Editor, Times-Union: Re: Letter from Lt. Keith Taylor, USN (Ret), Times-Union, May 3, 2002
First, I am not a master sergeant, I am a retired first sergeant.
Second, I am not and have never been a sarge. There are no sarges in the Marine Corps.
Finally, what facts would I have checked before shooting myself in the foot? I only responded to what Rooney wrote in his column - I did not, and would not, read his book.
In his column, Rooney disparaged all military leaders, not by name, but because they are military leaders.
He inferred (read the article again) that service men and women can't do anything else - that's why they are military.
Defend him if you like, Lt., but as far as I'm concerned, he's still a world class jerk.
Donald E. Guard, 1st Sgt., USMC (Ret)
Leesburg
Customer Service
Editor, Times-Union: I would like to know why some of our area businesses can't take the time to answer their phones without the customer having to punch in umpteen numbers to get a human being.
How are the elderly with poor vision or hearing problems to get through? It's bad enough for people who don't have those problems.
Also, why do grocery stores think they are furniture stores, and drug stores think they are grocery stores? There are very few gas stations any more that just do things for car services; you can buy your lunch there and even some grocery items.
I know these things are supposed to make our lives easier, but you lose so much of the things that made things special when I was younger. There are kids today who don't even know what some of these special places used to be like. You will think I'm old-fashioned and do not want to change, but you are wrong. I just think some things have changed too much and not all for the good.
Patty Robinson Warsaw
Blitz Team
Editor, Times-Union: Many years ago, in the fall, the boys on the football team raked leaves and cleaned our "old" neighbor's yard. There were many of them and they made short work of it. Enough years have passed that we too have benefited from such a thoughtful and kind gesture from the many young people. A "Blitz" team from WCHS came and did a really great job cleaning and raking our yard.
There is so much negative press and comment about "young people," "nowadays," I just wanted others to know there are far more great, ambitious ones.
Thanks to Chris Foster for organizing the program and Matt Guy for his work coordinating teams, etc.
Thanks also to the chaperones.
Ethel Noggle Warsaw
'Touched By An Angel'
Editor, Times-Union: I completely agree with Cal Thomas' column in Thursday's newspaper (May 2, 2002), on whether to cancel the long running TV show, "Touched By An Angel." I most definitely don't want CBS to cancel it. The lack of profanity and sex is most refreshing compared to the majority of programs. The message that "God still loves mankind" is brought out in every episode. It would be terrible to see the show canceled.
I am writing CBS to tell them my opinion.
Margaret Black Akron
CR 300S
Editor, Times-Union: In reply to Barb Keim, April 16, 2002:
I have lived around the area for 20 years and my dad has since 1950. Over his life there have been a lot of accidents at 300 South and County Farm Road. My dad used that road to go to work for 20 years. I really don't care how long you have lived there and supposedly witnessed no accidents. That intersection is a bad one. If I was to bring a video camera out there, it would show what you cannot see. You seem to think everybody does a rolling stop; well you are wrong and you have no heart for who gets killed. My mother, Carol Munson, on Feb. 11, 2002, was killed there. My mom did not do a rolling stop. She drove for Warsaw Community Schools for over 20 years, and Head Start bus for seven years. She knew to stop at a stop sign. She was on the west side of the road ready to cross over County Farm Road, but there are two trees that block the view. I know because I and many other people have said it is a blind spot. If you want proof that people are not always careless, I have it for you. I will blame your intersection to be dangerous, and many people who drive the road will agree.
Stefanie Munson Warsaw
4-H'ers Say Thanks
Editor, Times-Union: Dear Friends and Neighbors,
We would like to thank each one of you for supporting one of the largest youth organization clubs in the world - the 4-H Club. If it weren't for caring people like you, who sponsor our Kosciusko County 4-H program by purchasing fish fry tickets, giving of your time and your money, our program in this county would not be as great as it is. THANK YOU.
Our 2002 county fish fry was such a great success because of you. It was such a success that the nine fryers could not keep up with the demand for the fish. The fish could not be fried fast enough. Several of you had to wait in line for carry-outs, for the serving line and for more fish to eat. For all of this, we apologize. The 4-H members served the fish as soon as the fish came out of the fryers. We understand that some of you did not receive fish as soon as you wanted some. It could not be helped. The fish could only be served when the 4-H members had some to serve. We thank each one of you for being patient and for understanding that the 4-H members did the best they could with the high volume of demand for the fish.
Again, we would like to thank each one of you for the continual support that you give to the Kosciusko County 4-H program to make the best better.
May God bless each and every one of you!
The American Guys and Gals 4-H Club
President Rachel Scott, Secretary Brooke Ellis and Leaders Jim and Linda Stroup and Linda Scott
Pierceton
Flat Tire
Editor, Times-Union: Last Sunday evening we experienced a flat tire on our car. We were in an eating establishment trying to decide what to do, when a young man, Brian Davidson, volunteered to change the tire for us. We were very grateful for his kind help. We want to thank him again for everything.
