Positive points in Portland

To the editor:
I recently was through Portland visiting a friend in Union City after his mother passed away. On the way home, we stopped for dinner at Margarita’s Restaurant in Portland. Several days later I realized my debit card was missing. After my initial “where in the world is my card” feeling, I figured it must still be in Portland. My card was safe and sound at the restaurant. In a world where goodness is sometimes hard to find, there are some good people in Portland.
Matt Dyer
Decatur

Benefit thanks
To the editor:
The John Jay Center would like to express our gratitude to a variety of people who assisted with the John Jay Center Antique Benefit Auction held August 17, 2012.
The benefit raised over $3,000 that will help expand our curriculum development, improve building maintenance, and increase our overall general fund.
We want to thank Loy’s Auctioneering for donating their time and talent in preparing for the event. We also would like to thank Dave Tarter, Don Osterman and Mike Italiano for lending their vast array of knowledge for the antiques and treasures brought into the center for appraisal along with Rob Weaver, John Boggs, and Jack Ronald for assisting in advertising.
A big thanks to all who participated in this event, hopefully everyone discovered some treasures!
We would like to extend a special thank you to Aaron Loy and Loy Auctioneering. The Loy’s team did a fantastic job in assisting with the full circle of events, from preparation to auction; it made the event enjoyable for everyone. I would also like to thank Tom Young, Jennifer Inman, Buffalo Wings and Rings, Barry Hudson, John Goodrich, Bollenbacher and Associates, WPGW, The Anderson Group, Dru Hall, The Ft. Wayne Komets, Patriot Sportswear, The First Bank of Berne, Steve Arnold Insurance, John Mills, Steve McClung, SDP Manufacturing, The Cincinnati Reds, Summer Breeze Tanning, Evan’s Fine Jewelry, The Cottage Grill and Creamery, The Limberlost Golf Club, Cooks Nursery, Schmit Chiropractic, Richard’s Restaurant, Portland McDonald’s, The Indianapolis Indians, Portland True Value, Progressive Office Supply, Beck’s Hair Em’, Ki-Ann Golf Course, Aker Taylor Plumbing, Jay County REMC, Auto Zone, Clear Chiropractic, Portland Veterinary Clinic, Pizza King, Ponderosa Steakhouse, The Jay Community Center, Moser Motors, Main Street Market, Pizza Hut, Bearcreek Farms, Jay Miller, Jay County Beverage, Raymond James and Associates, Fisher’s Packing, Jay Petroleum, Falcon Mint, Strohl Appliances, Dr. Eugene and Jane Gillum, Lee’s Men Shop, Remember When, Country Creek Primitives, Ball State University, Williamson Spencer Funeral Home, Amazing Joe’s, Sharlette’s Fudgery, Crowne Pointe, Patriot Sweetcakes, R&R RV Repair, The Flower Nook and Doug Cash for their generous donations to the benefit auction. Everyone had a wonderful time and The John Jay Center greatly appreciates the support. We cannot wait until next year’s John Jay Antique/ Benefit Auction.
Plan on attending our 3rd annual event in August 2013.
Cindy Cash, executive director, John Jay Center

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