Editor, Times-Union:My wife was a patient of Dr. Goksel for six years after he diagnosed her as suffering from leukemia (CLL). He has also treated me for the past five years for a haemoglobin problem.

Editor, Times-Union:Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion.

Editor, Times-Union:I read a couple of letters that were in Friday's edition (3-25) from what appears to be from two union members.

The feeling was surreal, even for a "jaded journalist". Sitting in the Center Lake Pavilion for the annual Kosciusko County Foundation's "Heart of Gold" awards last Tuesday, hearing the words of praise for the nearly 50 county residents who symbolize the best in the human spirit - those who give selflessly to better the lives of others around them, those who often can't do that for themselves. And, while hearing about those deeds of kindness, justifiably worthy of praise, I couldn't keep the sights and sounds of that afternoon from swirling through my head.The frantic cries for help and the heart-breaking reports of injuries and death in a high school half a continent away.

- Matter Of Timing - Wants A Buffet - School Delays - Thanks For Burket Turnout - School Budget - EdCom Coverage - Vietnam Memories - Burket Issues Matter Of Timing Editor, Times-Union: On Friday …

Editor, Times-Union: As a long-time season ticket holder to the Wagon Wheel Play House, I write to encourage you not to miss “Hairspray”. You will be impressed with all the actors, musicians and the energy of the show.

Editor, Times-Union:I am responding to the letter to the editor in Tuesday's paper.

- Gun Control - Thanks To School Board Gun Control Editor, Times Union: Some of my non-gun friends seem puzzled at times on my no-compromise stand on the gun issues.It has taken me awhile but I think I may have come up with a few parallels that may make it a bit clearer.As we all know, gun control equals crime control, right? So what is one of our major crime problems? How about drug trafficking? Now let's suppose that your favorite pastime is travel and all of a sudden you are faced with some or all of the following possibilities.All in the name of drug control remember.

Editor, Times-Union:One of my most rewarding accomplishments while serving District 22 as your state representative was the resolution I introduced marking March 30 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day and our governor signing the proclamation making it official.

Editor, Times-Union:In the wake of all these recent shootings, Congress is going to be gung-ho to pass stricter gun laws. Why?

Editor, Times-Union:An educated response is necessary concerning Mr. Beeching's support of sewers at Tippecanoe Lake and its inclusion in the Lakeland Regional Sewer District.

Editor, Times-Union:Have you ever found a book that you love? A book that took you to a place you had never imagined in your wildest dreams?  A book that you stayed up reading past your bedtime? I have, and when I find a good book, it is hard to put it down. I believe that everyone should do more book reading.

Editor, Times-Union: No doubt the party system has failed us. What started out to be a balance of thinking now finds that thinking to be “all or nothing.” Such divisiveness has resulted in elections not being about choices, but about keeping the “upper hand.”

- Government And Education - The Problem With W - Church And State - Take A Stand - Junior Neighbors - Gun Issue - Opinion On Kerry Government And Education Editor, Times-Union: This country as a …

Serving currently as your mayor, and previously as a councilman for 12 years, I am often reminded how important it is to make sure everyone has a voice, no matter what the issue. It is a basic tenant of democracy.

- Vietnam Memorial - Amtrak - Speigle Speaks - Remembering Pop Vietnam Memorial Editor Times-Union: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in our nation's capital recognizes the service and sacrifice of the 58,175 men and eight women who lost their lives in the 14-year war.Commonly known as "The Wall," their names are inscribed on its 140 black granite panels.When taken together, the rows of names are staggering and a roll call of the agony of war.

Editor, Times-Union:I am so proud of Kosciusko County. Overwhelmingly we voted for McCain/Palin. Did we lose?

Editor, Times-Union:If you believe in the founding of our country, our constitution, protecting traditional marriage, the right to bear arms, that life begins at conception and keeping more of your hard-earned money, then Curt Nisly is the right man for House District 22.

Editor, Times-Union:A storm didn’t dampen the coming of almost 75 attendees that came to the free dinner on Monday evening, July 14, from 5 to 7 p.m., hosted at the St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall.

Editor, Times-Union: As I drive through Warsaw this week I see familiar signs popping up again that peppered our local yards here in town back in April and May. They take me back to February and why I decided to run for mayor of my hometown.

Editor, Times-Union:To those concerned, re: Jan. 14 editorial letters from the gentlemen Roth and Boggs.

Editor, Times-Union: This is one of two letters since the word count maximum is 500 words

Editor, Times-Union:I’ve recently heard that Warsaw’s director of transportation is retiring this year and that applications are being taken for her position.

Editor, Times-Union:The chickens have come home to roost. And although the Democrats were left reeling, the pro-corporation traditional Republicans were hurt by gains made by the anti-corporate Tea Party Republicans.

Editor, Times-Union: I attended a meeting for our church food pantry in South Bend recently. They suggested we reach out and try get community, businesses and individuals involved to help food pantries.