Letter to the Editor of the Putnam County Record from Debbie Buffington of the Putnam County Rotary.

Tom Emery: This weekend, millions of Americans will hit the road, fire up the grill, and swarm to the beaches for the Labor Day weekend. The holiday has evolved dramatically from its origins, which are debated today.

Well, my year as Putnam County Rotary President is coming to an end and what a year it has been.

All parents want their kids to enjoy prom and stay safe. Rotary’s with you, again sponsoring the post-prom Afterglow so that our students can extend the enjoyment and excitement of their Prom night safely.

Last year was our first year back after Covid and while attendance was low, prom-goers and students who attended had fun and won a record number of raffles and prizes.

I am proud to be a Rotary member and I am excited to say that after a three-year hiatus due to covid we are once again hosting Rotary Ag Night. At 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 30 at PCHS, we will be celebrating the rich agricultural heritage of the county.

I hope to see you between 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday Feb. 26 for ‘Soup for Seniors’ as we say thank you to all you very special county residents.

Why did I pick loneliness to bring up this month? I know, shut up Deb, we don’t need to be reminded that we are alone and not going out or getting visitors. Well, this is where Rotary comes in.

The Putnam County boys basketball team used solid games from Andrew Pyszka and Spencer Voss to top Dwight 58-49 in the consolation championship game of the Marquette Christmas Tournament on Thursday.

Can you believe the holiday season is here and the year is almost over? Soon, school will be out, Holiday tournaments will be in full swing for our athletes, the traveling to see family will begin, shopping, cooking, baking; so much to do.

I thought with Thanksgiving being right around the corner, I would challenge all of you to also think of what you are grateful for.

Letter to the editor of the Putnam County Record.

The first major polio outbreak in the United States was in 1916. Over 6,000 died with thousands more being paralyzed … with most victims being children.

Letter to the editor for Putnam County.

School has started and I would like you all to know how PC Rotary works with and includes the young people of our County

Letters to the editor for the Putnam County Record.

That siren means something life-threatening is happening, the National Weather Service says. Whether it’s a tornado, strong wind, hail or another emergency depends on the agency that controls the sirens going off.

While the lottery encourages more people to get vaccinated, this game sets a bad example. There has to be another way to get people vaccinated without making it yet another game of chance.