Banner Graphic, Volume 21, Number 127, Greencastle, Putnam County, 1 February 1991 — Page 4

THE BANNERGRAPHIC February 1,1991

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Baltic countries need our attention, too

To the Editor: As the world watches the grave situation in the Middle East, let’s not forget that other parts of the world also are in need of attention. In particular, the Baltic countries of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are crying out for assistance in their struggle for independence. With the rise of Gorbachev and his reform politics, things looked brighter for the three tiny countries, and hopes rose that they would soon be free for the first time since World War 11. But now, as the world concentrates on the Gulf War, Gorbachev is deftly crushing those hopes of freedom to quiet the hard-line members of his government. He has shown that he is unable to stand up against his own colleagues, and has decided to sacrifice the few freedoms he instituted in order to remain in power.

The township school board appointment

To the Editor: The following heading Greencastle Twp. renames Allen to school appeared above an article in the Jan. 21 Banner-Graphic. This is somewhat misleading inasmuch as the majority of residents in Greencastle Twp. had no input in this decision. Whether Mr. (Bayard) Allen is the best candidate for this position is not the question. The issue is, if residents of Greencastle Township are not allowed to vote for school board members (they are appointed to the Greencastle Community School Corporation board), do residents have any rights to make suggestions as to whom the majority would prefer on the board? Apparently Mrs. Bumgardner and the advisory board took it upon themselves to vote six months before the position had to be filled to circumvent the only avenue township residents had available to them to submit names of possible candidates. It was stated that the decision to make the appointment

The making of a local ‘Christmas miracle’

To the Editor: The 1990 “Retum-a-Gift” Christmas celebration was certainly one of the greatest events to ever take place in Putnam County. We, at “Retum-a-Gift,” wish to convey to Putnam County residents the reason that this miracle took place. This special event was possible only through the generous donations of monetary funds, food products and time from many business and individuals. Please accept our most gracious thanks for your unselfish effort toward the recipients of this

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But the United States can stand up against them, particularly by withholding the food credits President Bush has authorized until the government restores freedom to the Baltics and other oppressed countries. There is no reason why the United States should feed a dictator who is brutalizing his neighbors. We would never even consider extending food credits to Saddam Hussein. I understand Congress’s preoccupation with the Gulf War; I’m in the Air National Guard myself and have a brother in the Army Guard. But let’s tell our congressmen not to allow the Soviets to reimpose their brutality over the Baltic countries while the rest of the world isn’t looking. They’ve suffered 40 years too long already. Eduard B. Avis 435 Anderson St. Greencastle

early was to avoid pressure from the community and, to quote Mrs. Bumgardner, “I get heckled by other organizations with who they would like to have put on the board.” The Greencastle City Council made an appointment to the Greencastle School Board in 1990 at the appropriate time and adequate notice was made so residents could have input and suggest possible candidates. It was reported that the Council received much interest, letters, etc., and as a result, they took all of this input under advisement and made their decision. It is very unfortunate that some elected officials forget who voted them into officer and who they represent. While so many are fighting at this time to protect our rights and to allow us to live in a democracy, it is sad that that process was not allowed to work in this case. C.C. Greencastle Township

program. From the bottom of my heart, I wish to express my appreciation to all of the wonderful people who contributed to the 1990 “Retum-a-Gift” Christmas celebration. The joy you shared created a miracle for many. I would also like to thank all of the families who allowed their children to share both their smiles and Christmas cheer with us. Julie Burns 11 Bloomington St. Greencastle

Interest in money down, social values are up for freshmen

WASHINGTON (AP) College freshmen continue to show decreased interest in pursuing business careers and making money and more concern for the environment and better race relations. Student activism is on the rise, according to the 25th annual survey of college freshmen, conducted by the American Council on Education and the University of California at Los Angeles. Among incoming 1990 freshmen, 18.4 percent chose a business major, down from 24.6 percent in the peak year of 1987. Student commitment to “being very well off financially” declined for the second straight year, falling from 75.4 percent to 73.7 percent. The decreases followed 17 consecutive years of increases fiom 39.1 percent in 1970 to 75.6 percent in 1987. MEANWHILE, 9 percent of 1990 college freshmen were interested in elementary and secondary teaching, up from 8.2 percent in 1989. And 3.8 percent wanted to pursue nursing, compared with 2.7 percent a year earlier. Almost 43 percent described by the survey as an all-time high number of the college freshmen

said it’s “essential” or “very important” to “influence social values.” The survey, conducted before the United Nations set the Jan. 15 deadline for Iraq to withdraw from Kuwait, found that record numbers of college freshmen said they took part in demonstrations during their last year in high school. The previous record for such participation was 36.7 percent in 1989; in the late 19605, the figure was 15 percent to 16 percent. “THESE TRENDS show that there is a rapidly expanding number of American college students who are dissatisfied with the status quo and who want to become personally involved in bringing about change in American society,” said Alexander W. Astin of UCLA’s Graduate School of Education. The national survey was based on the responses of 194,182 freshmen students at 382 of the nation’s two- and four-year colleges and universities. No margin of error was given. Nearly 88 percent of the freshmen surveyed said “the federal government is not doing enough to control environmental pollution.”

BUILDING GOD’S TEMPLE If you have ever attempted a minor repair or a major you know that the proper tools, your enthusiasm quickly turns frustration You need tools that you can depend on. We are God s tools. Our faith in Him BBL A must be strong enough so it is not damaged or distorted by those who might A iBvE ■ attempt to destroy it. Faith is the very B foundation of Gods house He pro- \BBj>*|B claims in Matt. 16:18 . . on this rock I will build my church..." Invite a fnend to church this week. When we shine with the love of God. it is 1 reflected onto everyone we meet As His tools, we can build His house even larger ißt i by bringing others to Him. that they may *B experience the peace and happiness they find there 1 Cor. 3:16 asks us: Do you not know that you are God s temple 1 |B/~|BBV and the God s Spirit dwells in you? %Ba , With the spirit of God dwelling in us. 'AWW we shall sureN build God s Kingdom on one soul at a time. W M “ i r Copyright 1991 Ketster W»H»ams Newspaper Sendees P O Box 9005 Chartottesvaie VA 22906 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Luke Psalm I Peter Isaiah Isaiah Colossians Colossians 6:37-42 104 1:3-12 24:1-23 25:1-5 1:15-23 1:24-2:5 Scriptures Selected by The American B<b>e Society

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