Letters to the Editor 10-14-2003
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Treated Rudely - Family Fun Night - Loving The Dentists - Railroad Crossing
Treated Rudely
Editor, Times-Union:On Sept. 21 a group of us went over to the Trail of Courage in Rochester. We paid our $5 entry fee and proceeded in to enjoy the day. One of our group (Tim Davis) lost his legs in Vietnam and was in a golf cart. He was allowed to go in with the rest of us.
About 15 minutes later he was told he had to leave because of the cart. He was humiliated by six people there so badly that a crowd gathered to hear what was being said to Tim. Lots of people left with us. I thought discrimination only happened to races or the poor, but I was wrong.
There were no posted signs anywhere saying he was not allowed. I think this was cruel and uncalled for. Tim needs an apology from these people and to have it in writing.
I want this made public so people would know there are still cold people out there and it's a shame. You see, Tim Davis is my brother and I thank him for what he did for me.
Manda Vuittonet
Milford
Family Fun Night
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to extend my warmest thanks to the Purdue Master Gardeners for hosting the Family Fun Night at the Center Lake Pavilion. For a very small donation the children were able to make pine cone bird feeders, jump ropes, painted cookies, leaf rubbings and dress mini pumpkins as turkeys. In addition, they learned about bugs and enjoyed a variety of fall treats.
Each activity table was well staffed, kid-friendly and loads of fun. How wonderful to have a safe and enjoyable place for children to laugh and learn. Hats off to the volunteers of the Master Gardeners for making this evening possible.
Ruth Mann
Warsaw
Loving The Dentists
Editor, Times-Union:Have you ever heard anyone say, "I love to visit the dentist"? I can't say that I actually love the idea, but there is one dentist office in this town where I thoroughly enjoy myself while waiting my turn in the chair. The place I'm speaking of is pleasant and cheerful, and there are nice, comfortable chairs to sit in while you're waiting and plenty of interesting reading matter at hand with which to while away the time.
The dentist office I'm referring to is that of Dr. William Myers. Dr. Myers himself is a class act, and he always makes the patient feel that he truly is concerned about them; furthermore, his staff is terrific. All of his assistants are lovely ladies who always make a patient feel comfortable and at ease. There is a special place on my list for Kathy, one of the beautiful receptionists. I have known her for years and it is always a pleasure and a delight to encounter her each time I pay the office a visit. Then there's Norma, another member of the staff who usually works on me. Norma is a dental hygienist who is a genius at whatever she does. On the other hand, she always tries her best not to hurt anyone, and I'm almost certain that the majority of Norma's patients are left pain free.
Years ago, when times were less strict, I lived in Leesburg and I recall that our old family doctor who not only served as M.D. to practically everybody in Leesburg and on the routes, sometimes positioned himself as dentist. I recollect that he used some kind of "evil" looking pliers, and whenever somebody in town complained of a serious toothache, the good doctor relieved him by extracting the tooth. He charged 50 cents for each tooth he pulled, and the law didn't get after him, either!
It's a well known fact that some individuals are absolutely terrified at the thought of going to the dentist. I guess my Uncle Charlie was like that. One time, Uncle Charlie had acquired a very bad toothache, so someone informed him that if he'd put gasoline on the tooth, it would kill the pain; therefore, Uncle Charlie listened to the advice his cohort gave him, and afterwards, to get rid of the taste of gasoline, Uncle Charlie lifted the lid on the kitchen range and spat into the stove, the results being that the flames from the gasoline flared up and singed off both of Uncle Charlie's eyebrows. So I don't know what proved to be more painful to Uncle Charlie, an infected tooth or burns from the singed eyebrows.
Don Kaiser
Warsaw
Railroad Crossing
Editor, Times-Union:The railroad crossing on Pope Street behind the Warsaw Cut Glass is in serious need of repair. The railroad had the crossing closed for three to four days back in the summer; you would have thought it was for repair work. It turns out the crossing is in worse shape now than it was before the closing.
I have noticed that someone has tried to patch the holes and cover the big rocks on at least two occasions since the crossing was reopened. Anyone who has spent one winter in Indiana knows that good pavement breaks up in the winter. What will this crossing be like after a freeze and the snowplows go over it a few times? I think it is safe to say there could be a lot of cars damaged like they are torn from potholes every spring.
There is a lot of traffic at this crossing and I think that the railroad should be able to fix it better than it is now. In fact, I know they can do a better job because the crossings on Center Street, Market Street and Winona Avenue are done right. The Warsaw Street Department or the Mayor should put some pressure on the railroad to get this crossing fixed properly before winter.
Maybe something will get done if more of the people on the southeast side of Warsaw that use this crossing every day will speak up. I can't be the only person who has noticed this problem.
Linda Prater
Winona Lake
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- Treated Rudely - Family Fun Night - Loving The Dentists - Railroad Crossing
Treated Rudely
Editor, Times-Union:On Sept. 21 a group of us went over to the Trail of Courage in Rochester. We paid our $5 entry fee and proceeded in to enjoy the day. One of our group (Tim Davis) lost his legs in Vietnam and was in a golf cart. He was allowed to go in with the rest of us.
About 15 minutes later he was told he had to leave because of the cart. He was humiliated by six people there so badly that a crowd gathered to hear what was being said to Tim. Lots of people left with us. I thought discrimination only happened to races or the poor, but I was wrong.
There were no posted signs anywhere saying he was not allowed. I think this was cruel and uncalled for. Tim needs an apology from these people and to have it in writing.
I want this made public so people would know there are still cold people out there and it's a shame. You see, Tim Davis is my brother and I thank him for what he did for me.
Manda Vuittonet
Milford
Family Fun Night
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to extend my warmest thanks to the Purdue Master Gardeners for hosting the Family Fun Night at the Center Lake Pavilion. For a very small donation the children were able to make pine cone bird feeders, jump ropes, painted cookies, leaf rubbings and dress mini pumpkins as turkeys. In addition, they learned about bugs and enjoyed a variety of fall treats.
Each activity table was well staffed, kid-friendly and loads of fun. How wonderful to have a safe and enjoyable place for children to laugh and learn. Hats off to the volunteers of the Master Gardeners for making this evening possible.
Ruth Mann
Warsaw
Loving The Dentists
Editor, Times-Union:Have you ever heard anyone say, "I love to visit the dentist"? I can't say that I actually love the idea, but there is one dentist office in this town where I thoroughly enjoy myself while waiting my turn in the chair. The place I'm speaking of is pleasant and cheerful, and there are nice, comfortable chairs to sit in while you're waiting and plenty of interesting reading matter at hand with which to while away the time.
The dentist office I'm referring to is that of Dr. William Myers. Dr. Myers himself is a class act, and he always makes the patient feel that he truly is concerned about them; furthermore, his staff is terrific. All of his assistants are lovely ladies who always make a patient feel comfortable and at ease. There is a special place on my list for Kathy, one of the beautiful receptionists. I have known her for years and it is always a pleasure and a delight to encounter her each time I pay the office a visit. Then there's Norma, another member of the staff who usually works on me. Norma is a dental hygienist who is a genius at whatever she does. On the other hand, she always tries her best not to hurt anyone, and I'm almost certain that the majority of Norma's patients are left pain free.
Years ago, when times were less strict, I lived in Leesburg and I recall that our old family doctor who not only served as M.D. to practically everybody in Leesburg and on the routes, sometimes positioned himself as dentist. I recollect that he used some kind of "evil" looking pliers, and whenever somebody in town complained of a serious toothache, the good doctor relieved him by extracting the tooth. He charged 50 cents for each tooth he pulled, and the law didn't get after him, either!
It's a well known fact that some individuals are absolutely terrified at the thought of going to the dentist. I guess my Uncle Charlie was like that. One time, Uncle Charlie had acquired a very bad toothache, so someone informed him that if he'd put gasoline on the tooth, it would kill the pain; therefore, Uncle Charlie listened to the advice his cohort gave him, and afterwards, to get rid of the taste of gasoline, Uncle Charlie lifted the lid on the kitchen range and spat into the stove, the results being that the flames from the gasoline flared up and singed off both of Uncle Charlie's eyebrows. So I don't know what proved to be more painful to Uncle Charlie, an infected tooth or burns from the singed eyebrows.
Don Kaiser
Warsaw
Railroad Crossing
Editor, Times-Union:The railroad crossing on Pope Street behind the Warsaw Cut Glass is in serious need of repair. The railroad had the crossing closed for three to four days back in the summer; you would have thought it was for repair work. It turns out the crossing is in worse shape now than it was before the closing.
I have noticed that someone has tried to patch the holes and cover the big rocks on at least two occasions since the crossing was reopened. Anyone who has spent one winter in Indiana knows that good pavement breaks up in the winter. What will this crossing be like after a freeze and the snowplows go over it a few times? I think it is safe to say there could be a lot of cars damaged like they are torn from potholes every spring.
There is a lot of traffic at this crossing and I think that the railroad should be able to fix it better than it is now. In fact, I know they can do a better job because the crossings on Center Street, Market Street and Winona Avenue are done right. The Warsaw Street Department or the Mayor should put some pressure on the railroad to get this crossing fixed properly before winter.
Maybe something will get done if more of the people on the southeast side of Warsaw that use this crossing every day will speak up. I can't be the only person who has noticed this problem.
Linda Prater
Winona Lake
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