Editor, Times-Union:I was raised by a public school teacher who has taught fourth grade at New Washington Elementary School for 30 years.

Editor, Times-Union: Dear Aspiring Golf Caddie: You have made a wise decision to consider caddying at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club.

Editor, Times-Union:What is the deal? There is so much trash along our roads.

Editor, Times-Union: It’s a terrible shame that the entertainment industry isn’t making billions of dollars instead just millions. I feel for them, I really do. (sarcasm)

The Indiana Statehouse played host recently to a rally that purported to show support for the little guy against over-reaching, ever-growing city governments from around the state. What it really was, was a small group of freeloaders wanting someone else to pay for their over-indulgent quality of life. Supporters of House Bill 1491, a piece of legislation that makes it more difficult for cities and towns to forcibly annex those unincorporated areas adjacent to their boundaries, say they want due process and the ability to nix any annexation plan if they can convince 50.1 percent of their neighbors it shouldn't happen.Why should they be forced to pay additional taxes that being a part of a municipality will require, they ask? On the surface, this argument has much appeal, for I, too, am a great supporter of grass-root, democratic action.But what the supporters of HB 1491 neglect to give us is a clear view of the other side of the picture.

Editor, Times-Union:A few years ago, I wrote about a “network” of Christian radios stations which were part of a company known as “Family Radio.”

Editor, Times-Union:Is the Times-Union an Irish supporter? Have you forgotten that Purdue, a Big Ten school with some of the top engineering, business and pharmacy schools in the world, is an hour and a half south?

- Defends President Bush Defends President Bush Editor, Times-Union: In response to Mr.Bryan A.Ciula's letter regarding President Bush (yes, he is President not just George Bush), one certainly has to give him credit, since he does not: 1.Advocate spiking trees and endangering the lives of hard-working loggers. 2.Pay homage to environmentalist extremists who torch car dealerships and apartment complexes, putting our brave firemen and -women's lives in danger, along with innocent people who might be passing by. 3.Try to bed down girls who work at the White House as interns. 4.When caught with his pants down, doesn't lie to a grand jury and have his law license revoked (as Slick Willie did). 5.Try to smear and destroy the lives and reputations of those who oppose him.

Editor, Times-Union:The Indiana General Assembly is a unique state legislature in that does not meet all year long.

Editor, Times-Union:Dear voting citizen of the 18th Senate District,I am writing to discuss with you an opportunity that, in my opinion, may never come along again for many years.

Editor, Times-Union:If we downsized government we wouldn't have the new national banking system, the VA hospital, ...

- McCarthyism - Police Department - Pierceton Christmas - Gasoline Prices McCarthyism Editor, Times-Union: I quote a letter to the editor in an area paper dated Dec.17 by the Rev.Noel G.Reed, a Methodist minister.He said that "those seeking a pound of flesh have again crawled out of the woodwork unfurling the insensitivity banner."He described this action as "McCarthyism revisited."Rev.Reed told me that he was amazed at how few people that he talked to remembered what McCarthyism was/is.

Editor, Times-Union:I am sending clarification to Gary Eppenbaugh.

Editor, Times-Union: Do we even know what it is? We have been told that we should be chivalrous. But has anyone ever taught us what that actually means?

Editor, Times-Union:Before voting Nov. 4, everyone in District 22 should educate themselves about the three candidates running for the State House of Representatives.

Editor, Times-Union:Before all Janet Collins "demands" (Times-Union April 29) could be met, the Constitution of the United States would have to be suspended.

- Celebration Of Culture - Plagiarism - Guest Speaker - Voter Turnout - Silveus Says Thanks Celebration Of Culture Editor, Times-Union: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Kosciusko County who braved the wind and cool temperatures to attend the "Celebration of Cultures, Community and Christ" on Friday evening.Your enthusiasm and positive attitude made a very positive statement about how the vast majority of the residents of our community feel about our diversity.Because of YOU, we truly were able to celebrate our unique diversity of cultures and the unity of our community within that diversity, as well as the celebration of reconciliation that is available through Christ.

Editor, Times-Union:We were so moved by the Memorial Day Service presented by the John C. Peterson Post 49 and the James W. Sittler VFW Post 1126 at our beautiful Oakwood Cemetery that we decided to write this letter.

Editor, Times-Union:Does anyone ever wonder why the name of the library in Warsaw is “Warsaw Community Library”?

Editor, Times-Union:I tried to not write another letter but the Obama bull builds up and I have to.

It is not a stretch to say that the world we live in today is a very different than it was even 10 years ago.

Editor, Times-Union: I’m not sure what schools are teaching today, from what I hear socialism is creeping in. Aaron, you are a perfect example.

Lost in all the chatter is the race for Indiana State Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Republican incumbent is Dr. Tony Bennett and the Democratic challenger is Glenda Ritz.

- Claypool ThanksEditor, Times-Union: - Accident Thanks - KABS - Bike PathsEditor, Times-Union: - Winona - Prison - Art In The Park Claypool ThanksEditor, Times-Union: I would like to express a belated but enthusiastic thanks to everyone who had a part in the planning and running of the Claypool festival, Aug.22 and 23.Your sacrifice of time and energy for the sake of the enjoyment and enhancement of our community is very much appreciated and greatly adds to the quality of life for all.You are examples, especially to our young people of responsible, caring citizenship.

Editor, Times-Union:Thanks, I feel so informed.