4th of July committee says thanks

To the editor:

The Jay County 4th of July Committee would like to thank the Jay County community for making the 2018 4th of July Celebration another successful event. 

We wish to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the local businesses, organizations and individuals that contributed financially to the 2018 July 4th Celebration. Because of your generosity we were able to offer nearly all of the activities free of charge to the community.

We also want to extend a big thank you to all those that volunteered their time and services to make this year’s event possible.

Thanks again to the following:

Alpha Delta Gamma Nu Sorority, Arm’s Auto Body, Coldren & Frantz Attorneys at Law, Dick’s Pizza Palace, Dunn Family Dental Care PC, FCC (Indiana), First Bank of Berne, First Merchants Bank, Fisher Packing Company, Fullenkamp Machine, Hemmelgarn Masonry, Jay County Beverage, Jay County REMC, Jay County Visitors and Tourism Bureau, Jay Petroleum, Jay-Portland Abstract Company, Judan Judo, Kappa Kappa Kappa – Alpha Associate Chapter, Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority – Beta Theta Chapter, Kiwanis Club of Portland, May Financial Group, Moser Engineering, Noble Congregational Christian Church, Portland Morning Optimist Club, Portland Evening Optimist Club, The Portland Foundation, Portland Lions Club, Walnut Creek Fabrication, Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Homes, Vietnam veterans, Kyle Cook, Emily Tarter, 5K run participants, Jack Elliott, Arby’s, Portland Police Department, Portland Street Department, Portland Fire Department, Portland Mayor Randy Geesaman, The Rock Church, Bruce Phillips, Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, American Legion Post #211 color guard, Jay County Sheriff’s Office, Museum of the Soldier, Jay County Fair Board, Creative Awards & Gifts, T-Flyerz, Arch Bridge Kroozers, Jay Community Center, Kelly Smeltzer and the Jay County High School Marching Patriots, The Commercial Review, WPGW Radio, Dave Schrock, Jorey Luse, Harold DeHoff and the fireworks crew and all parade participants.

The Jay County 4th of July Committee is seeking additional volunteers to join our committee to prepare for the 2019 celebration. If you would like to volunteer for the 2019 July 4th Celebration, please contact George Patterson at (260) 729-1013.

Diana Swingley

The Jay County 4th of July Committee