Letters to the Editor 09-13-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Rights Of The People - MD Thanks - Organ Donation - Responds To Stafford - Lost Owners - Animal Welfare - Atwood Exchange - Dalton There First - Football Coverage
Rights Of The People
Editor, Times-Union:That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security -
People may alter their government if it fails in its purpose. Or they may set up a new government. People should not, however, make a revolutionary change in long-established governments for unimportant reasons. But they have the right to overthrow a government that has committed many abuses and seeks complete control over the people.
Second Amendment: "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Infringe: to violate (a law, obligation, right, etc.); transgress; trespass; encroach; infringement. "Breach, violation; necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves." - William Pitt/The World Book Dictionary
It seems to me that any city, state or the federal government are grossly out of line to try to drive a legal business out of existence by utilizing a legal device invented by greedy lawyers. Certainly they see the difference that guns provide to the safety of the country from criminals and enemy nations.
R.D. Rinesmith, Warsaw
MD Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to thank all the businesses that generously donated toward this year's Muscular Dystrophy Pledge Center. I would especially like to thank Rice Ford for allowing us utilization of their business for this worthwhile cause. With your efforts our pledges this year totaled $2,446.
A special thank you goes to my volunteers who, without you, this would have been impossible. A personal thank you goes out to my co-coordinator and friend, Lori Speigle. I would not have been able to accomplish this without you. And last but surely not least a big thank you to all those who generously pledged. Your contributions will help support the fight toward a cure for all Muscular Dystrophy diseases.
Diane Jones, Coordinator, Warsaw Pledge Center
Organ Donation
Editor, Times-Union:High above I-294, approaching Chicago, the following message is displayed: "4000 Illinoisians Are Waiting For An Organ. Plan To Be A Donor. Talk With Your Family Today."
The reason for informing one's family of your wishes to be a donor is because physicians are reluctant to remove organs without the consent of kin. Eyes, livers, kidneys, lungs, hearts are needed, and anyone from birth to the 70's is a potential donor.
Physicians make the determination of possible donation at the time of death, and there is no cost to the donor's family. It is true that one can give life to another, but only you can make that decisions. Phone 800-356-7757 for more information.
Berniece H. Dwyer, Milford
Responds To Stafford
Editor, Times Union:I'm taking the time to publicly reply to Mr. Jim Stafford's open letter to the Warsaw Board of School Trustees concerning the new waste removal contractor that Warsaw Community Schools has switched to. There are some inaccuracies in Mr. Stafford's letter that might lead the public to believe that there has been a loss of control over how the waste removal contractor was selected and that said loss of control has caused local tax dollars to leave our community.
The co-op follows the same purchasing laws that all public schools in the state of Indiana are required to follow. Requests are publicly advertised in local area newspapers. All pertinent information necessary for submitting a quote on the work is included in the advertisement. After the quotes are received, a committee analyzes them and a recommendation is made to participating member school districts. The final decision to accept or to reject the recommendation is made by the individual school district.
The successful low bidder on Warsaw Community Schools' waste and recycling service, AmeriWaste, was accepted based upon the committee's recommendation. AmeriWaste is a national business, but has a local operation, including a landfill, based in Claypool. The operation employs local workers and pays local taxes, so the money we spend on this service does remain in Kosciusko County and benefits our local economy.
Mr. Stafford had the same opportunity to bid on the present work as all the other bidders; however, when the current agreement expires in 2001, I will ensure that a copy of the legal advertisement is mailed directly to his place of business so that he has his chance to quote.
Gregory A. Schroeder, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Warsaw Community Schools
Lost Owners
Editor, Times-Union:I'm writing a Letter to the Editor in hopes of finding the owner or owners of a six-month old labrador pup. He was in our area Friday night. Our neighbors had seen him earlier that day. We live on Sue Ave.
The pup we found is black and has a white spot underneath his chin. When he is sitting down, he has black and white spots on his chest as he is facing you. He was wearing a blue collar and also a white flea collar. He had a hook on his collar. On his feet down by his toes, his feet are black and white combined.
I went around our neighborhood Friday night and thought I had him home, but he came back. The Humane Officer picked him up Saturday morning. The phone number is 267-3008.
I went out again Saturday morning and walked around looking, but I couldn't find anyone to put claim to him.
If you know who owns him or you own him, please go out to the shelter to get him. If you don't drive, see if a friend or neighbor can take you out there. He wanted to go home that night, but I didn't know where to take him. He was well-mannered and well-groomed like he had just been taken to a groomer.
Lord willing, I pray and hope that you can go get him and bring him back home.
Carolyn Stafford, Warsaw
Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:If anyone can stand to read another letter regarding the Animal Welfare League and the shelter, here is yet another one.
I've read with sadness, anger and frustration the "Letters to the Editor" over the past several months. I cannot for the life of me understand why some people would find it amusing, and even take pleasure, if the AWL lost the shelter. I have a hard time understanding that mentality.
It is not a matter of pride for AWL to keep the shelter. We are not trying to make this political or personal and anyone who thinks we are doesn't have a clue what we're about. AWL is simply trying to provide care, safety, shelter and food for the homeless domestic animals in the county. We're not trying to be politicians or heroes, we're just trying our best to do a job that needs done. Do you want to do it? If so, please come out and pitch in. If not, please stop being so critical.
Fortunately, there are a lot of people who have donated supplies and their time. We've gained a lot of new members from people stopping out to help.
If you don't want a pet, we're not trying to force one on you. If someone does want a pet, we're just asking that you consider one of ours. Believe me, we do not want anyone to have a pet that doesn't want one. We have a lot of animals, but we want them to go to homes where they are wanted and loved. Not where they will be neglected, or worse, abused.
If AWL loses the shelter, it will be due to lack of funds. Not mismanagement of what little funds we have or for lack of hard work. Unfortunately, the real losers will be the helpless animals in our care.
Daphne Keplinger, Warsaw
Atwood Exchange
Editor, Times-Union:I can't believe we couldn't get enough votes from Warsaw residents to extend local phone service to Atwood residents. How short-sighted and cheap can we be? The cost was quite minimal, most of us wouldn't even have noticed the difference. And just where do you think those people shop? I sincerely hope that if this ever comes up for a vote again, Warsaw residents will get their heads out of the sand and vote in favor of the service extension. My sincere apologies to the residents of Atwood.
Deanna Newton, Warsaw
Dalton There First
Editor, Times-Union:To the Dalton Neighbors... Dalton Foundry was in existence long before your homes were built on the north side of Winona Lake. You all knew the foundry was there when you bought your homes.
I understand that the foundry has complied with all state and federal regulations. They employ over 800 people to the tune of 30 million dollars a year; so they contribute more to the city than you few do.
The council can not solve your problems, but there is a a four-letter word that will. All you have to do is M-O-V-E! Trains running through Warsaw cause most homes to vibrate but I doubt they can be stopped either.
Sometime ago a few (12 or 13) people managed to get the race track shut down, because they didn't like the noise. It affected many, many families who took their children there on Saturday nights for their entertainment. Those same people are not bothered by noise now, because almost all of them are dead.
So use the four-letter word and solve your problem. M-O-V-E!
Dixie Lawshe, Warsaw
Football Coverage
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing to say that it is a real shame to open Saturday's, August 28th, newspaper and see NorthWood football taking top headlines. This is suppose to be a Warsaw newspaper. I think you should give your full support to Warsaw football, win or lose. Coach Jensen is doing a great job. This team and coach have many supporters and should be given as much recognition as possible.
Annette Weaver, via e-mail
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Rights Of The People
Editor, Times-Union:That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security -
People may alter their government if it fails in its purpose. Or they may set up a new government. People should not, however, make a revolutionary change in long-established governments for unimportant reasons. But they have the right to overthrow a government that has committed many abuses and seeks complete control over the people.
Second Amendment: "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." Infringe: to violate (a law, obligation, right, etc.); transgress; trespass; encroach; infringement. "Breach, violation; necessity is the plea for every infringement of human freedom. It is the argument of tyrants. It is the creed of slaves." - William Pitt/The World Book Dictionary
It seems to me that any city, state or the federal government are grossly out of line to try to drive a legal business out of existence by utilizing a legal device invented by greedy lawyers. Certainly they see the difference that guns provide to the safety of the country from criminals and enemy nations.
R.D. Rinesmith, Warsaw
MD Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to thank all the businesses that generously donated toward this year's Muscular Dystrophy Pledge Center. I would especially like to thank Rice Ford for allowing us utilization of their business for this worthwhile cause. With your efforts our pledges this year totaled $2,446.
A special thank you goes to my volunteers who, without you, this would have been impossible. A personal thank you goes out to my co-coordinator and friend, Lori Speigle. I would not have been able to accomplish this without you. And last but surely not least a big thank you to all those who generously pledged. Your contributions will help support the fight toward a cure for all Muscular Dystrophy diseases.
Diane Jones, Coordinator, Warsaw Pledge Center
Organ Donation
Editor, Times-Union:High above I-294, approaching Chicago, the following message is displayed: "4000 Illinoisians Are Waiting For An Organ. Plan To Be A Donor. Talk With Your Family Today."
The reason for informing one's family of your wishes to be a donor is because physicians are reluctant to remove organs without the consent of kin. Eyes, livers, kidneys, lungs, hearts are needed, and anyone from birth to the 70's is a potential donor.
Physicians make the determination of possible donation at the time of death, and there is no cost to the donor's family. It is true that one can give life to another, but only you can make that decisions. Phone 800-356-7757 for more information.
Berniece H. Dwyer, Milford
Responds To Stafford
Editor, Times Union:I'm taking the time to publicly reply to Mr. Jim Stafford's open letter to the Warsaw Board of School Trustees concerning the new waste removal contractor that Warsaw Community Schools has switched to. There are some inaccuracies in Mr. Stafford's letter that might lead the public to believe that there has been a loss of control over how the waste removal contractor was selected and that said loss of control has caused local tax dollars to leave our community.
The co-op follows the same purchasing laws that all public schools in the state of Indiana are required to follow. Requests are publicly advertised in local area newspapers. All pertinent information necessary for submitting a quote on the work is included in the advertisement. After the quotes are received, a committee analyzes them and a recommendation is made to participating member school districts. The final decision to accept or to reject the recommendation is made by the individual school district.
The successful low bidder on Warsaw Community Schools' waste and recycling service, AmeriWaste, was accepted based upon the committee's recommendation. AmeriWaste is a national business, but has a local operation, including a landfill, based in Claypool. The operation employs local workers and pays local taxes, so the money we spend on this service does remain in Kosciusko County and benefits our local economy.
Mr. Stafford had the same opportunity to bid on the present work as all the other bidders; however, when the current agreement expires in 2001, I will ensure that a copy of the legal advertisement is mailed directly to his place of business so that he has his chance to quote.
Gregory A. Schroeder, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Warsaw Community Schools
Lost Owners
Editor, Times-Union:I'm writing a Letter to the Editor in hopes of finding the owner or owners of a six-month old labrador pup. He was in our area Friday night. Our neighbors had seen him earlier that day. We live on Sue Ave.
The pup we found is black and has a white spot underneath his chin. When he is sitting down, he has black and white spots on his chest as he is facing you. He was wearing a blue collar and also a white flea collar. He had a hook on his collar. On his feet down by his toes, his feet are black and white combined.
I went around our neighborhood Friday night and thought I had him home, but he came back. The Humane Officer picked him up Saturday morning. The phone number is 267-3008.
I went out again Saturday morning and walked around looking, but I couldn't find anyone to put claim to him.
If you know who owns him or you own him, please go out to the shelter to get him. If you don't drive, see if a friend or neighbor can take you out there. He wanted to go home that night, but I didn't know where to take him. He was well-mannered and well-groomed like he had just been taken to a groomer.
Lord willing, I pray and hope that you can go get him and bring him back home.
Carolyn Stafford, Warsaw
Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:If anyone can stand to read another letter regarding the Animal Welfare League and the shelter, here is yet another one.
I've read with sadness, anger and frustration the "Letters to the Editor" over the past several months. I cannot for the life of me understand why some people would find it amusing, and even take pleasure, if the AWL lost the shelter. I have a hard time understanding that mentality.
It is not a matter of pride for AWL to keep the shelter. We are not trying to make this political or personal and anyone who thinks we are doesn't have a clue what we're about. AWL is simply trying to provide care, safety, shelter and food for the homeless domestic animals in the county. We're not trying to be politicians or heroes, we're just trying our best to do a job that needs done. Do you want to do it? If so, please come out and pitch in. If not, please stop being so critical.
Fortunately, there are a lot of people who have donated supplies and their time. We've gained a lot of new members from people stopping out to help.
If you don't want a pet, we're not trying to force one on you. If someone does want a pet, we're just asking that you consider one of ours. Believe me, we do not want anyone to have a pet that doesn't want one. We have a lot of animals, but we want them to go to homes where they are wanted and loved. Not where they will be neglected, or worse, abused.
If AWL loses the shelter, it will be due to lack of funds. Not mismanagement of what little funds we have or for lack of hard work. Unfortunately, the real losers will be the helpless animals in our care.
Daphne Keplinger, Warsaw
Atwood Exchange
Editor, Times-Union:I can't believe we couldn't get enough votes from Warsaw residents to extend local phone service to Atwood residents. How short-sighted and cheap can we be? The cost was quite minimal, most of us wouldn't even have noticed the difference. And just where do you think those people shop? I sincerely hope that if this ever comes up for a vote again, Warsaw residents will get their heads out of the sand and vote in favor of the service extension. My sincere apologies to the residents of Atwood.
Deanna Newton, Warsaw
Dalton There First
Editor, Times-Union:To the Dalton Neighbors... Dalton Foundry was in existence long before your homes were built on the north side of Winona Lake. You all knew the foundry was there when you bought your homes.
I understand that the foundry has complied with all state and federal regulations. They employ over 800 people to the tune of 30 million dollars a year; so they contribute more to the city than you few do.
The council can not solve your problems, but there is a a four-letter word that will. All you have to do is M-O-V-E! Trains running through Warsaw cause most homes to vibrate but I doubt they can be stopped either.
Sometime ago a few (12 or 13) people managed to get the race track shut down, because they didn't like the noise. It affected many, many families who took their children there on Saturday nights for their entertainment. Those same people are not bothered by noise now, because almost all of them are dead.
So use the four-letter word and solve your problem. M-O-V-E!
Dixie Lawshe, Warsaw
Football Coverage
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing to say that it is a real shame to open Saturday's, August 28th, newspaper and see NorthWood football taking top headlines. This is suppose to be a Warsaw newspaper. I think you should give your full support to Warsaw football, win or lose. Coach Jensen is doing a great job. This team and coach have many supporters and should be given as much recognition as possible.
Annette Weaver, via e-mail
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