Editor, Times-Union:The first news items to flash across my television screen this evening were highlights of the Iraq-Afghanistan War effort. As I sat in my recliner listening to the news commentators, several thoughts crossed my mind as to why we are still fighting in these two countries today.
- Child ID - Supports Menards - Attract Business - Angels Child ID Editor, Times-Union: I am writing about an article "Teen Still Missing" on Page 3A of the Dec.14 Times-Union. The final comment, "The sheriff's department is treating her as a runaway case.Since she is not in danger, the situation does not qualify for Amber Alert."The sentiment that the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club has been attempting to communicate through our SafeAssured child identification system is that Missing Child posters can be issued even when a missing child does not meet the requirements for Amber Alert.This girl is missing, and a poster developed by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children could be circulated to expedite finding her.
- Menards Good For Us - Late Night TV - Menards Challenge - Menards Location Menards Good For Us Editor, Times-Union: I want to say how much I enjoyed reading Mr.Gerard's "News Views" on Dec.17.
- Lottery Winner - News Views - <a href="#"> - News Views - News Views - Egg Hunt - Haines Supporter - Divorce Lottery Winner Editor, Times-Union: Boy, it seems like I have been writing articles pretty often.I believe I need to write this for a meaningful purpose. As some of you know, I was very lucky last week and believe me, I accomplished something I did not believe I could do. Yes, I have played the "lottery" in our state from the beginning.I have always hoped and prayed I could be on the show one time.That for me has happened.
- Angel Tree - Max - Metzger Angel Tree Editor, Times-Union: I rang the Salvation Army bell this past Thursday at Kmart.I was dismayed to see the number of tags still hanging on the Angel Tree.I just wanted to offer a suggestion to people. Take a name for each of your children, give them a dollar limit and let them shop for the children from the Angel Tree.It gives them a sense of giving.Our family has been doing this for several years now.It breaks my heart to see those names still hanging there this close to Christmas.Each of those tags represent children who may not have a Christmas this year.Please remember those less fortunate this holiday season.
- Conflict Statements - Wilcoxson Neighbor - KABS Thanks - Child Support - Military - Flower Theft - Medstat Conflict Statements Editor, Times-Union: In regard to Mr.Wilcoxson's conflict of interest article, I would like to address some points with facts.Conflict of interest statements are required by state statutes.I can't imagine a town or city not having a developer or businessman on their board who wouldn't have as great or greater interest in their town as Mr.Wilcoxson does.That is why the form is in existence.The president of the Winona Lake Town Council does not vote usually (his choice), unless needed for a tie-breaker.
- Wilcoxson Supporter - Thanks To Wilcoxson - Music Festival - Tippy Valley Positives - KABS Thanks Wilcoxson Supporter Editor, Times-Union: I read the front-page article by Laurie Hahn declaring that Brent Wilcoxson has been charged with a conflict of interest due to his position as president of the town council while he is involved with the Winona Restoration project.
- Just Get Saved - A Tribute - Illegal Aliens - Heating - Animal Populations Just Get Saved Editor, Times-Union: Ref: Steven R.Frantz You said, according to the paper, the "War isn't a spiritual battle ...."Ultimately, you do not know your Bible. Every car manufacturer gives us a manual (Bible) so to get the best service from the new car.Our God, Creator has given us a manual (Bible) so we may have an "abundant life."John 10:10.