Letters

I would like to thank the following volunteers for Junior Achievement during the spring semester at our schools: Sherri Flynn, Ivy Tech Community College; Tracey Coyle, American Colloid; Margie Zoglmann, Purdue Extension; Bob Ramsbottom; Ed Morey; Deana Hubert; Jennifer Scherzinger, Perry County Memorial Hospital; Ginger Peter; Eric Kehl, German American; Lesa Hedinger, US Bank; Jeff Rogers, ATTC Manufacturing; Tom McCart; Martha Thomas; Gretchen Lain, German American and Renate Warner, Purdue Extension.

This month we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812. Remembering our ancestors who long ago had the courage and determination to fight for a cause they believed in: The United States of America. One might think the War of 1812 had little impact on our country because it is often overlooked for its significance in our history. But, in our area, in Perry County, they would be wrong.

Sincere appreciation from the Women’s Guild of Evangelical United Church of Christ goes out to all who made our “Nacho Average” Mother-Daughter event on May 7 a success.

Thanks to the men of our church and to Jose Flores, Chandler Lacy, Bryce Lain and Alex Ramsey, who took charge of the kitchen and dining-room duties. Also, we are especially thankful for the following merchants who made generous door-prize donations. Please thank them for their support as you shop at these businesses:

I appreciated the “Our View” article, “Be Mindful of Bicyclists” in the June 4 Perry County News.

I am an avid cyclist and have been for the past three decades. My hobby began during my college years at Indiana University. I log between 1,500 and 2,000 miles annually on the roadways in Perry County and neighboring Kentucky. My typical two-hour outings cover from 25-30 miles each several days a week.