Portland firefighters say thanks

To the editor:

The Portland Fire Department would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that braved the weather and attended our ninth annual chili lunch. 

We are very grateful for the continued support the community shows toward us. 

With your generosity, we will be able to hold our annual awards banquet. This year, we are celebrating 30- and 25-year milestones of service to our community for two 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. 

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