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 2021 4th of July Celebration another successful event.

We wish to convey our sincere gratitude to the local businesses, organizations and individuals that contributed financially to the 2021 July 4th Celebration. Because of your generosity we were able to offer activities free of charge to the community.

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

Thanks again to the following:

Accelerated Curing, Alpha Delta Gamma Nu sorority, Arm’s Auto Body, Dick’s Pizza, Dunn Family Dental Care PC, FCC, First Bank of Berne, Fisher Packing Company, Fullenkamp Machine, Hemmelgarn Masonry, Jay County Beverage, Jay County Commissioners, Jay County REMC, Jay County Visitors & Tourism Bureau, Jay Petroleum, Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Judan Judo, Kappa Kappa Kappa-Alpha Associate Chapter, Kappa Kappa Kappa sorority – Beta Theta Chapter, May Financial Group, Moser Engineering, Noble Congregational Christian Church, Portland Evening Optimist Club, The Portland Foundation, Portland Insurance Agency, Portland Lions Club, Portland Motor Parts, Psi Iota Xi sorority, Williamson Spencer & Penrod Funeral Homes, Jim Bruner, Bob Lyons, Indiana Air National Guard 122nd Fighter Wing, Kyle Cook, Nathanael Clay, 5K run participants, Arby’s, Portland Police Department, Portland Street Department, Portland Fire Department, The Rock Church, Bruce Phillips, 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, Alton and Nancy Swingley, The Commercial Review, WPGW Radio, Jorey Luse, Harold DeHoff and the firework crew, and all parade participants.

The Jay County 4th of July Committee is seeking additional volunteers to join our committee to prepare for the 2022 celebration. If you would like to volunteer for the 2022 July 4th Celebration, please contact George Patterson at (260) 729-1013.

Diana Swingley

For The Jay County 4th of July Committee