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Saturday, September 21, 2019


Saturday, September 21, 2019


Location: : Gallia County Junior Fairgrounds @ 189 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio
10:00 A.M. - Opening Ceremony

FREE Barnyard Express, Captained by Bryson Payne
Birthday Chronicles by AAA7
Voter Registration

Raising of the Flag – Bill Jackson/Civil War Troops
Musical Selections..........River Valley High School Band
Pledge of Allegiance..........led by Raymond Cousins
Welcome..........Andrew Gilmore, President
Invocation....Minister Marin Griffin
Negro Anthem..........Jeannie Williams
Offering
Holzer Health Fair Announcement….Community Health & Wellness Staff, Holzer Health System
Birthday Chronicles Announcement....Area Agency on Aging District 7
10:30 am .....Kids Fun Day Begins


Paw Patrol Characters


Wildlife Encounter by the Ohio Wildlife Center, Powell, Ohio

Also Animal Balloons, Hover Ball Archery and much more
Music by Rockin Reggie throughout the Day

2:00 p.m. - Afternoon Program

Welcome & Recognition of Local, State & National Dignitaries……Minister Marlin Griffin, Vice-President
Remarks... Gallia County & Gallipolis City Commission Officials
Special Entertainment .... Lawrence R. Greene and Company (African Drum and Dance)
Re-enactment..Frederick Douglas & Abraham and Mrs. Lincoln (portrayed by Michael Crutcher, John & Marian King)
Offering
Remarks......Dr. William Anderson
Scholarship Presentation..........Mr. Arthur Clark (2019 Scholarship Awardees: Destiny Dotson & Jason Stroud)
Special Entertainment....Lawrence R. Greene and Company (African Drum and Dance)
Closing Remarks......Minister Marlin Griffin, Vice-President

Everyone Welcome
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