Fire department says thanks

To the editor:

The Portland Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that attended our eighth annual chili lunch.

We are very grateful for the continued support the community shows toward us. With your generosity we will again be able to have our annual awards banquet.

This year, we are celebrating a 30-year milestone of service to our community for one of our members.

The excess dollars raised will be donated to local charities as it has been in the past years.

The following is a list of businesses and individuals that help make this event possible. Without their support this event would not take place. 

Richards Restaurant – Carla Loy 

Missy Putterbaugh

Vicki’s Playhouse 

Jay County Fairgrounds 

A special thank you goes out to all the Portland firefighters and their families who donated soup, supplies and their time to again make this event a success.

Sincerely,

Mike Weitzel 

Portland Fire Chief