Letters to the Editor 10-12-1999
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- No Draft - Good Pictures - Breast Cancer Awareness - Bad Picture - Winsome Women - Etna Thanks - Animal Welfare - Animal Officer Thanks - Big Money Candidates - Lucas Helps Animal Welfare
No Draft
Editor, Times-Union:In answer to an article in Wednesday, Oct. 6's newspaper titled, "We should bring back the draft." No we shouldn't. We would not be short on recruits if we didn't stick our noses in everybody's business. Who appointed us the world's policeman, anyway? The massacre at a place called No Gun Ri described on the front page of Sept. 30's newspaper is just one of many instances that proves we are not qualified to be the keepers of the world. History shows we have caused more trouble than good. We can't seem to take care of our own problems, let alone everyone else's. The communists try to force their power on other countries but so do we. What gives us the right?
Deanna Newton, Warsaw via e-mail
Good Pictures
Editor, Times-Union:ÊThis letter is in response to Chris Cox's letter to the editor (10-5-99). I am tired of seeing people commenting on the pictures that Gary prints in the paper. His job is to get the players inÊaction. Gary is not embarrassing thoseÊkids at all,Êmaybe you are byÊwriting thatÊletter. The purpose of photography is to open people's eyes, and Gary does that withÊevery picture.ÊGary is doing his job and doingÊa great job. I would like to commend Gary Nieter on the pictures he takes. Talking from experience Gary is a total professional in his area. The pictures he takes and prints in the paper are excellent quality. Warsaw is lucky to have a photographer of this stature for this size of town. Keep up the good job, Gary!
Kevin Kling, via e-mail
Breast Cancer Awareness
Editor, Times-Union:This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and every year, as a breast cancer survivor, I send a letter to you in hopes to reach out to women.
Breast cancer is one of the largest leading killers in women today. But if caught in time, survival rate is greater. Any cancer caught early can lead to recovery.
In 1995, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I went through all the treatments, surgery, etc. This year, I was diagnosed with it again. This time it had spread to my arm. I, again, had surgery and treatment.
There are no guarantees when it comes to cancer. Some people get cancer and are treated and never get it again. Some people get cancer, are treated, then they get it again somewhere else. Some never recover. That is why being tested for any kind of cancer early is so vital.
Cancer is scary. There is nothing good about it. After having it twice, I am so scared of getting it again. But I do know that it is important to have my regular check-ups and if I suspect anything, to call my doctor. I know that waiting or ignoring the symptoms could mean a difference of life and death. I am scared of the suffering of dying with cancer.
As a 10-year-old, I watched my aunt die from cancer. She was diagnosed too late. She suffered tremendously up til her death.
But, I know that with God's help, and the help of my doctors, my family, friends and my church, that no matter what lies ahead I can face it and I will. I know that for not only myself, but for my loved ones, I will face whatever life gives me. I will go on.
I have found that faith in God will see you through anything. I have found prayer gives me peace, comfort, strength, solace. I have found that God is with you whenever and whatever life has to give you. I have felt and seen his hand in my recovery both times.
My 4-year-old son was born in 1995 also. There are 17 years between him and my youngest daughter. He was born at a precise time in my life that meant my recovery from cancer. It was during my six-week check-up that the lump in my breast was found. It was already in my lymph nodes. If I wouldn't have had Aaron when I did, by the time they found my cancer it may have been too late. I believe God had his hand on me. He made it possible.
Mammograms are so important. Please don't put it off. God has given us choices, common sense and courage. Let's all use them.
God willing, next October, I will write you again. And again say, I am still a survivor. Until next year, may God be with you all.
Susan Jones, Warsaw
Bad Picture
Editor, Times-Union:There have been many times when I have felt strongly about a photo on the front page of the paper, but after seeing tonight's (Oct. 7th) I felt compelled to write. To many times all we see and hear about are all the negatives in the Warsaw Community School system. Now once again that's what you have decided to print. Is this news? I doubt it. It was a mistake. Have you ever made one? Was it plastered all over the front page of the paper for the entire community to see? I'm sure that once this mistake was caught it was probably changed. Your photographer should have had the decency to alert the school of the mistake, rather than taking advantage of it. I believe that all the schools in our system are terrific places for the children of our community to learn and grow. Now maybe it's time for the local paper to learn and grow as well.
Tammy Dalton, via e-mail
Winsome Women
Warsaw women - where are you?I just experienced another fantastic weekend attending the Win-Some Women's retreat at the Wagon Wheel Theatre. The speakers were excellent, the music uplifting. But, as always, I was disappointed to see that most of the attendees were from out of our area, even out of the state. Very few of the women there were from Warsaw and the surrounding areas. Ladies, do you realize what you are missing? Apparently not! This conference is not just for born-again Christians, or regular church attendees. This conference has something for everyone. We laughed together, we cried together and left the conference knowing that we are loved, that others share our joys and sorrows, our hopes and fears, our good times and bad times. Please, let me encourage all of you to put it on your calendars to attend the next retreat, which will be in the spring of 2000 (April 28-30). Too costly, you say? Not so! There is a plan to fit everyone's budget. You can attend just one session or all sessions. You can choose to dine in or eat out. Do take advantage of this most wonderful time of encouragement. You will not regret setting aside a small portion of your time to be ministered to - the whole you. And you will have the added joy of making new friends. Hope to see you there next April.
Kathy Blake, Warsaw
Etna Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the Etna Township Volunteer Fire Department and the July 4th Events and Parade Committee, we would like to thank all those who volunteered their time to help prepare and serve that evening and to our community and nearby community residents who patronized us. Your support was greatly appreciated.
Sharon Hollar, advertising, Etna Green
Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regards to the Letter to the Editor referring to the Animal Welfare League as an "Animal Rights Groups." Let me inform the letter writers that I have been involved with the Animal Welfare League from its inception. We have nearly 400 members and they are a diversified group of wonderful people. We have members who enjoy their juicy steaks and vegetarian members. All of these people have one thing in common, they have compassion for companion animals. Do not assume that because the Animal Welfare League has become vocal about the shelter problem, that we are a bunch of "whackos."
The County Council has treated the representatives of AWL as a joke. They don't realize the sacrifices so many have made to keep the shelter going. Remember we have run the shelter for $30,000 this year. When the county ran the shelter, the budget was $115,000. Instead of laughing at the AWL, you should be grateful that we have saved you so much money this year. But it has taken its toll on many dedicated people.
To the members of the Animal Welfare League, and other people who support our cause, remember election day is before us and you know the name of the County Councilman representing your district. You have read the articles in the newspaper, make your vote count. You know that elections in this county can be lost by 10-20 votes. The council seats are staggered, if your county councilman/woman is not up for re-election this year, there are future elections. We need council representatives that are not only compassionate to criminals, but also to the unwanted and abused animals in this county.
The Animal Welfare League is holding yet another fund-raiser to keep our heads above water. We are holding an auction Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Center Lake Pavilion. We have some wonderful donations: a used car, donated by The Car Company; $700 worth of computer equipment; a handmade quilt; lots of hard to find Beanie Babies¨; and many other great donations. Please support us by donating something we can auction or by showing up to bid on some of our great stuff.
Margaret Kennedy, AWL member
Animal Officer Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:Many thanks to Steve Brown, our City Animal Control Officer. He gave beyond his duties to rescue five stray animals in need of care.
A. LaSalle, Warsaw
Big Money Candidates
Editor, Times-Union:Wanted: Candidate for president of the United States of America.
It sure seems to me that all we have for candidates is people with big money, for example, G.W. Bush, who seems to think he's superior in some way, because he has a lot of big money people backing him, or other people like Donald Trump, who have so much money, the only choice in life they have left is to run for president or die. You think Bill Clinton was bad, If Donald Duck, oh, I mean Donald Trump, gets in the White House, my guess is there will be a woman in every room, including the basement, along with slot machines in everyone's house in America. I think it is time for a hard-working, down-to-earth person, who can barely keep his or her family fed on a weekly basis, to come forward and stand up and run for president. And when they do, it will be the first time I have voted for anyone. Enough of the big money game. Have a nice day.
Michael L. Stevens, Pierceton
Lucas Helps Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:Could you please let the public know that Lucas Realtors is collecting items for the Animal Welfare League as a community project - dog food, cat litter, collars, leashes, toys, etc. It's going on through Friday the 16th. Just come to our office and ask for Karin Hamilton or Juanita Wagner, who are in charge of the project at Lucas or call 267-2239. We'll pick up, too.
Lucas Realtors, Warsaw
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- No Draft - Good Pictures - Breast Cancer Awareness - Bad Picture - Winsome Women - Etna Thanks - Animal Welfare - Animal Officer Thanks - Big Money Candidates - Lucas Helps Animal Welfare
No Draft
Editor, Times-Union:In answer to an article in Wednesday, Oct. 6's newspaper titled, "We should bring back the draft." No we shouldn't. We would not be short on recruits if we didn't stick our noses in everybody's business. Who appointed us the world's policeman, anyway? The massacre at a place called No Gun Ri described on the front page of Sept. 30's newspaper is just one of many instances that proves we are not qualified to be the keepers of the world. History shows we have caused more trouble than good. We can't seem to take care of our own problems, let alone everyone else's. The communists try to force their power on other countries but so do we. What gives us the right?
Deanna Newton, Warsaw via e-mail
Good Pictures
Editor, Times-Union:ÊThis letter is in response to Chris Cox's letter to the editor (10-5-99). I am tired of seeing people commenting on the pictures that Gary prints in the paper. His job is to get the players inÊaction. Gary is not embarrassing thoseÊkids at all,Êmaybe you are byÊwriting thatÊletter. The purpose of photography is to open people's eyes, and Gary does that withÊevery picture.ÊGary is doing his job and doingÊa great job. I would like to commend Gary Nieter on the pictures he takes. Talking from experience Gary is a total professional in his area. The pictures he takes and prints in the paper are excellent quality. Warsaw is lucky to have a photographer of this stature for this size of town. Keep up the good job, Gary!
Kevin Kling, via e-mail
Breast Cancer Awareness
Editor, Times-Union:This is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and every year, as a breast cancer survivor, I send a letter to you in hopes to reach out to women.
Breast cancer is one of the largest leading killers in women today. But if caught in time, survival rate is greater. Any cancer caught early can lead to recovery.
In 1995, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I went through all the treatments, surgery, etc. This year, I was diagnosed with it again. This time it had spread to my arm. I, again, had surgery and treatment.
There are no guarantees when it comes to cancer. Some people get cancer and are treated and never get it again. Some people get cancer, are treated, then they get it again somewhere else. Some never recover. That is why being tested for any kind of cancer early is so vital.
Cancer is scary. There is nothing good about it. After having it twice, I am so scared of getting it again. But I do know that it is important to have my regular check-ups and if I suspect anything, to call my doctor. I know that waiting or ignoring the symptoms could mean a difference of life and death. I am scared of the suffering of dying with cancer.
As a 10-year-old, I watched my aunt die from cancer. She was diagnosed too late. She suffered tremendously up til her death.
But, I know that with God's help, and the help of my doctors, my family, friends and my church, that no matter what lies ahead I can face it and I will. I know that for not only myself, but for my loved ones, I will face whatever life gives me. I will go on.
I have found that faith in God will see you through anything. I have found prayer gives me peace, comfort, strength, solace. I have found that God is with you whenever and whatever life has to give you. I have felt and seen his hand in my recovery both times.
My 4-year-old son was born in 1995 also. There are 17 years between him and my youngest daughter. He was born at a precise time in my life that meant my recovery from cancer. It was during my six-week check-up that the lump in my breast was found. It was already in my lymph nodes. If I wouldn't have had Aaron when I did, by the time they found my cancer it may have been too late. I believe God had his hand on me. He made it possible.
Mammograms are so important. Please don't put it off. God has given us choices, common sense and courage. Let's all use them.
God willing, next October, I will write you again. And again say, I am still a survivor. Until next year, may God be with you all.
Susan Jones, Warsaw
Bad Picture
Editor, Times-Union:There have been many times when I have felt strongly about a photo on the front page of the paper, but after seeing tonight's (Oct. 7th) I felt compelled to write. To many times all we see and hear about are all the negatives in the Warsaw Community School system. Now once again that's what you have decided to print. Is this news? I doubt it. It was a mistake. Have you ever made one? Was it plastered all over the front page of the paper for the entire community to see? I'm sure that once this mistake was caught it was probably changed. Your photographer should have had the decency to alert the school of the mistake, rather than taking advantage of it. I believe that all the schools in our system are terrific places for the children of our community to learn and grow. Now maybe it's time for the local paper to learn and grow as well.
Tammy Dalton, via e-mail
Winsome Women
Warsaw women - where are you?I just experienced another fantastic weekend attending the Win-Some Women's retreat at the Wagon Wheel Theatre. The speakers were excellent, the music uplifting. But, as always, I was disappointed to see that most of the attendees were from out of our area, even out of the state. Very few of the women there were from Warsaw and the surrounding areas. Ladies, do you realize what you are missing? Apparently not! This conference is not just for born-again Christians, or regular church attendees. This conference has something for everyone. We laughed together, we cried together and left the conference knowing that we are loved, that others share our joys and sorrows, our hopes and fears, our good times and bad times. Please, let me encourage all of you to put it on your calendars to attend the next retreat, which will be in the spring of 2000 (April 28-30). Too costly, you say? Not so! There is a plan to fit everyone's budget. You can attend just one session or all sessions. You can choose to dine in or eat out. Do take advantage of this most wonderful time of encouragement. You will not regret setting aside a small portion of your time to be ministered to - the whole you. And you will have the added joy of making new friends. Hope to see you there next April.
Kathy Blake, Warsaw
Etna Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the Etna Township Volunteer Fire Department and the July 4th Events and Parade Committee, we would like to thank all those who volunteered their time to help prepare and serve that evening and to our community and nearby community residents who patronized us. Your support was greatly appreciated.
Sharon Hollar, advertising, Etna Green
Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing in regards to the Letter to the Editor referring to the Animal Welfare League as an "Animal Rights Groups." Let me inform the letter writers that I have been involved with the Animal Welfare League from its inception. We have nearly 400 members and they are a diversified group of wonderful people. We have members who enjoy their juicy steaks and vegetarian members. All of these people have one thing in common, they have compassion for companion animals. Do not assume that because the Animal Welfare League has become vocal about the shelter problem, that we are a bunch of "whackos."
The County Council has treated the representatives of AWL as a joke. They don't realize the sacrifices so many have made to keep the shelter going. Remember we have run the shelter for $30,000 this year. When the county ran the shelter, the budget was $115,000. Instead of laughing at the AWL, you should be grateful that we have saved you so much money this year. But it has taken its toll on many dedicated people.
To the members of the Animal Welfare League, and other people who support our cause, remember election day is before us and you know the name of the County Councilman representing your district. You have read the articles in the newspaper, make your vote count. You know that elections in this county can be lost by 10-20 votes. The council seats are staggered, if your county councilman/woman is not up for re-election this year, there are future elections. We need council representatives that are not only compassionate to criminals, but also to the unwanted and abused animals in this county.
The Animal Welfare League is holding yet another fund-raiser to keep our heads above water. We are holding an auction Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Center Lake Pavilion. We have some wonderful donations: a used car, donated by The Car Company; $700 worth of computer equipment; a handmade quilt; lots of hard to find Beanie Babies¨; and many other great donations. Please support us by donating something we can auction or by showing up to bid on some of our great stuff.
Margaret Kennedy, AWL member
Animal Officer Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:Many thanks to Steve Brown, our City Animal Control Officer. He gave beyond his duties to rescue five stray animals in need of care.
A. LaSalle, Warsaw
Big Money Candidates
Editor, Times-Union:Wanted: Candidate for president of the United States of America.
It sure seems to me that all we have for candidates is people with big money, for example, G.W. Bush, who seems to think he's superior in some way, because he has a lot of big money people backing him, or other people like Donald Trump, who have so much money, the only choice in life they have left is to run for president or die. You think Bill Clinton was bad, If Donald Duck, oh, I mean Donald Trump, gets in the White House, my guess is there will be a woman in every room, including the basement, along with slot machines in everyone's house in America. I think it is time for a hard-working, down-to-earth person, who can barely keep his or her family fed on a weekly basis, to come forward and stand up and run for president. And when they do, it will be the first time I have voted for anyone. Enough of the big money game. Have a nice day.
Michael L. Stevens, Pierceton
Lucas Helps Animal Welfare
Editor, Times-Union:Could you please let the public know that Lucas Realtors is collecting items for the Animal Welfare League as a community project - dog food, cat litter, collars, leashes, toys, etc. It's going on through Friday the 16th. Just come to our office and ask for Karin Hamilton or Juanita Wagner, who are in charge of the project at Lucas or call 267-2239. We'll pick up, too.
Lucas Realtors, Warsaw
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