To the editor:

As Mayor of the City of Salem, I want to thank the following citizens and organizations for their generous support and sponsorship, and for once again making this year’s fireworks display possible. It is important to remember that no tax dollars are spent to purchase fireworks. The only money used to fund this city-wide event comes entirely from donations made from individuals, organizations and businesses.

PLATINUM SPONSORS: Salem Tourism Board, Bob and Linda Sebo

GOLD SPONSORS: AMVETS Post #45, Howells & Baird Inc., Lowry Tool & Die, Rotary Club of Salem, Salem Elks Lodge #305, Tolson Comfort Systems, Tru Cut Inc.

SILVER SPONSORS: Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Salem Italian American Club, Salem Masonic Temple, Salem Regional Medical Center, Stark Memorial, Sumo Steak House & Sushi, Youth in Philanthropy

BRONZE SPONSORS: Adamson Veterinary Services, John C. and Christine Berlin, Council President, Sara Baronzzi, BOC Water Hydraulics, LLC, Butech Inc., Safety-Service Director Joe Cappuzzello, Church Budget, Consumers National Bank, Mayor Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey, DT Moore & Company, Ellyson Plumbing & Heating, Ezio’s Restaurant, Gordon Bros., Bob and Marsha Hodgson, Instacopy of Salem, Plummer and Jackson, Kiwanis Club of Salem, Salem Alumni Association, Salem Chamber of Commerce, Salem Computer Center, Salem Fitness Club, Salem Sewer and Drain, Don Santee, The Moore Agency, Timberlanes Complex.

PATRON SPONSORS: Bret Apple, Councilman Andrew Null, Councilman Ron Zellers, Councilman Dennis Plegge, Custom Images, Essential Vision Care.

Finally, I would like to thank American Fireworks of Hudson, Ohio for giving Salem another wonderful fireworks display again this year.

Cyndi Baronzzi Dickey,

Mayor,

City of Salem