Editor, Times-Union: On behalf of all the senior citizens in the Pierceton area, we would like to thank local companies, organizations and individuals, people who donated pictures for the walls, and the senior citizens for all their help and the large cooking donation for the open house ribbon cutting. We know there are several people that helped in many little ways that were truly appreciated.
After nearly five years, an eyesore has become a thing of beauty to be enjoyed by senior citizens. We invite all seniors in the area to join us from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., have lunch (provided by REAL Services), play some board games, watch a little television, or make new acquaintances. If you plan to stay for lunch, call 594-5632 the day before for reservations.
Ray Werstler, president Pierceton Senior Citizens
Teen Driver
Editor, Times-Union: This letter is to the young man driving from the Silver Lake area to WCHS in the white Grand Am. After observing you this morning, I figured that you must be a foreign exchange student. Welcome! Since you must be unfamiliar with the driving laws and practices of this area, I'd like to help.
Let's start with SPEED LIMITS. The one at the Claypool overhead is 40 mph, not 60 or 70 mph. There are even signs with flashing yellow lights to draw your attention to this. Next, there is the distance between your vehicle and others. If I cannot see the hood of your car at 55 mph, you're too close. That was the message I was trying to convey by tapping the brakes. It was so nice of you to wave. (Here, though, we generally extend all of the fingers--not just the middle one.) Finally, whipping out, around, and cutting back in to pass car after car can be beneficial. However, when the line of traffic extends as far as you can see, it doesn't accomplish much.
I was the very first vehicle you passed just shortly after the Claypool overhead. In your haste, you endangered many, including yourself and your passenger. All of your speed and recklessness gained you-NOTHING! I was immediately behind you as you turned into the WCHS parking lot.
I hope that you live long enough to evolve from a rude, aggressive and reckless teen driver to a considerate, defensive, OLD driver. If you driving habits don't improve immensely, it seems very unlikely.
