SORRY TO BOTHER YOU FOLKS... I got this message from a high school student
in IL searching for info on Jay County. As you all may know, I am actually
in Canada and can not help this young man. Can anyone local provide him
with any of the info he is seeking? If you are not interested, please just
ignore the rest. -AMY
Here is his original message, followed by the questions....
Dear Mrs Campbell,
I am a U.S. History student at Downers Grove North High School,
Located in Downers Grove, Illinois, a western suburb of chicago. My
teacher Mr. Graham, is riding his bike across america from San Fransico to
Boston this summer. His route will pass through Jay county. Each of his
U.S. History students has been assigned to get information on one of the
110 counties that he will be riding throuh. With this information, we are
building a website that will link every county in the 16 states of his
route. The website is
www.route99.org Log on and take a look. I have
already been investigating your county on the internet and have been having
quite a bit of trouble finding information. I was wondering if you could
please help me answer somequestions about Jay county. IF you could help i
would be glad to put your name and link to your website on my page if you
want. If you could help it would be a great help. we have a list of about
50 question that fall under the headings, county info, county history,
geography, geology, politics, sociology, arts and miscellaneous. I will
send them to you as soon as i hear back from you. My due date is the 19th
of april and sorry about the short notice. Thanks very much for you time
Andy Hebert
Is there An offical county website? : No
What is the square millage of the county?
What is the population?
What is the county seat? PORTLAND
Is a county road map avalible on the internet?
Can we get a road construction report for Jay county.
Where is the best place to camp in jay county?
Who were the first inhabitants of your area?
Who were the first european settlers?
What famous people came out of this area?
What famous people are buried here?
What kind of wheather are we most likely to experience in the summer?
What is the average daily tempature in your county in the summer? What
kind of elevation change will occur in your conty as one travels from west
to east?
Is there one main economic foundation for jay county?
What other reasons do people have for living or moving there?
Is there a regional food your area is known for?
Is there a natural hot spring in the area?
What is the most common wild animal?
what is the most dangerous animal?
Why is the land surface shaped the way it is?
what is the bigges locat polical issue?
What is the biggest state political issue?
what is the biggest national polictcal issue.
what are the main subculturels in Jay county.
What is the most common crime?
What is the worst crime ever committed in your county?
Is there an internet listing of events?
What is the best thing about linging in jay county?
What is the worst thing about living in your county?
If a trouist passing through your county could stop and see only one
thing, what should it be?
Who would the most intresting person in your county to talk with and how
can they be reached?
Is there any local or regional music that its known for?
Who is/ are the best musicans in your ocnty?
what do htye play?
Is there any local or regional are your arean is know for?
Who is the best artist in jay county? what is there medium?
What is the best local restaurant in your county?
Where is the best ice cream/milkshake in jay county.
Has there ever been a UFO sighting in jay county?
And lastly what is the biggest mystery or legend in jay county.
I
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Hi Andy! I will do what I can to help you though I must warn you that I am
in Canada myself, in the capital city of Ottawa. I administer the Jay
County Genealogy site as I have family roots in Jay County, though they are
long gone.I have never been to the county. I might be able to answer many
of your questions, though, as well as perhaps find answers I don't have.
You are right thats its a little difficult...the county itself is fairly
small and not very "wired" to the net yet. Still, I can probably help at
least a little. Fire away.
Amy
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From: 015087(a)students.csd99.k12.il.us
[SMTP:015087@students.csd99.k12.il.us]
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 1999 6:14 PM
To: paulec(a)cactuscom.com
Subject: Jay county info
Dear Mrs Campbell,
I am a U.S. History student at Downers Grove North High School,
Located in Downers Grove, Illinois, a western suburb of chicago. My
teacher Mr. Graham, is riding his bike across america from San Fransico to
Boston this summer. His route will pass through Jay county. Each of his
U.S. History students has been assigned to get information on one of the
110 counties that he will be riding throuh. With this information, we are
building a website that will link every county in the 16 states of his
route. The website is
www.route99.org Log on and take a look. I have
already been investigating your county on the internet and have been having
quite a bit of trouble finding information. I was wondering if you could
please help me answer somequestions about Jay county. IF you could help i
would be glad to put your name and link to your website on my page if you
want. If you could help it would be a great help. we have a list of about
50 question that fall under the headings, county info, county history,
geography, geology, politics, sociology, arts and miscellaneous. I will
send them to you as soon as i hear back from you. My due date is the 19th
of april and sorry about the short notice. Thanks very much for you time
Andy Hebert
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