Letters to the Editor 12-07-2004
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Athlete Salaries - Thanksgiving Dinner - Junior Achievement - Columnists - Hit And Run - Toy Sale
Athlete Salaries
Editor, Times-Union:I want to respond in part to two letters that were written by Fred Yohey ("Sports Salaries") and Gene May ("Limited Consciousness").
First let me start by congratulating and thanking Gene May for this wonderfully insightful piece. For those of you that haven't gotten a chance to read it, by all means read it.
Secondly I want to respond to the biggest display of " Limited
Consciousness" or narrowmindedness displayed by Fred Yohey. First of all sir, who are you to tell professional athletes that they should not be rewarded amply for a skill that they possess. You obviously did not play enough sports to know what it takes to be a professional athlete of any kind, nor do you know what these people do with their money. Let me inform you, if I may, about what you have so cleverly left out of the overall equation. Most athletes, 67 percent, make at or slightly above their respective league minimum, and you cannot fault them for that.
Secondly if you believe for one second that athletes are sitting on this money you are more naive than I thought. Most athletes that make the kind of money makes you say "they need to drop a zero" put that money directly back into the community. Take for instance Alex Rodriguez, A-Rod gives 35 percent of his yearly salary back into charitable efforts, such as United Way and others. Now let me see, 35 percent of 200 million calculates into $70 million into charities over the 10 years he was contracted at the time of this deal. Many of these athletes use athletics as a way or means to extricate themselves from situations such as poverty and high crime areas. They simply are trying to take a positive turn and trying not to fall into the traps of society, which has disenfrachised minorities. Believe it or not society does not expect urban societies to fare well academically so the only way out is through athletics. I see no problem with what athletes are paid. If you have such a problem then stop attending sporting events of all kinds and age groups, as they may produce an athlete that you think "should drop a zero."
Mark Rogers
Warsaw
via e-mail
Thanksgiving Dinner
Editor, Times-Union:We would like to thank everyone who helped make the Thanksgiving Dinner in Silver Lake such a huge success. Thank you very much, whether it was donating food, a monetary donation, helping cook, serve or deliver meals, or praying that things would go well. Because of your generosity we were able to serve nearly 100 meals.
We are looking forward to Thanksgiving Dinner 2005. We know that with people, like you, helping us it too will be a success.
Thanks again for everything.
May God bless you as you blessed us and those we served.
Rich and Lois VanOsdol
Silver Lake
via e-mail
Junior Achievement
Editor, Times-Union:On Nov. 20, the Annual Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon for Kosciusko County was held at Gilliam Lanes with 19 teams representing local business and organizations. These 19 teams contributed more than $4,000 in pledges to help support the local Junior Achievement Programs in the Warsaw Schools, Tippecanoe Valley Schools and Pierceton Elementary School that serve close to 2,600 students. Without the support of all the participating groups, businesses and organization, this event would not be successful each year. Thanks to all those for lending support by helping publicize the event. A special thank-you to the three local businesses who contributed to the grand prize drawing this year. With the generous support of the community, we are able to have an impact on the lives of the young people in our community.
Steve Holbrook
Junior Achievement Board Member
Warsaw
Columnists
Editor, Times-Union:Compliments must be given to the assorted columnists that appear in our Warsaw Times-Union newspaper. What a variety!
Particular recognition is deserving for Dr. Patrick Kavanaugh, the MasterWorks director at Winona Lake, and Melodie Koher, the director of the Lakeland Art Association Inc. Gallery on Buffalo Street in Warsaw.
Their columns are quite interesting. His, particularly lighthearted and amusing at times.
The column of Kathleen Parker I've come to appreciate more and more.
And for extremists, there are Ann Coulter and Andy Rooney.
Lila O'Connell
Pierceton
via e-mail
Hit And Run
Editor, Times-Union:On the morning of Nov. 26, at 1:30 a.m. a midnight blue 1998-2003 Volkswagon Beetle was involved in a hit and run accident on the west end of Armstrong Road near Leesburg. This involved a utility pole and property damage to the home at this location.
This vehicle will be easy to recognize for it is missing the front lower grill, one headlight, both lower running lights, one turn signal and other front end damage. If you know anything about this vehicle please call 574-453-4071 or the Kosciusko County Sheriff at 574-267-5667. Thank you for helping the home owner.
Chester Stump
Leesburg
Toy Sale
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the Staff at Combined Community Services, I would like to invite the entire community to participate in Toys Unlimited Toy Consignment Sale on Dec. 12th & 13th. Every year, a wonderful volunteer, Ami Pitt, organizes a toy consignment sale at the Kosciusko Co. Fairgrounds. This is the perfect opportunity to help the community and raise some extra cash for your own Christmas shopping! Just drop off your gently used toys, CDs, DVD, children's hats, gloves, etc., at the Women's Building at the Kosciusko Fairgrounds between Monday, Dec. 10th, and Friday, Dec. 14th, and Ami and her crew will handle the rest! After the sale, you receive 60 percent of the proceeds from anything you sell, and 40 percent is used to buy new toys for needy children here in our community. If you don't have any toys to sell, you can still participate in this fun event by shopping for your kids, grandkids, neighbors, etc. As the mother of two who would otherwise spend large amounts of money on toys at Christmas, I am amazed every year by the great "nearly new" toys that are available for "garage sale" prices. Participation in the Toys Unlimited Toy Consignment Sale is a great way to show your Christmas spirit and to give to those in need in our community!
Laura Kaufman
Executive Director
Combined Community Services
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Athlete Salaries
Editor, Times-Union:I want to respond in part to two letters that were written by Fred Yohey ("Sports Salaries") and Gene May ("Limited Consciousness").
First let me start by congratulating and thanking Gene May for this wonderfully insightful piece. For those of you that haven't gotten a chance to read it, by all means read it.
Secondly I want to respond to the biggest display of " Limited
Consciousness" or narrowmindedness displayed by Fred Yohey. First of all sir, who are you to tell professional athletes that they should not be rewarded amply for a skill that they possess. You obviously did not play enough sports to know what it takes to be a professional athlete of any kind, nor do you know what these people do with their money. Let me inform you, if I may, about what you have so cleverly left out of the overall equation. Most athletes, 67 percent, make at or slightly above their respective league minimum, and you cannot fault them for that.
Secondly if you believe for one second that athletes are sitting on this money you are more naive than I thought. Most athletes that make the kind of money makes you say "they need to drop a zero" put that money directly back into the community. Take for instance Alex Rodriguez, A-Rod gives 35 percent of his yearly salary back into charitable efforts, such as United Way and others. Now let me see, 35 percent of 200 million calculates into $70 million into charities over the 10 years he was contracted at the time of this deal. Many of these athletes use athletics as a way or means to extricate themselves from situations such as poverty and high crime areas. They simply are trying to take a positive turn and trying not to fall into the traps of society, which has disenfrachised minorities. Believe it or not society does not expect urban societies to fare well academically so the only way out is through athletics. I see no problem with what athletes are paid. If you have such a problem then stop attending sporting events of all kinds and age groups, as they may produce an athlete that you think "should drop a zero."
Mark Rogers
Warsaw
via e-mail
Thanksgiving Dinner
Editor, Times-Union:We would like to thank everyone who helped make the Thanksgiving Dinner in Silver Lake such a huge success. Thank you very much, whether it was donating food, a monetary donation, helping cook, serve or deliver meals, or praying that things would go well. Because of your generosity we were able to serve nearly 100 meals.
We are looking forward to Thanksgiving Dinner 2005. We know that with people, like you, helping us it too will be a success.
Thanks again for everything.
May God bless you as you blessed us and those we served.
Rich and Lois VanOsdol
Silver Lake
via e-mail
Junior Achievement
Editor, Times-Union:On Nov. 20, the Annual Junior Achievement Bowl-A-Thon for Kosciusko County was held at Gilliam Lanes with 19 teams representing local business and organizations. These 19 teams contributed more than $4,000 in pledges to help support the local Junior Achievement Programs in the Warsaw Schools, Tippecanoe Valley Schools and Pierceton Elementary School that serve close to 2,600 students. Without the support of all the participating groups, businesses and organization, this event would not be successful each year. Thanks to all those for lending support by helping publicize the event. A special thank-you to the three local businesses who contributed to the grand prize drawing this year. With the generous support of the community, we are able to have an impact on the lives of the young people in our community.
Steve Holbrook
Junior Achievement Board Member
Warsaw
Columnists
Editor, Times-Union:Compliments must be given to the assorted columnists that appear in our Warsaw Times-Union newspaper. What a variety!
Particular recognition is deserving for Dr. Patrick Kavanaugh, the MasterWorks director at Winona Lake, and Melodie Koher, the director of the Lakeland Art Association Inc. Gallery on Buffalo Street in Warsaw.
Their columns are quite interesting. His, particularly lighthearted and amusing at times.
The column of Kathleen Parker I've come to appreciate more and more.
And for extremists, there are Ann Coulter and Andy Rooney.
Lila O'Connell
Pierceton
via e-mail
Hit And Run
Editor, Times-Union:On the morning of Nov. 26, at 1:30 a.m. a midnight blue 1998-2003 Volkswagon Beetle was involved in a hit and run accident on the west end of Armstrong Road near Leesburg. This involved a utility pole and property damage to the home at this location.
This vehicle will be easy to recognize for it is missing the front lower grill, one headlight, both lower running lights, one turn signal and other front end damage. If you know anything about this vehicle please call 574-453-4071 or the Kosciusko County Sheriff at 574-267-5667. Thank you for helping the home owner.
Chester Stump
Leesburg
Toy Sale
Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of the Staff at Combined Community Services, I would like to invite the entire community to participate in Toys Unlimited Toy Consignment Sale on Dec. 12th & 13th. Every year, a wonderful volunteer, Ami Pitt, organizes a toy consignment sale at the Kosciusko Co. Fairgrounds. This is the perfect opportunity to help the community and raise some extra cash for your own Christmas shopping! Just drop off your gently used toys, CDs, DVD, children's hats, gloves, etc., at the Women's Building at the Kosciusko Fairgrounds between Monday, Dec. 10th, and Friday, Dec. 14th, and Ami and her crew will handle the rest! After the sale, you receive 60 percent of the proceeds from anything you sell, and 40 percent is used to buy new toys for needy children here in our community. If you don't have any toys to sell, you can still participate in this fun event by shopping for your kids, grandkids, neighbors, etc. As the mother of two who would otherwise spend large amounts of money on toys at Christmas, I am amazed every year by the great "nearly new" toys that are available for "garage sale" prices. Participation in the Toys Unlimited Toy Consignment Sale is a great way to show your Christmas spirit and to give to those in need in our community!
Laura Kaufman
Executive Director
Combined Community Services
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