It has been brought to my attention that folks in the community may be attributing the success of the Harvest Festival to Lt. Mary Kyle. This was brought about by the story in the CVN. At the time of the story, Mary had done a lot of independent work on the community harvest party in response to many requests from community members that she do so. After that story ran, the Harvest Party 2014 ad hoc committee contacted her to let her know of a duplication of effort. So, at the time of the story, Mary was the one coordinating the effort of the festival in the guise in which we participated. After that contact, while still working independently, the mantle was assumed by Krystal Lloyd and Celeste Grimes as well as the rest of the ad hoc committee for organizing the festival. Any praise or accolades should go with the community members who stepped up and volunteered and made it happen. Please know that we will continue to respond to the requests of the community, and in the future we will endeavor to ensure that credit is given where it is due. We have thanked those who helped our individual efforts, and join now in thanking all the rest who participated.
Lt. David Kyle, Haines Salvation Army