Letters to the Editor 11-29-2000
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Teen Parents Suceeding - Hospice Program - Good Samaritan - Recounts - Where's Tim Roemer? - Roving Chef - Veterans Day
Teen Parents Suceeding
Editor, Times-Union:With the holidays upon us we open our hearts and wallets to the various organizations that assist the less fortunate among us. This generosity is a wonderful thing but it seems that it takes the birth of a child to spawn it. There is an organization in our county that is in existence because of the birth of another child. TPS, Teen Parents Succeeding, provides day care and support to the teen-age parents in the Wawasee school system. The mother of a pregnant teen-ager, who realized the value of her daughter's education, established TPS 10 years ago. Since then, with the support of area churches, organizations, businesses and individuals, TPS has assisted more than 80 teen parents to stay in school.
TPS, a licensed day care, is housed at 900 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. On the outside it appears to be another modest two-story single family dwelling, but once inside, the building's purpose is clarified. The office is secluded on the second floor while the entire downstairs is dedicated to the care and comfort of its young charges.
Organization is the theme in the kitchen where colorful baskets and labeled crates provide individual storage areas for infant-sized cloths, diapers, food and medications. In another room cribs and rocking chairs provide comfort and naps while a former living room is converted into a safe play area for toddlers.
While TPS does not promote teen pregnancy, it aims to give assistance to a situation that is already in existence - built on the philosophy that when teen parents opt to stay in school they increase their odds of becoming self-supporting parents and citizens. In addition to providing child care, the young mothers enrolled in the program are required to attend group support and parent education classes.
With only two paid staff members, a director and a child care-giver, TPS is dependent on its volunteer staff and board of directors. In addition to her responsibilities at the center, TPS Director Shantel Keith meets regularly with the teachers and counselors at the high school where she is kept abreast of the students' academic progress and other relevant issues.
TPS shares life experiences, struggles and many concerns of teen parents with eighth-grade students in the Wawasee school system through the sex education class, "Sex Respect."
As a parent and citizen of this community, it pleases me to see the results of Teen Parents Succeeding. To date, 39 teen mothers in this program have graduated, eight have gone to college and 20 are now married. I applaud this organization and the young parents who have taken responsibility for their actions.
Anyone interested in making monetary contributions, volunteering time or seeking a seat on the board of directors for Teen Parents Succeeding may obtain further information by calling TPS at 457-3541.
Carroll Moore
Warsaw
Hospice Program
Editor, Times-Union:The Hospice Program of Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc. will be hosting a special interactive seminar to help people who have experienced the death of a loved one this past year. This is a one-time meeting to deal with the feelings and thoughts which make the holidays so difficult. The purpose of this seminar is:
- To give information about the effects of grief on the bereaved which make the holidays so painful.
- To offer suggestions for handling the pain of grief during the holidays.
- To assist people with ideas to use when planning activities which will serve as alternatives to the traditions which are too painful to observe this year.
This seminar will be led by Peter Albertson, the pastoral counselor and bereavement coordinator for the Hospice Program. Albertson has received training in leading bereavement support groups and is a Certified Grief Counselor through the Association for Death Education and Counseling. He has been leading bereavement support groups for over seven years. "Journey of Grief Through the Holidays" will be presented at the Warsaw Church of God, 1059 Rozella Road, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this helpful seminar. Please call 372-3401 to register your interest in attending. This will enable us to prepare an adequate amount of materials for the seminar. There is no charge for the seminar.
Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc.
Warsaw
Good Samaritan
Editor, Times-Union:I am very grateful to the person that found our checkbook and turned it in at the Owen's Center Street office this past Wednesday afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving.
Thank you, may the Lord richly bless you.
Mrs. William S. Raypole
Warsaw
Recounts
Editor, Times-Union:I know many people (including myself) are sick to death of the presidential election delays, recounts and more recounts. Not only has this fiasco been stressful to everyone involved but our credibility as a nation is being ruined! People in other countries are laughing at us while our candidates are so busy trying to prove their point. It just blows my mind to think this nation (which is the greatest nation on Earth) can put a man on the moon, we can walk in space for days, our technology is so fine-tuned that we can have monitoring equipment to see if there is life on other planets, and we do not have the proper equipment to tally an accurate vote! If and when we get our newly elected Commander-in-Chief, If I could ask him one question - it would be as follows: Mr. President, should I address you as PRESIDENT PIMPLE OR PRESIDENT DIMPLE!
Marilyn E. Workley
Warsaw, via e-mail
Where's Tim Roemer?
Editor, Times-Union:"Our Tim Roemer," where is he on the election fiasco created by crazy Al Gore?
Where's "our Tim Roemer" on the rule of law in Florida?
Where's "our Tim Roemer" on the absentee ballots of our U.S. military men and women serving all around the world protecting "our Tim Roemer" and us for not being counted and thrown out in Florida?
I was in the military and voted my absentee ballot from California, and I know my vote counted because Al Gore and the Democrats were not counting and changing the ballot count like they are in Florida.
Where's "our Tim Roemer" asking Al Gore to concede now that Gov. Bush has been certified the winner in Florida is the next president of the United States of America?
Where's "our Tim Roemer" on having the courts overturn a presidential election and making Al Gore the winner?
We could ask "our Tim Roemer," but he isn't around, he doesn't live in Indiana, he lives in Washington, D.C.!
Joe L. Lopez
Warsaw
via e-mail
Roving Chef
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to thank you and your staff for the nice article your paper printed about The Roving Chef. That article has helped in gaining community support to feed God's people in need. Contributions from the community have made it possible for me to serve an average of 100 people each day I set up.
It is my prayer that with the help of God and the fine people of this community, I will be able to cook and deliver 24 complete Christmas dinners to families who need this service. I will deliver the dinners to their homes on Christmas Eve. If you or any of your readers know of anyone who could benefit from this service, please call or write before Dec. 15: The Roving Chef, P.O. Box 705, Pierceton, IN 46562; 839-8503.
There can be one or more in the household. Depending on what is available to me, I hope to prepare a turkey or ham, white potatoes (instant or fresh), sweet potatoes (canned or fresh), dressing and gravy, cranberries (canned or fresh), pies and fruit salad. As I have indicated, this menu solely depends on food and funds available.
Thank you once again for your article.
Charlie Johnson Parker
The Roving Chef
Pierceton
Veterans Day
Editor, Times-Union:I felt I had to write and thank Ms. Marge Gast for her letter concerning the Nov. 11 Veterans Day program at the Center Lake Pavilion. I too was there, and yes, the crowd didn't seem as large as in the past, but you are so right regarding the speech by Ken Locke, which I found most inspirational. As a Vietnam veteran, I find the ceremonies most satisfying, even without an overflow crowd, and must say was surprised with the beautiful patches that were passed out by the Boy Scouts, and I am proud to say that mine is now worn with pride on my vest for all to see.
I too wish that Veterans Day ceremonies could be attended by all and especially the school children, so that they might experience first-hand the honors bestowed all of our veterans, from the beginning to the present. I then add my thanks to yours, Ms. Gast, for those who cared enough to attend.
David Bouse
U.S. Army 1966-1976
South Whitley
via e-mail
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Teen Parents Suceeding
Editor, Times-Union:With the holidays upon us we open our hearts and wallets to the various organizations that assist the less fortunate among us. This generosity is a wonderful thing but it seems that it takes the birth of a child to spawn it. There is an organization in our county that is in existence because of the birth of another child. TPS, Teen Parents Succeeding, provides day care and support to the teen-age parents in the Wawasee school system. The mother of a pregnant teen-ager, who realized the value of her daughter's education, established TPS 10 years ago. Since then, with the support of area churches, organizations, businesses and individuals, TPS has assisted more than 80 teen parents to stay in school.
TPS, a licensed day care, is housed at 900 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. On the outside it appears to be another modest two-story single family dwelling, but once inside, the building's purpose is clarified. The office is secluded on the second floor while the entire downstairs is dedicated to the care and comfort of its young charges.
Organization is the theme in the kitchen where colorful baskets and labeled crates provide individual storage areas for infant-sized cloths, diapers, food and medications. In another room cribs and rocking chairs provide comfort and naps while a former living room is converted into a safe play area for toddlers.
While TPS does not promote teen pregnancy, it aims to give assistance to a situation that is already in existence - built on the philosophy that when teen parents opt to stay in school they increase their odds of becoming self-supporting parents and citizens. In addition to providing child care, the young mothers enrolled in the program are required to attend group support and parent education classes.
With only two paid staff members, a director and a child care-giver, TPS is dependent on its volunteer staff and board of directors. In addition to her responsibilities at the center, TPS Director Shantel Keith meets regularly with the teachers and counselors at the high school where she is kept abreast of the students' academic progress and other relevant issues.
TPS shares life experiences, struggles and many concerns of teen parents with eighth-grade students in the Wawasee school system through the sex education class, "Sex Respect."
As a parent and citizen of this community, it pleases me to see the results of Teen Parents Succeeding. To date, 39 teen mothers in this program have graduated, eight have gone to college and 20 are now married. I applaud this organization and the young parents who have taken responsibility for their actions.
Anyone interested in making monetary contributions, volunteering time or seeking a seat on the board of directors for Teen Parents Succeeding may obtain further information by calling TPS at 457-3541.
Carroll Moore
Warsaw
Hospice Program
Editor, Times-Union:The Hospice Program of Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc. will be hosting a special interactive seminar to help people who have experienced the death of a loved one this past year. This is a one-time meeting to deal with the feelings and thoughts which make the holidays so difficult. The purpose of this seminar is:
- To give information about the effects of grief on the bereaved which make the holidays so painful.
- To offer suggestions for handling the pain of grief during the holidays.
- To assist people with ideas to use when planning activities which will serve as alternatives to the traditions which are too painful to observe this year.
This seminar will be led by Peter Albertson, the pastoral counselor and bereavement coordinator for the Hospice Program. Albertson has received training in leading bereavement support groups and is a Certified Grief Counselor through the Association for Death Education and Counseling. He has been leading bereavement support groups for over seven years. "Journey of Grief Through the Holidays" will be presented at the Warsaw Church of God, 1059 Rozella Road, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend this helpful seminar. Please call 372-3401 to register your interest in attending. This will enable us to prepare an adequate amount of materials for the seminar. There is no charge for the seminar.
Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice Inc.
Warsaw
Good Samaritan
Editor, Times-Union:I am very grateful to the person that found our checkbook and turned it in at the Owen's Center Street office this past Wednesday afternoon, the day before Thanksgiving.
Thank you, may the Lord richly bless you.
Mrs. William S. Raypole
Warsaw
Recounts
Editor, Times-Union:I know many people (including myself) are sick to death of the presidential election delays, recounts and more recounts. Not only has this fiasco been stressful to everyone involved but our credibility as a nation is being ruined! People in other countries are laughing at us while our candidates are so busy trying to prove their point. It just blows my mind to think this nation (which is the greatest nation on Earth) can put a man on the moon, we can walk in space for days, our technology is so fine-tuned that we can have monitoring equipment to see if there is life on other planets, and we do not have the proper equipment to tally an accurate vote! If and when we get our newly elected Commander-in-Chief, If I could ask him one question - it would be as follows: Mr. President, should I address you as PRESIDENT PIMPLE OR PRESIDENT DIMPLE!
Marilyn E. Workley
Warsaw, via e-mail
Where's Tim Roemer?
Editor, Times-Union:"Our Tim Roemer," where is he on the election fiasco created by crazy Al Gore?
Where's "our Tim Roemer" on the rule of law in Florida?
Where's "our Tim Roemer" on the absentee ballots of our U.S. military men and women serving all around the world protecting "our Tim Roemer" and us for not being counted and thrown out in Florida?
I was in the military and voted my absentee ballot from California, and I know my vote counted because Al Gore and the Democrats were not counting and changing the ballot count like they are in Florida.
Where's "our Tim Roemer" asking Al Gore to concede now that Gov. Bush has been certified the winner in Florida is the next president of the United States of America?
Where's "our Tim Roemer" on having the courts overturn a presidential election and making Al Gore the winner?
We could ask "our Tim Roemer," but he isn't around, he doesn't live in Indiana, he lives in Washington, D.C.!
Joe L. Lopez
Warsaw
via e-mail
Roving Chef
Editor, Times-Union:I would like to thank you and your staff for the nice article your paper printed about The Roving Chef. That article has helped in gaining community support to feed God's people in need. Contributions from the community have made it possible for me to serve an average of 100 people each day I set up.
It is my prayer that with the help of God and the fine people of this community, I will be able to cook and deliver 24 complete Christmas dinners to families who need this service. I will deliver the dinners to their homes on Christmas Eve. If you or any of your readers know of anyone who could benefit from this service, please call or write before Dec. 15: The Roving Chef, P.O. Box 705, Pierceton, IN 46562; 839-8503.
There can be one or more in the household. Depending on what is available to me, I hope to prepare a turkey or ham, white potatoes (instant or fresh), sweet potatoes (canned or fresh), dressing and gravy, cranberries (canned or fresh), pies and fruit salad. As I have indicated, this menu solely depends on food and funds available.
Thank you once again for your article.
Charlie Johnson Parker
The Roving Chef
Pierceton
Veterans Day
Editor, Times-Union:I felt I had to write and thank Ms. Marge Gast for her letter concerning the Nov. 11 Veterans Day program at the Center Lake Pavilion. I too was there, and yes, the crowd didn't seem as large as in the past, but you are so right regarding the speech by Ken Locke, which I found most inspirational. As a Vietnam veteran, I find the ceremonies most satisfying, even without an overflow crowd, and must say was surprised with the beautiful patches that were passed out by the Boy Scouts, and I am proud to say that mine is now worn with pride on my vest for all to see.
I too wish that Veterans Day ceremonies could be attended by all and especially the school children, so that they might experience first-hand the honors bestowed all of our veterans, from the beginning to the present. I then add my thanks to yours, Ms. Gast, for those who cared enough to attend.
David Bouse
U.S. Army 1966-1976
South Whitley
via e-mail
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