Letters to the Editor

Support was great for 'Big Mac Attack'

To the Editor:

We would like to thank all the people who recently participated in, sponsored, volunteered and basically made the 15th Annual "Big Mac Attack" Tournament possible.

We have been amazed each and every year with the turnout for this fundraiser for the Ronald McDonald House of Indianapolis. This year we ended up with 61 three-man teams. Our biggest tournament yet. We are grateful to everyone who gave of their time and energy of such a positive cause.

We are proud to thank the following sponsors and participants who have supported the effort. They will be happy to know that the money they helped raise will be used by families of critically ill children who have a need for The House of Indianapolis.

Our deepest thanks to the following:

Anderson-Poindexter Funeral Home, Angell's Food Center, Randy Baker, PA, Bart Beard, golf pro, Brad and Julie Beard, Bender Lumber Company, Bloomfield State Bank of Linton, Richard Brown Insurance agency, Coca Cola of Terre Haute, Country Muffler of Linton, Chamber of Commerce of Linton, Dever Distribution of Terre Haute, Dr. Paul Dunkerly, Dr. Pepper, Edward Jones Investments, Terry Meek, Keith and Patricia Graves, Greene County General Hospital, Jenkins Funeral Home of Bloomfield, Key Associates of Linton, Greene County Daily World, Keystone Foods, Linton Family Pharmacy, Leigh Lumber, Linton Motors, Linton Firefighters Association IAFF Local 3087, Linton Sav-A-Lot Foods, Linton Shrine Club, Linton Sporting Goods, Main Source Financial Group, Mercury Cleaners of Linton, Monty McKim's Auction Service, Regions Bank, Southside Express of Linton, Superior Ice of Linton, Bob Walters Auto Sales of Linton, Wal-Mart Super Store of Linton.

Individuals we would like to recognize for their help: Brooke French, Cheryl Hamilton, Ashley and Bradley Beard, Jamie and Bart Beard, Stoney at Sav-A-Lot, and many friends of the tournament too numerous to mention who helped in so may ways to make it successful.

We are proud to say that in the 14 years we have promoted this tournament we have submitted over $45,000 to Ronald McDonald House of Indianapolis thanks to the generous outpouring of our friends and business associates in Greene County and beyond.

Many families from our local area have understood why efforts like this tournament are organized to help provide a place of comfort for the family members of children who need care at one of the Indianapolis hospitals.

Our heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone who has and will continue to support such a worthy effort. We thank everyone for all the generosity and kindness you have given.

Thanks again to everyone!

Jerry and Gayle Margraf

Owner/Operators of McDonald's of Greene County

Linton

Many turn out to

help area children

To the Editor:

The Worthington Police Department would like to just take a few moments to say a special thank you to the citizens of Worthington and those individuals from around Greene County who came out Saturday afternoon and evening in support of the Winter Coat drive sponsored by the Worthington Police Department and the Worthington Jefferson Fire Department.

There was plenty of good food and a lot of conversation and the silent auction was a success. There was plenty of help on hand and a special thanks must go to Mr. Hubble for his excellent job of preparing the hog.

Although there were several community functions taking place at the same time people made their rounds and made possible our goal of being able to provide winter coats, mittens and caps to many youngsters in and around the community.

We all realize that many folks have encountered hard times, but it always seems that no matter what, the people in Greene County always step up to the plate to help others. It makes a person proud to say "I am from a community that still cares about their neighbors."

Even the sheriff and his "friends" came out to provide entertainment and we all enjoyed their talent, good job guys and gals. Again a special thank you to the community.

Dennis W. Conaway

Worthington

Soccer league provides a great service

To the Editor:

I would like to send out a thank you to the Greene County Soccer Association.

Our 3-year-old daughter has enjoyed this fall so much! My husband and I have not had a better time doing anything else. There's been laughs, tears, boo-boos, and cheers.

The season is over, and we are already looking forward to the spring season! With all the various age groups out there, I'm absolutely impressed with the kids' behavior, manners, facilities, fields, and coaches!

Coach Brent Stone has been wonderful with his rambunctious group of 3 and 4 year old kids.

With this amazing group here in Greene County, I just have say, "What is wrong with the Greene County schools?" Soccer is a world sport with world championships! I grew up in Daviess County, where soccer is as big as basketball and football. I just hope that by the time my little girl is in high school, Greene County will have schools with a soccer program!

Maybe we could even see some coverage in the local paper?

Melissa Goodson

Linton

Thanks for

recent support

To the Editor:

In appreciation of all that helped, gave and volunteered, Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself Benefit and Bake Sale was a good turnout.

Our appreciation goes out to Sullivan Daily Times, The Shopper, Hymera Ruritan, Henry Bobe's, Angells, Wal-Mart, Hester's Lucky Dollar, County Seat, Milburn's, Old 41 Diner, Subway, Uptown Deli, Kat-A-Korner, First Financial Bank, Hymera Trading Post, Appleseed (Charlotte Smith), Springer's Insurance, Betty and Mark Brown, Amy, Mike, Michael and Kelli Christy, Sue Shew, Shannon Price, Joy Moore, Gayle Pinkston, Theresa Pinkston, and Marilyn Manuel.

We appreciate all who supported us and made baked goods. Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself Organization is our way of helping others. God bless you! Donation may still be made anytime at First Financial Bank: Love Thy Neighbor As Thyself account or call Mel Pinkston at (812) 383-4044.

Melvin Pinkston

Hymera