Letters to the Editor 12-07-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Wawasee Basketball - Gospel Concert - Thanks To K Of C - Patrick's Back - Claypool Crash
Wawasee Basketball
Editor, Times-Union:Mr. Freeman, the first thing you need to do is apologize to the Fairfield basketball program for your comment of a high school version of Northwestern. They shot 80 percent as a team during the game against Wawasee. Northwestern has never shot 80 percent in a game. That is probably like me saying that your soccer skills are like a high school version of Indiana State. They do not even have a team.
Who made you the timekeeper of the Wawasee High School basketball coaching staff and program? The season has just started and you are already running Coach Davis out of town. This man, his staff and players are working hard to improve the Wawasee basketball program. The Coach is playing ten to twelve players per game. One game does not make a season. I am not an expert on basketball, but as a coach, I do know that you need some thoroughbreds to win the Kentucky Derby. Wawasee has one of the finest coaching staffs for the boys and girls programs in the state. The coaching staff and athletes are working hard to put Wawasee on the map in all sports.
The first thing you need to do is learn about the sports that you are writing about. Secondly, put yourself on the sideline in front of thousands of basketball fans each weekend for four months, where over half of them think they know more than you! You being one of them! As a Wawasee graduate, you for one should be supporting the programs and not trying to destroy them!
John Blunk
Wawasee baseball coach
Editor's Note: Fairfield shot 25 of 51 field goals, 11 of 19 free throws and 4 of 14 three-point field goals in their win over Wawasee.
Gospel Concert
Editor, Times-Union:In respect to all the negative news in the news media today, such as politics in this country and the slaughter of innocent people in Kosvo. I thank God for being able to be a citizen of HIS kingdom.
Sometimes we want to help, but it is hard to do anything by ourselves. We are prone to say, "What can one man do?" One man, Jesus Christ, made Christianity what it is today. We cannot help in the way that He did, but we can make a difference.
When I visit my son's grave, I am also reminded of another person buried there that the people of this community helped so much in his sickness and death, our friend, Grady Helton.
To see the joy on his face that Saturday night at the Gospel Singing at the Steer Inn on June 13, 1998. The Gospel Concert was put on by the churches of the community. I remember Grady saying, "I never knew I had so many friends."
God bless to all the singers that participated and to each and every one that gave. Thanks to The Peru Music Center in Peru, Ind. for the use of the keyboard.
A special thank you to Clyde and Rebecca Arnett, the owners of the Steer Inn, who made it all possible. I thank God for people such as these and I know God will bless them. Clyde and Becky, keep up the good work! Remember, your work is not in vain in the Lord.
Ralph Dotson, Sr., Silver Lake
Thanks To K Of C
Editor, Times-Union:I just wanted to express my gratitude to the Knights of Columbus of Kosciusko County for giving Pierceton School another generous grant. This money is spent to benefit special education students. Sometimes they require special materials or equipment which is quite costly. The Knights of Columbus have been very generous the past few years. We have been able to purchase many items we otherwise might not have been able to afford. Thank you again!
Angela R. Speicher, Pierceton Elementary School
Patrick's Back
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing this letter in reference to the article that appeared in the sports section, Friday, November 27, 1998, titled "Patrick Is Back, And So Are His Old Ways."
As a former player, and now a fan, I really enjoyed the article, due to the utmost respect I have for Mr. Patrick, as a coach and person.
The problem that I had with it was at the end of the article when Times-Union sports Editor Jeff Holsinger blasted the previous Valley coaches. I thought it showed much disrespect and unprofessionalism.
Scott Tilden, Akron
Claypool Crash
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing this letter in response to the wreck that occurred on Tuesday morning at the Claypool overpass. I strongly feel that a stoplight should be put in at that intersection. I know that many others feel the same way that I do.
David was a good friend of mine and knowing that if there was a stoplight instead of a sign there, which would have prevented his death, really makes me mad. Especially since one should have been put there a long time ago. His death has had a devastating effect on all of his friends and relatives, as does any death. My mom lost one of her friends at that intersection when she was just one year older than me. The traffic going by there is bad enough, and coming from Claypool on 700 S., you can not see very well to the south anyway, which is the way that the semi came from.
How many people must die? How many families and friends must suffer before the state decides to put a stop light there. We need to do whatever it takes to get one put in. Who will be the next victim? It could be you or someone you know. Maybe we need to start a petition and take it to the State Highway Department. Maybe that will finally make them realize that we need a stoplight there.
Matt Owens, Claypool
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Wawasee Basketball
Editor, Times-Union:Mr. Freeman, the first thing you need to do is apologize to the Fairfield basketball program for your comment of a high school version of Northwestern. They shot 80 percent as a team during the game against Wawasee. Northwestern has never shot 80 percent in a game. That is probably like me saying that your soccer skills are like a high school version of Indiana State. They do not even have a team.
Who made you the timekeeper of the Wawasee High School basketball coaching staff and program? The season has just started and you are already running Coach Davis out of town. This man, his staff and players are working hard to improve the Wawasee basketball program. The Coach is playing ten to twelve players per game. One game does not make a season. I am not an expert on basketball, but as a coach, I do know that you need some thoroughbreds to win the Kentucky Derby. Wawasee has one of the finest coaching staffs for the boys and girls programs in the state. The coaching staff and athletes are working hard to put Wawasee on the map in all sports.
The first thing you need to do is learn about the sports that you are writing about. Secondly, put yourself on the sideline in front of thousands of basketball fans each weekend for four months, where over half of them think they know more than you! You being one of them! As a Wawasee graduate, you for one should be supporting the programs and not trying to destroy them!
John Blunk
Wawasee baseball coach
Editor's Note: Fairfield shot 25 of 51 field goals, 11 of 19 free throws and 4 of 14 three-point field goals in their win over Wawasee.
Gospel Concert
Editor, Times-Union:In respect to all the negative news in the news media today, such as politics in this country and the slaughter of innocent people in Kosvo. I thank God for being able to be a citizen of HIS kingdom.
Sometimes we want to help, but it is hard to do anything by ourselves. We are prone to say, "What can one man do?" One man, Jesus Christ, made Christianity what it is today. We cannot help in the way that He did, but we can make a difference.
When I visit my son's grave, I am also reminded of another person buried there that the people of this community helped so much in his sickness and death, our friend, Grady Helton.
To see the joy on his face that Saturday night at the Gospel Singing at the Steer Inn on June 13, 1998. The Gospel Concert was put on by the churches of the community. I remember Grady saying, "I never knew I had so many friends."
God bless to all the singers that participated and to each and every one that gave. Thanks to The Peru Music Center in Peru, Ind. for the use of the keyboard.
A special thank you to Clyde and Rebecca Arnett, the owners of the Steer Inn, who made it all possible. I thank God for people such as these and I know God will bless them. Clyde and Becky, keep up the good work! Remember, your work is not in vain in the Lord.
Ralph Dotson, Sr., Silver Lake
Thanks To K Of C
Editor, Times-Union:I just wanted to express my gratitude to the Knights of Columbus of Kosciusko County for giving Pierceton School another generous grant. This money is spent to benefit special education students. Sometimes they require special materials or equipment which is quite costly. The Knights of Columbus have been very generous the past few years. We have been able to purchase many items we otherwise might not have been able to afford. Thank you again!
Angela R. Speicher, Pierceton Elementary School
Patrick's Back
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing this letter in reference to the article that appeared in the sports section, Friday, November 27, 1998, titled "Patrick Is Back, And So Are His Old Ways."
As a former player, and now a fan, I really enjoyed the article, due to the utmost respect I have for Mr. Patrick, as a coach and person.
The problem that I had with it was at the end of the article when Times-Union sports Editor Jeff Holsinger blasted the previous Valley coaches. I thought it showed much disrespect and unprofessionalism.
Scott Tilden, Akron
Claypool Crash
Editor, Times-Union:I am writing this letter in response to the wreck that occurred on Tuesday morning at the Claypool overpass. I strongly feel that a stoplight should be put in at that intersection. I know that many others feel the same way that I do.
David was a good friend of mine and knowing that if there was a stoplight instead of a sign there, which would have prevented his death, really makes me mad. Especially since one should have been put there a long time ago. His death has had a devastating effect on all of his friends and relatives, as does any death. My mom lost one of her friends at that intersection when she was just one year older than me. The traffic going by there is bad enough, and coming from Claypool on 700 S., you can not see very well to the south anyway, which is the way that the semi came from.
How many people must die? How many families and friends must suffer before the state decides to put a stop light there. We need to do whatever it takes to get one put in. Who will be the next victim? It could be you or someone you know. Maybe we need to start a petition and take it to the State Highway Department. Maybe that will finally make them realize that we need a stoplight there.
Matt Owens, Claypool
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