Editor, Times-Union: Congressman Stutzman wants to abolish the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) because some volunteers are compensated. They are paid the extravagant rate of $2.65 an hour.

Editor, Times-Union:For the past several months, my drive to work has required me to take the Wooster Road detour to avoid the construction on CR 250E.

Editor, Times-Union:On Wednesday, County Republican committeemen will gather to fill the vacancy of the county coroner position.

Editor, Times-Union: “Sally” (not her real name) has never considered public speaking among her gifts/talents. So it was sort of a surprise that she recently felt that it was time to stand up before a church group and witness to the reality of a personal and developing Christian faith.

- Grandparents Missed - Cure Blindness Grandparents Missed Editor, Times-Union: On August 1, my family suddenly lost my grandmother, Azucena Lopez, only six short months after losing my grandfather, Felipe Lopez. Like my family, I am suffering tremendously - even surrounded by the knowledge that God has called them home together.In this time of great grief, I am compelled in some small way to reach out to the many friends and family who have supported us.Your thoughts, prayers, meals and physical presence are such grand gestures to us.I appreciate you all so much and all that you've done to allow my family to be able to concentrate on being with one another at this time.

- Creationism - Stolen Hat - Right To Life Thanks - Editor, Times-Union: Creationism Editor, Times-Union: A number of recent letters to the editor have expressed the writer's opinion on the Evolution/Creation controversy.I keep looking for someone to come through with a different point of view, as there is more than one position.I felt urged to try it. I am a retired minister of the Gospel and have served numerous churches in northern Indiana in the 50 plus years since my license to preach and ordination.My training, of course has been in the field of theology.

Editor, Times-Union:To Mr. Harding: In response to your second letter titled "Pedestrians," I welcome the verbal discussion and, in a civilized society, even verbal combat is healthy, but I certainly had no intention of angering you to the point of physical combat.

Editor, Times-Union:I (93 years old) once lived on a farm. I cut hay, raked hay, piled hay, helped haul hay and spread hay high in a barn.

What is the "American Dream"? Is it wealth? Materialist goods? Fame? Do you accomplish the American dream only if people remember you long after you are dead? Who determines who has succeeded in …

Editor, Times-Union:The following is part two of my summary of foundational human rights.

Editor, Times-Union:We, at Kosciusko Silent NO More, stand with millions of Americans in opposition to an engagement in the Syrian Civil War.

- Fire Thanks - Valley Coach - Moody Surgery - Thanks To Dekko Fire Thanks Editor, Times-Union: On Thursday Jan.27 we had the unfortunate event of a nasty chimney fire.When my son came running into the office to tell me of it I thought this shouldn't be a big deal.When I got to the house it looked like Dalton Foundry smoke stack.When the attic began to fill up with smoke I knew it was time to call for help! As the trucks & men of the Pierceton Fire Department began to roll in along with our local EMS it was a very comforting sight.

Editor, Times-Union:Every time I hear someone on the news saying Social Security is putting out more dollars then they are taking in, I have to ask, where have you been?

Editor, Times-Union:County council meeting last night was 50/50.

Editor, Times-Union:I never thought I'd be writing a letter like this because I believe most people are honest and responsible.

Editor, Times-Union:I detect a bit of downer in your reference to the vaunted myth of democratic rule.

Editor, Times-Union:When you compromise with Satan, it’s not Satan who changes position.

Editor, Times-Union: The Awakening was held in a 2,000-seat tent Sept. 18-23, just north of the intersection of 15 and 30. One of our speakers was Walid Shoebat, author of “God’s War On Terror,” and former Muslim terrorist.

Editor, Times-Union:In the information age, common sense can get lost in the shuffle. Just for fun, let's retrieve some.

Editor, Times-Union:It appears Silver Lake's 2008 budget has been overbudgeted and that Clerk Angela Glass used incorrect numbers to determine tax rates, as happened the past three years. Overbudgeting and incorrect numbers have a direct effect on what we pay in property tax. Glass prepared estimates of expenses and revenues, the council reviewed them and can make changes until budget adoption Sept. 11.

One could say that Indiana is a victim of its own success regarding the state’s electronic law.

Editor, Times-Union:Spring is here, and as a busy wildlife rehabilitator I would like to remind good-hearted people of a few things concerning helping wildlife in need.

- Understanding Protests - Evil Practice Understanding Protests Editor, Times-Union: I was having a very hard time understanding the motive behind the war protests within the United States.While I strongly respect and support the decision our president has made to go to war with Iraq, I still want to be able to understand the protesters; I wanted to understand what could cause such a sharp divide in our country.

Editor, Times-Union:Goodbye, Mr. Souder.Your departure is a compelling testimonial to the fact that legislators hold office far too long.

Editor, Times-Union:I was disappointed in several articles recently about the meetings involving the Warsaw Schools referendum. Specifically, Monica Boyer's letter to the editor and the Times-Union story and photos on the front page of the paper touting support for the referendum.