The Grand Traverse Veterans Coalition extends a heartfelt thank you to the community and all of its supporters for a spectacular Independence Day.
"We exceeded all of our goals," wrote Larry Butcher, coalition president. "Special thanks go to members and auxiliary members of the VFW, American Legion and American Military League, to the coaches, parents and players of the American Legion Baseball program, the Traverse City Area Public Schools' bus garage and all those in the community who called and volunteered their time. And let's not forget the media's announcements to get the information out. Grand Traverse area, you're great!"
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Gail and Gary Wertz and Gary Zick, all of Traverse City, wrote to thank John and Leslye Wuerfel for the wonderful Fourth of July at Wuerfel Park.
"The pre-game festivities and the post-game fireworks were more than tremendous, they were heart-warming and spectacular," the trio wrote.
They went on the add that the flyovers during the game were a nice surprise and that the veterans who were coming off the field, including their brother, were commenting on how honored and appreciated they felt.
"You have done wonderful things for our area since you built the park and that program on (July 4) tops it all. We had a great time."
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Tim and Peg Derwin of Gwinn wrote to send a huge thank you to the coaches of the Raptors Traverse City Little League team.
"Your dedication, patience and love of the game and the players on your team was astounding," wrote the Derwins, proud grandparents of one member of the team. "It was a joy to watch as you interacted with the players and (to see) the positive role models you set for the players and fans to follow. Thank you so much. See you next spring."
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Andy Knott, executive director of the Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay, would like to thank the 70-plus volunteers who helped clean up West Bay during their "Day at the Beach" cleanup in June.
Divers retrieved several boatloads of trash from the bay bottom including such items as an anchor, carpet and bed springs.
"Thank you to everyone from the Traverse Area Association of Realtors Environmental Committee, Scuba North, Great Lakes Scuba, Century 21 McCoy, Real Estate One, Coldwell Banker Schmidt, Exit Realty Paramount, Generations Reality, Greenridge Realty, RE/Max, Gosling Czubak Engineering, Fifth Third Bank, Traverse City State Bank Mortgage Department, Huntington Bank, Bank of Northern Michigan and Northwestern Bank. Your generosity helps improve our water quality and the beauty of our region."
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