Thursday, December 26, 2013

ANOTHER LETTER TO EDITOR ON JAMES COVERED BRIDGE V 2.0

THIS WAS PRINTED


Dec 26, 2013

North Vernon Sun & Plain Dealer

Letters to the Editor

 The recent contribution of Robert (Bobby) Keller to protect the James Covered Bridge from over-size farm equipment is impressive, but not surprising. I have known the Keller family over half of a century and they have served for years as the principle unpaid advocates for the preservation of the historic and irreplaceable James Covered Bridge.

The two covered bridges in Jennings County are major tourist attractions which produce revenues for the entire county, especially those businesses located in close proximity to the bridges. These businesses have a bottom line interest in the preservation of the bridges.

During the recent major renovation of the James Covered Bridge the value of the bridge to mega-farms in the area could be easily measured in lost productivity and added fuel and manpower costs.

Some readers may question my continued, long distant interest in this matter. In 1947 Jennings County represented a modern day Promised Land for my family; until age 21, I called Jennings County home; for 20 years as member of the USAF I paid Indiana State Income Tax; and I have many relatives and friends who live and work in Jennings County. 

Protecting our covered bridges preserves the past and serves as a visible monument to a brighter economic future for all.


Glenn 
Shawnee, OK  

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