Student heading to Germany, not France (05/07/08)
To the editor: Thank-you for featuring me in one of your articles. However, I must admit that I am very, very disappointed. The headline for the article about me reads, "North Putnam pupil marks path to France," when in fact, I am going to Germany. It bothers me that such a huge mistake should be made in a headline...

Greencastle Rotary thankful for support (05/07/08)
To the editor: On behalf the Rotary Club of Greencastle I would like to thank the following businesses and Rotarians for their generous contribution to the Silent Auction Basket at the Rotary District Conference held May 2-4 in Indianapolis: Almost Home Tea Room, Walden Inn, DePauw University, Dixie Chopper, Putnam County Unit American Red Cross, Jameson Coffee , Kara's Country Cottage, Treasures on the Square, Wabash Capital, Bright Futures, Cunningham Insurance, Melanie Gibbs and Old National Bank.. ...

Veterans' ceremony a success with help from many (05/07/08)
To the editor: The Veteran's Memorial Celebration had many in attendance which included veterans, families of veterans and persons that love America and love veterans. The program was supported by many and I would like to identify those that helped. ...

County zoning is leading to empty lots ... and weeds (05/05/08)
Editor's note: This letter was originally printed in the Friday, May 2 edition of the BannerGraphic, however, Steve Stamper's name was inadvertently placed on the letter by newsroom staff. John Stamper is the one who wrote the letter. To the Editor:...

Congress needs to work together more than ever (05/02/08)
To the editor: Much is being made in Washington about the "pork" in the budget. Spending bills for 2008 include $17 billion in earmarks, many, if not most, of dubious value. Pointing them out has taken on the aura of sport for politicians. The hard facts are that these pork items are nothing compared to entitlement costs...

Judge Lowe responds to BannerGraphic article (05/02/08)
To the editor: Your article dated April 30 regarding the termination of Mr. (Charles) Bridges as public defender contains certain confusions or misstatements, which should be clarified. I did not and do not allege a conflict of interest but rather the appearance of impropriety...

Friends of PCH nurse say goodbye after 28 years (04/30/08)
To the editor: The Cardiac Rehab Department is perhaps one of the best kept secrets at Putnam County Hospital. However the real secret behind this department has been Marge English, RN. She has single handedly run this program for 28 years. It is unclear how many "HEARTS" she has touched in Putnam County. Our beloved Marge is retiring this month...

If you don't like the gas prices, get used to them (04/30/08)
To the editor: Do you remember Bush and Cheney scoffing at the notion of conservation during the 2000 presidential campaign? Americans refused to conserve then, so we're going to conserve now whether we like it or not. If you can't afford to drive to work then either you'll move closer to work or you'll sacrifice your standard of living in some other way. Why?...

Friends of the Park seeks bands to battle it out (04/30/08)
To the editor: We are looking for bands to compete in our inaugural "Battle of the Bands" Friday, June 6, in Bainbridge. Bands start playing at 6 p.m. outside the shelter house located beside the water tower. Each band is responsible for their own set-up, tear down and equipment...

Expect smoother streets in Fillmore (04/30/08)
To the editor: I would like to thank everyone who contributed to our efforts to patch the roads in Fillmore. This was truly a team effort, and the team was made up of several volunteers from the Town of Fillmore. We also had contributions and "above and beyond" efforts from individuals and companies outside of Fillmore...

Members of Delta Theta Tau say, 'thank you' (04/23/08)
To the editor: We would like to thank all who helped make our Spring Fashion Show a huge success. To our Guests, we hope you had a great time, and also to the following: Lori Miller for her musical talents, Jameson Coffee for the wonderful coffee and hot tea, Theta Chapter Sisters for providing delicious desserts and a delightful punch...

Moore's bar building has musical past (04/23/08)
To the editor: It was very interesting to read Beth Arnold's column about Moore's Bar in the Monday, April 21 edition of the Banner-Graphic. I enclose additional information about this building, and possibly its first use in Greencastle. Emanuel Marquis was an early modern language instructor at DePauw, who arrived in Indiana in 1852 and taught German and probably French at the (then) Indiana Asbury University between 1857 and 1859. ...

Racial diversity brings citizens together (04/23/08)
To the editor: It is easy to sit down with our friends and neighbors and talk about our community -- what new businesses have opened or closed, how the local sports teams are doing and of course our ever-changing weather. But there are some subjects that are harder to talk about. Race is one of those subjects. Sometimes we are scared to talk about race -- we are afraid that we will offend someone or that we will be misunderstood so sometimes we retreat into silence...

'Friday Night Live' supported by many (04/23/08)
To the editor: As the Chair of the Friends of A-Way Home Shelter, I am writing to send a heartfelt thank you to the many people who gave time to this year's fundraiser, Friday Night Live, held on April 11 at the Walden Inn Social Center. This year's spring fundraiser was held to benefit the A-Way Home Shelter. ...

Thirty-eighth Earth Day focuses on disposal (04/23/08)
To the editor: Soon after America celebrated its first national Earth Day in 1970, the country faced an energy crisis. I remember shortages at fueling stations and the endless lines that ensued. Instead of accepting this as a way of life, Americans began to pay attention to their consumption of energy at the pumps and in their homes. ...

Are colleges as safe as they should be? (04/16/08)
To the editor: Today's one-year anniversary of the deadly shooting rampage at Virginia Tech serves as a timely reminder for Indiana high school students and parents to ask tough "campus safety" questions when making spring and summer selection visits to college campuses...

Many thanks for the South health fair (04/16/08)
To the editor: We would like to thank the following vendors for participating in the April 8 South Putnam seventh grade health fair: Dr. Hennette's office, Dr. Elliott's office, Family Support Services, Purdue Extension Services, Putnam County Health Department. ...

Many people helped Amber Lyon Webb (04/16/08)
To the editor: Amber and Roger Webb, Dana and Kenny Lyon, Roger Sr. and Rhonda Webb and Jackie and Benny Payne would like to thank the following people and organizations that helped make the Leukemia Benefit for Amber Lyon Webb on April 6, a success:...

Hydronic heaters aren't the only polluters (04/16/08)
To the editor: I read the front page article concerning the potential ban on hydronic heaters. If this comes to be, will you also do something about the paint fumes that are dumped into the atmosphere by the former Happico plant? Or will you continue to look the other way?...