Your View: Fair success

We, at the New Madrid Co. DAEOC, would like to say thank you to the many volunteers, vendors, and community organizations that helped to make our 2008 BTSF a success. Because of your contributions and commitment to serve the low-income families in New Madrid County, we were able to help 300 children begin the school year with the necessary supplies. Your time and effort is greatly appreciated.

Vendors: Family Resource Center, N.M. Health Dept., Division of Family Services, Mo. Bootheel Regional Consortium, University Extension, Semo Health Network, N.M. Sheriff's Dept., Lorna Turnage and staff, Youth Prevention of Tobacco Use, Safe Kids Coalition, Army National Guard, DAEOC Women's Health Clinic, Southeast Show-Mobile and Winchester Chiropractic.

Donations: Wal-Mart, Rosie's, Good Humor, Baker's, Pro Pizza, Ramey's, Food Rite, P & G, Ms. Caralinia, Shirley Perry, First State Bank and Trust, Ladies Aux. Post 7183, Noranda, New Madrid Eagles, Dr. Pattaropong, Semo Health Network, Salvation Army, Casey's and Word's BBQ.

We would also like to thank all of our volunteers.

New Madrid County DAEOC