Letters to the Editor 08-30-2005
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Women In Advertising - Delightful Surprise - Time Debate - Eastern Time - 'Canstock' Success
Women In Advertising
Editor, Times-Union:I'm sick of womankind being used or catered to in advertisements, at the expense of men.
Perhaps men are not objecting strongly enough, nor controlling the money supply in this country. The ad that really gets me going is the one that has a sleepy wife telling a husband he's a moron because he believes that he shouldn't have to pay the phone bill if someone else initiates the calling. You know the one.
The advertisement industry gets away with this injustice, because the laughter is from other than a man. Folks in Christian churches are told to love and honor womankind, keeping them from danger they would be exposed to. This is the intent of this letter. I fully know what century it is, and among other things, have raised my girls to respect themselves and their chosen careers.
R. E. Snizek
Warsaw, via e-mail
Delightful Surprise
Editor, Times-Union:While I was driving home the other day, I was given a delightful surprise.
I am a member of the Army National Guard here in Warsaw. As I was driving home down U.S. 30, a car pulled along side. The driver of the car saluted me. Usually, it makes a soldier feel good when they are recognized in this manner. As the car passed me, I noticed a Vietnam Veterans sticker in his rear window, along with a Bronze Star license plate from Illinois.
I spent a year in Iraq and I got to come home to cheering crowds and many thankful people. Vietnam veterans were, for the most part, not afforded this. I would just like to thank all of the Vietnam veterans who have blazed the trail that I have chosen to follow. I want to thank you for not letting today's veterans be put through the troubles and heartaches of your homecoming. I assure you all that as long as myself and this unit are here, we will do nothing but make you proud. You all have paid the price for a new generation to be able to wear the uniform with pride.
I am proud of my service to my country. Many good things are happening in Iraq and Afghanistan. I read a lot of debate on this topic. If anyone would like to hear a first-hand story of the things you do not see on television or read in the newspaper, I am willing to speak to any civic group, school class, or just a few people who would care to hear the truth. I have presentations which I and my comrades have put together to share our stories. I can be reached at the Warsaw National Guard Armory at 574-267-8992, Ext 14. I do not wish to debate politics or opinions. I just want everyone to see what I seen and then you may draw your own conclusions.
Once again a heartfelt thank you to all the veterans who came before me. Thank you for affording me the freedoms I have today and to allow me to serve my community, state and country.
SFC Denny J Harlan
Indiana Army National Guard
South Whitley, via e-mail
Time Debate
Editor, Times-Union:This is in response to Jim Martin.
I was not trying to imply that you were lying.
I do not have a problem with the truth. My kids started school on Aug. 16. I get up every morning at 5:30. The first thing I do is go to the window facing east and look at the sunrise. In my previous letter I said, "the sun was coming up." And "my outside light was not on." That is the truth.
I know that as the days pass in the mornings it will be dark longer. And soon my kids will be getting on the bus in the dark. That would be happening if we are on Central or Eastern time.
Sir, I am sorry you took such offense at my letter. That was not my intention. I did not even use your name and point you out. But I stand behind everything I said. All I wanted to do was write my opinion about Kosciusko County being on different time than surrounding counties.
In your letter you said, "I suggest that it is you, madame, who has difficulty with the truth." Sir, you don't even know me.
Dixie Syndram
Pierceton, via e-mail
Eastern Time
Editor, Times-Union:I am glad that the Kosciusko Commissioners have voted not to seek Central time for our county, and the same for Elkhart County because I am a firm believer that overall, Eastern DST is and will be better overall for business and everyone in general.
Our state capitol is Indianapolis, not Chicago, and I think it behooves us to stay in sync with the majority of our state. Indianapolis and 82 counties in Indiana are Eastern time and we have no business seeking a change to Central, the choice was made by the DOT in the '60s. When the DST issue came up, I think the majority of us would agree that at that point we all assumed that we would be observing Eastern DST in the 82 counties that are presently Eastern. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is working to keep the 82 Eastern counties Eastern and this is the hub of our state's business interests and I believe we should follow their direction. The individual counties need to stop dividing the state over this matter. The Web site for support of this is www.indianachamber.com and I hope that everyone will now get involved to keep as much of our state together as possible, all 82 Eastern time counties need to remain in Eastern time and move to Eastern DST in the spring. The address for the DOT in Washington is on this site, even a supporting letter template to make it easier, and the Indiana Chamber is asking for people, organizations, and businesses to get involved and keep Indiana Eastern time and observe Eastern DST next spring.
I have to comment on Jim Martin's letter in response to Dixie Syndram. Jim, you said she was not telling the truth. Well, I think she was and I agree with her. The main reason is that you used Oct. 31 as an example without maybe realizing that on Oct. 30, presently, DST ends and then the clocks are turned back an hour. So the truth is the sun will rise on Oct. 31 at 7:14 a.m. Eastern time not 8:14 a.m. as you stated, per the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Brett L Berlin
Pierceton, via e-mail
'Canstock' Success
Editor, Times-Union:The town of North Webster demonstrated again that it is a little town with a big heart.
Learning that the North Webster food pantry was extremely low of supplies, a group of concerned folks got together to plan a benefit concert, "Canstock 2005", that would assist the pantry. Just as so many times before, the churches, service clubs and many individuals pulled together to make this a roaring success. The bands and singers were outstanding. They entertained and inspired the crowd with some exceptional talent. The Lion's Club served up delicious sandwiches and the Kiwanis Club was there with that superb ice cream. The local Scouts were out in force to collect the donations and transport them to the pantry. It was a tremendous effort by all involved. As a result, the pantry shelves are stacked high.
If you weren't there, you missed a fantastic evening of music and fellowship.
"Canstock 2006" is already in the planning stages. Make your plans early and bring a group to the concert. You won't be disappointed!
Thanks for a really great evening.
Dixie D. Pryor
North Webster, via e-mail
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Women In Advertising
Editor, Times-Union:I'm sick of womankind being used or catered to in advertisements, at the expense of men.
Perhaps men are not objecting strongly enough, nor controlling the money supply in this country. The ad that really gets me going is the one that has a sleepy wife telling a husband he's a moron because he believes that he shouldn't have to pay the phone bill if someone else initiates the calling. You know the one.
The advertisement industry gets away with this injustice, because the laughter is from other than a man. Folks in Christian churches are told to love and honor womankind, keeping them from danger they would be exposed to. This is the intent of this letter. I fully know what century it is, and among other things, have raised my girls to respect themselves and their chosen careers.
R. E. Snizek
Warsaw, via e-mail
Delightful Surprise
Editor, Times-Union:While I was driving home the other day, I was given a delightful surprise.
I am a member of the Army National Guard here in Warsaw. As I was driving home down U.S. 30, a car pulled along side. The driver of the car saluted me. Usually, it makes a soldier feel good when they are recognized in this manner. As the car passed me, I noticed a Vietnam Veterans sticker in his rear window, along with a Bronze Star license plate from Illinois.
I spent a year in Iraq and I got to come home to cheering crowds and many thankful people. Vietnam veterans were, for the most part, not afforded this. I would just like to thank all of the Vietnam veterans who have blazed the trail that I have chosen to follow. I want to thank you for not letting today's veterans be put through the troubles and heartaches of your homecoming. I assure you all that as long as myself and this unit are here, we will do nothing but make you proud. You all have paid the price for a new generation to be able to wear the uniform with pride.
I am proud of my service to my country. Many good things are happening in Iraq and Afghanistan. I read a lot of debate on this topic. If anyone would like to hear a first-hand story of the things you do not see on television or read in the newspaper, I am willing to speak to any civic group, school class, or just a few people who would care to hear the truth. I have presentations which I and my comrades have put together to share our stories. I can be reached at the Warsaw National Guard Armory at 574-267-8992, Ext 14. I do not wish to debate politics or opinions. I just want everyone to see what I seen and then you may draw your own conclusions.
Once again a heartfelt thank you to all the veterans who came before me. Thank you for affording me the freedoms I have today and to allow me to serve my community, state and country.
SFC Denny J Harlan
Indiana Army National Guard
South Whitley, via e-mail
Time Debate
Editor, Times-Union:This is in response to Jim Martin.
I was not trying to imply that you were lying.
I do not have a problem with the truth. My kids started school on Aug. 16. I get up every morning at 5:30. The first thing I do is go to the window facing east and look at the sunrise. In my previous letter I said, "the sun was coming up." And "my outside light was not on." That is the truth.
I know that as the days pass in the mornings it will be dark longer. And soon my kids will be getting on the bus in the dark. That would be happening if we are on Central or Eastern time.
Sir, I am sorry you took such offense at my letter. That was not my intention. I did not even use your name and point you out. But I stand behind everything I said. All I wanted to do was write my opinion about Kosciusko County being on different time than surrounding counties.
In your letter you said, "I suggest that it is you, madame, who has difficulty with the truth." Sir, you don't even know me.
Dixie Syndram
Pierceton, via e-mail
Eastern Time
Editor, Times-Union:I am glad that the Kosciusko Commissioners have voted not to seek Central time for our county, and the same for Elkhart County because I am a firm believer that overall, Eastern DST is and will be better overall for business and everyone in general.
Our state capitol is Indianapolis, not Chicago, and I think it behooves us to stay in sync with the majority of our state. Indianapolis and 82 counties in Indiana are Eastern time and we have no business seeking a change to Central, the choice was made by the DOT in the '60s. When the DST issue came up, I think the majority of us would agree that at that point we all assumed that we would be observing Eastern DST in the 82 counties that are presently Eastern. The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is working to keep the 82 Eastern counties Eastern and this is the hub of our state's business interests and I believe we should follow their direction. The individual counties need to stop dividing the state over this matter. The Web site for support of this is www.indianachamber.com and I hope that everyone will now get involved to keep as much of our state together as possible, all 82 Eastern time counties need to remain in Eastern time and move to Eastern DST in the spring. The address for the DOT in Washington is on this site, even a supporting letter template to make it easier, and the Indiana Chamber is asking for people, organizations, and businesses to get involved and keep Indiana Eastern time and observe Eastern DST next spring.
I have to comment on Jim Martin's letter in response to Dixie Syndram. Jim, you said she was not telling the truth. Well, I think she was and I agree with her. The main reason is that you used Oct. 31 as an example without maybe realizing that on Oct. 30, presently, DST ends and then the clocks are turned back an hour. So the truth is the sun will rise on Oct. 31 at 7:14 a.m. Eastern time not 8:14 a.m. as you stated, per the U.S. Naval Observatory.
Brett L Berlin
Pierceton, via e-mail
'Canstock' Success
Editor, Times-Union:The town of North Webster demonstrated again that it is a little town with a big heart.
Learning that the North Webster food pantry was extremely low of supplies, a group of concerned folks got together to plan a benefit concert, "Canstock 2005", that would assist the pantry. Just as so many times before, the churches, service clubs and many individuals pulled together to make this a roaring success. The bands and singers were outstanding. They entertained and inspired the crowd with some exceptional talent. The Lion's Club served up delicious sandwiches and the Kiwanis Club was there with that superb ice cream. The local Scouts were out in force to collect the donations and transport them to the pantry. It was a tremendous effort by all involved. As a result, the pantry shelves are stacked high.
If you weren't there, you missed a fantastic evening of music and fellowship.
"Canstock 2006" is already in the planning stages. Make your plans early and bring a group to the concert. You won't be disappointed!
Thanks for a really great evening.
Dixie D. Pryor
North Webster, via e-mail
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