Letters to the Editor 07-29-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Praise For Gary Nieter - Winona Lake Clarification - Early Campaigning - Reminiscing
Praise For Gary Nieter
Editor, Times-Union:Recently, I attended the art show on the grounds at the Oakwood Inn in Syracuse. The artists exhibiting there had been selected by a jury and were obviously talented.
A photographer was among the artists showing his/her work at this fair. The photos were good but not as captivating or as good as Mr. Gary Nieter's - of the Times-Union.
Gary Nieter has an eye for beauty - his latest was the hummingbird sipping the nectar from the geraniums. His pictures have feeling - he captures the essence - the expression of people - the grandeur of nature - sunsets over water -Êfishermen casting or animals - birds - flowers and, of course, the necessary photos depicting crimes and tragedies. You know - the news. I think he must be omnipresent.
The purpose of my letter is to praise Gary Nieter and to compliment the Times-Union and to thank them for presenting his artistry. Applause! Applause! You are appreciated. Thank you.
Patricia A. Stangis, Warsaw
Winona Lake Clarification
Editor, Times-Union:Regarding the article in Tuesday's Times-Union concerning Winona Lake's Capital Budget, I would like to clarify a few points. The Town has an operating budget that is financed through taxes for day-to-day expenses. This budget is in the black and self-supporting. The Capital Budget is a projection of expenditures over a 20-year period for capital purchases. The town developed this capital budget approximately six years ago to assist in cash purchases of equipment, etc. as a tool to enable the departments to purchase without financing and paying interest - hence saving taxpayers' money. The Council has been able to refine this budget every year in an effort to reflect actual expenditures and income. At a previous budget meeting, the line of revenue for equipment sale or trade was updated and the various departments were asked to update the cost of their capital purchases. There were significant revisions in the area of income and expenses that affected the budget. In the year 2014, the Town will be short $260,000 if the planned purchases for the next 15 years are made and no provisions are made for additional revenue. The shortage could be addressed either by eliminating or reducing the capital items, or by raising taxes.
The Town Council President presented this information to the members of the Council as a decision the Council needs to make. The present council has worked very diligently to improve our community and lower our taxes each year. Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts and opinions to clarify this issue.
Retha S. Hicks, Clerk-Treasurer, Winona Lake
Early Campaigning
Editor, Times-Union:You may wonder why I've started campaigning early, the polls show I may be running a little behind my opponents. "What polls?" (Man on the street). Having filed for City Councilman at Large, as an Independent, I have received lots of encouragement. I've also heard you can't win unless you're a Republican. An Independent has never been elected in this city. Help me be the first, vote your conscience. Thank you.
Earl "Little Hawk" Howard, Candidate City Councilman at Large
Reminiscing
Editor, Times-Union:This has been a busy week in Warsaw for people of all ages. First it was our Kosciusko County 4-H Fair. Large crowds packed the grounds each day and night. There were more rides and a lot more kids involved in 4-H, which is good. It not only gives them something to love and care for, but to sell and make money. It must be heartbreaking to sell these animals. I went down late one afternoon to the barns to see the animals. I never saw so many, I had to go back the next day to see the rest of the fair.
The Activity Tent had wonderful entertainment. Friday night was the Demolition Derby, the grandstand was packed. I think this was the largest fair and attendance ever.
The fair had always been downtown. Then in 1945, it went out to where it is today.
Leonard Wolford wired the fairgrounds. In 1946 after World War II, we were married and I told him to go into the electrical contracting business. I guess the Lord guided me. He said he couldn't do it. I said, "Well you can't do anything if you don't try. I'll help you. Go find a building, I'll run the store and you take care of the outside work." He found the store at 212 S. Buffalo St. I didn't realize the responsibility of buying the materials, running to Fort Wayne, the pricing, the billing to customers, the payroll for 25 fellows, paying all the bills, taxes, cleaning, answering the phone and waiting on all of the customers. I'm glad I learned all of this as it helped me all through life. Eddie Hatfield Electric is in charge of the Fair now (he worked for us). He told me his mom and dad and Len and I helped him go into the electrical business.
On July 20, Mutual Federal Bank had a homemade ice cream social and dinner with entertainment down at Center Lake Pavilion for friends and for those belonging to the Advantage Club. It was packed. The last was Warsaw Downtown Days, with all the stands, music, many antique cars lining all the streets and people everywhere. What a great July and no rain, but it was hot! We sure need a good rain, especially the poor farmers.
In 1934, Nick Mallers, a real nice quiet man, came in with the Centennial Theater, which was downtown on East Center Street in the area of Key Bank, I think. In 1948, Mallers opened the Lake Theatre at 100 W. Main St. and Leonard wired that. In 1949, Mallers built the Drive-In Theatre on Old Road 30W and Leonard wired that. Cars were coming in row after row. They were so busy, sometimes, I would help them sell tickets. Len and I would go to all three theaters if we had time.
Then, in 1955, Mr. Petrie came in and said Mr. Chief (Leonard), I want to do something but I don't know what to do, I need your help. So Leonard went to work to help him build the Wagon Wheel and wired it. It seemed Leonard could do anything although not schooled. At night if he wasn't out working with the boys on jobs, he was in the back room of the store repairing something for people, while I'd be in the office writing up charges, etc. These years go back a long time ago at the beginning of our business. What a wonderful life working for people and with people after World War II.
Kathern Wolford, Warsaw
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- Praise For Gary Nieter - Winona Lake Clarification - Early Campaigning - Reminiscing
Praise For Gary Nieter
Editor, Times-Union:Recently, I attended the art show on the grounds at the Oakwood Inn in Syracuse. The artists exhibiting there had been selected by a jury and were obviously talented.
A photographer was among the artists showing his/her work at this fair. The photos were good but not as captivating or as good as Mr. Gary Nieter's - of the Times-Union.
Gary Nieter has an eye for beauty - his latest was the hummingbird sipping the nectar from the geraniums. His pictures have feeling - he captures the essence - the expression of people - the grandeur of nature - sunsets over water -Êfishermen casting or animals - birds - flowers and, of course, the necessary photos depicting crimes and tragedies. You know - the news. I think he must be omnipresent.
The purpose of my letter is to praise Gary Nieter and to compliment the Times-Union and to thank them for presenting his artistry. Applause! Applause! You are appreciated. Thank you.
Patricia A. Stangis, Warsaw
Winona Lake Clarification
Editor, Times-Union:Regarding the article in Tuesday's Times-Union concerning Winona Lake's Capital Budget, I would like to clarify a few points. The Town has an operating budget that is financed through taxes for day-to-day expenses. This budget is in the black and self-supporting. The Capital Budget is a projection of expenditures over a 20-year period for capital purchases. The town developed this capital budget approximately six years ago to assist in cash purchases of equipment, etc. as a tool to enable the departments to purchase without financing and paying interest - hence saving taxpayers' money. The Council has been able to refine this budget every year in an effort to reflect actual expenditures and income. At a previous budget meeting, the line of revenue for equipment sale or trade was updated and the various departments were asked to update the cost of their capital purchases. There were significant revisions in the area of income and expenses that affected the budget. In the year 2014, the Town will be short $260,000 if the planned purchases for the next 15 years are made and no provisions are made for additional revenue. The shortage could be addressed either by eliminating or reducing the capital items, or by raising taxes.
The Town Council President presented this information to the members of the Council as a decision the Council needs to make. The present council has worked very diligently to improve our community and lower our taxes each year. Thank you for the opportunity to express my thoughts and opinions to clarify this issue.
Retha S. Hicks, Clerk-Treasurer, Winona Lake
Early Campaigning
Editor, Times-Union:You may wonder why I've started campaigning early, the polls show I may be running a little behind my opponents. "What polls?" (Man on the street). Having filed for City Councilman at Large, as an Independent, I have received lots of encouragement. I've also heard you can't win unless you're a Republican. An Independent has never been elected in this city. Help me be the first, vote your conscience. Thank you.
Earl "Little Hawk" Howard, Candidate City Councilman at Large
Reminiscing
Editor, Times-Union:This has been a busy week in Warsaw for people of all ages. First it was our Kosciusko County 4-H Fair. Large crowds packed the grounds each day and night. There were more rides and a lot more kids involved in 4-H, which is good. It not only gives them something to love and care for, but to sell and make money. It must be heartbreaking to sell these animals. I went down late one afternoon to the barns to see the animals. I never saw so many, I had to go back the next day to see the rest of the fair.
The Activity Tent had wonderful entertainment. Friday night was the Demolition Derby, the grandstand was packed. I think this was the largest fair and attendance ever.
The fair had always been downtown. Then in 1945, it went out to where it is today.
Leonard Wolford wired the fairgrounds. In 1946 after World War II, we were married and I told him to go into the electrical contracting business. I guess the Lord guided me. He said he couldn't do it. I said, "Well you can't do anything if you don't try. I'll help you. Go find a building, I'll run the store and you take care of the outside work." He found the store at 212 S. Buffalo St. I didn't realize the responsibility of buying the materials, running to Fort Wayne, the pricing, the billing to customers, the payroll for 25 fellows, paying all the bills, taxes, cleaning, answering the phone and waiting on all of the customers. I'm glad I learned all of this as it helped me all through life. Eddie Hatfield Electric is in charge of the Fair now (he worked for us). He told me his mom and dad and Len and I helped him go into the electrical business.
On July 20, Mutual Federal Bank had a homemade ice cream social and dinner with entertainment down at Center Lake Pavilion for friends and for those belonging to the Advantage Club. It was packed. The last was Warsaw Downtown Days, with all the stands, music, many antique cars lining all the streets and people everywhere. What a great July and no rain, but it was hot! We sure need a good rain, especially the poor farmers.
In 1934, Nick Mallers, a real nice quiet man, came in with the Centennial Theater, which was downtown on East Center Street in the area of Key Bank, I think. In 1948, Mallers opened the Lake Theatre at 100 W. Main St. and Leonard wired that. In 1949, Mallers built the Drive-In Theatre on Old Road 30W and Leonard wired that. Cars were coming in row after row. They were so busy, sometimes, I would help them sell tickets. Len and I would go to all three theaters if we had time.
Then, in 1955, Mr. Petrie came in and said Mr. Chief (Leonard), I want to do something but I don't know what to do, I need your help. So Leonard went to work to help him build the Wagon Wheel and wired it. It seemed Leonard could do anything although not schooled. At night if he wasn't out working with the boys on jobs, he was in the back room of the store repairing something for people, while I'd be in the office writing up charges, etc. These years go back a long time ago at the beginning of our business. What a wonderful life working for people and with people after World War II.
Kathern Wolford, Warsaw
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