Editor, Times-Union: I am a resident of the Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. interested in the political process, so Monday evening I attended the school board candidate’s forum. I am currently working to get Curt Nisly elected as state representative. Last week, I had attended a candidate’s forum in Warsaw that was held by the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce and the Times-Union, which hosted candidates for representative of Indiana House District 22 as well as candidates for Kosciusko County sheriff and county council. Frankly, the forum for Tippecanoe Valley School Board candidates was nearly as well attended, and in my opinion, was more professionally enacted. This school board forum was put on by Tippecanoe Valley High School students from the government-political science class. I am told that class is taught by Jeff Shriver and June Yazel, who should be commended for leading the students in such a wonderful project. The class did such a fantastic job of advertising the event, enlisting the help of Tim Keaffaber of WRSW radio to moderate, posing pertinent questions, making introductions, handling logistics and hosting this fantastic event. In my mind, there are two clear winners - the voters and the students. Thanks for your service to the community, kids. Job well done! Deb Spencer Mentone, via email
