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It's An Issue Of Character

Well, now we know W's teeth were in Alabama. This week, in response to Democrat criticism that W didn't fulfill his Air National Guard obligation in Alabama in 1972 or 1973, the White House trotted out some dental records. These records prove that W was, in fact, in the dental clinic at the Air National Guard base in Alabama where he was supposed to be serving. Of course, the Democrats say that doesn't prove anything.It doesn't prove he served. That, I suppose, is true.It doesn't prove he served.But I mean, really.If you were AWOL from the Air National Guard, would you go to the air base to have your teeth cleaned? Earlier, the White House ponied up W's pay stubs and a letter that said W fulfilled his duty and was honorably discharged.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

We Live In A Culture Of Violence

If ever you needed evidence that we live in a culture of violence, you have to look no further than an elementary school in Mount Morris Township, Mich., south of Flint. That's where 6-year-old Kayla Rolland died after being shot in the neck by a 6-year-old classmate. The classmate, a boy, brought a loaded .32-caliber semi-automatic pistol to school after getting into a playground scuffle with the girl the day before. He fired one shot while children from his class were waiting in line.He then walked into a bathroom and tossed the gun into a trash can. The shooter told police it was an accident. At age 6. It is inconceivable to me that a 6-year-old would be capable of something like that. I remember my kids at age 6.They were concerned about candy, toys and recess. But murder? Granted, this 6-year-old in Michigan is an extreme exception.The vast majority of 6-year-olds are scared to death of guns and wouldn't know how to operate one.
Gary Gerard, Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

What Does Hillary Have Up Her Sleeve?

The more I listen to Hillary Clinton, the more she reminds me of Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf.
Gary [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Sheriff Makes Case For More Officers

From his first year as county sheriff, since being elected in 1998, to last year, Kosciusko County Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine has seen the number of calls for service to his department increase by more than 18 percent. But the department has added only two new merit officers (sworn officers with arrest powers) during that same period, and at least eight jail officers. As for the number of jail officers, Rovenstine said Monday, "I think it's adequate.I think the Indiana State Jail Inspector, ...the number he gave to me was 25 and I think we have 22 assigned to that.We have two assigned to courthouse security.So we are a little short of what they recommended, but I think we are adequate." It's the merit officers where the county needs more staff - more officers on road patrol and on the drug task force, and more detectives, Rovenstine said.
DAVID SLONE, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Hearing Produces NIPSCO Details For IURC To Investigate

GOSHEN - What might have been thought to be a personal gripe session, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission hearing on Northern Indiana Public Service Co.'s annual gas cost review actually was a formal, legal proceeding, attended by approximately 50 consumers. Legitimate, detailed points were presented to the IURC and the Office of Utility Consumer Counselor representatives. From 5:30 to 6 p.m., Anthony Swinger, public information officer with the OUCC, provided an overview of the responsibilities of the OUCC and IURC and explained the procedures to be followed during the legal hearing that started at 6 p.m.The OUCC represents the interests of utility consumers in all IURC matters.The IURC is the regulatory body whose responsibility is to balance consumer and utility interests from a neutral standpoint.
M.J. RHODES, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

U.S. Army Veteran Reed Facilitated Military Buildup

Editor's Note: Saturday marks the 30th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, when the last Americans were evacuated from the occupied Asian capital.Interviews with six Vietnam War-era veterans will be published this week to commemorate the end of the conflict. By the time 1st Lt.Rex Reed arrived in Vietnam in 1965 to command a transportation company, the French had been routed a decade previously.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Frantz Led Platoon Into Saipan

The 4th Marines hit the Japanese stronghold of Saipan the morning of June 15, 1944.Hitting the beach under heavy artillery, the 4th was escorted by an Army amphibian tank battalion. One platoon was led by Don Frantz, now 87, who makes his home on Harrison Street in Warsaw. "I was the senior first lieutenant at the time and I had the honor of going in first.That is as hot as it gets," Frantz said of the start of a 24-day battle that left 4,200 U.S.soldiers dead and 12,000 wounded.The Japanese were ready for the invasion, fighting viciously to hold their long-established strategic position on the 14-mile-long, five-mile-wide island.
TERESA SMITH, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Wawasee Girls Survive Scare

SYRACUSE - Saturday's high school girls basketball game between Wawasee and Fort Wayne Canterbury probably should have been as close as it was, but it was still a bit of a shock.
Anthony [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Annual Event Goes 'Back To the Days'

America's history came alive over the weekend as the 18th annual Back to the Days of Kosciuszko set up at the Kosciusko County fairgrounds.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016

American Political System Broken

Well, both political conventions are over.Good.I tire of the tomfoolery. I scoff at the buffoonery.
Gary [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Victim Speaks Out About Assault

Editors Note: This story is the second of two parts to recognize National Crime Victims' Rights Week April 22-28. The first part ran March 29. The name in this story has been changed to protect the victim's identity.
Jennifer [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Reporter Remembered During Victims' Week

Ruth Anne Lipka loved her dogs.Every day, she walked Roxxi and Quincy - a pit bull and a pit bull mix - at a dog park near her residence in Prior Lake, Minn. She met other dog owners there, and everyone knew Roxxi and Quincy were her dogs.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Students and Teachers Taught to Be Good Digital Citizens

Once a policy has been adopted by the school board, the policy is posted on the Warsaw Community Schools website, according to Superintendent Dr. Craig Hintz.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Let's Talk About Taxes

So now’s the time for all good men to avoid what is ominously referred to as the fiscal cliff.
Gary [email protected] | July 28, 2016

The Benghazi Bungle Continues

I watched the second debate between President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney.
Gary [email protected] | July 28, 2016

Coulter - The Military Contractor Who Cried Rape

A front-page story by James Risen in The New York Times on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2008, reported on a “troubling trend” of sexual assaults committed by American employees of military contractors in Iraq. The centerpiece of his story was Jamie Leigh Jones, who claimed to have been brutally gang-raped in 2005 while working in the Green Zone.
Ann Coulter- | July 28, 2016

Coulter - Compassion Only Serves Special Interests

Liberals are on their high horses about a single audience member at CNN’s Republican debate whom they believe wanted a hypothetical man without health insurance in a hypothetical coma to die – hypothetically.
Ann Coulter- | July 28, 2016

Coulter - Newt's Mid-90s Future Shock

Before you newly active Republicans commit to Newt Gingrich as your presidential nominee on the basis of the recent debates, here’s a bit of Newt history you ought to know. I promise you, it’s going to come up if he’s the candidate.
Ann Coulter- | July 28, 2016

Coulter - Romney Dragged Down By Haul of Delegates

Mitt Romney won more than twice as many delegates on Super Tuesday as Newt Gingrich or Rick Santorum. The Non-Fox Media’s take-away is that Romney suffered a major setback Tuesday night.
Ann Coulter- | July 28, 2016

After Upgrades, South Bend Armory Hosts Open House

SOUTH BEND – Indiana National Guardsmen from Warsaw, Plymouth, Wabash, Mishawaka and Peru go the South Bend Armory for classes and training.
David [email protected] | July 28, 2016
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