Published: October 02, 2009 05:43 pm      

Cheers & Jeers - Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009

Parish will miss employee

Rae Ann Panther of Peru sends this Cheer:

“With a grateful heart and fond memories, we wish to thank Mary K. Revelant for her years of dedication and service to St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Peru, Ind. Mary’s devotion to God provided St. Charles with more than an employee; she was dedicated to the ministry of music and gave her voice to daily worship, weekly service, funerals, weddings and other sacramental ceremonies.

“Mary will be sorely missed by the parishioners as she unselfishly gave her time and talent to provide the best environmental and supportive service from her position as church secretary. The St. Charles Religious Store was completely funded by Mary and will no longer be available for those needing religious articles.

“As God will open a door for her now that this window has been closed, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Mary for her caring nature, giving heart and devotion and know that her future will be as bright and wonderful as she is.”

Boy misses his dog, Harley

Joanne Main of Kokomo sends this Jeer:

“In the early morning hours of Sept. 15, someone cut through my daughter’s backyard to get wherever they were going. As you made your way out of the back gate, you were ignorant enough to untie the extra security on the gate and left it open.

“Due to your ignorance of other people’s property, you let my 4-year-old grandson’s dog out when you left the gate open. We have been looking for my grandson’s buddy every day since Sept. 15.

“My grandson is very hurt. He misses his dog very much. We have done a lot of walking, driving and checking with the Kokomo Humane Society every day since.

“If you have seen or know where this dog is, please contact me at (765) 210-3874 or take him to the Kokomo Humane Society. They know we are looking for him too.

“He is an inside pet. His name is Harley. He is very friendly. He is a sheltie. He is about 14 inches tall. He is dark brown, black, tan and white in color.”

Generosity benefits charity

Dixie Bennett of Team Armour-Eckrich sends this Cheer:

“Team Armour-Eckrich would like to thank all of the individuals who contributed to our team for the Memory Walk to benefit the Alzheimer Association. We would also like to thank the following businesses for their contributions and support:

“Erin Shultz and Daniel Human of the Kokomo Tribune; Tammy Lively and the gang at WWKI; Peter Heck and WIOU; Lisa Fipps and the Perspective; Mike Martino of Martino’s Italian Villa; Bari Sargent of The Cutting Edge Beauty Salon; Joe Cameron of the Joe Cameron Band; Steve Jones, piano technician; Light City Mopar Car Club; Don Lowry Lanes; Beef O’Brady’s in Peru; Wabash Industrial; Schneider Electric, Peru; Armour-Eckrich Meats, Peru; Armour-Eckrich Meats, corporate office.

“Because of your generosity, Indiana families will benefit from all the services that the Alzheimer Association has to offer in their time of need. Research will continue so that, possibly in our lifetime, we will see an end to this heartbreaking disease. For help or more information, please go to www.alz.org.”

‘You’ll reap what you sow’

Vickie J. Wood of Kokomo sends this Jeer:

“To the person who, on Sept. 30 between 5 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., came on the Elder-Beerman parking lot where I work and busted out the passenger window on my ’99 Buick, reached in and took my uptown tote – a big, black, pleated, two-handled bag. You didn’t get anything of value – no credit cards, no cash, no pills or drugs. What you took from me was all the information I need to modify the loan to keep my home.

“And you have the information to return the bag and contents to its rightful owner: me.

“I believe it takes someone like you to destroy someone else’s personal property and steal items that mean nothing to you. You saw a shiny red car with a shiny black purse inside and thought you’d hit the jackpot. Quite the opposite. Are you disappointed in yourself? If I were you, I would be.

“This is the third police report I’ve made on this particular car, and I’ve only lived here in Kokomo a little over two years. I am angry, and I want you to pay. I pray you do get caught, and you will reap the consequences of your actions.

“And if you ever do obtain employment and have a nice, 11-year-old car like mine, maybe some thug like you will do the same to you and then you’ll know how I feel.

“I pray for you and hope that you have enough sense to turn those items in to the police so I can get on with my personal business. You’ll reap what you sow.”

Docs rock for health care

Suzan Overholser sends this Cheer:

“Project Access is a wonderful demonstration of the generous collaboration of time, talent and resources in our community as we work together to meet the health-care needs of those with limited resources and no health insurance.

“Our recent fundraising effort, Docs at Rocktoberfest, is a perfect example of this commitment. Our physician musicians along with their supporting bands and local artists provided a wonderfully entertaining evening. Thank you for dedicating the many hours required for practice and performance.

“We would also like to thank the many event sponsors for their continued support: American Health Network, Russiaville; Dr. and Mrs. Stuart Devaul; Dr. and Mrs. Tim Davis and Northwest Radiology; Dr. and Mrs. Pratap Gohil; Mr. and Mrs. Rex Gingrich; Guardian Angel Hospice; Patti Host; Howard Regional Health System; Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Hughes; Kokomo’s Z92Five; Moore’s Home Health; Salin Bank; St. Joseph Hospital; Dr. Steven Seele; Tenbrook’s Heating, Cooling & Propane; Mr. and Mrs. William Snow; Wilson Industrial Sales; Mrs. Kathy Young and others.

“An additional show of support occurred recently as local employees of Wal-Mart recommended Project Access as a recipient of one of their foundation’s community grants. Thank you, Wal-Mart, for your commitment to the health and wellness of Kokomo.