Editor, Times-Union: Thank you for your feature articles about algae bloom and the health of our lakes. Clean water is the concern of everyone who uses the lakes. We are blessed with an abundance, in Kosciusko County. Let’s all do our part to keep them clean.

Editor, Times-Union:I very much feel the need to write my feelings, too, about the end of service of a very valuable member of our medical community.

Editor, Times-Union:My family and I moved to Warsaw from Haviland, Kan., in 2002. Greensburg is just nine miles west of Haviland.

Editor, Times-Union: I read the paper this week and was greatly encouraged that someone other than myself thinks the policy of Wawasee School District on lice is ridiculous.

Editor, Times-Union:In his editorial of 3/9/07, Gary Gerard once again tries to come across as the conservative who will even criticize conservatives, if the offense is bad enough.

Editor, Times-Union:I need to take issue with you on a few statements in Saturday’s News Views.

Editor, Times-Union:This is in response to Kay Dimick's second letter to myself and Mr. Goon.

- Knispel - Molesting Case - Animal Welfare League - Kolbe Defended - Humane Society Knispel Editor, Times-Union: Hello, my name is Chris Dillon.I am a Warsaw native.I have chosen to live in Warsaw, not only to raise my own family here, but I own and operate a business with my husband Derry.I am also a concerned citizen and a taxpayer in this fine county. I would like to tell you about another concerned citizen and taxpayer in our community - Lt.Steven Knispel, Republican candidate for sheriff.

Editor, Times-Union:On May 10, Retha Hicks, clerk-treasurer of Winona Lake, wrote a letter stating, "The town council is defending the right ... for the town to maintain ownership of land along the canal for public versus private use."

Editor, Times-Union:Conservatives should challenge liberals.

Editor, Times-Union:Genesis 12:3 – And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curse thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

Editor, Times-Union:Don't talk about the farmers with your mouth full!Jane JontzWinona Lake

- Bullies - Private Decisions - Schiavo Bullies Editor, Times-Union: Bullying has always been a part of our society, but as recent headlines show, it is becoming an epidemic.Statistics show that one out of every four children is being bullied and that 77 percent of students are bullied mentally, verbally and physically.Bullying and harassment are becoming such a big problem in our schools today that at least 8 percent of students miss a day of school each month because of fear of bullies.

Editor, Times-Union:This letter has nothing to do with politics.

To say that Walk-N-Wander Warsaw has greatly impacted our community this summer would be a gross understatement.

Editor, Times-Union:Over the past few days, the local news has featured Rep. Mark Souder discussing the loss of jobs due to the planned closing of RV manufacturer Monaco.

Editor, Times-Union:Partial Summary of Foundational Human Rights:

Editor, Times-Union:Here a czar, there a czar, czars everywhere.

Editor, Times-Union:With all the flooding that has plagued Indiana this year, what we may need in the future is an underground reservoir system that might be connected to an interstate underground reservoir system that could hold more water than what is contained in the Great Lakes.

- Impressed With Madison - Leesburg Says Thanks Impressed With Madison Editor, Times-Union: One can only imagine my shock when, in talking with another mother the other day, she wrinkled her nose when I told her my children attended Madison Elementary School here in Warsaw.In fact, she asked why my children would go there since Madison is one of the "lower" schools! I was flabbergasted! I have two daughters who have completed the first and third grades this year at Madison.This is their first year to attend Madison after being at a local private school.I, after much investigation, made the choice to place them in public school at Madison.It has been a remarkable year of educational, personal and social growth for my girls and is one of the best choices I have ever made for my children.

Editor, Times-Union:The Kosciusko County Shrine Club would like to thank the following organizations for supporting our 65th trip to the Shrine Club, with 2,500 attendees, the largest ever taken.

Editor, Times-Union:On June 30, the Times-Union published an article from Scripps Howard by a fellow named Joe Lamp'l, author and Master Gardener, who claims to be an excellent authority on poison ivy.

Editor, Times-Union:The letter to Mr. Gerard titled "Ferguson" indicates support is needed for police and the rule of law.

Editor, Times-Union:My sincere thank you to the kind person who removed all the snow from my back yard Tuesday morning, making it much safer to reach my car.

Editor, Times-Union:cc: National office of the American LegionDear Sirs:I recently received a notice that my membership dues in the Warsaw Indiana American Legion were due. Unfortunately, I have decided to resign from the American Legion. My reasons are thus: