Post Event Press Release[1]

Mercer County Chapter of The American Red Cross 909 E Wayne Street Celina Ohio 45822 October 1, 2008 Dear Editor: Attached is a picture to be published with the announcement below For immediate release: Please announce the following not-for-profit event The Mercer County Chapter of the American Red Cross would like to thank the following sponsors who donated to make our first “Ride for the Red” on September 27 a success: Celina Eagles Aerie 1291. West Bank Inn, Wal-Mart, One Eye Custom, West lake Village, CJ Highmarks, Celina Wine Store, East of Chicago Pizza, Pullman Bay, Chiefs Supermarkets, Perfect Party Catering, Gels IGA , and Mercer County Pork Producers . There were 34 Riders along with 21 passengers who helped raise over $ 1800 for the Mercer County Chapter. The money will be used to help our friends and neighbors in Mercer County that are affected by a disaster such as a home fire. Below is a list of Door prize winners and items won. One night stay at West Bank Inn Phil Vasquez $50.00 Wal-Mart gift card Butch Leuthold $25.00 Wal-Mart gift card Jean Sheaks $25.00 Wal-Mart gift card Sam Meschur One night stay at West lake Village Roger Braun $40.00 gift certificate from One Eye Custom Tom Klingshirn $20.00 gift certificate from CJ Highmarks Brian Dietz Large Pizza from Celina Wine Store Ted Demboski $10.00 gift certificate from East of Chicago Pizza Al Bertke $10.00 gift certificate from Pullman Bay Keith Hamrick Large pizza from Celina Wine Store Bev Jarrett Home and travel First Aid Kit Larry Rismiller $10.00 gift certificate from East of Chicago Pizza Frank Fullenkamp Small round cooler ARC Roger Sudoff $10.00 gift certificate from East of Chicago Pizza Miranda Taylor Mp3 Player ARC Jeanette Liette $20.00 gift card from Chiefs Supermarket Judy Koesters Camouflage Back-pack Kremer Guns Lisa Vasquez Sincerely, Dietz

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