Thanking those who helped Iron Horse

To the Editor

Downtown Poplar Bluff would like to extend its gratitude and appreciation to those involved in making the 3rd annual Iron Horse Festival a great success. Thank you to those businesses who generously donated to the effort: US Bank, Union Pacific and Ben Jones, Wal-Mart, Sterling Bank, Southern Bank, RL Persons Construction, PB Realty, Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Moore Walsh and Albright, Mayas and Las Margaritas, Larry Hillis Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram, Adkins Chiropractic, Bailey's Car Star, Baldwin GMC, Beijing Chinese, Childress Bail Bonds, Colton's Steakhouse, Gamma Healthcare, First Midwest Bank, Kneibert Clinic, John Fox DDS, Brick's Off Road Park and Hollida Insurance Agency.

We also want to thank our in-kind sponsors: Poole Communications, River Radio,Smith & Company, Luecke Distributing, Boys & Girls Club, AmeriCorps Volunteers, Three Rivers College, Triple Creek Cutters, Minit Print, The Home Depot, Hays the Music Store, MO Department of Conservation, Nichols Trash, Historic Train Depot board, Downtown Poplar Bluff board, Pastor Kirk and volunteers from the Rescue Mission, Lyndell Coleman and City Utilities, Jeremy Grable and City Street Department, Bill & Gene's Rental, Fox Radio, Gary Davis and City Cable, Christa Childress & Sons, Bob Smith and Pizza Inn.

We also want to thank all of our partner sites: Cape Arrowhead with their Grape Stomp and Lucy look-a-like contest, the Skate Plaza, the Railroad Museum, the All Class Reunion at the historic Rodgers Theatre, the Margaret Harwell Art museum's Art on the Run and Creation Station, Poplar Bluff Museum and Wheatley School.

A special thank you to goes out to the Daily American Republic for advertising our festival, Christy Moore (Southern Bank), Connie Roe (Smith & Company), Rose Anne Huck (Poole Communications), Angela White (City of Poplar Bluff), and Miranda Fickert (US Bank) for their many talents and hours in assisting me with the festival.

In addition, a thank you goes out to our entertainment for the day: Michelle Jackson (Zumba), Poplar Bluff High School Pom Squad and Cheerleaders, Evan Barwick Quartet, Xtreme Gymnastics, Rock Inc., Rebekah Northern, and Live Action Party Band.

Downtown Poplar Bluff is always looking for committee members and those wanting to be involved in the community. If you are interested in serving in some capacity, please email pmcgath@downtownpoplarbluff.org or contact Penny McGath at 573-712-2171.

Thank you to all who participated whether by giving time, money, input or your attendance.

Penny McGath

Executive Director

Downtown Poplar Bluff

Downtown

Poplar Bluff Inc. Board