Letters to the Editor 09-04-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Say Cheese
Editor, Times-Union:Thank you for saving lives. A picture is worth a thousand words? And words that graphic accident pictures say are: be careful, look before you cross, ride on the right, walk on the left... I have 986 words to go but I think you're getting the picture. Look at the photo this way, friends. Would you rather your kids run into a street without looking? Or have your kids fear that street and live to run back home?
Daniel Stevens
Warsaw
Zimmer
Editor, Times-Union:Recently at Zimmer, supervisors announced to their employees that besides the 200 jobs lost to Puerto Rico, there will be another 100 hourly jobs eliminated starting the second week of September. Plus an undetermined number of salary jobs.
Todd Engle
Warsaw
Winona Lake Street Vacations
Editor, Times-Union:In Winona Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 a.m., there is a very
important town board meeting. The board will decide about handing over free and clear, large hunks of land to a few lucky homeowners. Please attend the board meeting and ask lots of questions.
Ask why the residents of Chestnut Street from Seventh Street fear for the lives of their children? Are kids playing in the street unsupervised? Why are motorists not being arrested for disregarding the posted speed limits on that section of Chestnut? Are motorists only disregarding the law on that street and no other streets in the whole town?
Why can't we close all the streets, give everyone more property, and have everyone safe on every street? Who are the landowners who profit from this? Do they have influential ties to any board members? The town board has several choices: They can leave the streets alone. They can teach kids to look both ways before crossing the street.
They can, and should, eliminate the police department if this is such a killer street and no one is getting arrested. I do not live in Winona Lake. But I do know a railroad when I see one.
Daniel Stevens
Warsaw
Death Penalty
Editor, Times-Union:Gary Gerard, thanks for publishing the results of a survey taken of American police chiefs and sheriffs. It is timely and prophetical.
The death penalty is a deterrent to murder, as reflected in the opinion of police chiefs and sheriffs taken in a recent survey. Over 90 percent confirm this fact. Singapore has about 70 murders per year, and a similar size city in Los Angeles, California, has about 1,063 murders per year. The reason for the difference lies in the fact that a swift and certain execution for the offender is a fact in their legal community. Our nation has about 24,000 murders per year, compared to about 6,000 before the death penalty was negated. The death penalty was re-instated a few years ago, but has not served as a deterrent to murder because of the lengthy appeal system. People forget about the crime before the execution ever becomes reality.
In the Bible we read "Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil." (Ecclesiastes 8:11) "And will you profane me among my people ... killing people who should not die ... and keeping people alive who should not live?" (Ezekiel 13:19).
There is a right way to end this murder epidemic. The answer does not lie in the present "go soft on persons who commit first-degree murders."
Warren Walmer
Warsaw
'Whorehouse' OK
Editor, Times-Union:In reference to the letter in the Times-Union on Aug. 29, 1997, titled "Whorehouse Sinful." I only have one comment - get a life.
I hope that the majority of Warsaw and surrounding community realize what a jewel they have in the Wagon Wheel Theatre. For a town the size of Warsaw to have constant exposure to quality drama, musicals, revues, etc., is almost unheard of.
My wife and I have been subscribers for several years and we always look forward to the Thursday night of our tickets. We are constantly amazed at the artistic ability exhibited, the ingenious staging and the wonderful music and dance. We are not always excited about every show, but we also have the opportunity to not attend if we choose.
We have finished this year's shows and look forward to the 1998 season, which no doubt will be as spectacular as the ones preceding. I am not contesting the right for the writer to express his opinion - but don't ask the company to apologize. I say, "Bring on the next show!"
Howard C. McKee
Claypool
Hospice
Editor, Times-Union:As the bereavement counselor at Hospice, I have seen that there are many ways in which people attempt to put their lives together after the death of a relative or friend. Some people feel that if they put the thoughts of their loss out of their minds and keep themselves very busy they will get better. Others just try to "be strong" and not let their feelings show. Some people think that it just takes time before they will feel better. But none of these approaches help a person in dealing with their grief.
The facts are that the longer a person delays dealing with the feelings of grief, the more difficult their bereavement process. That is why we offer bereavement care (support) groups to our patients' families and the general public who have experienced losses through death.
There are many different ways that people experience grief because each person's relationship with the one who died is unique. Even within the same family, people will have differing experiences. This causes much confusion and sometimes a misunderstanding between family members or friends. Also, men and women deal with their grief differently. Again, this can cause problems because "you aren't grieving like I am."
In the bereavement care group we look at the purpose and value of a support group. We talk about what makes it difficult to grieve. We learn the four tasks of mourning and how they apply to our bereavement process. There is discussion about normal grief reactions. We explore special problems people may encounter in grief, and solutions for those problems. There is a session on stress management and it effects on grieving. We also talk about "Faith and Mourning" and the ever-present problems of depression and loneliness.
The next bereavement care group begins on Sept. 18 and meets each Thursday evening at 7 p.m. until Oct. 30. Anyone who has had a loved one or friend die and would like to be part of this group is welcome to come. Call 372-7810 to register your interest.
Peter E. Albertson
Hospice of Warsaw
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Say Cheese
Editor, Times-Union:Thank you for saving lives. A picture is worth a thousand words? And words that graphic accident pictures say are: be careful, look before you cross, ride on the right, walk on the left... I have 986 words to go but I think you're getting the picture. Look at the photo this way, friends. Would you rather your kids run into a street without looking? Or have your kids fear that street and live to run back home?
Daniel Stevens
Warsaw
Zimmer
Editor, Times-Union:Recently at Zimmer, supervisors announced to their employees that besides the 200 jobs lost to Puerto Rico, there will be another 100 hourly jobs eliminated starting the second week of September. Plus an undetermined number of salary jobs.
Todd Engle
Warsaw
Winona Lake Street Vacations
Editor, Times-Union:In Winona Lake on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7:30 a.m., there is a very
important town board meeting. The board will decide about handing over free and clear, large hunks of land to a few lucky homeowners. Please attend the board meeting and ask lots of questions.
Ask why the residents of Chestnut Street from Seventh Street fear for the lives of their children? Are kids playing in the street unsupervised? Why are motorists not being arrested for disregarding the posted speed limits on that section of Chestnut? Are motorists only disregarding the law on that street and no other streets in the whole town?
Why can't we close all the streets, give everyone more property, and have everyone safe on every street? Who are the landowners who profit from this? Do they have influential ties to any board members? The town board has several choices: They can leave the streets alone. They can teach kids to look both ways before crossing the street.
They can, and should, eliminate the police department if this is such a killer street and no one is getting arrested. I do not live in Winona Lake. But I do know a railroad when I see one.
Daniel Stevens
Warsaw
Death Penalty
Editor, Times-Union:Gary Gerard, thanks for publishing the results of a survey taken of American police chiefs and sheriffs. It is timely and prophetical.
The death penalty is a deterrent to murder, as reflected in the opinion of police chiefs and sheriffs taken in a recent survey. Over 90 percent confirm this fact. Singapore has about 70 murders per year, and a similar size city in Los Angeles, California, has about 1,063 murders per year. The reason for the difference lies in the fact that a swift and certain execution for the offender is a fact in their legal community. Our nation has about 24,000 murders per year, compared to about 6,000 before the death penalty was negated. The death penalty was re-instated a few years ago, but has not served as a deterrent to murder because of the lengthy appeal system. People forget about the crime before the execution ever becomes reality.
In the Bible we read "Because the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil." (Ecclesiastes 8:11) "And will you profane me among my people ... killing people who should not die ... and keeping people alive who should not live?" (Ezekiel 13:19).
There is a right way to end this murder epidemic. The answer does not lie in the present "go soft on persons who commit first-degree murders."
Warren Walmer
Warsaw
'Whorehouse' OK
Editor, Times-Union:In reference to the letter in the Times-Union on Aug. 29, 1997, titled "Whorehouse Sinful." I only have one comment - get a life.
I hope that the majority of Warsaw and surrounding community realize what a jewel they have in the Wagon Wheel Theatre. For a town the size of Warsaw to have constant exposure to quality drama, musicals, revues, etc., is almost unheard of.
My wife and I have been subscribers for several years and we always look forward to the Thursday night of our tickets. We are constantly amazed at the artistic ability exhibited, the ingenious staging and the wonderful music and dance. We are not always excited about every show, but we also have the opportunity to not attend if we choose.
We have finished this year's shows and look forward to the 1998 season, which no doubt will be as spectacular as the ones preceding. I am not contesting the right for the writer to express his opinion - but don't ask the company to apologize. I say, "Bring on the next show!"
Howard C. McKee
Claypool
Hospice
Editor, Times-Union:As the bereavement counselor at Hospice, I have seen that there are many ways in which people attempt to put their lives together after the death of a relative or friend. Some people feel that if they put the thoughts of their loss out of their minds and keep themselves very busy they will get better. Others just try to "be strong" and not let their feelings show. Some people think that it just takes time before they will feel better. But none of these approaches help a person in dealing with their grief.
The facts are that the longer a person delays dealing with the feelings of grief, the more difficult their bereavement process. That is why we offer bereavement care (support) groups to our patients' families and the general public who have experienced losses through death.
There are many different ways that people experience grief because each person's relationship with the one who died is unique. Even within the same family, people will have differing experiences. This causes much confusion and sometimes a misunderstanding between family members or friends. Also, men and women deal with their grief differently. Again, this can cause problems because "you aren't grieving like I am."
In the bereavement care group we look at the purpose and value of a support group. We talk about what makes it difficult to grieve. We learn the four tasks of mourning and how they apply to our bereavement process. There is discussion about normal grief reactions. We explore special problems people may encounter in grief, and solutions for those problems. There is a session on stress management and it effects on grieving. We also talk about "Faith and Mourning" and the ever-present problems of depression and loneliness.
The next bereavement care group begins on Sept. 18 and meets each Thursday evening at 7 p.m. until Oct. 30. Anyone who has had a loved one or friend die and would like to be part of this group is welcome to come. Call 372-7810 to register your interest.
Peter E. Albertson
Hospice of Warsaw
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