- Don't Drink And Drive - Webster School Debt - Ferguson Raceway - Gay Libbers - Sympathy For A Soldier Don't Drink And Drive Editor, Times-Union: This letter is to everyone young, old, black, white, rich and poor.I want to address the effects of alcohol that helped me get put in prison. I say helped because I knew that I shouldn't drink and drive, but due to the consumption of alcohol, I made a very poor choice on the night of July 8, 2005.That night I lost a very good friend of mine.As a matter of fact, I was at his side when he took his last few breaths of life.I do not ever want to to see or hear the things I did that night.It will haunt me for the rest of my life.
- Animal Funds Needed - Animal Shelter - Unfair Criticism - Solicitations Animal Funds Needed Editor, Times-Union: To Kosciusko Commissioners, Council members, taxpayers and voters ... Wake up people! The homeless, throw-away, lost or stray cats and dogs are not going to go away.If we do not provide a decent place for them, they will again be dumped in the country and rabies, etc., will be rampant again.We must have adequate funds for seven-day-a-week employees, and very soon, or the county will have the shelter back before Jan.1.
10 Years Ago January 6 1990 Seven shooters braved the cold weather recently to participate in the Warsaw Rifle and Pistol Club monthly muzzleloader match and first Santa Shootout. Winning the 25-yard 6-bull match was Jesse Gaff, who scored 40 out of 50.Bill Rose won the 25-yard Fur-De-Lac match with 45 of 50, and Jesse Gaff was the winner of the 50-yard Santa Shootout. 25 Years Ago January 6 1975 Warsaw Standard Oil Co.dealer, Oscar E.Werner, announced his retirement from his gasoline and oil retail business located on Ind.15 north this week. He has served this community for 27 years, beginning as a dealer in Huntington in 1946 and transferring to Warsaw in 1947.
- Bring Back The Draft - Gun Ban Bring Back The Draft Editor, Times-Union: I would like and answer to this question - Just what is wrong with reinstating the draft? Right now our armed services are made up of weekend warriors (which I have no problem with by the way), kids who have gotten in trouble with the law and were given the choice of the armed services or jail.Guys and gals who can't find jobs or want the schooling which is given in the service (but are not in the service to be in combat) - and a few good men and women who are in the service to serve their country.
- Barbee Sewers - Trust Laws - Disbro Thanks - Robbery - Iraq Barbee Sewers Editor, Times-Union: The recent letter to the editor by Mr.Thompson concerning high water and the proposed new sewer system leaves me rather perplexed. A new sewer system is not going to do anything for the high water problem at Barbee Lakes (as well as Ridinger Lake, Tippecanoe Lake, etc.).I do certainly agree that the high water problem needs to be addressed and has needed addressing for over 20 years.Cleaning the Tippecanoe River several years ago at a cost of several hundred thousands of dollars obviously did little or nothing to solve the high water problem.
- Mental Health - Days Of Kosciuszko - Libertarian Answer Mental Health Editor, Times-Union: I would like to share a story with all of you.This story concerns the experiences and feelings of a friend of mine.He has been trying to deal with the "STIGMA" of mental illness for several years and would like his story told.Our hope is that his story might make a difference in how each of us views and treats others who have a mental illness.Please listen to his story, as told to me, with your hearts as well as your minds.
- Dalton Employees Respond - Milford Phenomenon - Driving While Intoxicated - Thanks To Sports - Dalton Employees Value Jobs - Priorities - MDA Achievement Dalton Employees Respond Editor, Times-Union: In response to the letter from the Dalton neighbors in the Sept.7 issue: We are in an area affected by Dalton Foundry.It feeds, clothes and pays our family's bills.We understand your point of view, but until we hit the lottery or Power Ball, we will have to live with the standards by which Dalton's is allowed to operate.
- Level Playing Field Level Playing Field Editor, Times-Union: Former Governor Otis R."Doc" Bowen taught me a cardinal principle of public service.When seeking election, he said that one's candidacy should always be just what it appears to be. He said this allows the voters an opportunity to make an informed decision when going to the polls on who best would serve their interests. I am moved to write this letter in that in elections today, all too often we see the presence of the lack of a level playing field.It is prevalent in many national and state elections, and I am becoming aware this is happening with our local upcoming May 2 primary election for the office of sheriff.This concerns me as everyone, most importantly the voters, deserves a level playing field.
- Immigration Controversy - Child Care - Claypool Communism - Where Is The Law? - Jesus - Bush's Rating Immigration Controversy Editor, Times-Union: The deadline for American citizens to pay their income tax is days away.Our taxes pay for services such as roadways, police, schools, social services, medical aid and more.Too often, our money is used for projects which we do not approve.Still, we have to pay our taxes.The monies raised through this system keep our country functioning and enable us to live peaceful lives.
- Fire Thanks - Art In The Park Thanks - Constitution Thanks - Fighting The Suspension Fire Thanks Editor, Times-Union: We would like to thank our neighbors in the Pines for their fast action while we were away Sunday night.We would also like to thank the Leesburg Fire Department and their volunteers for their fast response.Most of all we thank the Lord who watched over all the people who helped.Thank you again.
- Theology - CROP Walk - Skate Letter - Irreverence - Left And Right - Petty Issues - Lost Ring - Thanks To Historical Society Theology Editor, Times-Union: How interesting.Matthew Trier of Warsaw replaced the trendy topic of animal rights with yet another trendy topic, modern mythology.But both belong in what he complained, "petty complaints.
- Safety Focus Success - Back To The Days - Won't Shut Up Safety Focus Success Editor, Times-Union: With the organization, planning, sponsorship and assistance of MANY businesses and individuals, the first annual Focus on Safety: A Community Awareness Event, held in downtown Warsaw on Oct.2, was a great success! Scores of families brought their children to meet enforcement officials and their K-9 pals, firefighters and other emergency personnel, the American Red Cross and the National Weather Service; to learn about safety issues, including fire safety at Halloween time; and to participate in games and crafts.Safety literature was distributed to the adults.
- Whitaker For Sheriff - One America - Jackson Township Whitaker For Sheriff Editor, Times-Union: We, as former (and present) prosecuting attorneys of Kosciusko County, are aware of the critical importance of the sheriff to good law enforcement.Obviously, good police work is essential to obtaining the evidence necessary to prosecute a case in court.In addition, a good sheriff also provides the judicial system with that intangible "sense of the community" which is essential to the proper exercise of prosecutorial and judicial discretion. Kosciusko County has been blessed for years with several exceptional sheriffs.It is easy to take this blessing for granted, but it must be preserved by making wise choices among sheriff candidates.