Letters to the Editor 12-09-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Police Academy - More Than Basketball - Weather Bulletin - Give Trustee A Chance - Eager For War
Police Academy
Editor, Times-Union:The graduates of this year's Warsaw Citizen's Police Academy Class X want to sincerely thank those responsible for the extraordinary opportunity to become more educated about our Warsaw Police Department. In particular, we want to thank the following for support and encouragement in this excellent citizen's awareness program: Mayor Ernie Wiggins, Chief Steve Foster, various city/county instructors, Judge Huffer, Judge Jarrette, WCPA moderator Greg Oberlin and Hero.
The primary purpose to develop positive relations between the police and community through education was accomplished. The extensive information shared (both verbal and written) was amazing. The enormous coordination of the entire 10 weeks of classes was excellent. Class participation was extensive, which only helped in making the time involved more valuable. To realize the Warsaw Citizen's Police Academy is accomplished through volunteers (both city and county) is wonderful. This increased citizen awareness can only be helpful in breaking down any barriers that may exist between the Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw citizens.
Since 9/11/01, being more aware of our community has taken on an even more imperative value than before. The more responsible, well-informed citizens exist the better our city will become for generations to come. Thank you again for the opportunity to learn more about our community through the eyes and voices of the dedicated city and county law enforcement officers who have chosen to "serve and protect."
Constance Adams, Larry Poyser, Jason Baker, Mary Jane Prater, Ann Lash Branson, Vicki Ross, Jackie Burnworth, Travis Shively, Jason Burnworth, Shirley Swartz, Cheryl Cook, Charlotte Werstler, Laura Curtis, Roxanne Wildman, Anthony DeMarco, Jackie Wright, Paul Drazich, Steven Wright, Tina Gard
via e-mail
More Than Basketball
Editor, Times-Union:Coach Patrick, This is a letter to let you know how disappointed I was after listening to the Valley vs. Wabash post-game interview. No, you did not mention my son by name, but it was obvious to my family and Valley fans who you were talking about. I have always been a big Patrick fan since you came to our school. Suddenly I am less of one.
Valley had a great season last year, winning 17 games. Ross, Alex and David were a big part of those wins. You needed their time on the court. These three athletes have decided not to play for you "for whatever reasons." For you to say on the radio that these boys took playing time away from this year's team is wrong. My son earned his playing time. He gave hours and hours year-round to you. If anyone cheated our Valley boys out of playing time, it was you. We had quality players quit last season because you brought a boy from another school and gave him their playing time. Now he has gone back home for his senior year.
My son did not deserve your public lambasting. He has never wanted to play basketball in college - he only played for the fun of it. When it wasn't fun for him anymore, he decided not to play. That was HIS decision. You say "he cheated his community and team and you are better off without him." I say "I would have loved to watch Ross play another year, but I am so proud that he had the courage to do what he thought was best for him."
I hesitated sending this to the paper, but so many people heard you put down my son that I felt I needed to publicly show my support for him.
Coach Patrick, there is a lot more in this world besides basketball. Even though he is not on your team anymore - he's still a great kid. I want to wish our Valley boys good luck and good luck to Alex, too!
Sherri Stutzman
Warsaw
via e-mail
Weather Bulletin
Editor, Times-Union:The winter issue of Weather Bulletin, the seasonal newsletter of the Northern Indiana National Weather Service office, has been posted at our Web page. You can access the newsletter via our main page at www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx/ (click on "Newsletter" about two-thirds of the way down the left-hand column), or you can go directly to the newsletter page at www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx/publications/newsletter/winter0203/winter0203.shtml Several past issues and an index are available as well.
Topics included in the Winter 2002-2003 issue:
Violent Tornadoes Strike the Region, 4 Fatalities
Severe Weather Spotter Meetings
Maumee River Stage Change at Fort Wayne
NWS Northern Indiana Attends Fort Wayne Hamfest
Where Were You 25 Years Ago This Winter...When the Big One Hit?
Historical Weather
If you would like to send us comments about the newsletter, please feel free to do so. You may respond to this e-mail, or you can write to the office at:
National Weather Service
Weather Bulletin
7506 E. CR 850N
Syracuse, IN 46567
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
Syracuse
via e-mail
Give Trustee A Chance
Editor, Times-Union:In response to letter of Dec. 4, 2002, from Mr. Alan Blakeley about Mr. Slone's victory for Wayne Township Trustee. I seldom ever respond to anything concerning politics. However, Mr. Blakeley mentioned Slone's education - no mention of effort, honesty, integrity or loyalty. The man must have done something right, or could it be that the taxpayers are getting fed up with all the highly educated representatives misusing funds.
Looking back on our history, are a very few.
Harry S Truman: The 33rd president of the United States, high school education, captain in the U.S. Army WW II, then entered law school gave it up for a political appointment.
Kate Smith: Self-educated, entertained millions.
John Smith: Less than elementary education, founded the Mormon movement, millions of followers.
Thomas Alva Edison: Not even an elementary education. Everybody knows of his inventions.
Ebert Fredrich: Barely an elementary education. German statesman, elected by millions.
If the five listed above can be so successful by leading millions in such high offices, surely Mr. Slone can represent all of the people in Wayne Township for a couple of years. I only hope he does it with honesty & integrity. Lets give the man a chance. We may all be surprised. It is my hope that there are a lot of honest people still left in the world. Yes, in politics also.
Kermit L Collins
Warsaw
via e-mail
Eager For War
Editor, Times-Union:Is anyone else bothered by our president's eagerness to start a war? President Bush has repeatedly claimed that the burden is on Hussein to prove that he doesn't have weapons of mass destruction. I thought U.N. inspectors were in Iraq looking for proof, but apparently Mr. Bush plans to attack Iraq whether or not evidence of such weapons is found.
Recently Bush's top security adviser Dr. Richard Perle admitted to British Members of Parliament that the U.S. would attack Iraq even if U.N. inspectors fail to find weapons. Perle says the Americans would be satisfied by someone claiming they witnessed the building of such weapons, even if no solid evidence is found to back such a claim. The U.S. would start a war based on hearsay? I certainly hope not.
Mr. Bush claims that Saddam Hussein harms his own people (which is undoubtedly true), so he must be removed. However, if we really want to stop Iraqis from being hurt, we could lift the aid embargo and send the Iraqi people food, supplies to rebuild the infrastructure we destroyed (like power plants and water treatment plants), medicine and other kinds of aid.
It certainly appears that the prize Mr. Bush seeks in Iraq is oil; is it worth young American lives? Please join me in opposing this war.
Jeff Hunn
North Manchester
via e-mail
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Police Academy
Editor, Times-Union:The graduates of this year's Warsaw Citizen's Police Academy Class X want to sincerely thank those responsible for the extraordinary opportunity to become more educated about our Warsaw Police Department. In particular, we want to thank the following for support and encouragement in this excellent citizen's awareness program: Mayor Ernie Wiggins, Chief Steve Foster, various city/county instructors, Judge Huffer, Judge Jarrette, WCPA moderator Greg Oberlin and Hero.
The primary purpose to develop positive relations between the police and community through education was accomplished. The extensive information shared (both verbal and written) was amazing. The enormous coordination of the entire 10 weeks of classes was excellent. Class participation was extensive, which only helped in making the time involved more valuable. To realize the Warsaw Citizen's Police Academy is accomplished through volunteers (both city and county) is wonderful. This increased citizen awareness can only be helpful in breaking down any barriers that may exist between the Warsaw Police Department and Warsaw citizens.
Since 9/11/01, being more aware of our community has taken on an even more imperative value than before. The more responsible, well-informed citizens exist the better our city will become for generations to come. Thank you again for the opportunity to learn more about our community through the eyes and voices of the dedicated city and county law enforcement officers who have chosen to "serve and protect."
Constance Adams, Larry Poyser, Jason Baker, Mary Jane Prater, Ann Lash Branson, Vicki Ross, Jackie Burnworth, Travis Shively, Jason Burnworth, Shirley Swartz, Cheryl Cook, Charlotte Werstler, Laura Curtis, Roxanne Wildman, Anthony DeMarco, Jackie Wright, Paul Drazich, Steven Wright, Tina Gard
via e-mail
More Than Basketball
Editor, Times-Union:Coach Patrick, This is a letter to let you know how disappointed I was after listening to the Valley vs. Wabash post-game interview. No, you did not mention my son by name, but it was obvious to my family and Valley fans who you were talking about. I have always been a big Patrick fan since you came to our school. Suddenly I am less of one.
Valley had a great season last year, winning 17 games. Ross, Alex and David were a big part of those wins. You needed their time on the court. These three athletes have decided not to play for you "for whatever reasons." For you to say on the radio that these boys took playing time away from this year's team is wrong. My son earned his playing time. He gave hours and hours year-round to you. If anyone cheated our Valley boys out of playing time, it was you. We had quality players quit last season because you brought a boy from another school and gave him their playing time. Now he has gone back home for his senior year.
My son did not deserve your public lambasting. He has never wanted to play basketball in college - he only played for the fun of it. When it wasn't fun for him anymore, he decided not to play. That was HIS decision. You say "he cheated his community and team and you are better off without him." I say "I would have loved to watch Ross play another year, but I am so proud that he had the courage to do what he thought was best for him."
I hesitated sending this to the paper, but so many people heard you put down my son that I felt I needed to publicly show my support for him.
Coach Patrick, there is a lot more in this world besides basketball. Even though he is not on your team anymore - he's still a great kid. I want to wish our Valley boys good luck and good luck to Alex, too!
Sherri Stutzman
Warsaw
via e-mail
Weather Bulletin
Editor, Times-Union:The winter issue of Weather Bulletin, the seasonal newsletter of the Northern Indiana National Weather Service office, has been posted at our Web page. You can access the newsletter via our main page at www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx/ (click on "Newsletter" about two-thirds of the way down the left-hand column), or you can go directly to the newsletter page at www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx/publications/newsletter/winter0203/winter0203.shtml Several past issues and an index are available as well.
Topics included in the Winter 2002-2003 issue:
Violent Tornadoes Strike the Region, 4 Fatalities
Severe Weather Spotter Meetings
Maumee River Stage Change at Fort Wayne
NWS Northern Indiana Attends Fort Wayne Hamfest
Where Were You 25 Years Ago This Winter...When the Big One Hit?
Historical Weather
If you would like to send us comments about the newsletter, please feel free to do so. You may respond to this e-mail, or you can write to the office at:
National Weather Service
Weather Bulletin
7506 E. CR 850N
Syracuse, IN 46567
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
Syracuse
via e-mail
Give Trustee A Chance
Editor, Times-Union:In response to letter of Dec. 4, 2002, from Mr. Alan Blakeley about Mr. Slone's victory for Wayne Township Trustee. I seldom ever respond to anything concerning politics. However, Mr. Blakeley mentioned Slone's education - no mention of effort, honesty, integrity or loyalty. The man must have done something right, or could it be that the taxpayers are getting fed up with all the highly educated representatives misusing funds.
Looking back on our history, are a very few.
Harry S Truman: The 33rd president of the United States, high school education, captain in the U.S. Army WW II, then entered law school gave it up for a political appointment.
Kate Smith: Self-educated, entertained millions.
John Smith: Less than elementary education, founded the Mormon movement, millions of followers.
Thomas Alva Edison: Not even an elementary education. Everybody knows of his inventions.
Ebert Fredrich: Barely an elementary education. German statesman, elected by millions.
If the five listed above can be so successful by leading millions in such high offices, surely Mr. Slone can represent all of the people in Wayne Township for a couple of years. I only hope he does it with honesty & integrity. Lets give the man a chance. We may all be surprised. It is my hope that there are a lot of honest people still left in the world. Yes, in politics also.
Kermit L Collins
Warsaw
via e-mail
Eager For War
Editor, Times-Union:Is anyone else bothered by our president's eagerness to start a war? President Bush has repeatedly claimed that the burden is on Hussein to prove that he doesn't have weapons of mass destruction. I thought U.N. inspectors were in Iraq looking for proof, but apparently Mr. Bush plans to attack Iraq whether or not evidence of such weapons is found.
Recently Bush's top security adviser Dr. Richard Perle admitted to British Members of Parliament that the U.S. would attack Iraq even if U.N. inspectors fail to find weapons. Perle says the Americans would be satisfied by someone claiming they witnessed the building of such weapons, even if no solid evidence is found to back such a claim. The U.S. would start a war based on hearsay? I certainly hope not.
Mr. Bush claims that Saddam Hussein harms his own people (which is undoubtedly true), so he must be removed. However, if we really want to stop Iraqis from being hurt, we could lift the aid embargo and send the Iraqi people food, supplies to rebuild the infrastructure we destroyed (like power plants and water treatment plants), medicine and other kinds of aid.
It certainly appears that the prize Mr. Bush seeks in Iraq is oil; is it worth young American lives? Please join me in opposing this war.
Jeff Hunn
North Manchester
via e-mail
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