Purdue Extension To Hold Identity Theft Seminar On Nov. 7; Register By Monday
“What’s in your Bag” will be offered on Nov. 7 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Warsaw Senior Center, 800 N. Park Ave., Warsaw.
Time To Step Up
Editor, Times-Union: If you need the truth about what’s going on in the country, read Newsmax Magazine. They tell it like it is.
Purdue Ext. To Hold Identity Theft Seminar
“What’s in your Bag” will be offered on Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Milford Public Library, 101 N. Main St., Milford.
Purdue Extension To Hold Identity Theft Seminar
Purdue Extension Kosciusko County Health & Human Science Educator Shannon Shepherd will present “Identity Theft; What’s In Your Bag?” at the Home and Family Arts Building, Kosciusko County Fairgrounds, 1400 E. Smith St., Warsaw, on Nov. 20 from noon to 1 p.m.
World/Nation Briefs 8.17.2012
Verdict coming for Russia’s punk provocateur bandMOSCOW (AP) — Security is tight around a Moscow courthouse where three members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot are to hear the verdict Friday in a trial that could send them to prison for seven years.
Immigration
Immigration Editor, Times-Union: The Indiana General Assembly is considering anti-immigrant legislation, the most notable of which is Senate Bill 590. SB 590 is modeled after Arizona’s much-publicized immigration law, currently being challenged in Federal District Court on constitutional grounds. According to Indiana immigration attorney, Angela D. Adams, Article 1, Section 8 of the United States Constitution grants the power to regulate immigration exclusively to the federal government. States or municipalities who choose to set their own immigration policies violate the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. Immigration laws and ordinances passed by states and municipalities have led to costly litigation battles. Is this the best use of taxpayer dollars when Indiana is already finding it difficult to fund important services dependent on tax dollars? States are justifiably frustrated because the federal government has failed to fix the country’s broken immigration system. Most undocumented immigrants prefer to have lawful status. However, a system that requires a waiting period of anywhere from five to 20 years to obtain lawful status is outdated and does not reflect the current demand for labor. Many Indiana citizens are concerned about the tone of the state’s position on immigration. Does SB 590 truly reflect Indiana’s values as they relate to specific policy issues that have become central to the immigration discussion? Immigration is a federal policy issue between the U.S. government and other countries – not Indiana and other countries. Congress must lead the way in strengthening and reforming federal laws. Border security focusing on real threats to national security must be a key component of any comprehensive immigration policy. Local law enforcement resources must focus on criminal activities and public safety rather detaining suspects because of their lack of English proficiency or the color of their skin. Strong families are the foundation of any successful community. Legislation that separates families must be opposed. Policies are needed that support families and improve the health, education and well-being of all Hoosiers. Indiana is best served by an economy that maximizes individual freedom and opportunity. Immigrants play an important role in Indiana’s economy as workers and taxpayers. Indiana’s immigration policies must reflect a global reputation as a welcoming and business-friendly state. Immigrants are a vital part of many communities across the state. Indiana should always be a welcoming place with a humane approach toward others who come here seeking a better life. Does SB 590 truly reflect Indiana’s values? We hope it does not. How our state treats immigrants says more about us than it does our immigrant neighbors. If you believe immigration is a federal issue; that law enforcement should focus on crimes; that strong families are the foundation of successful communities; that Indiana should be a welcoming state; and that the way we treat immigrants says more about us than it does them, visit www.indianacompact.com and join many other Hoosiers in indicating your support of the principles of the Indiana Compact. State anti-immigrant proposals like SB 590 will not solve the problems of the federal immigration system. They will, however, create litigation that will consume valuable tax dollars. Indiana, be careful what you ask for. You just might get it. Akron Community Relations Task Force Juan Baca, Dean Baker, Suzie Baker, Brett Boggs, Priscilla Burdge, Ross Burdge, Crescencio Hernandez, Mauricio Herrera, Rosy Jansma, Miriel McFarland, Genoveva Ramirez and Paul Shirley. Akron, via e-mail Editor, Times-Union: The Indiana General Assembly is considering anti-immigrant legislation, the most notable of which is Senate Bill 590. SB 590 is modeled after Arizona’s much-publicized immigration law, currently being challenged in Federal District Court on constitutional grounds.
World/Nation Briefs 10.30.2012
Megastorm Sandy plunges NYC into darkness, floods waterfront, leaves crane hangingNEW YORK (AP) — Much of New York was plunged into darkness Monday by a superstorm that overflowed the city’s historic waterfront, flooded the financial district and subway tunnels and cut power to hundreds of thousands of people.
Why Don't We Do Away With Political Parties?
Let's get rid of all political parties. No more Republicans, no more Democrats, no more Libertarians. What I'm proposing is not a new concept. In fact, the first president of the United States, George Washington, advised in the beginning that political parties would only hurt the patriotism of this country. According to the 1992 Almanac biography on him, Washington feared that allegiance to "factions" would someday eclipse the guiding light of patriotism.After refusing a third term to be president in 1796, he warned in his farewell address against party spirit. Imagine that -Êa politician advising against political parties in an effort to put the country first. Political parties have overtaken American policies to such an extent, though, that the right thing is whatever will advance the party, not the country.If they can't help their own party, politicians make their decisions based on how they can hurt the other party.
The Bureaucracy Of Boat Trailers
Have you ever been assaulted by bureaucracy? Strangled by red tape? I have. I tried to get a license plate for a used boat trailer.I would have been better off trying to register a stolen BMW. Now, before we embark on this chronicle of futility and frustration, I want to make one thing crystal clear. I am in no way being critical of the employees at the local license branch.They were efficient, polite, poised and professional.We joked about the task at hand.We laughed.Everything was completely cordial. No, the people who work at the license branch are not to blame for the inane laws they are forced to administer.That blame lies squarely on the shoulders of the state legislature. Frankly, I simultaneously respect and have sympathy for the license branch employees.If I was charged with foisting such absurd policies on the general public, I would probaby lose my mind (what little is left of it) after a very short time.
Curse On The Cubs Feeling Real
I really do feel a bit of sympathy for Cubs fans. I am a Cardinals fan, so I guess I am not shedding tears over my divisional rivals Cubs' collapse in the National League Championship Series. And frankly, I can't count myself as a huge baseball fan. I rarely, if ever, watch a game from beginning to end. I look at box scores once in a while and the standings once a week or so. But when the playoffs come around, I find it a little more interesting and actually start watching a little more. It was painful to watch the Cubs.That's saying quite a lot coming from a Cardinals fan. I really am beginning to believe the Cubs are cursed, although I am not taken to believing in curses, spells, incantations and such things. But come on. How can you lose three games in a row with two of them on your home field? On top of that, the Cubs were throwing Mark Prior and Kerry Wood, who are inarguably two of the best pitchers on the planet.
Deadly Intersection: Police, INDOT take a look at U.S. 30 and CR 150W
Just because an intersection has a traffic light doesn't mean it's safer for motorists traveling a particular section of highway. Complaints about an apparent alarming number of accidents at the intersection of U.S.30 and CR 150W prompted Indiana Department of Transportation officials to review traffic patterns there and, in June 1997, a traffic light was installed. Since 1990, there have been six traffic fatalities at that intersection.The last one prior to the stop light's placement occurred Oct.22, 1995, when a pickup traveling on CR 150W pulled into the path of a motorcyclist on U.S.30. While INDOT officials were working to determine whether there was a need for a light at the intersection, a representative even witnessed an accident there.
Census Antics A Little Weird
I swear I have never seen a black helicopter. I'm not a big conspiracy guy. But this whole census thing seems a little weird to me.
Remnant Trust Open Houses Set This Weekend In Winona
WINONA LAKE - Two words sum up the works in The Remnant Trust: liberty and dignity.
Howe In The World: A Little Football Talk, Since It’s April And All
Since it’s April, heading into May (and the forecast says it might snow over the weekend), let’s talk a little football, shall we?
Bourbon Town Council Mulls Problem Of Abandoned Vehicles
BOURBON – Bourbon Town Council met for over two hours Tuesday, with much of the discussions on how to legally proceed to handle junk or abandoned vehicles.
Lady Lancer Spikers Rake In Crossroads League Awards
Grace To Face No. 5 Baker In NAIA Opening Round; Binkley, Hamlin Sweep Crossroads League Awards
Milford Holds Off On Rate Hike
Despite running at a deficit, Milford Town Council voted Monday night to hold off, for the time being, on a wastewater rate increase until at least March.
