LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Religion has place in public

To the editor:A teacher asked her class of third graders if they knew anything about whales. A little girl said she knew a whale swallowed Jonah. The teacher was an atheist and said, “You can’t prove that.”

School board should listen

To the editor:I’ve been attending the Jay County School Board meetings this summer and I’m amazed there is absolutely no “shock” but plenty of “awe” at the power that sits among them at the table.

Thanks from district

To the editor:The Jay County Solid Waste District would like to thank everyone for making our second annual Tox-Away Day another huge success.

More thoughts on Russian air travel

To the editor:I must respond to your recent story of riding in a Russian aircraft. It seems when something occurs to someone else, it is history. When it occurs to me it is an experience.

Businesses thanked (10/28/03)

To the editor:The Jay County ABATE (American Bikers Aimed Toward Education), a not-for-profit group, is once again having meetings in Jay County.

Mention sparks memories (10/28/03)

To the editor:Having read Dorothy Warner’s column last week has prompted me to write concerning her mention of the “Country Meat Market.”

Facts about veterans (11/4/03)

To the editor:As we all know, or should, Nov. 11 is Veterans Day. I will share with you some interesting statistics (national, state and local) as we commemorate those who carried arms for this nation. (Note: All population figures include only those 18 and older. Contents of this presentation are …

Reader urges vote for Lewis (10/30/03)

To the editor:To the residents of Portland:Maxine Lewis has been my friend for many years. She is honest and hard working. Maxine provided Portland with strong leadership for six and a half years and can do so again.

Committee asks for help

To the editor:The Angel Tree Committee is once again planning the Christmas Angel Tree project.

Taking a stand on marriage

To the editor:Many religious groups, businesses and even the Supreme Court have recently declared their stance on same-sex marriages. The pastors of The Jay County Ministerial Association that have signed below want to be on record that we stand together in our understanding of God’s design for marriage.

Cancer incidence no higher (11/11/03)

To the editor:Over the past several years there have been questions as to whether Jay County has more than its share of cancer, as well as other diseases.

Is the street sinking?

To the editor:Since I am not sure who to contact over this problem, I am airing my questions through our paper.

Help needed

To the editor:Each year the Compassion Network at the Gospel Lighthouse Church in Portland endeavors to find hard-working families in the Jayland area who have had hard times and needs help making the Christmas season a little brighter.

Come eat with the community

To the editor:Thanksgiving is just around the corner. We will soon be serving a hearty dinner to hundreds of individuals with our 13th Community Thanksgiving Dinner.

Delts say thanks

To the editor:Xi Chapter, Delta Theta Tau, Portland, would like to take this opportunity to thank the many individuals that enabled the tremendous success of our 19th annual “Delts’ Holiday Arts and Crafts Show.”
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