LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Soldier urges a united U.S.A (12/22/05)

To the editor:Dear Wendy: Hey it’s good to hear from you. Everything is fine over here in Iraq. I appreciate the continuous prayers that you, among others, have said on behalf of those of us in the armed forces. I know we are thankful for those prayers.

CFS official touts miracle in community (12/24/05)

To the editor:I come to you today with a grateful heart knowing that I have been witness to a miracle. You may recall the picture that appeared in The Commercial Review on Nov. 18, showing the bare shelves in the Community and Family Services Inc. Helping Hand Food Pantry.

Don't let the government take away more of our rights (12/23/05)

To the editor:To the people that do believe in Christianity: Lawmakers and U.S. courts, as well as the American Civil Liberties Union, are trying to take one more right away from you.

Country not a pet dump (12/30/05)

To the editor:It was unusually warm for Sunday, Nov. 27. A little windy, but nice. I decided to work off some of those Thanksgiving calories by cutting wood. When the saw was quiet, I could hear an animal howl. It sounded more like a dog than a wild animal.

Stealing from thrift shop is still stealing (01/03/05)

To the editor:About six weeks ago the Salvation Army had a spot on the evening news about people stealing from the community drop-off boxes. I would like the people in this community to know this happens in our small town also.

AIC backs state-funded welfare system (01/06/06)

To the Editor: House Bill 1001, under consideration by the House Ways and Means Committee, includes measures to reduce property taxes.

Are we forgetting about our soldiers (01/14/06)

To the editor:Since the Sago mining accident at Tallmansville, W.Va. on Jan. 2 that took 12 lives, the national news media have constantly bombarded the country with events involving this tragedy.

Businesses pay fair share of property tax (01/16/06)

To the editor:The property tax debate is brewing again at the Indiana Statehouse.

Fitness director: Make lifestyle changes (01/20/06)

To the editor:Cutting back on fast food, taking the stairs, drinking fewer sodas. For years this has been the health marketer’s mantra: Little changes add up.

Educational tools aren't used correctly (01/24/06)

To the editor:This letter is in response to the recent articles about the academic performance of our high school students.

Let's clean up the county (01/26/06)

To the editor:Hello everyone. I have always been taught to believe that Jay County and Portland is a place to be proud of.

Help, not critics, best for Redkey (01/27/06)

To the editor:This letter is in regards to several things brought up at the last meeting of the Redkey Town Board; still more questions about the audit.

Reader takes issue with CR columnist (12/10/05)

To the editor:I would like to offer a few comments on an editorial page column written by Mr. John Leo and printed in last Tuesday's (Nov. 29) CR, and what seem to me to be inaccurate and misleading statements in Mr. Leo's column.

Suggestions to lower our property tax (01/10/06)

To the editor:Ten ways to cut residential property taxes in Indiana:1. Mandatory 36-7-4-1300 IMPACT FEES on NEW CONSTRUCTION. Pay the fee in the mortgage over 15 to 30 years.

Good news about freedom of religion (01/13/06)

To the editor:Good news does happen some of the time, we just don’t always hear it.
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