Thanks to all for Sounds on the Square

Editor:

On behalf of the Chamber of Commerce and the Town Square Committee we would like to thank all the bands that made this summer's Sounds on the Square a huge success. The time that each of the seven bands dedicated to each Wednesday evening in the months of June, July and August shows their commitment to Sounds on the Square and to the community.

As with so many activities that take place in Havre, Sounds on the Square would not happen without the volunteer help and the financial generosity of those believing in keeping Havre a great place. Thank you again to Devon Energy for its generosity by being a sponsor of Sounds on the Square. Its willingness to support community activities such as the summer music series at Town Square is very much appreciated. We also thank the Sleeter Fund for supporting Sounds on the Square.

Friends gather for a light dinner, others see friends they have not visited with in a while, all fulfilling the original goal of the Town Square Committee — to create a gathering place for the community. It is heartwarming to stroll through the Square seeing community folks singing along to the familiar tunes and some finding partners to dance to the rhythm of the music.

To the groups and organizations that held fundraisers for community projects and groups in need — thank you for using the Square during Sounds on the Square for your projects.

Thank you also to everyone who supported the new music format this summer. Again, a very special thanks to the bands: Plowed Under, Milk River Band, Blind Luck, Shovels & Shotguns, Electric Ranch, Border Line and Cheese Boot for another great summer of music and the extra evening you gave us on Aug. 17. We are already looking to next summer's Sounds on the Square summer music series. See you then.

Debbie Vandeberg,

Executive director,

Havre Area Chamber of Commerce