- Anorexia Nervosa - Dangerous Intersection - Tiger Coaches - Candleria - Teen Indoctrination - Prosecutor Questions - Christmas Concert - Holiday Parade Anorexia Nervosa Editor, Times-Union: A couple of nights ago I watched a special on the life of Karen Carpenter.She was a pop star that died at the age of 32 of anorexia nervosa. I had this condition myself eight years ago.It is more than just a condition.It is a bondage of your mind that manifests itself in your body.

Something happened today that I will never forget. I came very, very close to death. But I am still alive, by God’s grace, and I am deeply grateful for His miraculous work on my behalf. I am also very grateful that so many of my friends, knowing that I am presently in a dangerous position, have been praying for me.

Editor, Times-Union:I happen to agree with Buck Young on a few issues.

Editor, Times-Union:In June, my husband and I bought the old Sheradon Enterprises building on Union Street, or most people know it as the old lawnmower shop.

- DARE Program - Dedicated Leaders - Hampton Endorsed - New License Plates DARE Program Editor, Times-Union: This evening I attended the DARE graduation program at Leesburg School, of which my grandson was a participant.It was my first experience to observe this wonderful program. I would like to commend Officer Polston for the super job he does.He is such a caring, loving person.The love and emotion he shares with these children is so heartwarming. It's so comforting to know that this wonderful Christian man is there for the children, now and later on, if they need him. Keep up the great work Officer Polston, you are very special.

Editor, Times-Union:This is in reference to yesterday's letter to the editor about Social Security disability and Medicaid.

Editor, Times-Union:I've been reading about the proposal to bring a casino to Fort Wayne.

Editor, Times-Union: Our Father’s House is fortunate to operate in a very generous community. Everything we do is a direct result of donations. These donations range from drop-box items and our truck pick-up program items to individuals donating their time.

- Cable Choices - Zoning - Harley Damaged Cable Choices Editor, Times-Union: Too bad our cable company doesn't carry Fox Sports.There are many Cubs fans around the area who would enjoy seeing them more.WGN only carries a few of the games since Fox Sports took over.There are a lot of stations that are duplicated which we could do without.Merle and I took several bus loads to Chicago every summer to see the Cubs play.Most of those people aren't able to go anymore.If anyone else is interested in having Fox Sports, call Insight; it may help, who knows.

Editor, Times-Union:Why is it that we have to follow the law and the Warsaw Police Department does not?

Editor, Times-Union:Sometimes I feel that I respond and comment in your opinion page far too often, yet some things just have to be said and there are two in Tuesday's Times-Union that I can't let go.

Editor, Times-Union:In six days Hoosiers will head to the polls to make the most important decision of my lifetime.

Editor, Times-Union:I'm wondering why the music in the park is not more organized? Last night I witnessed a man who was so furious that he threw water on a lady standing in front of him.

Editor, Times-Union:I took my Uncle Don Woods to the Humane Shelter in Warsaw today and let him pick out a dog.

Editor, Times-Union:The election season is soon approaching.

- Be Pet Responsible Be Pet Responsible Editor, Times-Union: I am writing this letter to say what a shame it is to have people dumping cats and dogs all over the countryside. We have lived where we do for six months now and in that time a puppy and three small kittens have been basically placed on our front porch.People, just because you see children may live here or it might look like a good place to dump some poor baby animals, it doesn't mean it is a good spot.If you don't want an animal, then fix what is causing so many puppies and kittens being born.If you can't afford it, then you have no business having an animal.Do the responsible thing.Try finding a home for them. We can't keep these pets and it crushes my children.It breaks my heart to see them cry over these tiny babies.Take responsibility and do the right thing.

Editor, Times-Union:I have a question for Louis Dreyfus Commodities.

- Kerry Won Debate - Optimist Honor - No Abe Lincoln - Excellent Counselor - Voting Privilege - Thanks To Community - Thanks For The Help Kerry Won Debate Editor, Times-Union: John Kerry was strong, clear and convincing, and he won.He showed a mastery of the issues, an ability to think quickly on his feet, and he presented a strong alternative to Bush's reckless policy of war.He was more presidential than the president.

- Endorsing Sauders - Endorsing Folk Endorsing Sauders Editor, Times-Union: For the Warsaw School Board election coming on Nov.2, we would like to endorse Charles E."Chuck" Sauders for the seat representing District 4. Sauders is the only candidate running for the board with a lifetime of experience in the public schools.He recently retired from 36 years in the public schools - two years as a principal and, before that, 34 years teaching in a neighboring school system where he was on negotiation committees as well as winning an Outstanding Educator Award and earning a spot in Who's Who Among American Educators.He knows how education works and how it should work.(He still teaches part-time for Grace College and for Ball State University.) Both of his daughters graduated from Warsaw Community High School.

Editor, Times-Union:Spring has arrived and again so has the problem of baby wild animals coming into the possession of people who do not know what to do next ...

- Resented Implications - Energy Camp Resented Implications Editor, Times-Union: Regarding David Sawesky's letter July 8: Let's start at the beginning.Mr.Sawesky writes "...but what you wrote you do not know him."I'm not sure if that was just a grammatical mistake, but I'm going to assume that what Mr.Sawesky meant was, well, I don't know.I guess he'll fill me in later with his point. As far as "waking a sleeping tiger," I would have to disagree.Considering Mr.Kitson has written extensively on the subject - one might ever go so far as to say he has a firearm fixation - at least since the mid-1990s, there's really no "waking" going on here.I could go with a "prodding the elephant" metaphor, but even that's stretching it.I digress.

Editor, Times-Union:I’m Ronnie L. Patrick, founding pastor of New Beginnings Church and World Outreach here in Warsaw, and I once again must share what is in my heart.

Editor, Times-Union:Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate, was introduced by Linda Hansen, creator of Prosperity 101, at the Fort Wayne Marriott Hotel luncheon Oct. 24 when he informed the entrepreneurs that attended about Job Creators Solutions.

- Tattoo Parlor - Mad TV - Mental Illness - Dalton - Offensive Sign - Near-Death Experiences - Sports Photos Tattoo Parlor Editor, Times-Union: I am a local college student, and I was dismayed to read recently in the Times-Union that the woman who wishes to open a business in the downtown area of Warsaw, namely a tattoo and piercing parlor, with perhaps apartments and an art gallery, was denied a go-ahead, and her idea voted down. I personally do not intend to ever have a tattoo or a piercing, simply because that's not my style.However, I'm sure someone else would love to get one, and I have no problems with that.This, however, is only a small point I wished to make, for the record.

Editor, Times-Union:The light of liberty dims a little each day in America.