Editor, Times-Union: Lately, there have been some fellow contemporaries who have asked why I have not written a letter to the editor for a while. My answer to this question is that sometimes life takes its toll on a person and at times it seems a person is lucky to have enough energy for a meaningful thought.

Editor, Times-Union:It seems like everybody is selling gold now. Right, Left, Republican, Democrat - everybody's buying or selling gold. Oops! Here comes the punch bowel again.

Editor, Times-Union:Who in the world, in their right mind, would vote for Obama and his administration? B.O. (no pun intended) is a direct threat to the safety, economy and Constitution of the United States of America, including the first and second amendments.

Editor, Times-Union:To be on the receiving end of Ms. Torpy's wrath for two consecutive days does make one feel special.

Editor, Times-Union:There is a situation at Washington Elementary School that I am very concerned about.

- Compassionate Daughter - Doing Better Compassionate Daughter Editor, Times-Union: My daughter, Lathan Lee, told me by phone recently that she had been blessed so much that it made her feel really uplifted.This was very good news since she recently lost her husband while they were living in Indiana selling Home Health Care policies out of their home. She has only been in her condo in Fort Myers a very short time when she read an ad in the Fort Myers newspaper asking for help in manning phones from victims of Katrina trying to get in touch with their insurance companies or agents, and when she has told them how to make the contact, they thank her and bless her as they say goodbye.

Editor, Times-Union:So a couple of guys cross the fence to the White House and now we’re talking about building a better fence, but millions of illegals cross our borders and we do nothing?

Editor, Times-Union:My name is Megan Slone. I'm 21 years old and I'm currently incarcerated at Madison Correctional Unit ...

Editor, Times-Union:Our state governmental officials, led by Governor Daniels, are considering three legislative items which should be of concern to us in Indiana.

Editor, Times-Union:Please forgive this commoner should I not use big words or if I don't spell every word correctly.

Editor, Times-Union:Let's face it, ladies and gentlemen, Friday night was a display of poor coaching.

Editor, Times-Union:A month ago in the Gulf of Mexico an industrial accident on a British Petroleum (BP) oil platform resulted in an obscene amount of oil being spewed into the ocean.

Editor, Times-Union:I don't even know how to begin this letter. I am too awestruck right now.

- Immigration Failures - Sidney Watch - Happy Marriage Recipe - Donate Eyes - Memorial Parade Immigration Failures Editor, Times-Union: This entire immigration issue is the direct result and failure of our nation's political leadership from the top on down.Especially when one considers how our very own Congress and Senate cannot debate or agree on the simplest issue without arguing like children.

- Animal Welfare - Reasons Not to Bomb - Likes Indiana - Bowling Season - Youth Rally - Wal-Mart Incident - Relay For Life - Right To Life Thanks - Government - Double Standards Animal Welfare Editor, Times-Union: The Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County would like to thank all of those people who have shown support by adopting animals at the shelter, donating items or money and volunteering.You've really shown that you care about the animals of this county and are taking responsibility for our part of the blame for this problem.

Editor, Times-Union:Dear Mr. Kitson,I read with interest your letter concerning no-kill shelters and dog fighting and however well-intended your comments, they are somewhat misguided.

Editor, Times-Union:I have been contemplating what my next letter to the editor would be focused on, and after much prayer and scripture reading, I decided I needed to write on the topic of truth.

Editor, Times-Union:Saturday, the Kosciusko County Shrine Club took their turn "Ringing the Bells" for the Salvation Army.

Editor, Times-Union:I opened the mail today and would like to share a letter from one of our local heroes.

- Hickory Creek - Grace Theater - Jazz Cafe - Valley Band, Choir - Repetitive Motion - Daylight Saving Time - Hickory Creek Editor, Times-Union: This is a letter from the heart, from people who care for people who need cared for. Hickory Creek of Warsaw, a long-term care facility, has been in this community caring for people for 30 years.The residents of this facility are mentally retarded, developmentally disabled, mentally disabled and have a lot of behavioral problems. Because of their condition and state of mind, other long-term care facilities do not want to house these special people.That is why our "house" facility is so special.

Editor, Times-Union:No one likes taxes. And no corporation looks for opportunities to pay more in taxes than their fair share.

Editor, Times-Union:Lordy, what a joke this has turned out to be. I just watched channel 16 news and if I was you, Mr. Clase, I would run for the hills.

Editor, Times-Union: One of the great things about being in the United States is the freedom of speech. Through letters to the editor, facts have been brought to the attention of the public about the harmful effects of CAFOs in this area. The statements made in this venue have been well documented and backed up with places of reference.

- Donation - Religion - Leesburg Alumni - KCH - Missing Duck - Language Donation Editor, Times-Union: We would like to publicly recognize and thank Lewis Salvage for the donation that made our Arts Appreciation Program possible this school year.The 15 students chosen for showing high interest and excellence of work in art received an art box and gained a greater appreciation of the arts through the docent-led tour of the Indianapolis Museum of Art.Thank you again, Lewis Salvage, for your support. The Art Appreciation Committee Mentone Elementary School Religion Editor, Times-Union: It was with some gratification that I happened to read Dr.

Editor, Times-Union:This letter is in response to the supporter of Rebecca Kubacki. Like this supporter, I too have not been politically active before, but find myself getting more involved because of the voting decisions of Ms. Kubacki.