Today is Jim Scott Day

A celebration and volunteer event was held at Hamline Church this morning.

Dearborn County Commissioner Jim Thatcher reads a proclamation declaring today as Jim Scott Day in Dearborn County. Photo by Travis Thayer, Eagle Country 99.3. 

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Today is Jim Scott Day in Dearborn County. 

A celebration, hosted by The United Way, took place Friday morning at Hamline Chapel in Lawrenceburg. Dearborn County Commissioner Jim Thatcher was on hand to read a proclamation officially declaring September 20, 2024, as Jim Scott Day. 

Scott, who passed away in late June at the age of 81, was a longtime supporter of The United Way - an organization that he gave to for 55 years. He started donating in 1969 and over the past 17 years, Scott was a part of the United Way Action Council. 

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"We thank everyone for being here today to honor Jim through some kind words, some cool things, and some volunteerism, which was very near and dear to his heart," said Jill Timon, United Way Action Council President.

A part of today's festivities included assembling Literacy Kits for 2–3-year-olds throughout the community to help them with their school readiness. The event also featured Benediction by Reverand Ryan Goode, lunch, and Memorial Book presentation to Jim’s widow. 

Literacy Kits for area children. Photo by Travis Thayer, Eagle Country 99.3.

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