Letters to the Editor 12-29-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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- Winona Rates - Anorexia - City Councilman - Politician
Winona Rates
Editor, Times-Union:I would think that you would have been a little bit more thoughtful, careful and thorough covering the rate increases. Just why does Winona Lake pay double of what Warsaw does? I don't understand the concept of the whole deal. Warsaw and Winona Lake have the same water company and same rates. Does this deal need to merge into "United Sewage" to make things just and fair? Do we need government attention in this? Another unfair comment was that industries do not get a break, so why should the town? We are ordinary citizens living normal lives and do not conduct business in our homes the size of Timbuktu. If industries are to be penalized with big rates, so be it; why can't ordinary Winona Lake be given a break? Seriously, what about this idea? What if Warsaw raised their rates by $7.25 a month, and then reduced Winona Lake's by $7.25? We would all be paying the same and the increase for Warsaw would be more than enough to pad the account of whatever the funds belong. Warsaw has much more to offer in increases than Winona Lake does. If it is compared by the amount of water customers in Winona Lake by the ones in Warsaw, Warsaw is the majority. Remember that when you town officials are going for increases, that people have to live also. It is tough paying a house payment, a few loans, living and then knowing that the basic minimum combined for water and sewage is $41.02. That could feed a family for a week. Whoever is in charge of this, please go back to the drawing board and come up with a better plan for this proposal. There must be a reason why Winona Lake is on Warsaw Sewage, so please unify this utility and make it so people aren't screaming "foul play." Please hear us, we have a voice also. We say "no."
Jennifer Hyden
Winona Lake
Anorexia
Editor, Times-Union:In Kristi Belcher's letter to you Dec. 17, 1997, on anorexia nervosa, there are several points that I strongly disagree!
I too liked Karen Carpenter and still do! Anorexia is not a condition - it's a disease! It's with you all your life - sometimes in remission.
Anorexia is not the devil controlling you. Reading the Bible and going to church and having family and friends telling you to Eat, Eat, Eat is not the solution!
I have been struggling with this disease for 34 years.
Reading all the books on this subject are somewhat helpful.
Unless you have really struggled, taking a bite of food and picking up that Bible are not the cure. Thin or fat?
Karen Fisher
Warsaw
City Councilman
Editor, Time-Union:Concerning your News Views of Dec. 20, 1997, "Councilman's Christmas Wish Out of Line"; I was at that City Council meeting on Dec. 15th at which the City Council had a deadlock vote regarding the transfer of funds from one accounting category to another within one department, as is a normal procedure at the end of a fiscal year. It was not a denial of transfer, they just split on the vote, not meeting a quorum.
As is usually the case, other than the Times-Union reporter, two city employees with business before the council, there was only one interested citizen there, myself.
What I saw and heard was a budgetary transfer without the customary written explanation. An oversight on the chief administrator of the police department? Yes. But I also heard the mayor apologize to the council that he also overlooked the fact that the letter of explanation was not there.
The council attempted to call the chief for an explanation, but could not respond immediately because of other commitments. As all of the councilmen (and women) planned to be at the city employee's Christmas luncheon, they decided to make a vote then, once they had the necessary information.
The council was only doing their proper duty. It was not a matter of animosity at that point. It is their job to oversee the city and its departments' budgets.
Councilman Lawshe's comment afterwards is his view, and I commend the Times-Union for making that comment public, as he is a public elected official. If he feels so strongly, it's time for him to stand up during the council meeting and make a motion to remove the chief.
But Dewey, before you stand up and make a motion, make sure you poll your voters, not just your customers, while you have a sharp pointed object in your hand, and ask them how they feel about the current police department. Evidently, you feel safe enough in our community to start making cuts in their staff and budget. And what gives you that sense of security?
I read of other police departments and the trouble they face with their officers and employees, and Warsaw has been pretty trouble free. Warsaw's officers are intelligent, well-trained and dedicated to the citizens of this community, not only Warsaw, but also Kosciusko County. They are also loyal and dedicated to their chief of police, as he came up through the ranks and is one of their own. Chief Allebach is an excellent administrator and has found many avenues in which to make the city of Warsaw's Police Department one of the finest in the state of Indiana.
I invite the citizens of Warsaw to come and join me at the City Council meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Call your elected councilman(woman) and tell them how you feel on this subject. It is your right and your duty as a citizen.
Bruce A. Woodward
Warsaw
Politician
Editor, Times-Union:In response to editor Gary Gerard's News Views column in the Dec. 20 issue of the Times-Union, quoting Dewey saying "I'd like a new police chief under my Christmas tree." I must say this truly sounds like Dewey. He is known for his derogatory remarks, which only he thinks are funny. This big loudmouth, wherever he goes thinks he must be center stage. As a result he embarrasses other council members. He's about as much a politician as Mickey Mouse.
R.W. "Mac" McQueen
Warsaw
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- Winona Rates - Anorexia - City Councilman - Politician
Winona Rates
Editor, Times-Union:I would think that you would have been a little bit more thoughtful, careful and thorough covering the rate increases. Just why does Winona Lake pay double of what Warsaw does? I don't understand the concept of the whole deal. Warsaw and Winona Lake have the same water company and same rates. Does this deal need to merge into "United Sewage" to make things just and fair? Do we need government attention in this? Another unfair comment was that industries do not get a break, so why should the town? We are ordinary citizens living normal lives and do not conduct business in our homes the size of Timbuktu. If industries are to be penalized with big rates, so be it; why can't ordinary Winona Lake be given a break? Seriously, what about this idea? What if Warsaw raised their rates by $7.25 a month, and then reduced Winona Lake's by $7.25? We would all be paying the same and the increase for Warsaw would be more than enough to pad the account of whatever the funds belong. Warsaw has much more to offer in increases than Winona Lake does. If it is compared by the amount of water customers in Winona Lake by the ones in Warsaw, Warsaw is the majority. Remember that when you town officials are going for increases, that people have to live also. It is tough paying a house payment, a few loans, living and then knowing that the basic minimum combined for water and sewage is $41.02. That could feed a family for a week. Whoever is in charge of this, please go back to the drawing board and come up with a better plan for this proposal. There must be a reason why Winona Lake is on Warsaw Sewage, so please unify this utility and make it so people aren't screaming "foul play." Please hear us, we have a voice also. We say "no."
Jennifer Hyden
Winona Lake
Anorexia
Editor, Times-Union:In Kristi Belcher's letter to you Dec. 17, 1997, on anorexia nervosa, there are several points that I strongly disagree!
I too liked Karen Carpenter and still do! Anorexia is not a condition - it's a disease! It's with you all your life - sometimes in remission.
Anorexia is not the devil controlling you. Reading the Bible and going to church and having family and friends telling you to Eat, Eat, Eat is not the solution!
I have been struggling with this disease for 34 years.
Reading all the books on this subject are somewhat helpful.
Unless you have really struggled, taking a bite of food and picking up that Bible are not the cure. Thin or fat?
Karen Fisher
Warsaw
City Councilman
Editor, Time-Union:Concerning your News Views of Dec. 20, 1997, "Councilman's Christmas Wish Out of Line"; I was at that City Council meeting on Dec. 15th at which the City Council had a deadlock vote regarding the transfer of funds from one accounting category to another within one department, as is a normal procedure at the end of a fiscal year. It was not a denial of transfer, they just split on the vote, not meeting a quorum.
As is usually the case, other than the Times-Union reporter, two city employees with business before the council, there was only one interested citizen there, myself.
What I saw and heard was a budgetary transfer without the customary written explanation. An oversight on the chief administrator of the police department? Yes. But I also heard the mayor apologize to the council that he also overlooked the fact that the letter of explanation was not there.
The council attempted to call the chief for an explanation, but could not respond immediately because of other commitments. As all of the councilmen (and women) planned to be at the city employee's Christmas luncheon, they decided to make a vote then, once they had the necessary information.
The council was only doing their proper duty. It was not a matter of animosity at that point. It is their job to oversee the city and its departments' budgets.
Councilman Lawshe's comment afterwards is his view, and I commend the Times-Union for making that comment public, as he is a public elected official. If he feels so strongly, it's time for him to stand up during the council meeting and make a motion to remove the chief.
But Dewey, before you stand up and make a motion, make sure you poll your voters, not just your customers, while you have a sharp pointed object in your hand, and ask them how they feel about the current police department. Evidently, you feel safe enough in our community to start making cuts in their staff and budget. And what gives you that sense of security?
I read of other police departments and the trouble they face with their officers and employees, and Warsaw has been pretty trouble free. Warsaw's officers are intelligent, well-trained and dedicated to the citizens of this community, not only Warsaw, but also Kosciusko County. They are also loyal and dedicated to their chief of police, as he came up through the ranks and is one of their own. Chief Allebach is an excellent administrator and has found many avenues in which to make the city of Warsaw's Police Department one of the finest in the state of Indiana.
I invite the citizens of Warsaw to come and join me at the City Council meetings on the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Call your elected councilman(woman) and tell them how you feel on this subject. It is your right and your duty as a citizen.
Bruce A. Woodward
Warsaw
Politician
Editor, Times-Union:In response to editor Gary Gerard's News Views column in the Dec. 20 issue of the Times-Union, quoting Dewey saying "I'd like a new police chief under my Christmas tree." I must say this truly sounds like Dewey. He is known for his derogatory remarks, which only he thinks are funny. This big loudmouth, wherever he goes thinks he must be center stage. As a result he embarrasses other council members. He's about as much a politician as Mickey Mouse.
R.W. "Mac" McQueen
Warsaw
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