Christmas in July Festival Pays Tribute to Military

            The Christmas in July Centennial Celebration at Foss Lake July 6th and 7th was a success. Those attending the festival enjoyed the tribute to our present and past military personnel, the many vendors, food court, live band, juggler, trick rope artist, Poker Run on the Water, Little King and Queen of Foss Lake Contest, the Talent Contest, and the Lighted Camper Contest. The Lighted Boat Parade was followed by a magnificent fireworks display which concluded the celebration. If you or your family were not in attendance this year make plans to come next year. Christmas in July always takes place the weekend immediately following July 4th.

The Merritt Cheerleaders stood at the gate this year and did a wonderful job. It was a very hot weekend and they did their job with big smiles and friendly attitudes. The parents of the cheerleaders are also to be commended because they were right there with the girls. Thank you, cheerleaders and parents!