- Red Light Running - Buyer Beware - Ivy Tech Problem - Supports H.B.1815 - Meijer Detractor - Thanks To Trustee - Gerard And Stalin Red Light Running Editor, Times-Union: I am thankful that Mr.Smith avoided the accident he recounts in his letter.Red light running is indeed a socially accepted disease.National surveys find that with traditional enforcement fewer than 6 percent of the drivers who ADMIT to running red lights have ever faced legal consequences for their actions.EVERY red light running incident provides the opportunity for property damage, personal injury or death.

- Politics Of Shark Attacks - Flavor Of Freedom - Tolerance Doctrine - Narrow-Mindedness Politics Of Shark Attacks Editor, Times-Union: The next time someone claims government programs don't really cost an arm and a leg, tell him about the federal shark-stock rebuilding project, which has apparently contributed to a 325 percent increase in the number of vicious shark attacks off the coast of Florida. "As amazing as it sounds, politicians appear to have created a federal program that increases the likelihood of shark attacks," said Steve Dasbach, the national director of the Libertarian Party.In an effort to protect one species, politicians have endangered another one, human beings.

Editor, Times-Union:Have you ever thought about who is in jail?

Editor, Times-Union:I must state that I share Steven Hite's assessment of the people responsible for the murders of the unborn, however, Steven is far more generous in a portion of his statement than I will be.

Editor, Times-Union:Election Day is fast approaching and there has been little discussion regarding one of the most important contests in our area - that of Warsaw Community School Corporation's 4th District School Board seat. Kent Adams is exactly what our school corporation needs.

- Community Successes - Lovely Town - Spring Break Skate - The Beat Goes On Community Successes Editor, Times-Union: It is virtually impossible for me to thank all the people who helped make two recent events in our community great successes. April 29th, the "African Children's Choir" was in Winona Lake for two concerts.About 900 people thoroughly enjoyed these energetic children as they sang to us.Over $2,800 was joyously given for their ministry.Numerous businesses let us display posters and/or fliers.Thank you! Special thanks to the Winona Lake Free Methodist Church, as over 50 volunteers and nine host homes made their ministry and stay a great experience.Extra special thanks to Wilma Fought, the host home coordinator.

Editor, Times-Union:In light of the events reported on the front page of Thursday's Times-Union ...

- Kids Market - Hope Tour - Disgusted - Kids Market Editor, Times-Union: Two weeks ago, Rodeheaver Auditorium, on the campus of Grace College, was the scene of a shopping frenzy.Kids Market, the only event of its kind in northern Indiana, sells consigned gently used infant, maternity and children's items with a percentage of the proceeds returning to the individual seller.The remaining percentage of the sale goes to organizations in our community that benefit women and children.

Editor, Times-Union:I haven’t written in a while and there are people who are glad of that, but a couple of letters April 17 brought me to this.

Editor, Times-Union:Farmers are having a hot dry summer and crops are begging for rain. Conditions are too dry for good gardens and lawns. Add to this another situation, man made in nature, that goes on in our county, because of the influx of CAFOs.

Editor, Times-Union:Recently, readers were given a dose of reality through GOP-colored glasses.

Editor, Times-Union:To our elected people in Washington: When are you going to tell the idiot in Montana to forget his idea of taxing our companies who are supporting our economy with good wages?

Editor, Times-Union: This letter is in regards to CAFO. Yay or nay, which way to go?

Editor, Times-Union:We're not supposed to grow weary in well doing, but I wonder how many people are weary of trying to do what's right while watching the government take over, distort, destroy and dismiss those they "serve" as ignorant idiots.

Editor, Times-Union:I've been a Kosciusko County resident my entire life. I've been a musician, sound technician and drum and percussion instructor for the last 25 years. I've been lucky over the years as far as theft goes. I've hauled thousands of dollars worth of musical gear in and out of clubs and music venues most of my life, but, haven't really experienced much theft or lost gear. That is until last Friday night.

Editor, Times-Union:I work in the trenches of law practice where a good share of my time is spent helping injured workers recover compensation benefits.

Editor Times-Union:How can Rebecca Kubacki, who says she votes as a conservative with less government intrusion, vote for more government regulations and intrusions?

Editor, Times-Union:I was present at the Silent No More meeting on April 6.

Editor, Times-Union:I am writing to you concerning the article titled "Kuder Estates In Violation Of City Code" published in your Aug. 17 edition.

- Talk To Your Kids - Scouts And Demos - Signs Vandalized - Giving Sight Talk To Your Kids Editor, Times-Union: As parents and children enter the 2000-2001 school year, I would like to share some information I came across.During my short three years as Kosciusko County Sheriff's DARE Officer, I have met approximately 7,000 students, parents and some grandparents.I have three school corporations and the children from all three basically have the same wants and needs.The one that sticks out the most is: "I wish my parents or parent and even my grandparent would talk and spend personal time with me."As a parent of three myself I have sometimes fallen short on this one request.

Editor, Times-Union:I debated writing this letter knowing that to many it wouldn't make a difference.

Editor, Times-Union:Another delusional letter on Nov. 27.

Editor, Times-Union:I have read the paper with a lot of different emotions these days, the same way I approach a new day that God has chosen to give me.

Editor, Times-Union:Mr. Bridgewater,Thank you for your letter, although, I do believe you misunderstood my letter.

Editor, Times-Union:I'm a 35-year-old father of four. My wife and I have been together for 12 years. We have always struggled financially, but with family and friends, have always managed to scrape by.