Letters to the Editor 10-30-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Akron Parents Say Thanks - Storm Aftermath - Thanks To Co-Workers - Thank God For Geezers - Cemetery Cleanup - Public Trust
Akron Parents Say Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:The Akron Parent Support Group would like to thank all those who contributed to a very successful Fall Fest at Akron Elementary School on Oct. 20.
Without the support of these contributors, the Fall Fest would not have been the success it was. We had a wonderful turnout and everyone had a great time.
Thank you very much!
Janet Flannery and Debbie Hileman
Co-presidents of the Akron Support Group
Akron Elementary School
Storm Aftermath
Editor, Times-Union:First of all, we want to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors (some of whome we had never met) for all their help and support when the tornado hit our property and dog kennels. We lost our pole barn, dog barn and all of our kennels. Our home was damaged also.
Thanks to everyone's help, we found all 17 of our dogs and secured them. We thank Farm & Fleet who, through awesome effort, provided us with kennels and igloo dog houses so we could secure them.
We would also like to thank everyone who helped patch our roof to prevent further damage to our house, others who helped with hard work, providing food and moral support.
We appreciate all that was done for us and are thankful for all who helped.
Mike and Carol Blackford
Warsaw
Thanks To Co-Workers
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to thank all the wonderful people that work on the "floor" at R.R. Donnelley and Sons. You gave me 16 years of constant friendship, laughter and good memories. I always enjoyed your company and I felt lucky to work with such an awesome team of people.
Wera Shepherd
Warsaw
Thank God For Geezers
Editor, Times-Union:Geezers are easy to spot
The other day I heard a word that I haven't heard in years. The word is "geezer," referring to a more mature man, which sounds better than an old man, don't you think so? Not all more mature men are geezers though. Some have everything known to man wrong with them and really are in good health. You know the self-centered type. I'm talking about the geezers that are easy to spot, at sporting events, during the playing of our National Anthem, they hold their caps over their hearts and sing without embarassment. They know the words and believe in them.
The remember the Depression, World War II, Pear Harbor, Guadalcanal, Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Jet Age and the moon landings, not to forget Vietnam, where their grandsons lost their lives.
If you bump into a geezer on the sidewalk, he'll apologize. Pass a geezer on the street and he'll nod or tip his cap to a lady. Geezers trust strangers and are respectful to women. They hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make sure the lady is on the inside for protection. Geezers get upset if someone curses in front of women and children, for they would rather have their tongues ripped out than sink to that level. Geezers have moral courage. Geezers seldom brag unless it's about grandchildren or great-grandchildren in Little League or music recitals. This country of ours needs these geezers with their decent values and common sense. We need them more now than ever.
It's the geezers who know politicians do not protect our great country. But the young men and women in the military serving their country in foreign lands and even here in this country - just as they did - without a thought except to do a good job, the best you can and to get home to loved ones. Thank God, our Heavenly Father, for geezers.
Robert L. Reed
Warsaw
Cemetery Cleanup
Editor, Times-Union:The Harrison Center Cemetery board of directors would like to thank all those who assisted in the cleanup after the tornado. We are greatly appreciative of your thoughtfulness and concern.
May the Lord bless each one of you.
Forst Dunnuck
Etna Green
Public Trust
Editor, Times-Union:I am sitting here writing this letter with anger and disgust on the article written by Teresa Smith, staff writer for the Times-Union, regarding the embezzled funds from the Solid Waste District.
This director served the Solid Waste District from Jan 1, 1999, until March 16, 2001, according to the Times-Union, misappropriating $18,568.03, according to an audit by the State Board of Accounts, the cost of the audit being $6,268.42. She had to make restitution of the money. According to the report, she made two payments of $14,770 and $1,050, still owing $9,016.45.
To me, this is an admission of guilt. No criminal charges have been filed. Anyone reading this paper, with all of the misappropriations committed, requires a serious criminal charge to be filed. This is a position of public trust which has been violated.
According to the Times-Union, the Kosciusko County prosecutor's office has not made a decision as to whether or not criminal charges will be made. (What do we need, a bomb to drop on their head to determine if this is a criminal act or not?)
Thank you, Times-Union, for having the guts to put this article on the front page of the paper, exposing this kind of behavior. I hope you will follow-up on this story and this kind of behavior.
It's a sad state of affairs when our judicial system give more penalty for minor traffic violations than embezzlement of the thousands of dollars of taxpayers' money.
In the eyes of the public, people have a tendency to accuse good, honest people of being crooks, when most are honest, hard-working, dedicated people. This embezzlement tends to make people feel that way. To me, a very harsh penalty should be given to this kind of person and quit making a mockery of justice.
Thank you for airing my opinion and I hope you will publish it. I will be reading and watching.
Ray W. Estes
Warsaw
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- Akron Parents Say Thanks - Storm Aftermath - Thanks To Co-Workers - Thank God For Geezers - Cemetery Cleanup - Public Trust
Akron Parents Say Thanks
Editor, Times-Union:The Akron Parent Support Group would like to thank all those who contributed to a very successful Fall Fest at Akron Elementary School on Oct. 20.
Without the support of these contributors, the Fall Fest would not have been the success it was. We had a wonderful turnout and everyone had a great time.
Thank you very much!
Janet Flannery and Debbie Hileman
Co-presidents of the Akron Support Group
Akron Elementary School
Storm Aftermath
Editor, Times-Union:First of all, we want to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors (some of whome we had never met) for all their help and support when the tornado hit our property and dog kennels. We lost our pole barn, dog barn and all of our kennels. Our home was damaged also.
Thanks to everyone's help, we found all 17 of our dogs and secured them. We thank Farm & Fleet who, through awesome effort, provided us with kennels and igloo dog houses so we could secure them.
We would also like to thank everyone who helped patch our roof to prevent further damage to our house, others who helped with hard work, providing food and moral support.
We appreciate all that was done for us and are thankful for all who helped.
Mike and Carol Blackford
Warsaw
Thanks To Co-Workers
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to thank all the wonderful people that work on the "floor" at R.R. Donnelley and Sons. You gave me 16 years of constant friendship, laughter and good memories. I always enjoyed your company and I felt lucky to work with such an awesome team of people.
Wera Shepherd
Warsaw
Thank God For Geezers
Editor, Times-Union:Geezers are easy to spot
The other day I heard a word that I haven't heard in years. The word is "geezer," referring to a more mature man, which sounds better than an old man, don't you think so? Not all more mature men are geezers though. Some have everything known to man wrong with them and really are in good health. You know the self-centered type. I'm talking about the geezers that are easy to spot, at sporting events, during the playing of our National Anthem, they hold their caps over their hearts and sing without embarassment. They know the words and believe in them.
The remember the Depression, World War II, Pear Harbor, Guadalcanal, Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War, the Cold War, the Jet Age and the moon landings, not to forget Vietnam, where their grandsons lost their lives.
If you bump into a geezer on the sidewalk, he'll apologize. Pass a geezer on the street and he'll nod or tip his cap to a lady. Geezers trust strangers and are respectful to women. They hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make sure the lady is on the inside for protection. Geezers get upset if someone curses in front of women and children, for they would rather have their tongues ripped out than sink to that level. Geezers have moral courage. Geezers seldom brag unless it's about grandchildren or great-grandchildren in Little League or music recitals. This country of ours needs these geezers with their decent values and common sense. We need them more now than ever.
It's the geezers who know politicians do not protect our great country. But the young men and women in the military serving their country in foreign lands and even here in this country - just as they did - without a thought except to do a good job, the best you can and to get home to loved ones. Thank God, our Heavenly Father, for geezers.
Robert L. Reed
Warsaw
Cemetery Cleanup
Editor, Times-Union:The Harrison Center Cemetery board of directors would like to thank all those who assisted in the cleanup after the tornado. We are greatly appreciative of your thoughtfulness and concern.
May the Lord bless each one of you.
Forst Dunnuck
Etna Green
Public Trust
Editor, Times-Union:I am sitting here writing this letter with anger and disgust on the article written by Teresa Smith, staff writer for the Times-Union, regarding the embezzled funds from the Solid Waste District.
This director served the Solid Waste District from Jan 1, 1999, until March 16, 2001, according to the Times-Union, misappropriating $18,568.03, according to an audit by the State Board of Accounts, the cost of the audit being $6,268.42. She had to make restitution of the money. According to the report, she made two payments of $14,770 and $1,050, still owing $9,016.45.
To me, this is an admission of guilt. No criminal charges have been filed. Anyone reading this paper, with all of the misappropriations committed, requires a serious criminal charge to be filed. This is a position of public trust which has been violated.
According to the Times-Union, the Kosciusko County prosecutor's office has not made a decision as to whether or not criminal charges will be made. (What do we need, a bomb to drop on their head to determine if this is a criminal act or not?)
Thank you, Times-Union, for having the guts to put this article on the front page of the paper, exposing this kind of behavior. I hope you will follow-up on this story and this kind of behavior.
It's a sad state of affairs when our judicial system give more penalty for minor traffic violations than embezzlement of the thousands of dollars of taxpayers' money.
In the eyes of the public, people have a tendency to accuse good, honest people of being crooks, when most are honest, hard-working, dedicated people. This embezzlement tends to make people feel that way. To me, a very harsh penalty should be given to this kind of person and quit making a mockery of justice.
Thank you for airing my opinion and I hope you will publish it. I will be reading and watching.
Ray W. Estes
Warsaw
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