Editor, Times-Union: Countless people have survived cancer. Countless more have found that the cancer experience has transformed their lives, that cancer has given life new richness and new meaning. On June 10th a celebration of life will be held in honor of cancer survivors and their families, and for those who lost the fight against this terrible disease. Please come join us in this celebration and witness the infinite power of hope.
Please join us in RELAY For LIFE - an American Cancer Society team event to fight cancer. It will take place on June 10th through June 11th at the Kosciusko Co. 4-H Fairgrounds. A special "Survivors Lap" will open the festivities. As night falls you will be hard pressed to find a sight more beautiful than the light that comes from hundreds of luminaries. The luminary ceremony is a brilliant testimony that we haven't given up hope, and will continue to fight this disease in honor of brave survivors or a loved one who lost in the battle against cancer. For more information or to participate in RELAY FOR LIFE, call me at 372-7866.
Luann Deafenbaugh, board member
American Cancer Society via e-mail
Senior Center
Editor, Times-Union: I have been following with great interest the recent letters to the editor and articles reguarding the senior citizen center. I find quite a few things to be quite disturbing. I wonder if anyone else in the community found this situation strange?
I suppose my first thought is, What is the board hiding from the seniors? It seems to me that the comments made at the meeting would suggest that things are being hidden from these people. Why is it wrong for these seniors to write letters to the editor and alert the public of their problems? Obviously they have tried to communicate with the board in the past and got exactly what they got this time, no answers. Why is their budget not printed out for every member? Why is it they are expected to use a newsletter to communicate with people they have entrusted to run their center? It seems this board feels they are not responsible to anyone but themselves, when in fact they are responsible to the seniors. They are the seniors servants.
It seems to me that the people running this center have a holier than thou attitude. While I do not know Mr. Felger, I find it interesting that he would run a senior center and have no interaction with them at all. Why is that? I also find it interesting that Ms. Denlinger would be so rude to the very people she works for. I also find it interesting that Mr. Wiggins, our own mayor, would not have the time of day for the seniors of the community, when in actuality he is a senior himself. As for the dismissal of Mr. Smelser, that makes no sense either. Is this the type of treatment these valued members of our community deserve? I think not!
What exactly is going on and what is being hidden from these people? I know I am not the only member of this community who would like to know. Question is ... when will we find out?
Becky Riffle-Ellington Warsaw via e-mail
Voter Disservice
Editor, Times-Union: Today is Monday (May 1) and I have just learned that tomorrow is election day. I believe this to be a large disservice to the voter population of Warsaw. I come to Warsaw via Long Beach, Calif., where I was a registered voter as well. About a month before the election was to take place, every registered voter received a sample ballot. On this sample ballot was the polling place, date, and time of the election. Inside the sample ballot was a listing of every candidate, what they stood for and who supported them. Also included was a listing of all propositions that were going to be on the ballot. Along with the list, was an explanation of the proposition, how much it would cost taxpayers, who supported it and who was against it. You would then be able to take your completed sample ballot (marked with who and what you were voting for) with you to your polling place and have your voting experience last less than 15 minutes. I have been a registered voter in Indiana for a year and have not voted yet because 1) I did not know when the election was 2) I did not know where I was supposed to vote (my voter registration card says, polling place unavailable) 3) I did not know who was running for what and what propositions were on the ballot. Even if I would have known where and when to vote, I do not think I would have had the time to vote because it would have required me to read everything while I was in the polling booth.
I know a sample ballot would be an extra cost to the election, but I think it is necessary for the education of the voters. I also believe that if a sample ballot was available, voter turnout would increase because voters would know what was on the ballot and be able to care more about what they were voting for.
Shilo Maack Warsaw via e-mail
Great Hospital
Editor, Times-Union: Just wanted to let everyone know what a great hospital we have in KCH.
Early in the morning of March 25th my husband had a heart attack and went to the emergency room.
Everyone on duty that night was kind, helpful, considerate and very knowledgeable.
Dr. Chaffee was the doctor on duty, had a prayer with us before we were transferred to Parkview. Such a blessing.
After a 4-bypass and a bleeding ulcer, we are on the mend.
We are so fortunate to have dedicated people in the medical field.
