Dog’s return cheers family
Joanne Main of Kokomo sends this Cheer:
“Our family and 4-year-old grandson would like to say thank you very much to everyone who put an effort into finding our sheltie named Harley. We would like you all to know that he was returned to us on Oct. 10.
“Harley was in good health and as glad to see us as we were to see him after 25 long days of being missing.
“Thank you so much for making a little 4-year-old boy very happy to be reunited with his buddy! Harley’s return was made possible because the people who found him saw a flyer and called us.
“A special thanks to the following businesses that allowed us to put up flyers: Casey’s General Store, Daisy’s Sip and Dip, Deb’s Hair Design, Enrique’s, Haynes Credit Union, Kokomo Animal Hospital, Kokomo Country Club, Kokomo Humane Society, Jefferson Road Animal Hospital, Mac’s Market, Park Place Apartments, Pet Care Clinic, Signs Express, So Official Dance Studio, Soupley’s and Village Pantry.”
FCC ‘broke’ TV reception
Kenneth Crockett of Kokomo sends this Jeer for the Federal Communications Commission:
“I was pleasantly surprised by the response to my ‘Sound Off’ letter, ‘Having trouble with your TV?’ July 9. However, there is still much that still needs to be done.
“I am a firm believer in the you-break-it,-you-fix-it rule. I grew up with that rule. One June 12, under an FCC mandate, our nation’s TV broadcasters transitioned us off of analog and onto HD. The results were not pretty.
“TV reception, which was close to flawless, even with my old set, became just the opposite on HD. To date, all efforts to persuade the FCC to make it right have not met with success. At this point I have written to FCC chairman Julius Genachowski and Thomas D. Wyatt, deputy chief, of the Federal Communications Commission, 455 12th St., Washington, DC 20554.
“In my letters I invoke the you-break-it,-you-fix-it rule. I point out that they broke it, our flawless reception, when we were transitioned off of analog, and now they, the FCC, must fix it and do so at their expense.
“It was not of our doing, it is the FCC’s mess so the FCC must clean it up. This is where we readers come in. We must flood the FCC, as I am doing, with letters demanding that the problem be remedied, even if we need to revert back to analog. The FCC broke it, now the FCC must fix it and fix it fast.”
Anderson honors BMX racer
Heather Wilson sends this Cheer:
“I would like to give a big Cheer to Anderson Speedway for having bicycle racing on Sept. 12 and honoring former BMX racer Steve Wallace by making him the honorary flagman on Family Appreciation Night. The speedway honored Wallace for his many years in racing by letting him throw the green flag at the special event.”
Opinion
Cheers & jeers - Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009
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White shouldn’t return to office
The issue: The conviction of Indiana’s secretary of state.
Our view: Charlie White’s ouster from office should be permanent.
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Editorial - Feb. 8, 2012: Grand success for Indianapolis
The issue: The Super Bowl.
Our view: Indianapolis left a great impression on thousands of visitors.
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Letters to the Editor: Feb. 8, 2012
As Hoosiers celebrate the conclusion of a truly remarkable Super Bowl experience, there is even more good news that should fill us with pride. More Indiana students are graduating from high school than ever before.
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Which religions will we include?
The Indiana Senate last week approved a bill that would allow public schools to teach creationism, as long as they include theories from multiple religions.
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If you say so
In an opinion piece we published Thursday, state Rep. Mike Karickhoff announced why he voted against “right-to-work” legislation. His reason: The community told him to.
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Cheers and jeers - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Karickhoff acted ‘cowardly’
The Rev. Robin Wentworth Mayer and Horst G. Mayer of Kokomo send the Jeer for state Rep. Mike Karickhoff’s silence during the “right-to-work” debate:
“Mr. Karickhoff, for someone who’s new to office, you’ve certainly learned the art of talking out of both sides of your mouth.
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Let’s drug test our lawmakers
Perhaps it’s appropriate that a measure passed by the Indiana House this week would ask not only welfare recipients but Indiana lawmakers to consent to a drug test.
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Editorial - Feb. 2, 2012: Peru delivers a message
The issue: Peru’s collection of $20,000 last year from property owners who failed to keep their yards mowed.
Our view: Aggressive enforcement can help a city’s finances, but the benefits go beyond dollars and cents.
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Karickhoff: Reason behind my ‘right-to-work’ vote
There is no doubt the “right-to-work” debate has brought mixed emotions, not only to our state but District 30 as well. There were only a handful of House Republicans who did not vote in support of this legislation. Let me explain why I felt it was necessary for me to vote in opposition to right to work.
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Heinig: ‘Right-to-work’ law to arouse continued resistance
I wouldn’t call Gov. Mitch Daniels a charismatic leader, but he does possess some leadership skills. If he didn’t, he couldn’t have brought us this far along the happy trail to his economic Valhalla.
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