Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Thanks for suppporting Mayor's Ride

To the Editor:

I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to all those that helped make the first annual "Jasonville Mayor's Ride" a success. God provided us with perfect weather, there were no problems, and the ride was enjoyed by all.

Approximately 85 individuals went on the journey through southern Indiana as we passed through Coalmont, Lewis, Blackhawk, Riley, Bowling Green, Spencer, Freedom, Worthington, Switz City, Linton, Midland and finally arriving back at Jasonville City Park.

Upon their return the riders were greeted by members of the park board, city council, and several volunteers who were there to help prepare the meal. The entertainment was provided by three local bands (Altared, Blame Jesus, Wicker Elephant ) and soloist Lora Chesterfield.

Two-thousand dollars was raised to help pay for the playground and skateboard park equipment.

A special "thanks" to the following for their donation or service:

Cathy May, Darren Sluder, Shannon Gibson for organizing the event and Ross Deschamp for designing the route.

Jasonville police, fire, street, and utility departments

City of Linton, Mayor Tom Jones, Linton City Police Department for the escort through Linton.

Shakamak Area Chamber of Commerce

Gamble's Furniture Store, Brad Duncan

KinderMusic, Morgan May

MainSource Bank, Jessica Soncrant and Associates

Bloomfield State Bank, Dottie Morrison & Associates

Casey's General Store, Diane Pine and Associates

Hometown Cafe, Rex Edwards and Family

Jasonville Independent, Dorman and Marilyn Clark

Barbara Clayton

Bill Raines

Greene County Daily World, Nick Schneider

Save-A-Lot, Stonie Cox

Linton Sporting Goods, Tom and Patty Jones

Double Dog

Long John Silvers

O'Reilly Automotive

Wellness One, Marshall Smith

Midwest Motors

Markle's Towing and Sign Shop

SVS, Matt Weber (Clay City)

Saturn of Terre Haute

ALTARED

Blame Jesus

Wicker Elephant

Lora Chesterfiled

Please accept my apology if I have inadvertently left someone out. I certainly appreciate everyone's involvement. Plans are to continue this as an annual event to help promote the city, tourism, and Greene County. Hope to see everyone again next year!

Mayor Roy Terrell Sr.

Jasonville