LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ex-teachers agree with recent letter (01/31/06)

To the editor:We would like to thank Dennis and Karen Schwieterman for their thoughtful and informative letter.

TIF will help Portland sustain growth (02/04/06)

To the editor:Portland is experiencing growth. This is something that we can be proud of and one that should give us hope for our future.

Organizers thank heat benefit helpers (02/06/06)

To the Editor:Music warms homes and hearts. That was the result of the recent Ken Bantz Benefit Performance held at Arts Place, which raised $2,177.00 for supplemental energy assistance and $600.00 for area food banks.

New animal ID program about control (02/03/06)

To the editor:Farmers across this state, and others, are now required by law, so they say, to register each and every address that has, or will have in the future, most types of livestock at that address.

Franklin responds to story about museum (02/09/06)

To the editor:I would like to reply to your recent Feb. 1 front page article entitled “Glass Museum may move to Stewart's building.”

Spend tax $ in Jay County (02/10/06)

To the editor:Well, they did it again. The city of Portland took tax dollars out of Jay County to purchase a lawn mower.

Communication choices needed for schools (02/14/06)

To the editor:I would like to comment on the letter about our school system.

Teacher replies to recent letter (02/20/06)

To the editor:This letter is in response to the Feb. 14 letter to the editor written by Penny Collins. As an educator I am compelled to respond to her letter. Several points made in the letter disturbed me greatly. I believe there is a need for Ms. Collins, and those …

Liquor store owner lauds efforts of Davis (02/16/06)

To the editor:Alcohol policy is a contentious issue in the State Capitol. I want to thank State Rep. Bill Davis for supporting HB 1250, a bill that provides meaningful reforms in our alcohol laws designed to reduce underage drinking.

A footnote to naval history (02/27/06)

To the editor: A footnote to Naval Aviation has occurred. This past Thursday the U.S. Navy announced the final mission for the once ubiquitous F-14 “Tomcat.”

Some 'junk' can be source of income (02/21/06)

To the editor:Let’s clean up the county? Why worry about properties outside the city limits? These people choose to be out there to be left alone.

Thoughts on IU sports and academics (03/02/06)

To the editor:Re: Ray Cooney’s column about Mike Davis and the Indiana Hoosiers. Yes, blame does belong on both sides.

Why didn't they ask us? (03/03/06)

To the editor:Prior to World War II, Indiana was on Central Standard Time.

Thanks are given out for cultural event (02/23/06)

To the editor:On Friday (Feb. 17) we were able to hold a multi-cultural fair at General Shanks Elementary School.

More feedback on recent letter (02/25/06)

To the editor:For the last 30 years I worked for the Jay School Corporation. Many times I read letters from parents with all the answers. As with Penny Collins’ letter to the editor, they didn’t really bother to do the parental tasks necessary to help their own children. They need …
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