LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Group’s work is appreciated

To the editor: I just wanted to give thanks to an organization that I rarely see get any recognition — The Jayland Trotting Association.

Donations sought for water park

To the editor: A great day is coming for Portland and the surrounding area.

Questions need serious debate

To the editor: Amir Temur/Timur, Temur/Timur the Lame (due to arrow wounds in his right arm and thigh in his early childhood), Tamerlane/Tamburlane.

Police thanked for presentation

To the editor: The Friday Fun Night youth and volunteers of Portland Evangelical Methodist Church wish to thank Portland Police Department, especially chief Nathan Springer, officers Michael Brewster and Cody Jessee and McGruff the Crime Dog.

Board thankful for project help

To the editor: The Bryant Area Community Center’s heating and cooling project is nearly completed with the new heating/cooling exchange units and limited ductwork already installed and operational.

Thank you for welcoming spirit

To the editor: Thank you to the City of Portland for making our visitors welcome during the Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Show.

Dunkirk community will rebound

To the editor: Deep into my third year as mayor of Dunkirk, I have faced many disappointments as I try to lead this city through difficult times.

Comment time is 30 days long

To the editor: All citizens should know that they have 30 days from the publication date of the intent to build a confined feeding factory to submit written comments to Jay County/Portland Building and Planning.

Be safe, helpful during disasters

To the editor: In light of the recent flooding here in Jay County, I am not surprised by the number of people that thought playing in the water was cool.

Our students must know we care

To the editor: School has already been in session a few weeks, which means that students have increased daily contact with one another compared to the summer months.

Stars in the Park was memorable

To the editor: On Aug. 15, a 12-year-old with talent beyond those years charmed an audience of hundreds, elevating his performance above 15 other worthy contenders to become the second grand prize winner of Stars in the Park.

Death does not have to be in vain

To the editor: I want to express that I know that nothing I write can take away the pain of the loss of a child and that I in no way want to even pretend that I can fathom the deepness of that pain. What I do want to do …

Jay given no respect

To the editor: Comedian Rodney Dangerfield’s theme makes me think of the thumbing of the nose of the J-Star Farms of Ohio to Jay County, Indiana’s rules and regulations concerning confined animal feeding operations and building permit rules.

Police chief offers thanks

To the editor: On Aug. 5, the Portland Police Department participated in the National Night Out.

Education system must be changed

To the editor: The seemingly endless battle between Indiana Governor Mike Pence and Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz continues.
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