Editor, Times-Union:I would just like to make a few quick points in my last letter before the midterm elections:

Editor, Times-Union:To Jan Caudill:Who should a person suffering from hermaphroditism be attracted to without being abhorrent?Holly Hamilton FancilWarsaw, via e-mail

While being a working journalist can be a very satisfying career, there are times, as in any profession, when one can be embarrassed by how colleagues conduct themselves professionally. Most times, it's simple things that can be easily written off as careless mistakes and forgotten.The other times, it gets so bad that it's not hard to under stand why our profession is often rated somewhere between loan sharks and Three-card Monte dealers on the public's opinion scale. Case in point - Geraldo Rivera. Relaxing the other evening, after a long, hard day working over the notebook and keyboard, I was surfing through the cable channels and happened onto the CNBC new network.They were in the middle of airing Geraldo Rivera's nightly news discussion program, modestly named for the host.

- Will Of The People? - Thanks To Hospice Will Of The People? Editor, Times-Union: At this moment, I am almost speechless.I was educated to believe in the American way.I actually got A's in Government all the way through college.I actually believed that the will of the majority would prevail over self-interest. Monday night, I attended a Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, along with nearly 100 other Rolling Hills residents, in opposition to a zoning variance requested by LRC Products Inc.for an industrial business to encroach into a residential neighborhood. It is in direct conflict with established zoning laws, and opposed by Rolling Hills residents because of potential property devaluation. In spite of the obvious, the request was granted.So much for the will of the people.

- Relay For Life - Seat Belts - Traffic - Ashamed - Foster Care - Candidate For IU Trustee Relay For Life Editor, Times-Union: The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Kosciusko County is coming to Warsaw Central Park at 6 p.m.Friday, May 21 through 9 a.m.Saturday, May 22 .The public is invited to come and join us in this battle against cancer.

Editor, Times-Union:This is only early April but three times already this year people have tried to save my soul. I’m writing this in hopes that I can have my life back the other eight months.

- Do They Still Teach Driver's Ed? - Our Father's House Do They Still Teach Driver's Ed? Editor, Times-Union: Can anyone out there tell me if they teach driver's education anymore? The reason I ask that question is because of what happens nearly every single day out on the streets and highways of this area.

- Pet Responsibility - Silent Majority - Voting Insights Pet Responsibility Editor, Times-Union: Today I saw a puppy left all alone in a fenced backyard.It's obvious this is the puppies living space. This is a tragedy!! This is why we end up with so many pets being euthanized (killed) everyday in shelters.

- Pierceton - Repent - Donate Eyes - Freedom - Rumors - Confusion Pierceton Editor, Times-Union: The Pierceton Town Council would like to thank everyone that attended our public hearing last Monday evening (3-8-04).We were very happy with the number of people and also the many positive comments. We would also like to thank the people that have written letters supporting this project.If you were unable to attend our hearing and would like to help the town receive a grant to help keep sewer rates to a minimum, address your letters to the Indiana Department of Commerce.These letters can be given to any council members or dropped off at the clerk's office. Once again, thank you.It is nice to be part of such a great community.

- True Friends - State Budget - Colds, Flu True Friends Editor, Times-Union: On Jan.27, 2002, our grandson Ryan Utter was in a serious accident on Beaver Dam Road.He was airlifted to Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.Upon our arrival to the hospital, we found our wonderful grandson in a near death condition.The doctors could not give us a lot of hope; he was in gods hands.

Editor, Times-Union:A hero is not a comic book character or a cartoon character. Nor does a hero possess supernatural powers.

Editor, Times-Union:Normally, I would not do this, but I have to thank Tom Metzger for talking Mitch Daniels in not running for president.

Editor, Times-Union: In the face of the letters of condemnation that have been published here concerning CAFO permitting, I would like to thank the farmers of Kosciusko County and around our state for their work in feeding not only those of us here at home, but around the world.

Editor, Times-Union:I understand the McCain campaign went the celebrity comparison route, ...

Editor, Times-Union:I have a question for Mitch Daniels and other Hoosier politicians - especially Mitch.

Editor, Times-Union:We’re number one! We’re number one! Yes, Indiana has been ranked number one again. First it was meth labs, then infant mortality, now we’re tops in the nation in water pollution. I have to wonder if perhaps there is a correlation between the last two.

- Shriner's Clinic - Walters Benefit - Gun Rights Shriner's Clinic Editor, Times Union: On behalf of Warsaw and the surrounding communities I want to thank the doctors for their cheerful giving of a Saturday afternoon for the recent Shriner's clinic here in Warsaw.There were over 30 children seen by the doctors at the clinic, which also involved much effort and organization by many dedicated Shrine club members.This is just one example of what a great community we live in.

Editor, Times-Union:Thoughts on our Social Security.

Editor, Times-Union:I hope you will not feel too bad if I tell you some of what you missed not living during the 1920s.

Editor, Times-Union:I'm sitting here looking at the front page of the Times-Union article about our troops, with my cousin Luke Gibson next to his wife and baby in hand. I'm sitting here knowing in my adult mind he's a husband, a father and very soon going off to fight a war and being asked to do very grown-up things.

- Sorry For The Loss - Sympathy - Organ Sorry For The Loss Editor, Times-Union: After reading Mr. Hoopingarner's letter, I felt so sorry for him and his family. What they must be going through. My …

Editor, Times-Union:I was recently urged by friends to write more "letters" to your paper to reinforce the importance of agriculture's story.

Editor, Times-Union:A friend just returned to her job Monday after a 2-1/2-month medical leave.

- Hickory Creek - Buy American - Center Street Eyesore - Percussion Ensemble Hickory Creek Editor, Times-Union: We don't want to relocate outside of this area.This is our town too.Our home is here and has been for 30 years.Would you like it if after 30 years someone came in and told you that you have no choice, you have to move.

Editor, Times-Union:I know this will go over like a lead balloon in Kosciusko County, but I can take the rebuttals.