LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Ronald should keep on writing

To the editor: Jack Ronald asked for a show of hands in regard to him continuing to write. Take this letter as proof of me raising my hand.

Rethink animal shelter decision

To the editor: In my opinion it is shameful to build a palace for dogs and cats, when in this county we have children living in substandard conditions.

Pieces on CRT were way off base

To the editor: I almost laughed out loud at the hypocritical letter to the editor and column attempting to defend Critical Race Theory being taught in our schools.

Thank you for supporting drive

On behalf of family and friends of the Rachel (Osterholt) Theurer 6th Annual Blood Drive, the words thank you don’t even begin to describe how much we appreciate the overwhelming participation and support of blood donation to the American Red Cross.

Ignorance should be the biggest fear

To the editor: The latest “bogeymen” to disrupt sleep, and cause handwringing angst on the right, is critical race theory and the 1619 Project; As if the country needed another reason to become more divisive.

Couple thankful for help with fire

To the editor: We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Portland, Salamonia, Ward Township and Southwester Mercer fire departments for their excellent job of responding to our barn fire on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20.

Southside brings back senior program

To the editor: The Southside Church of Christ is reviving its Senior Program.

JCHS baseball offers thanks

To the editor: Recently, the Jay County High School baseball program collaborated with many individuals in our community to host a Strike out Cancer game to benefit a local young man currently battling cancer.

Doing nothing harms democracy

To the editor: Today, May 28, 2021, the United States Senate drove yet another nail into the coffin holding the remains of America's Democratic Republic.

Celebrate county’s Special Olympics

To the editor: It is not often that you get to celebrate your 40th birthday twice.

Farmers need to become educators

To the editor: Farmers wear a variety of hats. Nutritionist, chemist, vet, computer engineer, mechanic and even meteorologist.

Contact for Lions has been changed

To the editor: This letter is to let everyone know that the Dunkirk Lions Club no longer has Kent Taylor as its secretary/treasurer. He moved south over a year ago.

Jay County 4-H Council says thanks

To the editor: On behalf of the Jay County 4-H Council I would like to express a sincere thank you to the Jay County community for its support on the council’s donations for its capital campaign to raise funds for improvements on the 4-H buildings at Jay County Fairgrounds.

JCDC is key for economic growth

To the editor: The International Economic Development Council has declared May 9 through 16 as “Economic Development Week.”

Optimist clubs offer their thanks

To the editor: 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 the law enforcement officers of Jay County.
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