Streetwalkers offer thanks

Dear editor,

This is our 26th anniversary of the Mountain Home Fire Department "Streetwalkers" collecting donations for the annual fireworks celebration in the greatest community in the state. On behalf of the group, I would like to thank each and every one of you, individuals and businesses alike, who donated so generously to the annual Fourth of July fireworks.

We are always overwhelmed each year how this community comes together to make our fireworks such a success. Once again, we exceeded our expectations, and it all comes back to you in the spectacular fireworks show.

These 14 girls work extra hard on Wednesday evenings, walking in your neighborhoods asking for donations from mid-March through July 3 to make each Fourth of July show a little better each year.

I would also like to thank former Fire Chief Alan Bermensolo, interim Fire Chief Bud Corbus and all of the firemen for their tremendous dedication and pride in the City of Mountain Home. We, as a community, are lucky to have such a great group of men and women volunteering their time and efforts.

Say a prayer for all the firemen everywhere to be safe.

I hope you enjoyed the fireworks this year as much as your "streetwalkers" did, and we look forward to next year when we hit the streets to come knocking at your door.

-- Marianne Bate,

Streetwalker Madam