Letters to the Editor 10-24-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Sunday Days - Pierceton Parade - Lions Thanks - Spirit Day - No Left Turn
Sunday Days
Editor, Times Union:The days of Billy Sunday, oh how glorious they were! There was no sin, and all who dwelt in the land of Winona were holy. To revert back to those glorious days, here are some suggestions, directly from the deed to our house.
The following will not be permitted:
1. The possession, sale, gift or use of alcoholic drinks.
2. The sale or use of cigarettes, tobacco or narcotics in any form.
3. The use of any licentious, obscene, profane or slanderous words, spoken, written or otherwise, to the sight, hearing and senses by one person to another.
4. Advertising of any kind, excepting upon the bulletin boards of the Assembly.
5. The operation of radios, phonographs or any disconcerting or noise-making instrument of any kind, singing, music, loud talking, laughter or the making of any other unnecessary noise.
6. All bathing, boating, fishing, athletic contests, public games, sports, and all unnecessary activities and traffic on Sundays; and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays.
7. Bathing, except on the beaches approved, loud talking, boisterous or disorderly conduct at the bathing beaches and the passing to and from the bathing beaches without robes or other appropriate garments covering the body, and bathing without modest attire.
8. Indulgence in any amusement of practice that is contrary to the spirit and purpose of the culture and religious sanctuary, which is Winona.
These were the rules of Winona dated 1942. Now, cigarettes are sold at the Winona Quick Mart, and people smoke (some are Christians), we hear unclean words (some are spoken by Christians), we see immodest bathing suits at the beach (some are Christians), we hear radios, music, loud voices, singing, laughter and instruments (most are Christian). People fish, boat and swim on Sunday (especially Christians!). Some Christians drink, or are not offended by those who do! Don't lump all Christians in one mold; we are each unique. Hail to Brent and Dane, two great guys doing a great job for Winona. If the restaurant manager wants to apply for a liquor license, so be it. Let's not hypocritically select our sins and then point fingers. Either we go all the way back to 1942, or we don't. It seems, really, that we do not.
Cynthia and Anthony Avallone
Winona Lake
Pierceton Parade
Editor, Times Union:Today we enjoyed a parade, it was the best parade ever.
The children from Pierceton Elementary and teachers put this together. They marched through the streets of Pierceton, led by Whitko's Band, police, fire department and EMS.
It was to show the spirit of their school and town and they surely did do that!
How wonderful. Please do this every year.
Lucy Smith, Ken McGarvey
Haley-Dee and Dodd Cunningham
Barb Faris, Jay, Katie and Christopher Graham
Pierceton
Lions Thanks
Editor, Times Union:Pierceton Lions Club would like to thank everyone who participated in the benefit breakfast for Alexia Kyle. Also the Candy for Cancer in Pierceton.
The town Halloween party hosted by the Lions Club will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Pierceton Elementary School big gym.
Young and old are all invited. Prizes given out and drawings for all.
Pierceton Lions
Spirit Day
Editor, Times-Union:Pierceton Elementary School held its spirit day Oct. 21. They celebrated by forming a parade that progressed through the town. Having a first-grader at Pierceton Elementary School, I was interested in seeing this parade, so I set up our video camera and waited for the action to begin. The parade was led by Pierceton Police Department. The grand marshals of the parade were the '96 and '97 Pierceton citizens of the year, both of whom are employed at the school. That in itself says something for climate in our school.
The Whitko Marching Pride followed and then several members of the Whitko administration and finally the children. This was such a wonderful idea. The children were having a great time marching along. As a spectator, it seemed to go smoothly.
I guess that thing that struck me the most was what followed the children. The fire trucks. Not just one or two of the trucks, but all the trucks from the station. The EMS followed also. These vehicles not only had a driver but most of them also had a passenger. This is what says so much about our community. Its response to the needs and well-being of our children, and its volunteerism. These people gave their time in the middle of the day, not a time that would be convenient for most. I don't dare name these people for fear of leaving someone out, but I am sure that some did not even have children attending the school. I am grateful to live in a community such as this. Kids learn by example, and if they follow the example these people were setting, then I am very optimistic about the future of our community. Thank you for giving my child something to aspire to.
Mary Bolinger
No Left Turn
Editor, Times-Union:On Aug. 18, 1997, myself and many other bus drivers were thrilled to see in the Times-Union that by the end of the month there would be no left turn at Buffalo (Ind. 15) and Prairie streets during peak traffic hours. Many times we have had to wait through not one but two signals to go straight on Buffalo Street (Ind. 15).
What happened? Did the State Highway block this? Was there a major snafu to kill this plan?
Steve Foster of WPD wouldn't have said this if it wasn't going to happen.
I have missed reading a few issues of the paper in the last two months due to other things more important happening. Was there a follow-up on this article that I missed? Any info on this would be greatly appreciated by me and my fellow bus drivers.
Jackie Clase
Etna Green
A WCS Bus Driver
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- Sunday Days - Pierceton Parade - Lions Thanks - Spirit Day - No Left Turn
Sunday Days
Editor, Times Union:The days of Billy Sunday, oh how glorious they were! There was no sin, and all who dwelt in the land of Winona were holy. To revert back to those glorious days, here are some suggestions, directly from the deed to our house.
The following will not be permitted:
1. The possession, sale, gift or use of alcoholic drinks.
2. The sale or use of cigarettes, tobacco or narcotics in any form.
3. The use of any licentious, obscene, profane or slanderous words, spoken, written or otherwise, to the sight, hearing and senses by one person to another.
4. Advertising of any kind, excepting upon the bulletin boards of the Assembly.
5. The operation of radios, phonographs or any disconcerting or noise-making instrument of any kind, singing, music, loud talking, laughter or the making of any other unnecessary noise.
6. All bathing, boating, fishing, athletic contests, public games, sports, and all unnecessary activities and traffic on Sundays; and from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. weekdays.
7. Bathing, except on the beaches approved, loud talking, boisterous or disorderly conduct at the bathing beaches and the passing to and from the bathing beaches without robes or other appropriate garments covering the body, and bathing without modest attire.
8. Indulgence in any amusement of practice that is contrary to the spirit and purpose of the culture and religious sanctuary, which is Winona.
These were the rules of Winona dated 1942. Now, cigarettes are sold at the Winona Quick Mart, and people smoke (some are Christians), we hear unclean words (some are spoken by Christians), we see immodest bathing suits at the beach (some are Christians), we hear radios, music, loud voices, singing, laughter and instruments (most are Christian). People fish, boat and swim on Sunday (especially Christians!). Some Christians drink, or are not offended by those who do! Don't lump all Christians in one mold; we are each unique. Hail to Brent and Dane, two great guys doing a great job for Winona. If the restaurant manager wants to apply for a liquor license, so be it. Let's not hypocritically select our sins and then point fingers. Either we go all the way back to 1942, or we don't. It seems, really, that we do not.
Cynthia and Anthony Avallone
Winona Lake
Pierceton Parade
Editor, Times Union:Today we enjoyed a parade, it was the best parade ever.
The children from Pierceton Elementary and teachers put this together. They marched through the streets of Pierceton, led by Whitko's Band, police, fire department and EMS.
It was to show the spirit of their school and town and they surely did do that!
How wonderful. Please do this every year.
Lucy Smith, Ken McGarvey
Haley-Dee and Dodd Cunningham
Barb Faris, Jay, Katie and Christopher Graham
Pierceton
Lions Thanks
Editor, Times Union:Pierceton Lions Club would like to thank everyone who participated in the benefit breakfast for Alexia Kyle. Also the Candy for Cancer in Pierceton.
The town Halloween party hosted by the Lions Club will be from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Pierceton Elementary School big gym.
Young and old are all invited. Prizes given out and drawings for all.
Pierceton Lions
Spirit Day
Editor, Times-Union:Pierceton Elementary School held its spirit day Oct. 21. They celebrated by forming a parade that progressed through the town. Having a first-grader at Pierceton Elementary School, I was interested in seeing this parade, so I set up our video camera and waited for the action to begin. The parade was led by Pierceton Police Department. The grand marshals of the parade were the '96 and '97 Pierceton citizens of the year, both of whom are employed at the school. That in itself says something for climate in our school.
The Whitko Marching Pride followed and then several members of the Whitko administration and finally the children. This was such a wonderful idea. The children were having a great time marching along. As a spectator, it seemed to go smoothly.
I guess that thing that struck me the most was what followed the children. The fire trucks. Not just one or two of the trucks, but all the trucks from the station. The EMS followed also. These vehicles not only had a driver but most of them also had a passenger. This is what says so much about our community. Its response to the needs and well-being of our children, and its volunteerism. These people gave their time in the middle of the day, not a time that would be convenient for most. I don't dare name these people for fear of leaving someone out, but I am sure that some did not even have children attending the school. I am grateful to live in a community such as this. Kids learn by example, and if they follow the example these people were setting, then I am very optimistic about the future of our community. Thank you for giving my child something to aspire to.
Mary Bolinger
No Left Turn
Editor, Times-Union:On Aug. 18, 1997, myself and many other bus drivers were thrilled to see in the Times-Union that by the end of the month there would be no left turn at Buffalo (Ind. 15) and Prairie streets during peak traffic hours. Many times we have had to wait through not one but two signals to go straight on Buffalo Street (Ind. 15).
What happened? Did the State Highway block this? Was there a major snafu to kill this plan?
Steve Foster of WPD wouldn't have said this if it wasn't going to happen.
I have missed reading a few issues of the paper in the last two months due to other things more important happening. Was there a follow-up on this article that I missed? Any info on this would be greatly appreciated by me and my fellow bus drivers.
Jackie Clase
Etna Green
A WCS Bus Driver
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