Dear Editor,
As the director of United Way of Barton County, I have been humbled at the generosity of the citizens, volunteers and businesses of our community. 
The individuals who helped put together the United Way video, the businesses who took time out of their day to allow their staff to learn about United Way and all involved in the fund raising are amazing!
Special thanks to the groups and/or individuals have been instrumental in the United Way campaign. Also a special thank you to the United Way board, Jim and Kathi Armytas 2011 co-chairs and the agencies who guided me through the campaign. I hope you remember that by your contributing toward your community you are making a difference!
Happy Thanksgiving and a blessed holiday.
Julie Bugner-Smith,
executive director,
United Way Of Barton County,
Great Bend