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: AMVETS Post #45, Salem Tourism Board,

Bob and Linda Sebo, TruCut Inc., VFW Post 892.

GOLD SPONSORS: Howells & Baird Inc., Lowry Tool & Die, Rotary Club of Salem, Salem Elks Lodge #305, Horst Sandwich Co.

SILVER SPONSORS: BOC Water Hydraulics, LLC, Church Budget,

Atty. Geoff Goll, InstaCopy of Salem, Morris Financial Group, Salem Italian American Club, Stark Memorial, Sumo Steak House & Sushi, Tolson Comfort Systems.

BRONZE SPONSORS: Sara Baronzzi, President of Council; John C. and Christine Berlin, Butech Inc., Safety-Service Director Joe Cappuzzello, DT Moore & Company, Ellyson Plumbing & Heating, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Gordon Bros., Bob and Marsha Hodgson, Plummer and Jackson, Salem Alumni Association, Salem Chamber of Commerce, Salem Computer Center, Salem Giant Eagle, Salem Sewer and Drain, Don Santee, The Moore Agency, Timberlanes Complex, Zimmerman Capital Management

PATRON SPONSORS: Councilman, Andrew Null, Councilman, Evan Newman, Councilman, Ron Zellers, Custom Images, Essential Vision Care, Hoffmeister Realty, Salem Fitness Club, Salem Masonic Temple

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