Letters to the Editor 08-09-2004
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Summer Reading - CCQE
Summer Reading
Editor, Times-Union:"Once Upon A Time ..." begins the story of this year's summer reading program at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Talented storytellers presented great programs using various means: paper-cutting stories, mystery-fold stories, stories that stick, historical stories, song telling, mimed stories, fairy tales using hand puppets and marionettes plus stories in BOOKS. Children, teens and adults reported reading 50,945 books! Registrations for the summer reading program totaled 1,336: 923 children, 171 teens and 242 adults.
A unique and fun time was "Reading With Canine Dogs." Children brought "doggie" stories to read such as "Kipper," "What A Hungry Puppy" and "The Great Gracie Chase, Stop That Dog!"
Nineteen teenagers turned in 29 entries in the Young Adult Creative Writing Contest. Times-Union staff judged the stories and printed the top winners on Aug. 3. Dana McAfee judged the one-act play division. The winning poems, selected by staff member Missy Kelley, will be on the library Web site, www.wcpl.lib.in.us Teens also enjoyed two art classes taught by Rene' Moreno and a decorating class taught by Donna Ellis.
Businesses and patrons donating funds, merchandise for drawings and thousands of coupons is not a "once upon a time" event. Year after year sponsors are so wonderful to help us out! So are volunteers; 107 of them donated 684-1/2 hours this summer.
Our "Once Upon A Time" summer reading story is now history. Thank you for your participation and support. May you all live "happily ever after!"
Margaret Fritzel
WCPL Staff
Warsaw
CCQE
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the CCQE, Atwood, Claypool, Silver Lake schools, our children and the taxpayers, I would like to thank each person who has verbally and financially supported our efforts.
It saddens me deeply that Judge Morton did not reverse his decision. Not only will our children have to attend other schools outside their immediate communities, also our small towns may no longer attract new families due to the lack of elementary schools, which may lower property values. It also saddens me that our children will have to be bused unnecessary miles CCQE and I appreciate those who spoke out and those who took the time to give to our cause to help our children, schools and communities.
I would like to thank those who:
1. Cared about the educational benefits and well-being of our children.
2. Attended the school board meetings and asked questions.
3. Contributed to our cause. We still have financial obligations resulting from our attempt to keep these schools open. CCQE and I would appreciate your continued support in our fund-raisers. We would also appreciate contributions.
CCQE will continue to monitor and attend each school board meeting to make sure that:
1. Our children will have quality education.
2. Our taxpayers will not have additional taxes for unwarranted expenditures.
3. Our school board is accountable to the citizens of our community.
I am sad that I witnessed:
1. Community members not willing to take a stand.
2. Children crying when they have never had an explanation why their schools were closing.
3. Teachers and administration afraid to speak up in fear of losing their jobs.
4. School board members being unjustifiable in their decisions. Check depositions and facts on our Web site educatethechildrenfirst.org
CCQE is fearful for the future:
1. Additional taxes for additional elementary schools in the near future.
2. Additional busing times for the students, which means less times with their families.
3. Small towns may become "ghost towns," no schools and less property value.
And yet we do not give up.
CCQE is hopeful that:
1. Voters will ask many questions of future board members.
2. Voters will vote for the candidates who understand their representation to the children, teachers and taxpayers.
3. Voters will vote for the candidates who are dedicated in listening to all of the communities.
4. Voters will vote for candidates who will read, research and question the issues for which they will cast their votes.
5. Voters will vote for candidates who put education first!
I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to encourage the children and teachers to not give up their hopes and dreams this past year at the Atwood School. The last days were difficult for us all, but we stuck together and made wonderful memories.
Did we win or lose? That is up to you, the voters!
Again, thank you for your support and please continue to support CCQE in the future. We will not fade away!
Becky Thomas
CCQE Chairwoman
Warsaw
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- Summer Reading - CCQE
Summer Reading
Editor, Times-Union:"Once Upon A Time ..." begins the story of this year's summer reading program at the Warsaw Community Public Library. Talented storytellers presented great programs using various means: paper-cutting stories, mystery-fold stories, stories that stick, historical stories, song telling, mimed stories, fairy tales using hand puppets and marionettes plus stories in BOOKS. Children, teens and adults reported reading 50,945 books! Registrations for the summer reading program totaled 1,336: 923 children, 171 teens and 242 adults.
A unique and fun time was "Reading With Canine Dogs." Children brought "doggie" stories to read such as "Kipper," "What A Hungry Puppy" and "The Great Gracie Chase, Stop That Dog!"
Nineteen teenagers turned in 29 entries in the Young Adult Creative Writing Contest. Times-Union staff judged the stories and printed the top winners on Aug. 3. Dana McAfee judged the one-act play division. The winning poems, selected by staff member Missy Kelley, will be on the library Web site, www.wcpl.lib.in.us Teens also enjoyed two art classes taught by Rene' Moreno and a decorating class taught by Donna Ellis.
Businesses and patrons donating funds, merchandise for drawings and thousands of coupons is not a "once upon a time" event. Year after year sponsors are so wonderful to help us out! So are volunteers; 107 of them donated 684-1/2 hours this summer.
Our "Once Upon A Time" summer reading story is now history. Thank you for your participation and support. May you all live "happily ever after!"
Margaret Fritzel
WCPL Staff
Warsaw
CCQE
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the CCQE, Atwood, Claypool, Silver Lake schools, our children and the taxpayers, I would like to thank each person who has verbally and financially supported our efforts.
It saddens me deeply that Judge Morton did not reverse his decision. Not only will our children have to attend other schools outside their immediate communities, also our small towns may no longer attract new families due to the lack of elementary schools, which may lower property values. It also saddens me that our children will have to be bused unnecessary miles CCQE and I appreciate those who spoke out and those who took the time to give to our cause to help our children, schools and communities.
I would like to thank those who:
1. Cared about the educational benefits and well-being of our children.
2. Attended the school board meetings and asked questions.
3. Contributed to our cause. We still have financial obligations resulting from our attempt to keep these schools open. CCQE and I would appreciate your continued support in our fund-raisers. We would also appreciate contributions.
CCQE will continue to monitor and attend each school board meeting to make sure that:
1. Our children will have quality education.
2. Our taxpayers will not have additional taxes for unwarranted expenditures.
3. Our school board is accountable to the citizens of our community.
I am sad that I witnessed:
1. Community members not willing to take a stand.
2. Children crying when they have never had an explanation why their schools were closing.
3. Teachers and administration afraid to speak up in fear of losing their jobs.
4. School board members being unjustifiable in their decisions. Check depositions and facts on our Web site educatethechildrenfirst.org
CCQE is fearful for the future:
1. Additional taxes for additional elementary schools in the near future.
2. Additional busing times for the students, which means less times with their families.
3. Small towns may become "ghost towns," no schools and less property value.
And yet we do not give up.
CCQE is hopeful that:
1. Voters will ask many questions of future board members.
2. Voters will vote for the candidates who understand their representation to the children, teachers and taxpayers.
3. Voters will vote for the candidates who are dedicated in listening to all of the communities.
4. Voters will vote for candidates who will read, research and question the issues for which they will cast their votes.
5. Voters will vote for candidates who put education first!
I am so thankful that I was given the opportunity to encourage the children and teachers to not give up their hopes and dreams this past year at the Atwood School. The last days were difficult for us all, but we stuck together and made wonderful memories.
Did we win or lose? That is up to you, the voters!
Again, thank you for your support and please continue to support CCQE in the future. We will not fade away!
Becky Thomas
CCQE Chairwoman
Warsaw
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