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 2023 4th of July Celebration another successful event.

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the local businesses, organizations and individuals that contributed financially to the 2023 July 4th Celebration. Because of your generosity, we were able to offer activities free of charge to the community.

We also wish to extend a huge thank you to all who volunteered their time and services to make this annual event possible.

Thanks again to the following:

Accelerated Curing, Alpha Delta Gamma Nu Sorority, Arm’s Auto Body, Dunn Family Dental Care PC, FCC, First Bank of Berne, Fisher Packing Company, Fullenkamp Machine, Hemmelgarn Masonry, IOM Grain, Jay County Beverage, Jay County Commissioners, Jay County REMC, Jay County Visitor & Tourism Bureau, Jay-Randolph Developmental Services, Kappa Kappa Kappa-Alpha associate chapter, Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority / Beta Theta Chapter, May Financial Group, Moser Engineering, Portland Evening Optimists, Portland Morning Optimists, The Portland Foundation, Portland Insurance Agency, Portland Lions Club, Portland Motor Parts, Psi Iota Xi Sorority, Brian McGalliard/Pizza King, Williamson Spencer and Penrod Funeral Homes, Rob and Mindy Weaver, Indiana Air National Guard 121nd Fighter Wing, Kyle Cook, Nathanael Clay, Mitch Waters, 5K run participants, Goodrich Brewery, Matt Glentzer / RE/MAX, Portland Police Department, Portland Fire Department, Portland Street Department, The Rock Church, Jay County Sheriff’s Office, Museum of the Soldier, Tim Morris, Jay County Fair Board, Creative Awards and Gifts, T-Flyerz, Arch Bridge Kroozers, Jay Community Center, Jay County High School Marching Patriots, Jay County Archery Club, The Commercial Review, WPGW Radio, 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 2024 celebration.

If you would like to volunteer for the 2024 July 4th Celebration, please contact George Patterson at (260) 729-1013 or any committee member.

Diana Swingley

For The Jay County 4th of July Committee