No connection between company and levy opponent

No connection between company and levy opponent

EDITOR:

I am writing in response to a letter that appeared in The Vindicator Aug. 1. The writer wrote in support of the Jackson-Milton school levy, however her letter erroneously implied that our company, Leonard Truck Trailer Inc., is connected with an opponent of the levy. First, our company is not a trucking company, but a retail sales business providing employment for 43 persons, many of whom reside in our local area, and a company that pays its fair share of taxes to support our schools. Leonard Truck Trailer, Inc and the Leonard family have been in the area since 1966 and are active members in all facets of the community.

Our three sons graduated from J-M and we have continued to be active in and support the school and its functions. Leonard Truck Trailer Inc. has sponsored the annual J-M Wrestling Tournament for many years, and also participates in Right to Read Week, as well as other events. Our family members are active in other organizations which also support the schools through scholarship and leadership training programs, Kids Kupboard and The Vindicator program, Adopt a Classroom, to mention a few.

The individual who is spearheading the “Vote No Campaign” shares our last name, but is neither a relative nor a business associate of ours.

He has no connection whatsoever to our family or business. We do not endorse his opinions or his tactics, nor support him in any way. Any J-M resident who has been led to believe that this individual has any connection to our family, Leonard Truck & Trailer Inc. or Leonard Commerce Park, may contact us so we may address the issue.

A community cannot thrive without a good school system. It is imperative that we pass this renewal school levy to ensure the future of our children and community. Vote YES today.

MARGARET “PEG” LEONARD

Corporate secretary

Leonard Truck & Trailer Inc.

North Jackson

First thieves steal a door, what will they steal next?

EDITOR:

On a recent Wednesday I went to the house of a neighbor who had recently moved to check on her mail and her home. I found that someone had pried off her aluminum screen door. It was lying next to her house along with a tool they used. Obviously someone was trying to steal it for the aluminum, so I called the Youngstown Police Department.

They took down all the info and said they would send someone out. After about an hour, I called back to see when to expect them or if they were coming. They assured me that they “would be out tonight, Ma’am.” So I waited. By Monday they had not responded.

My councilman informed me that it was so low on the list of crimes that I shouldn’t expect anyone. I had waited for someone to arrive when they never intended to respond.

I am appalled that the theft of a door isn’t considered a crime. What’s next? All her copper pipes? If I see them being stolen should I call the police or go over and hold the door open for the thieves?

Perhaps Youngstown wouldn’t be an open door for crime if we cared whether or not doors were literally stolen off of houses.

ANNE ZARLENGO

Youngstown