LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Pennville club says thank you

To the editor: The Just Say No Club from Pennville Elementary would like to say thank you to Portland Police Department and Jay County Sheriff’s Office for coming to our lock-in meeting May 12.

Fire department offers its thanks

Portland Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank all the local fire departments, including Southwest Mercer (Fort Recovery) and Rescue 19, for participating in the vehicle extrication day on May 13.

Sportsman organizers say thanks

To the editor: The second annual Sportsman Outdoor Sale and Show is complete and we have spent a few weeks looking at this year’s event and how we can improve the show for 2018.

Pennville PTO says thank you

To the editor: The PTO of Pennville Elementary would like to thank those who donated items to our recent school carnival.

Avoid enabling addict’s behavior

To the editor: There are many facets to drug addiction and prevention. This letter to the editor is addressing one of the “elephants in the room” — enabling.

Take time to thank officers

The Jay County Optimist clubs would like to thank the residents of Jay County for taking the opportunity to encourage the show of respect for all law enforcement officers of Jay County.

Thanks for supporting ‘Mermaid’

To the editor: We would like to take this opportunity to thank the Jay County community (and beyond) for its amazing support of Jay County Civic Theatre’s recent production of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”

Pack was a rewarding experience

To the editor: If memory serves, the first time I heard about Feed My Starving Children it was from my son, a first grader at South Adams.

United Way says thanks

To the editor: On behalf of the United Way of Jay County cabinet, campaign chairs, the board of directors and staff we want to take this moment to say thank you to all the donors for making the 2016-17 campaign a tremendous success.

Volunteering offers many rewards

To the editor: Each year, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases the state of volunteerism in the U.S. For the past decade, the number of volunteers each year has declined.

Steps keep surgery safe

To the editor: For a surgical patient, their family members and friends, a wrong patient, wrong site or wrong surgical procedure is devastating.

Portland’s own Imel was a treasure

To the editor: This morning, a phone call from an old friend delivered sad news.

Memories can't be taken away

To the editor: To those students, former students, parents, teachers and Mr. Rex Pinkerton, principal of Pennville Elementary School.

Stay away from recreational drugs

To the editor: On April 17, I had an experience that I feel I must share with others.

Show respect for law enforcement

To the editor: The Jay County Optimist Clubs are honoring all the police officers who work in Jay County.
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