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Greetings,
I like your little paper. I read it through and through. I wish you much success with it. I shared it with some
friends, who didn't get one.
I want to make a suggestion. Please add a singles column. I'm a widow, in my 70s, as are a lot of my klady
friends, and I'd like desperately to meet a lonesome gentleman near my age for companionship. Someone
to dine out with, attend social events and share life with. I know they're out there, but how do you find them?
They'd have to be local. You could charge a small fee and be the go-between. There's the Internet, but
most old people don't have a computer, let alone know their way around the Internet. They're nothing dirty
about it; we all need someone. I'll be your first customer. Please consider it.
I thank you very much. I remember the Penny Saver used to have such a column, years ago, but they're not
in circulation anymore.
Sincerely,
Lorraine W.
Mishawaka
I like your little paper. I read it through and through. I wish you much success with it. I shared it with some
friends, who didn't get one.
I want to make a suggestion. Please add a singles column. I'm a widow, in my 70s, as are a lot of my klady
friends, and I'd like desperately to meet a lonesome gentleman near my age for companionship. Someone
to dine out with, attend social events and share life with. I know they're out there, but how do you find them?
They'd have to be local. You could charge a small fee and be the go-between. There's the Internet, but
most old people don't have a computer, let alone know their way around the Internet. They're nothing dirty
about it; we all need someone. I'll be your first customer. Please consider it.
I thank you very much. I remember the Penny Saver used to have such a column, years ago, but they're not
in circulation anymore.
Sincerely,
Lorraine W.
Mishawaka
| I just received my first copy of your new paper. The front page has a fine article entitled "Let's Keep Our Cities Clean!" Please assist me in beginning this initiative by NOT throwing your paper in my front yard, or on my driveway or anywhere on my property in the future. If you continue to do so, legal action will be taken. G. L. Mishawaka |
Dear Editor:
I've just finished looking over the first issue
of the Mishawaka Press. I enjoyed the
articles and the community "feel" of the
publication. The front page "Letter from the
Editors" especially caught my eye. While I
truly appreciate the call to "keep our cities
clean," I found it ironic that this first edition of
this publication was rolled up and left blowing
in my yard like trash. Honestly, that's what I
thought it was when I went to pick it up. While
I appreciate that this publication is being
distributed for free, I would encourage a
better system for delivery...perhaps in my
mailbox or on my front door...but not just left
in my yard on the far side of the driveway.
Thank you,
M. Hartman
Mishawaka
The Editors Respond:
Dear M.,
Thank you for your letter. We at Mishawaka
Press are aware of these concerns. As of
the first printing, we are seriously
understaffed and are doing the best we can
with the number of people we have working
for us. Next month, we hope to be fully
staffed and deliver the newspaper in the
most appropriate manner. In the meantime,
we appreciate your patience and hope you
will continue to support us as we grow.
Erin E. Schmidt and Johnathan Smith
I've just finished looking over the first issue
of the Mishawaka Press. I enjoyed the
articles and the community "feel" of the
publication. The front page "Letter from the
Editors" especially caught my eye. While I
truly appreciate the call to "keep our cities
clean," I found it ironic that this first edition of
this publication was rolled up and left blowing
in my yard like trash. Honestly, that's what I
thought it was when I went to pick it up. While
I appreciate that this publication is being
distributed for free, I would encourage a
better system for delivery...perhaps in my
mailbox or on my front door...but not just left
in my yard on the far side of the driveway.
Thank you,
M. Hartman
Mishawaka
The Editors Respond:
Dear M.,
Thank you for your letter. We at Mishawaka
Press are aware of these concerns. As of
the first printing, we are seriously
understaffed and are doing the best we can
with the number of people we have working
for us. Next month, we hope to be fully
staffed and deliver the newspaper in the
most appropriate manner. In the meantime,
we appreciate your patience and hope you
will continue to support us as we grow.
Erin E. Schmidt and Johnathan Smith
Dear Johnathan and Erin:
Thank you so much for your new local paper! I
just wanted to say what a gem, and keep up the
good work. I am in the spirit as you when it
comes to the litterbugs of Mishawaka. I took my
Girl Scout Troop to clean up Mary Gibbard
Park to find it, two weeks later, full of litter and
vandalism. I often take my daycare kids on
walks on trash days, so we can pitch
recycle-ables into the recycling bins on the
curbs. Maybe we could get recycling bins/cans
at the parks somehow? There are always tons
of bottles, cans and other things that could be
recycled. This week my Girl Scout troop is
planting flowers at Beutter Park, but what good
are flowers strewn with trash?
Thank you again for producing the Mishawaka
Press. I enjoyed it and relished the humor
peppered throughout.
Your Fellow Mishawakan,
R. Krueger
Thank you so much for your new local paper! I
just wanted to say what a gem, and keep up the
good work. I am in the spirit as you when it
comes to the litterbugs of Mishawaka. I took my
Girl Scout Troop to clean up Mary Gibbard
Park to find it, two weeks later, full of litter and
vandalism. I often take my daycare kids on
walks on trash days, so we can pitch
recycle-ables into the recycling bins on the
curbs. Maybe we could get recycling bins/cans
at the parks somehow? There are always tons
of bottles, cans and other things that could be
recycled. This week my Girl Scout troop is
planting flowers at Beutter Park, but what good
are flowers strewn with trash?
Thank you again for producing the Mishawaka
Press. I enjoyed it and relished the humor
peppered throughout.
Your Fellow Mishawakan,
R. Krueger
Governing by the Letter of the Law or Faith?
Separation of church and state.
Pairing Reverend Jeremiah Wright’s sermons with Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign proves
that the idea of separating church and state will always have double standards.
For centuries, the conflict of whether Church or State should govern has always been an issue. Resolutions
like THE FIRST AMENDMENT, in The Bill of Rights of The U.S. Constitution, state “Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting free exercise thereof…” The phrase separation of
church and state was coined by former President Thomas Jefferson, who believed religion, being a very
personal subject, was a conscience state of mind that was between an individual and his God.
Today, a man runs for president and suddenly, people are combining state and religion, disregarding former
President James Madison’s proclamation in The United States Bill of Rights that “practical distinction between
Religion and civil Government is essential to the purity of both, and is guaranteed by the Constitution of the
United States.”
That said, we must make the distinction between Senator Obama as a political official and Obama who,
according to Jefferson, “owes account to none other for his faith or his worship…,” considering “…the
legitimate powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions.”
Zorina Exie Jerome
zorina821@att.net
Separation of church and state.
Pairing Reverend Jeremiah Wright’s sermons with Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign proves
that the idea of separating church and state will always have double standards.
For centuries, the conflict of whether Church or State should govern has always been an issue. Resolutions
like THE FIRST AMENDMENT, in The Bill of Rights of The U.S. Constitution, state “Congress shall make no
law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting free exercise thereof…” The phrase separation of
church and state was coined by former President Thomas Jefferson, who believed religion, being a very
personal subject, was a conscience state of mind that was between an individual and his God.
Today, a man runs for president and suddenly, people are combining state and religion, disregarding former
President James Madison’s proclamation in The United States Bill of Rights that “practical distinction between
Religion and civil Government is essential to the purity of both, and is guaranteed by the Constitution of the
United States.”
That said, we must make the distinction between Senator Obama as a political official and Obama who,
according to Jefferson, “owes account to none other for his faith or his worship…,” considering “…the
legitimate powers of government reach actions only, and not opinions.”
Zorina Exie Jerome
zorina821@att.net
June 27, 2008
Letter to the Editor:
Many visitors may not realize the historic significance of aviation to the beaches of Lake Michigan . More
than 100 years ago; before the steel mills and tourism existed in Indiana , the Grandfather of Flight, Octave
Chanute, successfully tested his flying machine on the sand dunes of Marquette Park in Gary . These
experiments set the stage for the Wright Brothers who produced the first powered flying machine
(airplane). It is only fitting that Marquette Beach in Gary is the location of one of the nation’s largest over-
water air shows and Northern Indiana ’s largest event.
On Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th, the shores of Lake Michigan will be transformed into a
celebration of aviation at the South Shore Air Show. In its 9th year, Gary ’s South Shore Air Show will prove
to be the best show yet. Headlining is one of the most elite demonstration squadrons in the country, the US
Air Force Thunderbirds. Also on the performance schedule are the US Army Golden Knights Parachute
Team and many more military aircraft including the F-16, F-18 and the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Also
performing aerobatics and formation flying will be the Lima Lima Flight Team and new acts including Bill
Leff in his classic War Bird and the 100 percent ethanol fueled team the Vanguard Squadron.
The air show remains a free event and offers free parking and a free shuttle service to showcenter. In
recent years, the number of food vendors has been increased and a beer garden has been added. The
beer garden, WarBird Club, will be offered both Saturday and Sunday and is family friendly. Families are
also free to swim in Lake Michigan and enjoy the interactive displays provided by the US Army, US Air
Force and the US Navy at the east end of Marquette Park.
As a resident of Indiana , you should take great pride in the State’s aviation history and the most
prestigious event in Northern Indiana . Visit www.garyairshow.com for more information.
Speros A. Batistatos, FCDME
President/CEO
Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau
219-554-2229
Letter to the Editor:
Many visitors may not realize the historic significance of aviation to the beaches of Lake Michigan . More
than 100 years ago; before the steel mills and tourism existed in Indiana , the Grandfather of Flight, Octave
Chanute, successfully tested his flying machine on the sand dunes of Marquette Park in Gary . These
experiments set the stage for the Wright Brothers who produced the first powered flying machine
(airplane). It is only fitting that Marquette Beach in Gary is the location of one of the nation’s largest over-
water air shows and Northern Indiana ’s largest event.
On Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th, the shores of Lake Michigan will be transformed into a
celebration of aviation at the South Shore Air Show. In its 9th year, Gary ’s South Shore Air Show will prove
to be the best show yet. Headlining is one of the most elite demonstration squadrons in the country, the US
Air Force Thunderbirds. Also on the performance schedule are the US Army Golden Knights Parachute
Team and many more military aircraft including the F-16, F-18 and the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Also
performing aerobatics and formation flying will be the Lima Lima Flight Team and new acts including Bill
Leff in his classic War Bird and the 100 percent ethanol fueled team the Vanguard Squadron.
The air show remains a free event and offers free parking and a free shuttle service to showcenter. In
recent years, the number of food vendors has been increased and a beer garden has been added. The
beer garden, WarBird Club, will be offered both Saturday and Sunday and is family friendly. Families are
also free to swim in Lake Michigan and enjoy the interactive displays provided by the US Army, US Air
Force and the US Navy at the east end of Marquette Park.
As a resident of Indiana , you should take great pride in the State’s aviation history and the most
prestigious event in Northern Indiana . Visit www.garyairshow.com for more information.
Speros A. Batistatos, FCDME
President/CEO
Lake County Convention and Visitors Bureau
219-554-2229
| Dear Editors, I saved your May issue because I didn't have time to read it when it first came. Sat down today and really enjoyed reading it. Then I went to your Web site to see if I had somehow missed the June issue. I was sorry to read that you're putting the print edition on hold, but I sure understand the cost factor! My husband just self-published a book, which is a very expensive endeavor AND "gets no respect." LOL (Check it out at our Web site www.takethevoyage.com.) So, good luck to you, and I'll be looking forward to the next issue - on paper or online! Pam Faust |