed a great place to work, live and play.
Jon Garber Superintendent Warsaw Parks & Recreation
Wyoming Moved?
Editor, Times-Union:I enjoy reading your newspaper, especially the Saturday issues, with the Home & Auto section and the News Views of Gary Gerard. However, when reading my paper yesterday, I ran across the article on page 7A headlined "States Failing Child Support Deadline for Computerization."
While mildly interested in reading the article, I was surprised at the accompanying map showing the states expecting to be certified by the deadline and states not expecting to be certified by the deadline. Not so much by which states did or did not expect to be certified, but by the fact that the state just north of Texas was clearly and unmistakably labeled Wyoming. This was an AP story, and the source listed underneath the map was given as the Department of Health and Human Services. My question is, who goofed? Unless I've missed an important development, my impression is that the United States map has remained relatively the same for the last several decades.
A former resident of Oklahoma (Wyoming?), Joyce Dubach
Editor's Note: Yes, the Associated Press graphic labeled two states as being Wyoming. One name was where it should have been and the second was in the wrong spot. Oklahoma still does claim and govern the territory north of Texas. AP goofed on the map and we didn't catch their mistake. Thanks for your keen observation.
Oakwood Cemetery
Editor, Times-Union:In response to the Oakwood Cemetery letters ] let me say that I believe Dave and his staff are doing a wonderful job. As with any new management, things will be handled differently than had the previous person done. As for the shepherd's rods, chimes, etc., even my father removed these at the request of the Board of Regents, who makes the decisions on the rules of the cemetery, and anyone can get these rules from the cemetery office.
As for bushes and trees ] that is up to the sexton and the board's approval, due to water lines and the eventual height of the trees.
Does anyone realize the more things that are placed at the cemetery, the more damage and mess that can be made by animals and by kids just being destructive, which in turn creates more work for the men to clean up. Again, it takes time to get adjusted to any new job and I truly believe Dave is doing a great job.
Did anyone take notice how beautiful the cemetery looked for Memorial Day? That all takes time to set the flags and then to collect them again.
I drive through the cemetery nearly every day and I think it looks great. As for the grass clippings and possible damage due to weed eaters. Do you at home pick up these clippings. It's not that hard to brush them away yourselves.
My mother and I realize that stepping into my father's shoes was a big job. But then he was there a good many years, compared to the new sexton who we believe is doing a great job that my father (Mario) would be proud of.
Again, you won't find a more beautiful, well-kept and cared-for cemetery. The new sexton and his staff are very compassionate and kind and try to accommodate people's needs and wishes whenever possible. Keep up the good work, Dave and staff.
Teresa Sahagun Gill Warsaw Editor's Note: This will be the final letter for the time being on the condition and policies of Oakwood Cemetery. The topic has been thoroughly covered by both sides and any further inquiries or questions should be directed to the cemetery board of regents.
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- Cost Of Living - New Central Park Sign - Wyoming Moved? - Oakwood Cemetery
Cost Of Living
Editor, Times-Union:It looks like all of the complaints concerning the high gas prices in Warsaw have been taken care of and coincide with other cities such as Elkhart, Goshen, Milford, Syracuse and Leesburg and are identical in prices at the pumps for 87 at $1.13.9 for regular unleaded gas.
Husband and wife both have to work to keep their bills paid, hoping to have a little left over with prices going up all the time on car insurance, health insurance, property taxes, property insurance. It costs a lot of money just to live a normal life. Now they want to increase the $100 deductible on your health insurance to $550 or more. It seems like the working person or the person that has worked and saved for their future never ends.
I admire these people with a handful of coupons in the grocery stores. There are a lot of people on welfare that could work and won't work and tell you they make more on welfare, but there are people that can't work and need help, but you know who you are. There are a lot of jobs in the paper every night, places that need help. Well, I think it is an honor to have a job and work, no matter what the job is or what it pays, people will look up to you and not down on you.
After World War II, I went out to Dalton Foundry and drove a forklift, which then was a man's job, but I didn't get a man's pay, but I was always called upon to do something for the foremen. I thought this was an honor.
Recently I met Matt Dalton in the grocery story, the first time I had seen him in years. I didn't know him but he knew me and came over and shook hands and introduced himself. He then discussed how well I drove the forklift. Matt was happy the foundry management gave me a private tour of the foundry several years ago to see the changes that had been made, after being gone from there at least 45 years and all new management. He remarked loud and clear, "good for Daltons." Matt was one of the beginners of the Dalton Foundry, but no longer is involved. I was happy to have a job after the war.
This didn't end my relationship with Dalton Foundry, as we went into the electrical contracting business a good time after the war when industries were coming into Warsaw and it started to grow by leaps and bounds. We hired a large crew that would work 14 to 15 hours a day, every day of the week, never late for work. I ran the store waiting on customers, answering the phone, pricing the materials, paying the bills, the payroll, the taxes, writing up all of the charges, doing the cleaning and a lot of the buying.
That made me work 14, 15 and 18 hours a day. Leonard ran the outside contracting. I had a good relationship with all the fellows. The doors were never locked as someone always had a problem and needed something, even 2 in the morning. We did the electrical work at Daltons. One thing they did was to pay their bill on time as soon as they got it. One time they double paid me by check, but I finally got it straightened out when I subtracted what they paid me from what they owed me. On Wednesday afternoon the stores would close. One Wednesday I had to make a trip to Fort Wayne to get a truckload of fans for the foundry, then I had to go back and get another load, then another load, so I had to make calls to make sure the wholesale houses had enough to make the trip. By that time, I had bought all the fans at three wholesale places and they placed them out on their loading docks as they were closed and I had to load them by myself in the dark, out in the wide open spaces. I didn't feel real safe out there by myself in the dark, but a job is a job and I got the fans out to Daltons with a job well done.
Kathern Wolford Warsaw
New Central Park Sign
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the City of Warsaw/Department of Parks & Recreation, I would like to thank the many individuals and businesses for their time, money and effort in providing Central Park with a beautiful, permanent, informative sign. By working together, Warsaw is indeed a great place to work, live and play.
Jon Garber Superintendent Warsaw Parks & Recreation
Wyoming Moved?
Editor, Times-Union:I enjoy reading your newspaper, especially the Saturday issues, with the Home & Auto section and the News Views of Gary Gerard. However, when reading my paper yesterday, I ran across the article on page 7A headlined "States Failing Child Support Deadline for Computerization."
While mildly interested in reading the article, I was surprised at the accompanying map showing the states expecting to be certified by the deadline and states not expecting to be certified by the deadline. Not so much by which states did or did not expect to be certified, but by the fact that the state just north of Texas was clearly and unmistakably labeled Wyoming. This was an AP story, and the source listed underneath the map was given as the Department of Health and Human Services. My question is, who goofed? Unless I've missed an important development, my impression is that the United States map has remained relatively the same for the last several decades.
A former resident of Oklahoma (Wyoming?), Joyce Dubach
Editor's Note: Yes, the Associated Press graphic labeled two states as being Wyoming. One name was where it should have been and the second was in the wrong spot. Oklahoma still does claim and govern the territory north of Texas. AP goofed on the map and we didn't catch their mistake. Thanks for your keen observation.
Oakwood Cemetery
Editor, Times-Union:In response to the Oakwood Cemetery letters ] let me say that I believe Dave and his staff are doing a wonderful job. As with any new management, things will be handled differently than had the previous person done. As for the shepherd's rods, chimes, etc., even my father removed these at the request of the Board of Regents, who makes the decisions on the rules of the cemetery, and anyone can get these rules from the cemetery office.
As for bushes and trees ] that is up to the sexton and the board's approval, due to water lines and the eventual height of the trees.
Does anyone realize the more things that are placed at the cemetery, the more damage and mess that can be made by animals and by kids just being destructive, which in turn creates more work for the men to clean up. Again, it takes time to get adjusted to any new job and I truly believe Dave is doing a great job.
Did anyone take notice how beautiful the cemetery looked for Memorial Day? That all takes time to set the flags and then to collect them again.
I drive through the cemetery nearly every day and I think it looks great. As for the grass clippings and possible damage due to weed eaters. Do you at home pick up these clippings. It's not that hard to brush them away yourselves.
My mother and I realize that stepping into my father's shoes was a big job. But then he was there a good many years, compared to the new sexton who we believe is doing a great job that my father (Mario) would be proud of.
Again, you won't find a more beautiful, well-kept and cared-for cemetery. The new sexton and his staff are very compassionate and kind and try to accommodate people's needs and wishes whenever possible. Keep up the good work, Dave and staff.
Teresa Sahagun Gill Warsaw Editor's Note: This will be the final letter for the time being on the condition and policies of Oakwood Cemetery. The topic has been thoroughly covered by both sides and any further inquiries or questions should be directed to the cemetery board of regents.
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