Dear Editor:

We would like to thank everyone who donated to the Community Fireworks Fund and those who volunteered on all levels to help us achieve our goal. Thank you to the team of volunteers who covered the region asking for donations: Kathy Bugbee, Judy Paine, Alice Thompson, Leslie Cook, Lorri Higgins, Meaghan Hamblett and Michael Maxim.

Thank you to Ralph and Elena Smith and all the staff at McSeagull's for a fantastic and delicious brunch fundraising event on June 9. Thank you to the Boothbay Harbor Country Club and their incredible staff for the super successful cookout and tournament on June 23.

Thank you Chad and Ally for making it happen. Thank you to every business that has cans at their registers. Finally thank you to the chamber staff for all of your assistance.

Enjoy the fireworks and Happy Fourth of July!

Diane and Mark Gimbel
2013 Fireworks Chairmen