Waechter should get a nomination

To the editor: 

Because I am not familiar with the process, I urge someone out there to nominate Jim Waechter for Jay County’s annual Lifetime Achievement Award.

On the occasions I have talked with Jim regarding his involvement with Museum of the Soldier, he downplays it as “a labor of love.”

I feel it is time for Jim to be recognized for giving his time to a very worthy cause.

Jerry Sullivan

Portland

(Editor’s note: Anyone can make a nomination for the Lifetime Achievement Award or any of the other annual Jay County Community Awards. Nomination forms are available on Jay County Chamber of Commerce’s website at jaycountychamber.com. The deadline is Dec. 3.)

Saying thanks

To the editor:

I would like to thank the following businesses for their donations for the eighth annual horseshoe tournament Aug. 26 at Haynes Park in Portland:

Local 1620 Blacksmiths, T.J.s Concrete and Construction, Aker-Taylor Plumbing and Heating, Progressive Office Products, Berne Ready Mix, Loy Real Estate and Auction, Jacks and Associates, Grube Real Estate-Auction Co., Patriot Fitness, Dr. Ed Schmit, Walmart, the Portland Eagles Lodge, Ja-Mar T.V. Bedding and Appliance, Inman Insurance, Hair Studio, AMX, Aker Plumbing, Evans Fine Jewelry, May Financial (Jeff Hall), Pit’s Cocktail Lounge, Pizza Hut, Pizza King, Greek’s Pizzeria and Jay County Beverage.

Sincerely,

Tom Hicks

Portland