Letters to the Editor 10-25-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Lasting Impression - Votes Count - Banning Rifles - Veterans' Booklet - The Wall - Tribute To 1952 Team
Lasting Impression
Editor, Times-Union:I grew up in Warsaw, Ind., and attended Lincoln Elementary School. The other day I stumbled upon Lincoln Elementary's Web page and decided to check it out.
I was impressed to see how many teachers are still teaching there after so many years. I believe that it says something about the dedication of the teachers to keep teaching year after year.
I remember each teacher that I had in my elementary school days, and I was inspired by them to go to college and study elementary education. I was saddened to find out that Charles Hunter is retiring after this year.
I only had Charles Hunter for an hour a week for spelling, but he left an impression on me to last a lifetime. I was in the sixth and a student in his class died overnight. The student was not the best well-behaved student, but as time went on, the student was becoming happier and more pleasant to be around.
I remember Mr. Hunter coming into my classroom and explaining how the boy died, and how his behavior had changed. After studying education in college, I realize how much Mr. Hunter believed in the boy to have a different outlook in life.
I realize how important it is to make a good lasting impression in the lives of children, but I also realize that it is not an easy job to do. Thank you to all the teachers in the Warsaw School district who have made a lasting impression in my life.
Erin McGrath
Muncie
via e-mail
Votes Count
Editor, Times-Union:Your vote does count.
In 1980, about 22 percent of eligible voters cast ballots for Jimmy Carter. About 27 percent voted for Ronald Reagan. The balance of eligible voters didn't vote.
In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England. In 1649, one vote caused King Charles I of England to be executed.
In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German.
Thomas Jefferson, then John Quincy Adams, were elected by one vote in the Electoral College.
In 1839, Marcus Morton was elected governor of Massachusetts by one vote. In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union. A single vote also admitted California, Oregon and Washington to statehood.
In 1868, President Andrew Johnson's impeachment was defeated by a single vote.
In 1876, with the presidential election thrown into the House, Rutherford B. Hayes won by a single vote. It was cast by an Indiana Congressman who himself had been elected by a one-vote margin. That same year, one vote changed France from a monarchy to a republic.
In 1923, Adolf Hitler became leader of the Nazi party by a one-vote edge.
John F. Kennedy's margin of victory over Richard Nixon in 1960 was less than one vote per precinct.
Your vote does count. Let's put Kosciusko County on the map with a high percentage turnout. If you have no way to the polls on Nov. 5, make arrangements with your party headquarters for transportation.
Doris Camden
Warsaw
Banning Rifles
Editor, Times-Union:Now this goes beyond stupid. The anti-gunners and their media allies now want to ban "sniper rifles." So what is a "sniper rifle"?
During the Revolutionary War Private Murphy climbed a tree with his specially built double flintlock rifle and killed two British officers at 300 yards.
At Spotsylvania during the Civil War, Major General John Sedgwick was killed by a confederate sharpshooter using a single-shot muzzleloader fired at 800 yards.
Today nearly every hunting rifle made is accurate to at least 500 yards and some, in the right hands, to 1,000 yards.
Military and police snipers today use modified hunting rifles. In other words, a ban on all "sniper rifles" would have to be a ban on all rifles.
Are the anti-gunners that stupid or is that what they want?
Harold Kitson
Warsaw
Veterans' Booklet
Editor, Times-Union:I did not get to visit the Vietnam memorial wall in Syracuse in Oct. I was in Albuquerque, N.M., visiting my beautiful sister-in-law Elizabeth Shirey and her beautiful family.
I was recently given a booklet on the brave men who gave the supreme sacrifice, and the activities at Syracuse.
I would like to thank Warsaw High School teacher Dan Kuhn and the young ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2004 for the research on these great young men of another era.
I lost some very close friends in Nam and could not finish the booklet because tears formed in my eyes. Charlie Baney and Bob (Shorty) Taylor are two of those men. When I go to the Legion circle (Oakwood, Warsaw), I stop and say a few words to them.
Here is a small saying in the booklet that really got to me: "You were a ragtag bunch but Uncle Sam never sent better men into battle." (Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore - "We Were Soldiers Once and Young")
Again, Mr. Kuhn and students, "Thank you."
Mike Shirey
North Webster
The Wall
Editor, Times-Union:The Vietnam Memorial Wall service was wonderful. There were 11 members of my family there. My nephew Robert Wilfong from South Whitley was killed over there and we got to see his name on the wall. The crosses they had made for each area man was a real touch. We got to keep ours.
The service was well prepared. The girl that sang the anthem was really good. The raising of the American flag and the POW-MIA flag was awesome. The bagpipers were great. The Navy band and the Marine Corps did a great job.
The pledge was led by a 6-year-old.
Adrian Cronauer was great to listen to.
When the Huey Helicopters flew over, it brought tears to a lot of people. They flew right over the big American flag.
I would like to thank everyone that helped put this service together and brought it to Syracuse. A job well done. To end the Marine Corps played "Taps" - it was great. Thanks to everyone.
Wilma Mitchell
North Webster
Tribute To 1952 Team
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of my wife Betty and all our family, we want to give a big "Thank you" to Warsaw Community High School and the City of Warsaw for the recently tribute paid to the 1952 Tiger football team and their undefeated season. Thanks also to the Warsaw Times-Union and Dale Hubler, sports writer, for the special coverage given this event.
Athletic Director Dave Fulkerson and the entire department did a tremendous job in locating the young men of the 1952 Tigers. Most of them are retired or nearing retirement and are located in many states as well as Indiana. A very representative group made the effort to attend and receive their plaque from Principal Dr. Jennifer Brumfield, WCHS.
Thanks go also to Mayor Ernest Wiggins, City of Warsaw, for his participation with the proclamation directed to the old coach.
Our theme for the evening was "Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger." Congratulations to Coach Phil Jensen and the football staff and players for another fine season. You are setting the bar high for future Tigers as they build their own 50 years of memories.
Thanks again for a great tribute to these former Tigers and their coaches.
Coach Frank Sanders
1952 Football Team
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Lasting Impression
Editor, Times-Union:I grew up in Warsaw, Ind., and attended Lincoln Elementary School. The other day I stumbled upon Lincoln Elementary's Web page and decided to check it out.
I was impressed to see how many teachers are still teaching there after so many years. I believe that it says something about the dedication of the teachers to keep teaching year after year.
I remember each teacher that I had in my elementary school days, and I was inspired by them to go to college and study elementary education. I was saddened to find out that Charles Hunter is retiring after this year.
I only had Charles Hunter for an hour a week for spelling, but he left an impression on me to last a lifetime. I was in the sixth and a student in his class died overnight. The student was not the best well-behaved student, but as time went on, the student was becoming happier and more pleasant to be around.
I remember Mr. Hunter coming into my classroom and explaining how the boy died, and how his behavior had changed. After studying education in college, I realize how much Mr. Hunter believed in the boy to have a different outlook in life.
I realize how important it is to make a good lasting impression in the lives of children, but I also realize that it is not an easy job to do. Thank you to all the teachers in the Warsaw School district who have made a lasting impression in my life.
Erin McGrath
Muncie
via e-mail
Votes Count
Editor, Times-Union:Your vote does count.
In 1980, about 22 percent of eligible voters cast ballots for Jimmy Carter. About 27 percent voted for Ronald Reagan. The balance of eligible voters didn't vote.
In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England. In 1649, one vote caused King Charles I of England to be executed.
In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German.
Thomas Jefferson, then John Quincy Adams, were elected by one vote in the Electoral College.
In 1839, Marcus Morton was elected governor of Massachusetts by one vote. In 1845, one vote brought Texas into the Union. A single vote also admitted California, Oregon and Washington to statehood.
In 1868, President Andrew Johnson's impeachment was defeated by a single vote.
In 1876, with the presidential election thrown into the House, Rutherford B. Hayes won by a single vote. It was cast by an Indiana Congressman who himself had been elected by a one-vote margin. That same year, one vote changed France from a monarchy to a republic.
In 1923, Adolf Hitler became leader of the Nazi party by a one-vote edge.
John F. Kennedy's margin of victory over Richard Nixon in 1960 was less than one vote per precinct.
Your vote does count. Let's put Kosciusko County on the map with a high percentage turnout. If you have no way to the polls on Nov. 5, make arrangements with your party headquarters for transportation.
Doris Camden
Warsaw
Banning Rifles
Editor, Times-Union:Now this goes beyond stupid. The anti-gunners and their media allies now want to ban "sniper rifles." So what is a "sniper rifle"?
During the Revolutionary War Private Murphy climbed a tree with his specially built double flintlock rifle and killed two British officers at 300 yards.
At Spotsylvania during the Civil War, Major General John Sedgwick was killed by a confederate sharpshooter using a single-shot muzzleloader fired at 800 yards.
Today nearly every hunting rifle made is accurate to at least 500 yards and some, in the right hands, to 1,000 yards.
Military and police snipers today use modified hunting rifles. In other words, a ban on all "sniper rifles" would have to be a ban on all rifles.
Are the anti-gunners that stupid or is that what they want?
Harold Kitson
Warsaw
Veterans' Booklet
Editor, Times-Union:I did not get to visit the Vietnam memorial wall in Syracuse in Oct. I was in Albuquerque, N.M., visiting my beautiful sister-in-law Elizabeth Shirey and her beautiful family.
I was recently given a booklet on the brave men who gave the supreme sacrifice, and the activities at Syracuse.
I would like to thank Warsaw High School teacher Dan Kuhn and the young ladies and gentlemen of the class of 2004 for the research on these great young men of another era.
I lost some very close friends in Nam and could not finish the booklet because tears formed in my eyes. Charlie Baney and Bob (Shorty) Taylor are two of those men. When I go to the Legion circle (Oakwood, Warsaw), I stop and say a few words to them.
Here is a small saying in the booklet that really got to me: "You were a ragtag bunch but Uncle Sam never sent better men into battle." (Lt. Gen. Harold G. Moore - "We Were Soldiers Once and Young")
Again, Mr. Kuhn and students, "Thank you."
Mike Shirey
North Webster
The Wall
Editor, Times-Union:The Vietnam Memorial Wall service was wonderful. There were 11 members of my family there. My nephew Robert Wilfong from South Whitley was killed over there and we got to see his name on the wall. The crosses they had made for each area man was a real touch. We got to keep ours.
The service was well prepared. The girl that sang the anthem was really good. The raising of the American flag and the POW-MIA flag was awesome. The bagpipers were great. The Navy band and the Marine Corps did a great job.
The pledge was led by a 6-year-old.
Adrian Cronauer was great to listen to.
When the Huey Helicopters flew over, it brought tears to a lot of people. They flew right over the big American flag.
I would like to thank everyone that helped put this service together and brought it to Syracuse. A job well done. To end the Marine Corps played "Taps" - it was great. Thanks to everyone.
Wilma Mitchell
North Webster
Tribute To 1952 Team
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of my wife Betty and all our family, we want to give a big "Thank you" to Warsaw Community High School and the City of Warsaw for the recently tribute paid to the 1952 Tiger football team and their undefeated season. Thanks also to the Warsaw Times-Union and Dale Hubler, sports writer, for the special coverage given this event.
Athletic Director Dave Fulkerson and the entire department did a tremendous job in locating the young men of the 1952 Tigers. Most of them are retired or nearing retirement and are located in many states as well as Indiana. A very representative group made the effort to attend and receive their plaque from Principal Dr. Jennifer Brumfield, WCHS.
Thanks go also to Mayor Ernest Wiggins, City of Warsaw, for his participation with the proclamation directed to the old coach.
Our theme for the evening was "Once a Tiger, Always a Tiger." Congratulations to Coach Phil Jensen and the football staff and players for another fine season. You are setting the bar high for future Tigers as they build their own 50 years of memories.
Thanks again for a great tribute to these former Tigers and their coaches.
Coach Frank Sanders
1952 Football Team
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