Letters to the Editor 12-17-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- A CCS AngelEditor, Times-Union: - Thank You, Tim Roemer - Sue Everybody - Gift Of Sight
A CCS AngelEditor, Times-Union:
I remember my mother once telling me that there are angels on earth and we interact with them every day. Angels don't always have wings or a golden halo but they always demonstrate their love and compassion for their fellow man. They're soldiers for Christ and armed with a big heart. They always appear to show up when you are hurting and they do a wonderful job of providing comfort and support.Marty Courtney is retiring her wings on December 17, 1998, from Combined Community Services (CCS) and taking a well-deserved break. She earned her wings by serving the needs of many people in our county which have had the misfortune of being without food, clothing, heat or shelter. There hasn't been a day in the last nine years when Marty has not taken time to provide an ear, hug and emergency assistance to numerous clients who walk through the doors at CCS. She has been there providing comfort and support to those in need.
Marty has demonstrated exorbitant compassion for those in need and she had been a soldier for Christ in serving and fulfilling the mission of CCS. She has given her heart and her leadership to CCS and the community. Many people have been touched by this angel and I think they would all agree that she has earned a rest.
Marty will be missed at CCS but I also know our Lord does not let good angels rest long before reassigning them to a new mission. The staff and Board of Directors at CCS wish her the very best and we thank her for her service. It's been a true honor working with this angel.
John Ganyard, CCS Board President
Thank You, Tim Roemer
Editor, Times-Union:I wrote congressman Roemer in September expressing my concerns about the president's lies under oath. His reply letter of Sept. 30 kept a foot on both sides of the fence. It could've been taken to be in support of the president, with statements like, "The President's actions represent a critical lapse of judgment." The same letter also could've been taken as non-support of Clinton with statements like "The president must pay a price for his actions."
I know it's difficult to stand up against the polls and say - This president has no ethics or standards. I believe this country is on a moral downslide with our president leading the way. Those who feel strongly about standards are criticized by those who live by low or no standards. If we express concern over morals and values, we are called intolerant.
I phoned Tim Roemer's office today, 12-14-98, and found out that he is not for impeachment, he supports censure. I can hear Bill Clinton saying again "Thank You, Tim Roemer." Censure is a scolding and a slap on the hand. If we, "The American People," permit our president to commit perjury, what kind of an example is this to our children and grandchildren?
Roemer's letter to me ended with these words: "The American people want Congress to bring closure to this issue and move on with the important business of the people." Where have I heard that line before? Again, I hear Bill saying "Thank You, Tim Roemer!"
Alice Metzger, Warsaw
Sue Everybody
Editor, Times-Union:Recently mayors from across the nation gathered in Chicago for a U.S. Conference of Mayors.
They pledged to go after gun dealers and manufacturers to stop firearm violence.
I had to stop and scratch my head when I read this. Have you ever seen a hammer jump up and smack a finger by itself? It, just like a gun, needs a human being to make it work.
A gun cannot protect you unless you use it, a person cannot rob a bank without a gun unless a person uses it.
My point is, people kill people. It's their actions that need to be addressed, and be held accountable for.
What's next ... Ford, Chevy, and all car manufacturers going to be sued for making cars that kill people? How long will it be before someone tries to sue God for the results of human behavior?
If we are going to sue gun manufacturers, OK, Nike and Reebok look out, you're next, the criminal was wearing your shoes to the crime scene!
It's time criminals were held responsible for their actions, put in prison without TVs, recreational rooms and served out full terms.
The Second Amendment clearly says American citizens have a right to keep and bear arms. Period!
But I take one look at Washington politics and there I go scratching my head again, Heck, I've scratched my head so much lately I'm almost bald.
Help me out here, who can I sue for this, surely it's not my fault?
Mike Wood, Warsaw
Gift Of Sight
Editor, Times-Union:Are you having difficulty finding an appropriate gift for someone this holiday season? Why not give the gift of sight? Gifts toward sight restoration can be given on behalf of friends or relatives in the form of a financial contribution to the Indiana Lions Eye Bank, Indiana University Medical Center, 702 Rotary Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Gifts may be made in memory of a deceased, in recognition of an anniversary, in appreciation for a transplant received by a family member, or to assist in the work of the Eye Bank. An acknowledgement of the gift will be sent to both parties.
What more significant gift could one give than one toward the restoration of sight?
Berniece H. Dwyer, Milford
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A CCS AngelEditor, Times-Union:
I remember my mother once telling me that there are angels on earth and we interact with them every day. Angels don't always have wings or a golden halo but they always demonstrate their love and compassion for their fellow man. They're soldiers for Christ and armed with a big heart. They always appear to show up when you are hurting and they do a wonderful job of providing comfort and support.Marty Courtney is retiring her wings on December 17, 1998, from Combined Community Services (CCS) and taking a well-deserved break. She earned her wings by serving the needs of many people in our county which have had the misfortune of being without food, clothing, heat or shelter. There hasn't been a day in the last nine years when Marty has not taken time to provide an ear, hug and emergency assistance to numerous clients who walk through the doors at CCS. She has been there providing comfort and support to those in need.
Marty has demonstrated exorbitant compassion for those in need and she had been a soldier for Christ in serving and fulfilling the mission of CCS. She has given her heart and her leadership to CCS and the community. Many people have been touched by this angel and I think they would all agree that she has earned a rest.
Marty will be missed at CCS but I also know our Lord does not let good angels rest long before reassigning them to a new mission. The staff and Board of Directors at CCS wish her the very best and we thank her for her service. It's been a true honor working with this angel.
John Ganyard, CCS Board President
Thank You, Tim Roemer
Editor, Times-Union:I wrote congressman Roemer in September expressing my concerns about the president's lies under oath. His reply letter of Sept. 30 kept a foot on both sides of the fence. It could've been taken to be in support of the president, with statements like, "The President's actions represent a critical lapse of judgment." The same letter also could've been taken as non-support of Clinton with statements like "The president must pay a price for his actions."
I know it's difficult to stand up against the polls and say - This president has no ethics or standards. I believe this country is on a moral downslide with our president leading the way. Those who feel strongly about standards are criticized by those who live by low or no standards. If we express concern over morals and values, we are called intolerant.
I phoned Tim Roemer's office today, 12-14-98, and found out that he is not for impeachment, he supports censure. I can hear Bill Clinton saying again "Thank You, Tim Roemer." Censure is a scolding and a slap on the hand. If we, "The American People," permit our president to commit perjury, what kind of an example is this to our children and grandchildren?
Roemer's letter to me ended with these words: "The American people want Congress to bring closure to this issue and move on with the important business of the people." Where have I heard that line before? Again, I hear Bill saying "Thank You, Tim Roemer!"
Alice Metzger, Warsaw
Sue Everybody
Editor, Times-Union:Recently mayors from across the nation gathered in Chicago for a U.S. Conference of Mayors.
They pledged to go after gun dealers and manufacturers to stop firearm violence.
I had to stop and scratch my head when I read this. Have you ever seen a hammer jump up and smack a finger by itself? It, just like a gun, needs a human being to make it work.
A gun cannot protect you unless you use it, a person cannot rob a bank without a gun unless a person uses it.
My point is, people kill people. It's their actions that need to be addressed, and be held accountable for.
What's next ... Ford, Chevy, and all car manufacturers going to be sued for making cars that kill people? How long will it be before someone tries to sue God for the results of human behavior?
If we are going to sue gun manufacturers, OK, Nike and Reebok look out, you're next, the criminal was wearing your shoes to the crime scene!
It's time criminals were held responsible for their actions, put in prison without TVs, recreational rooms and served out full terms.
The Second Amendment clearly says American citizens have a right to keep and bear arms. Period!
But I take one look at Washington politics and there I go scratching my head again, Heck, I've scratched my head so much lately I'm almost bald.
Help me out here, who can I sue for this, surely it's not my fault?
Mike Wood, Warsaw
Gift Of Sight
Editor, Times-Union:Are you having difficulty finding an appropriate gift for someone this holiday season? Why not give the gift of sight? Gifts toward sight restoration can be given on behalf of friends or relatives in the form of a financial contribution to the Indiana Lions Eye Bank, Indiana University Medical Center, 702 Rotary Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Gifts may be made in memory of a deceased, in recognition of an anniversary, in appreciation for a transplant received by a family member, or to assist in the work of the Eye Bank. An acknowledgement of the gift will be sent to both parties.
What more significant gift could one give than one toward the restoration of sight?
Berniece H. Dwyer, Milford
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