Letter: More help needed with Independence Day Blast

Dear Editor:
The Pittsburg Independence Day Blast event has been an integral part of our community for over 20 years. Each of those years, thousands of families and friends gather to celebrate this National holiday in Pittsburg and are truly captivated by the beautiful fireworks.
While most of us have attended this event with our families since we were children, it has now come to a point where it may be nearly impossible for us to continue to share these memories with our children and grandchildren, because the funding for the event will soon be depleted after the 2013 event. The event is funded by the sale of Parachute Bingo tickets, business donations and community donations. If the sale of Parachute Bingo tickets does not greatly increase for the 2013 event, it will directly impact the future of this event.
As of now the Pittsburg Independence Day Blast Committee will move forward with organizing the 2013 event; however, funds will not be available to have a 2014 event unless the sale of Parachute Bingo tickets increases and the committee continues to receive donations to help secure the future of this wonderful community event.
The committee needs volunteers to help with the sale of Parachute Bingo tickets to help raise the funds for future events. If you are interested in volunteering or your organization would be willing to help organize a future event, please contact the Independence Day Blast Committee at 903-856-3621.

Pittsburg Independence Day Blast Committee
Harold Kennington,
chairman