Letters to the Editor 05-05-2003

Letters to the Editor 09-05-2001

- Alaska Trip - Appreciates Photos Alaska Trip Editor, Times-Union: I recently visited Alaska to study glaciers.The purpose of my trip was professional development.I expect to use the knowledge I gained in several courses I teach at an area college.The trip was expensive; I cut costs by staying at the University of Alaska at Anchorage.I enjoyed the privilege of visiting the Kenai Peninsula, informative boat cruises, viewing the amazing wildlife and hiking the Matanuska glacier.

Letters to the Editor 05-02-2003

- School Observations - Censorship - Candidate's Biography Inadvertently Omitted - Teacher Day - Supports Mayor - Mayor's Race School Observations Editor, Times-Union: It usually takes a snort from a flask or a pull from a reefer to get lightheaded, but around election time a number of people get this way with the thought of securing some political office.It just seems to start the sap running - make that plural. Alan Abelson, feature writer for Barron's Publications, says he is never sure whether these decisions are based on a desire to serve the public, or to be in the limelight, or in some cases an aversion to honest work.

Letters to the Editor 09-21-2001

- Trust God - Court System Outrage - WHS Commemoration - Gas Advantage - Church And State - Spiritual Strength Trust God Editor, Times-Union: Reflecting on the events of the past week, I have questioned what my response should be.As I began to see what was happening, I am afraid that the response of my heart and mind was not right.Out of shock and frustration I thought and said things that were not right. I needed to get the right perspective on these events and my response.The following are my conclusions.I will mention some passages from the Bible.Please find a Bible and read these for yourself.Limited space does not allow the quoting of them.

Letters to the Editor 04-30-2003

- The War's Over - Mobile Meals - Polite Child - Thanks To Professionals - What Is A Family? The War's Over Editor, Times-Union: More people died from the last flu epidemic in 15 minutes than are ever going to die from SARS, but the media is portraying it like it's the bubonic plague. Everyone panics, and the first thing they grab is a face mask.I wonder, how many micro-organisms do people think those are going to repel? The media need to leave the spread of fear and insecurity to the terrorists.They're a lot better at it.

Letters to the Editor 05-01-2003

- The War's Over - Mobile Meals - Polite Child - Thanks To Professionals - What Is A Family? The War's Over Editor, Times-Union: More people died from the last flu epidemic in 15 minutes than are ever going to die from SARS, but the media is portraying it like it's the bubonic plague. Everyone panics, and the first thing they grab is a face mask.I wonder, how many micro-organisms do people think those are going to repel? The media need to leave the spread of fear and insecurity to the terrorists.They're a lot better at it.

Letters to the Editor 01-06-2004

- Not Necessarily So - Help Our 'Otis' - Libertarian Meeting - Lost Dog, Happy Ending Not Necessarily So Editor, Times-Union: What the president, Congress and economists tell us about the economy reminds me of what George Gershwin wrote in one of his songs: "It ain't necessarily so."When one talks to the average citizen about the economy it is a different story than that which comes out of Washington, D.C.

Letters to the Editor 05-06-2003

- Stop Whining - Mother's Day - Special Olympics - Special Thanks Stop Whining Editor, Times-Union: Recent letters to the Editor, complaining of the president's using money to wage war at the expense of veterans' medical care, is just so much whimpering and whining! I challenge anyone to prove, absolutely, that any deserving veteran has, or is, being denied proper care.

Letters to the Editor 05-25-2004

- Relay For LifeEditor, Times-Union: - Marine Replies - Recounting Sacrifices - Students Recognized - Support The Troops - Custard Coupons - Special Olympics - Blaming America Relay For LifeEditor, Times-Union: Relay For Life was a great success this year due to the outstanding fund-raising efforts of our teams.We achieved our goal of $40k and then surpassed it by another $13k by the next morning.In keeping with my promise to the participants, my head was shaved around midnight.(A fantastic effort by the teams, as we were about $1,500 short at 11:30 p.m.).

Letters to the Editor 05-07-2003

- In Memory Of David Fribley - Office Olympics In Memory Of David Fribley Editor, Times-Union: Often when a tragedy occurs people ask, "What can we do to help?" or "How can something good come out of this?" Many people have asked this question in response to the loss of Lance Cpl.David Fribley.The outpouring of concern, genuine love and affection for a young man who lost his life in service to our country has been remarkable.I had the opportunity to speak with his parents, and with their permission, this letter may serve to answer the many questions I have personally received. Here are some things people can do in memory of David: Monetary contributions may be made to one of three scholarship funds in David's memory. Kosciusko County Community Foundation, Inc. 102 E.Market St.

Letters to the Editor 07-19-2001

- Cable Choices - Zoning - Harley Damaged Cable Choices Editor, Times-Union: Too bad our cable company doesn't carry Fox Sports.There are many Cubs fans around the area who would enjoy seeing them more.WGN only carries a few of the games since Fox Sports took over.There are a lot of stations that are duplicated which we could do without.Merle and I took several bus loads to Chicago every summer to see the Cubs play.Most of those people aren't able to go anymore.If anyone else is interested in having Fox Sports, call Insight; it may help, who knows.

Letters to the Editor 03-14-2005

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- Repeating History - Great Program - Thanks To Volunteers - Birth Of Choice - Toy Sale Success Repeating History Editor, Times-Union: I feel I should speak out about some of the articles appearing in newspapers concerning Iraq and possible U.S.intervention. I grew up in the 1930s and witnessed some of the things that led up to World War II.Most nations shut their eyes to events leading up to this most destructive war in history. When Hitler reoccupied the Rhineland in 1938, the French army was considered the largest army in the world.The German generals were frightened by this and gave the orders for an immediate withdrawal if the French army made any movement eastward.

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Letters to the Editor 05-31-2006

- God-Given Talents - Valley GPAs - Against Gay Marriage - Gas Math - Toll Road Leasing - Leave Well Enough Alone God-Given Talents Editor, Times-Union: For what are you using your God-given talents? In our families, it is often acknowledged that our children are so different in interests and abilities.Johnny is running his cars, trucks, powershovel and tractor around the room and yard.Mary follows her mother around the house to learn to cook, sew, do laundry.Billy goes often to the piano.Sarah puts on her nurse outfit when with her dolls.Tim kicks a ball, a can, and carries a ball bat most of the time.