Garage-sale items raise $1,000 for Jackson units

To the editor:

For the past month I've had a yard sale to raise money for the Jackson fire and police departments to show appreciation for all they do and to help them pay for items lost in the May 6 tornado that insurance didn't cover. This wouldn't have been possible without the generosity of the community. I want to thank the families who donated yard-sale leftovers to this cause. These donations brought $1,000. I also want to thank everyone else who helped and passed along words of praise and encouragement. These little acts of kindness helped more than you can imagine.

LORIE PEATS

Jackson