Law’s opponents outmaneuvered
It is all over but the sobbing. The right-to-work law is a foregone conclusion by the corporate class. I would like to add a few observations.
A series of anti-right-to-work meetings took place around the area. If I hadn’t seen the notice in the Warsaw newspaper’s letters column, I would have missed it. Verdict: too little too late and by too few.
At the local meeting the issue was well presented but to only a small percentage of mostly union members. Some well-written literature was handed out. Again, too little too late. Some nice cards were handed out to get to our representatives, but it was to late for them to be received by mail. When I called a local union office about where to drop them off, all I got was a phone machine and no return call.
The issue of how union wages affect the whole community was not promoted on the street corners. When you apply the wealthy myth of trickle down to right-to-work states, it means lower wages meaning people spend less into the community. Which means so long, small business.
TOM METZGER Warsaw
Online tribute to Vietnam War dead
We are all aware of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. What you may not be aware of is the virtual wall. They are trying to get a picture of each person whose name appears on the wall.
In Indiana alone there are 1,530 names, but only 519 with a picture. Take a look for yourself; visit the website at www.vvmf.org .
Garrett VFW Auxiliary believes all the people deserve to have a picture with their name. Please help spread the word to get these honorable men the respect they deserve. If you know of anyone who has a friend, family member, fellow veteran, etc., let them know what is going on.
The pictures can be emailed to the website or they can be mailed to the following address: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, 2600 Virginia Ave. NW Suite 104, Washington, D.C. 20037.
They will not return any pictures so make sure you do not send in originals. If you have to make a copy, they would prefer an 8x10 in high resolution.
This is just one more way for these fine veterans never to be forgotten for their ultimate sacrifice.
TINA CUSTER Chairman Garrett VFW Auxiliary
Daniels’ investment visionary
In his State of the State address Gov. Mitch Daniels announced the creation of the Bicentennial Nature Trust. Seeded with $20 million, the trust will serve as a catalyst for a statewide initiative in conservation projects as Indiana prepares for its 200th birthday in 2016. Not since the creation of the state park system 100 years ago in celebration of our centennial has the state seen such an investment in our natural heritage.
Hopefully the $20 million is just the beginning of a new investment in state parks, forests, nature preserves, hunting and fishing properties and trails. Daniels specifically designed the trust to inspire others, and challenged citizens, businesses and philanthropic organizations to match their donations of land or dollars in a continuing statewide surge. The Nature Conservancy stands ready, willing and able to help leverage this opportunity.
We commend Daniels for putting in motion a program that will benefit all Hoosiers and all those yet to come. His legacy will forever be linked with the conservation greats in Indiana. Daniels may very well be remembered as the Theodore Roosevelt of Indiana.
MARY McCONNELL State director, The Nature Conservancy Member, Bicentennial Nature Trust Commission
Recycling issue goes unattended
Out of the last five times I’ve had recycling pickups, I’ve been missed four times. Also, I have had problems in the past.
I call 311 to report the problem but am still calling for this repeated problem. I have a note from my doctor stating that I need this service as I am handicapped.
I have tried to do my part by recycling, so unless this situation is resolved without continued problems, I will put my recyclables in the trash where I know it will be picked up.
Also, the mayor needs to be aware of this problem and, if aware, needs to reprimand those who are not responsible in their jobs as this situation continues. I do not wish to have to call for this repeated problem in the future.
SAM A. FUNICH SR. Fort Wayne
