Editor, Times-Union: So, the YMCA wants to move onto some new ground, hopefully a place with better access than the last tract they were being gifted, or so the rumor goes.  At least this site won’t have a driveway wrapping around a church after going through a medical park, because former city officials did not have the foresight to reserve a right of way strip/access road along U.S. 30 although being identified as a growth area on the city’s master plan since the 1960’s.

- Judgmental Letters - Good Response Judgmental Letters Editor, Times-Union: I am sickened at the thought that any survivors of the tragedy in the Gulf Coast region or any of their families and friends will read the letters from Dale Beery, Robert Stichter, or C.L.Hendrix in the Sept.8 edition of the Times-Union. The lack of compassion and the disgustingly judgmental and unChristian-like sentiments might make them think that all of us in this area feel the way they do.I pray to God that the acts of humanity that have been shown in the last couple of weeks by Kosciusko County businesses, churches, and individuals in reaching out to help those whose lives have been devastated will greatly overshadow and outlast the thoughts and ideas expressed in those letters.

Editor, Times-Union:Where did you get your last pet? Did you get it from a shelter or a breeding center? I want to encourage people to get a pet from an animal shelter.

- Stop Meijer - Legislative Reporting - Loves Warsaw - News Views Unfair - Hospital Care - Gun Legislation Stop Meijer Editor, Times-Union: Attention NIMBYs! Meijer is coming back. I recently received a call from TDM Marketing, asking me to participate in a "random, nonpartisan survey of issues of importance to the Warsaw area."The first 10 minutes of questions concerned my feelings about the quality of representation by our city council, mayor and appointed officials.

Editor, Times-Union:On behalf of everyone at The Beaman Home, I would like to offer our sincere heartfelt condolences to Erin Siefert and her son ...

- What A Victim Might Say - Considerate Driver - Aquatic Club From Tippy What A Victim Might Say Editor, Times-Union: To the editor of the Times-Union, from, if possible, "The Voice of Juan V.Placencia," deceased by murder, at Garrett (DeKalb Co.).This is in reference to your published article, page 8A, March 19. Here is what Juan might say: First, I wish to thank your newspaper for reminding the citizens in this area of the state of Indiana that my tried and confessed, pre-meditated murderer, Mr.David Leon Woods, still is incarcerated at the Indiana State Penitentiary, awaiting his execution now set for April 21.

Editor, Times-Union:At first it’s devastating, then it’s where do we go from here? My husband was diagnosed with cancer in April 2004.

Editor, Times-Union:Hello, I have never written to the paper before, although I've been tempted on several occasions.

Editor, Times-Union:The front page of last weekend’s Times-Union was almost solely focused on pseudoephedrine (PSE) and its role in the production of meth. In reading the coverage of this page, I was left feeling frustrated and disheartened by this one-sided approach to journalism.

- Trust God - Court System Outrage - WHS Commemoration - Gas Advantage - Church And State - Spiritual Strength Trust God Editor, Times-Union: Reflecting on the events of the past week, I have questioned what my response should be.As I began to see what was happening, I am afraid that the response of my heart and mind was not right.Out of shock and frustration I thought and said things that were not right. I needed to get the right perspective on these events and my response.The following are my conclusions.I will mention some passages from the Bible.Please find a Bible and read these for yourself.Limited space does not allow the quoting of them.

Editor, Times-Union:Dear Mr. Sexton,Right on, right on, right on. A little harsh but perhaps but you’re right.

Editor, Times-Union:We aren't shoving anything down anyone's throat.

Editor, Times-Union:I would like to take this opportunity to wholeheartedly endorse Dave Baumgartner for the city council at-large seat.

Editor, Times-Union:Over the past two weeks, House District 22 has seen Rep. Rebecca Kubacki and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce launch numerous vicious personal attacks against the character of Curt Nisly.

- Declaration Of Independence - Rehabilitating Criminals - Jail Ministry - Fair Entertainment Declaration Of Independence Editor, Times-Union: At 81 years of age, I am looking forward to voting in the fall election.Just before the Fourth, I read again the Declaration of Independence in a magazine which I receive.A warm glow came to heart and mind as I read "All men are created equal ... are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights ... among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

Editor, Times-Union:This is the final part to my proposed amendment.

Editor, Times-Union:The shutdown over Obamacare has ended and the debt limit has been raised, and thus President Obama and the Democrats, with the help of moderate Republicans, have won the battle.

Editor, Times-Union:December 7, 1941, began as a tranquil Sunday morning in Hawaii when suddenly the peace of that sunny day was sharply interrupted by hundreds of Japanese military planes filling the skies over our Naval and other bases at Pearl Harbor. Japan’s surprise attack marked that day as their diabolical declaration of war on our country.

Editor, Times-Union,Title 8 Section 1325 of the United States Code makes it a crime to be in the United States by entering this country without going through proper immigration procedures.

- Etna Green - The Christian Today - Clean Lifestyle - NSA Spying Etna Green Editor, Times-Union: I wanted to comment on letters I have read from Mr.David Clark. In December 2003, I was in the process of finding a house to purchase.I was looking in the towns of Pierceton and Etna Green.I asked a lot of questions in both towns.Laura Baker was extremely friendly and helpful in answering them for me.The information Laura Baker gave me was a big deciding factor in purchasing my home there.I have since met Barry Baker on several occasions and he also has been there anytime I have needed him.

Editor, Times-Union:Who likes to read a long letter to the editor?

- Bible Laws - Recycling Program - One View - Stand Up Bible Laws Editor, Times-Union: In response to Jonathan Mauk's letter of 7/5/06: Dear Mr.Mauk, Thank you for your letters to the Times-Union educating people regarding God's Law.I have learned a great deal from them, and I try to share that knowledge with as many people as I can.When someone tries to defend the homosexual lifestyle, for example, I remind them that Leviticus 18:22 clearly states it to be an abomination.End of debate. I do need some advice from you, however, regarding some of the laws and how to best follow them.

I never needed eyeglasses until my freshman year in high school.The need to wear eyeglasses seemed to come on suddenly. My optometrist at the time told me I was near-sighted.For those who don't know, that means I can't see far away.As it is, right now, without eyeglasses, I can't seem to see more than approximately 10 feet away. But once I started wearing eyeglasses, "I saw the light."I no longer had to sit in the front row in school to see the chalkboard.I could read road signs before I was right in front of them.I could read the bottom row on those charts. No one wants to have to wear glasses or to have their eyesight go bad.But I'm glad there was a way to help me see better.Otherwise, I couldn't read, drive or do the many things I enjoy doing that require good vision. There are some problems with having to wear glasses, obviously.They're not cheap.You have to update them every so often. And I tend to break mine.Frequently.

- Tiger Booster Says Thanks - Clinton Legacy Tiger Booster Says Thanks Editor, Times-Union: I want to thank the Tiger Booster Board and the athletic department for honoring me recently for my years …

Editor, Times-Union:I am the owner of a huge pet peeve; and due to that, I must respond to the "Sermon" letter that was printed on Dec. 16.