LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thankful for Community Support

Dear Owen News Editor,

On behalf of the residents of Jefferson Township, we wish to thank the individuals who sacrificially gave toward the Coal City Community Bible Church. The church building was a total loss due to a direct lightning strike on April 2 to the roof and a subsequent attic fire that spread through the rafters.

This was a township-led fundraiser, and we appreciate everyone who donated. We are pleased to announce that a total of $9,330 was collected and a check was presented to the church.

Although this was a physical loss, we are very thankful nobody was injured and for the strong community support provided to the Coal City Community Bible Church family. The church is in the process of rebuilding.

"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." - Winston Churchill

Respectfully,

Daryl Kasper