July 23, 2014 at 2:10 p.m.
Take care of people, not wetlands
Letters to the Editor
To the editor:
I would like to comment on the work of the city and the county on the XPLEX problem. I want to commend them on the work they have done, and my opinion is that they did a wonderful job of coming up with a good solution. It’s a shame that IDEM didn’t see it that way — probably because it made too much sense.
Nevertheless, good job. It makes me feel surprisingly more comfortable with our local government. The irony of the whole situation is very upsetting to me though. IDEM wants the city to rebuild the wetlands and a little more than a year ago I was carrying my handicapped daughter in and out of our house through two feet of sewer-flooded water.
I don’t think we should restore anything. Instead of wasting our money and time on wetlands, we should be more concerned about the health and well-being of our people in this city. We should continue to fix the sewers and infrastructure first. We have a great wetlands preserve in the northern part of the county, but this is the city.
I feel that not wading in our own feces is more important than a home for a few plants and animals. I’m sure I’m ignorant of all the facts. However, I trust that the local government isn’t. It sounds like they are doing a good job.
Mike Evers
Portland
A hidden gem
To the editor:
A gem is hidden at the end of East Main Street in Portland. It is the Jay County Historical Museum.
Four of the five children of Edward & Floccie Taylor, as well as two spouses, attended the presentation by Dr. Carmel Jones on Tuesday evening May 22 at the museum. Dr. Jones’ presentation — The Migration and Assimilation of Southern Families in West Jay County — was of special interest to this group as the Taylor family of seven moved to Dunkirk in 1951 from Clarkrange, Tenn.
Dr. Jones presentation was perfectly choreographed using a power point of the information he was presenting with maps showing the regions of Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia where the majority of individuals or families migrated from and an occasional picture of school children and of his residence in Dunkirk (the childhood home of dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp in Dunkirk).
Dr. Jones has compiled data and personal stories of those who did migrate and shared this information as oral history along with the power point presentation.
Thanks to the officers, volunteers and contributors to the Jay County Historical Museum in making the museum a truly one of a kind gem for Jay County. Your contribution of time, effort, and monies are very much appreciated. To all Jay Co. residents, please take the time to enjoy this fine collection of memorabilia.
A great big thank you to Dr. Carmel Jones from June, Jim, Joel and Rose for the exceptional collection of insightful, honest, humorous, and factual information. You and your efforts are very much appreciated.
Bless you for sharing.
Sharon Taylor
Redkey
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I would like to comment on the work of the city and the county on the XPLEX problem. I want to commend them on the work they have done, and my opinion is that they did a wonderful job of coming up with a good solution. It’s a shame that IDEM didn’t see it that way — probably because it made too much sense.
Nevertheless, good job. It makes me feel surprisingly more comfortable with our local government. The irony of the whole situation is very upsetting to me though. IDEM wants the city to rebuild the wetlands and a little more than a year ago I was carrying my handicapped daughter in and out of our house through two feet of sewer-flooded water.
I don’t think we should restore anything. Instead of wasting our money and time on wetlands, we should be more concerned about the health and well-being of our people in this city. We should continue to fix the sewers and infrastructure first. We have a great wetlands preserve in the northern part of the county, but this is the city.
I feel that not wading in our own feces is more important than a home for a few plants and animals. I’m sure I’m ignorant of all the facts. However, I trust that the local government isn’t. It sounds like they are doing a good job.
Mike Evers
Portland
A hidden gem
To the editor:
A gem is hidden at the end of East Main Street in Portland. It is the Jay County Historical Museum.
Four of the five children of Edward & Floccie Taylor, as well as two spouses, attended the presentation by Dr. Carmel Jones on Tuesday evening May 22 at the museum. Dr. Jones’ presentation — The Migration and Assimilation of Southern Families in West Jay County — was of special interest to this group as the Taylor family of seven moved to Dunkirk in 1951 from Clarkrange, Tenn.
Dr. Jones presentation was perfectly choreographed using a power point of the information he was presenting with maps showing the regions of Kentucky, Tennessee and West Virginia where the majority of individuals or families migrated from and an occasional picture of school children and of his residence in Dunkirk (the childhood home of dancer and choreographer Twyla Tharp in Dunkirk).
Dr. Jones has compiled data and personal stories of those who did migrate and shared this information as oral history along with the power point presentation.
Thanks to the officers, volunteers and contributors to the Jay County Historical Museum in making the museum a truly one of a kind gem for Jay County. Your contribution of time, effort, and monies are very much appreciated. To all Jay Co. residents, please take the time to enjoy this fine collection of memorabilia.
A great big thank you to Dr. Carmel Jones from June, Jim, Joel and Rose for the exceptional collection of insightful, honest, humorous, and factual information. You and your efforts are very much appreciated.
Bless you for sharing.
Sharon Taylor
Redkey
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