Another view on county roads

In answer to the recent letter on Feb. 12, I strongly disagree with Mr. Starr’s opinion.

Before I became disabled I worked for the Jay County Highway Department on two different occasions. I began as a laborer. I ran heavy equipment, drove a truck and was assistant superintendent, therefore I feel I know what I am talking about.

If we are going to compare county-to-county, let’s do it right. How many miles of gravel roads does Randolph County have compared to Jay? Jay County has a lot of rolling terrain, several hills, lots of curves and heavy traffic travel. We need to look at all the variables.

In my opinion, the only way better snow and ice removal could have been accomplished would have been by divine intervention.

It is easy to point the finger at various things and not know what you’re talking about.

The county has plenty of equipment to successfully do their job; the employees do a great job. It is no one’s fault that old man winter hit us hard.

The commissioners, the county engineer and the superintendent did everything humanly possible to resume safe school bus travel.

Our school bus drivers do a good job with the precious cargo they carry. So wake up and open your eyes. Winter comes to Jay County every year.

I didn’t write this letter to offend anyone and I am sure I have said enough.

John R. Murphy

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