Editor, Times-Union: Dream on. I think it's stupid to even think of investing huge amounts of taxpayers' money in a new football facility.
Warsaw's 1964 team went undefeated. It took 37 years to duplicate this feat.
Our present football program is headed in the right direction with quality people running the program. Increase the capacity on the visitors' side to match the Warsaw side and I'm willing to bet there will be a lot of empty seats.
Yes, my son Bill was on Bill Goshert's great '64 team.
Don Wiley Warsaw
Veterans
Editor, Times-Union: On behalf of my sisters and myself, please allow me to express publicly our appreciation and thanks to Paul Crousore, principal, his staff, band and choir members at Warsaw Community High School for recognizing our community Word War II veterans who left high school early to serve in the Armed Forces.
In a very meaningful student assembly Tuesday (Nov. 13), World War II veterans who left high school early and were not able to complete the requirements for graduation were awarded an honorary diploma.
Also, our thanks to local military service organizations, city firemen and Jerry Hogan for their participation.
Our brother, Don Adams, left high school his sophomore year in 1942, returning after the conclusion of the war in 1945, having served in the European Theater.
We feel privileged and thankful to live in this great country of ours and we owe a great debt of gratitude and honor to our veterans, never forgetting their service on our behalf.
Kent Adams, Norma Pinkerton,
Margery Kintzel Warsaw
Games
Editor, Times-Union: I agree that taxpayers should not have to pay for places for games to be played. That is not education. To pay for teachers, books, computers, etc., is one thing, but for games is unfair. Let them go out and earn their right for games to be played, including their suits and equipment.
The old did not work during the times that wages were high. Should they have to choose between taxes, food or medicine so teenagers can play?
Sara Wolfe Warsaw
Veterans Day Program
Editor, Times-Union: What a fabulous Veteran's Day program which featured the combined bands and choirs of Edgewood and Lakeview middle schools. We were very moved by the sound of the National Guardsmen's footsteps as the colors were posted, the "Star Spangled Banner," "America the Beautiful," "Sounds of Sousa," "God Bless America" and the solitude of the 21 guns' salute and taps. The whole program was excellent. Rev. Dr. Cathy Johns' message captured the moment exceptionally well. A proud and touching moment was when the songs of each of the armed forces was played as men and women veterans stood in the crowd. Everyone was proud of them, even though you did not know them. There were young and old standing that served our country. In addition, recognition and heart-warmed thanks were given to the families whose loved ones are currently serving our country. It was great to see the students participate in readings of the history of Veteran's Day and "I Am the Flag." The "Honoring the American Flag" read by Gunnery Sgt. Dave Morales spoke for itself.
The best part of whole program was knowing the night was made possible by the veterans gone ahead of us, veterans present, the current military and the young people who participated in honoring them that night. It was great to see 12-, 13- and 14-year-olds honoring the veterans. Thank you to Donna Person, Leif Hall, David Artrip, Judy Becker, Sharon Cole, Dan Beam and others for organizing the program.
Proud junior high parents Mark and Karen Sproul Warsaw via e-mail
Sidney Thanks
Editor, Times-Union: The town council and residents of Sidney give a special thank-you to Harold and Barbara Slater and family. Everyone enjoyed your great food and bonfire Oct. 13.
Thank you also to the Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department for providing a deputy for traffic control for the trick-or-treaters.
Kenneth Koontz, Harold Lent, Lydia Neal Sidney Town Council
