LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Keep pets safe during summer

 As we kick off the warm summer season, American Humane Association — the country’s first national humane organization — is reminding pet owners that leaving animal companions in hot cars can be lethal.

It’s important to teach behavior

To the editor: Imagine yourself as a young child, you walk into school on your first day of kindergarten.

Connect parks via a new trail

To the editor: We are excited to see the ribbon cutting and opening of the new Portland Water Park.

Cancer walk scheduled for June 25

To the editor: In the next few weeks Jay County newspaper subscribers will find 2016 WALK Against Cancer advertisements in their newspaper.

Thank you for supporting legion

To the editor: Our Robert Guy Ayers American Legion Post 211 wishes to thank everyone for their input in the last year.

Replacing box can be costly

To the editor: On the morning of May 5 between 8 a.m. and noon, someone hit our blocks that were on a steel post that was put up to protect our mailbox from being hit again.

Pence has changed as governor

 To the editor: In a recent Indy Star headline, I read where Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has formally signed a bill that basically strips Glenda Ritz of most, if not all, of her power as a duly elected official of the state. This is rather alarming.

Thank you for successful event

To the editor: The Fort Recovery After-Prom Committee held a successful after-prom and wishes to thank all of the organizations, businesses, parents and individuals who helped in any way to ensure a safe and enjoyable night for our teens.

Enjoy summer fun without drugs

To the editor: School is almost out and summer is nearly here.

United Way leadership says thanks

To the editor: Thank you Jay County.

Prom thanks

To the editor: The Jay County High School class of 2017 would like to thank the community, parents, faculty and staff for helping make this year’s prom a success.

Thanks for Easter event

To the editor: I know it’s a little late, but I wanted to thank in a big way Will’s IGA for another successful Easter egg hunt.

Take steps to prevent child abuse

To the editor: In honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Indiana Department of Child Services in Jay County is proud to present information on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect.

Funds could help improve Salamonie

To the editor: Sure would be nice to see what the commissioners want to spend the $1.8 million the county is going to get.

Unemployment is a poor gauge

To the editor: This week, Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD), the state agency that provides unemployment benefits, workforce readiness, data gathering and more, released March 2016 unemployment data, the most recent available.
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