LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Akers: Thanks to community

To the editor: The family of Matt Aker would like to extend our sincere and deep appreciation to everyone who has supported us in the last two months.

Court takes away rights

As Indiana bid adieu to the Fourth Amendment rights of its citizens, there has been a widespread fear that this will give law enforcement another step toward ultimate control of its citizenry.

Thanks given for golf event

Jay County High School boys and girls golf and football teams recently held a benefit golf scramble at Portland Golf Club.

Airman thanks Hilty for kindness

To the editor: In response to the story, “Lemonade For Soldiers” dated June 30, 2011. First of all, as an airman in the United States Air Force, I’d like to send a very big thank to Joe Hilty for his kind generosity. August 22 will be my 5-year anniversary in …

Band thanked for business

This letter is a public thank you to the members and staff of the Jay County Marching Patriot Band and Color Guard.

Freon huffing latest inhalant abuse

To the editor: I recently read a disturbing article about teens huffing Freon from the outside air conditioning units.

Thanks given to ride supporters

It has been almost a month now since the Second Annual Lance Cpl. Andrew F. Whitacre Memorial Ride was held, and it was a huge success. 

Thanks for WALK effort

To the editor: How can we begin to say thanks to each of you who volunteered, donated, attended and encouraged every cancer survivor at the WALK Against Cancer held Saturday, June 25 at Jay County High School?

Farmers' market set Aug. 6

To the editor: Thanks to the support of Jay County Commissioners, there will be a farmers’ market in 2011. In recent years there has been a market located at Arts Place on Saturday afternoons during the growing season.

Reader: Fox column was false

To the editor: In Leonard Pitts’ latest hate filled defaming diatribe attacking Fox news he graduates from misinformation and ignorance of the subject to outright falsehood.

JRDS looking for building funds

To the Editor: We write to you as co-chairs of the JRDS Building Brighter Futures Campaign.

Synthetic drugs are dangerous

To the editor: There’s a new danger on our streets, and it’s being marketed in a seemingly safe way.

Hunger is a basic need

To the editor: Food banks are highly efficient and resourceful public-private partnerships that provide food to over 37 million Americans across the nation who are hungry.

Hilty thanks supporters

To the editor: A little more than a month ago I had an idea to send as many soldiers care packages as I could.

Plans for homecoming parade underway

To the editor: The planning process for the 2011 Jay County High School Homecoming, “Heroes vs. Villains,” is underway.
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