Letter to the Editor form

Letters must not exceed 250 words. Letters must include the writer’s name and city of residence. Letters must include a daytime telephone number where the writer can be reached to verify authenticity. This number will not be published.Letters are subject to editing for grammar and style. Letters must not contain accusations or unverified facts. The burden of proof lies with the writer. Letters thanking a list of businesses or sponsors will not be published. Letters can’t include more than three signatures. Letters must be unique to the CJN and can’t appear elsewhere. Letters responding to stories in other publications that are not reported in the CJN generally will not be published. Updated March 2014