- Budget Austerity - No Peer Grading - Christmas Prayer - Whitko Baseball - School Spending - Today's Scrooges Budget Austerity Editor, Times-Union: I was very pleased to see Kent Adams' response to Governor O'Bannon's tax proposals.I sincerely hope he can find the support of many more during the upcoming legislative session.

Editor, Times-Union:Our laws state that a custodial parent does not have to work until the children are 6 years old or in school. With that said, I want to tell you a story about a deadbeat custodial mother. For privacy purposes I will call the father Jack and the mother Jill.

- Singspiration - Pledge Of Allegiance - Grace Village - Purse Found Singspiration Editor, Times-Union: Shame on you, churches of Warsaw, Ind. While you had a tremendous opportunity to participate in a Christian outreach, touching hundreds of lives in the entire Kosciusko area, with a non-denominational Singspiration, you chose to stay within your four walls. On Sunday night, June 23, in Warsaw's lovely Central Park, a small group of theologians planned, set up and presented a wonderful community Singspiration.Many attended this inspiring event, giving glory to God and praises to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords.Joyfully singing without fear of condemnation, our voices could be heard all over downtown Warsaw.

- Response To Evacuation - Out Father's House Response To Evacuation Editor, Times-Union: I am writing in response to the article that appeared titled "Mandatory Evacuation.

Editor, Times-Union:I just wanted to let your readers know that the article on in-humane kennels did get quite a good response.

Editor, Times-Union:As a disabled American, Marine Corps veteran, in the service, I received a bone fracture of the radius and ulna of my right arm.

Editor, Times-Union:I cannot help but wonder where Mr. Thallemer has been the past few years ...

Editor, Times-Union:When thinking about whom you might vote for during the upcoming election, think about choosing someone who really works for the people of Indiana.

- Good Hospital - Ag Day Helpers Good Hospital Editor, Times-Union: I want to congratulate the city of Warsaw for maintaining an excellent hospital in its own backyard. I am not a member of the …

Editor, Times-Union:This is a letter to say thank you to the Warsaw School Board for their time and commitment to the Warsaw Schools.

- WPD And WFD Questions - 'No' To Barbee Sewer - Truth About Police - Desperation - Defining Pro-Life WPD And WFD Questions Editor, Times-Union: Three questions: 1.Why is the sheriff allowed to take their children in county vehicles? Because to me, it just isn't right we all pay county taxes for the cars they drive.

Editor, Times-Union:In a letter to the editor I wrote titled “Nisly Behavior,” I made an assertion which proved to be false. I stated that our opponent rode on his float during the Apple Fest Parade.

Editor, Times-Union: Do common folk ever notice that Republicrats usually put a high price tag on their get-togethers? Reason? Most politicians are becoming physically afraid to meet with the unwashed masses, the taxpayers.

Editor, Times-Union:With all the temporary employment, the employees and their families are suffering because they are not receiving any health benefits.

Editor, Times-Union:July 12th will be one year since I had a heart attack and went into cardiac arrest.

Editor, Times-Union:I have known Kent Adams both personally and professionally for many years.

- Christ Was Born - Sheriff's Race Christ Was Born Editor, Times-Union: The ICLU and ACLU may succeed in changing the Constitution, calendar and clock.They may stop store clerks from wishing customers a Merry Christmas and stop the state legislature from praying to Jesus Christ, but they cannot change the fact that Christ was born.It was an event that changed world history.It was an event that began the measure of time (BC [Before Christ]; AD, Anno Domini [the year of our Lord]). Are these people ignorant of the fact that before the birth of Christ there was no Christmas? Or that before His resurrection from the dead, 33 years later, there had been no Easter? If the misguided ICLU and ACLU set about to destroy all references to Christmas they have their work cut out for them in the Christmas literature and music.

- Spring Is Coming - Evils Of Smoking Spring Is Coming Editor, Times-Union: As the old adage goes: "If winter comes, can spring be far behind?" Spring, to me, always means budding trees, fresh green grass, flowers of every color, and a comforting, warm breeze flowing in from the south.When spring comes, mortals emit a deep sigh of relief at the realization that winter with its deep snows, icy streets and highways, and cold, bitter winds, it over for a period of several months.

Editor, Times-Union:This is a follow-up letter with the remaining parts of the definition of totalitarian dictatorship.

Editor, Times-Union:In response to Lonnie Slone, please list the exact study you quoted where twins are “wired real close,” because that sounds incredibly scientific.

Editor, Times-Union:I wish to thank area State Sen. Ryan Mishler and the other state senators who voted in the majority to protect traditional marriage this past week. In my view, they made the best of an unfortunate situation.

Editor, Times-Union:Here we go again.

- AWL In Need - Halloween Schedule - Fixing Time - Wanted: Vandals - No Answers For Bush - Historicism AWL In Need Editor, Times-Union: In the past three months, the animal shelter received 892 animals of which 63 percent were not adoptable.For most of these animals, euthanasia was the only option.The chronic overpopulation of homeless animals is an increasing problem and the AWL no longer has the resources to manage this issue without more support from the county and surrounding communities.

Editor, Times-Union: My name is Troy Zartman, I am 21 years old. I come from a successful family. I was raised in a very nice home and I never went without my needs. I had a choice to go to college, I had many good jobs; I could have owned my own apartment building. My parents tried handing me the key to success a countless number of times. I threw all of that away for a life of crime and drug addiction. I have been an addict since I was 15 years old; starting with marijuana I gradually tried stronger and harder drugs.

Editor, Times-Union:On Friday, Sept. 11, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office and store in the United States.