Heartfelt thank you from Mifflin County Veterans Organization

To the Editor:

On May 3, the Pennsylvania Sports Network hosted its 5th Annual Kentucky Derby event at Betsy’s Main Street in Milroy. Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone involved, the event raised over $4,000, all of which was donated directly to the Mifflin County Veterans Organization.

We are deeply grateful to the Pennsylvania Sports Network and Betsy’s Main Street for organizing such a meaningful event. Your dedication and hard work made a real difference in the lives of local veterans and their families.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to the many businesses and individuals who donated goods, services, or their time to support this cause. Your kindness and community spirit are truly appreciated:

Contributing Businesses:

Advanced Auto, Ace Hardware, Auto Zone, Tractor Supply, Harshbarger’s, Joe’s OIP, Dan Pierce Outdoor, Bargain Beer & Soda, Vince’s Pizza, Altoona Curve, Stone House Market, Downtown OIP, State College Spikes, ST Nails, Big Valley Beverage, Sheetz (Reedsville), Burnham OIP, The Pittsburgh Steelers, State Farm (Jim Wagner), Marlette Homes, Solid Gold Concessions/Chef K, Asian Fusion, Lewistown Liquidators, Milroy OIP, Milroy/Lewistown Dairy Queen, Weis, Sam Jordan/98.7 The Fox, Milroy Deli, Immortal Arts, Honeycomb Salon, Bee Hive Hair Studio, APM, The Bierhaus, Touring Friends Riding Club/Skip Royer, Lewistown Florist, Houser’s Hometown Metal, Brannon & Royer Septic, and KFC.

The High Rollers:

Denise and Doug Kerstetter/Lewistown Cabinet Center, Bill Carson, Barry Kauffman, Denny Bitner, Craig Bitner/Overhead Door, TW Logging, Bobby Frank, Mike Heister, Flipper, Mike’s Landscaping, Jerry Schnell & Brian Kline, The Wild Chicks, Tommy & Andi Harshbarger, Kent Smith, Dan Bennett, Mark Boyle, Pat & Laurie Patterson, Big Valley Beverage, and Pam Sunderland.

Event Volunteers:

We are especially thankful to those who helped with setup, cleanup, decorating, food preparation, donation gathering, and countless other tasks that made the event a success. Your time and energy did not go unnoticed:

Jim & Kris Peters, Jeanne & Tim Wray, Candice Sunderland, Kim Rhoades, Stephanie Durst, Joyce Durst, Jodi & Shawn Kibe, Barry Kauffman, Clint Fink, Craig Bitner, Jerry Schnell, Jimmer Schnell, Donnie Bowman, Mandi Frank, Shayna Lynn, Kevin Yetter, Cindy Walker, Jim Stoner, Terry Dippery, Elle Garver, Brian Boreman, Ruth Allison, Justin (Bean) Minium, Peg & Steve Vega, Gavin Patterson, Kolton Wagner, Landon Drukenmiller, Sue & Eric Hetrick, Nikki Kahley, Collin Stuck, Brett Aumiller, Shaun Hayes — and anyone else we may have unintentionally missed. Please know how much we appreciate you.

The funds raised will go directly toward supporting Mifflin County veterans and their families in times of need — especially when no other resources are available.

We invite anyone interested in learning more or getting involved to join us at our monthly meetings, held on the last Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM at the Reedsville Fire Company, 16 Firehouse Boulevard, Reedsville.

With heartfelt thanks,

The Officers and Members

Edward Allen Mann