To the person who took what didn’t belong to them at the Millport Fairgrounds:

On the evening of Thursday, October 9th, between 9:00 PM and 7:30 AM the next morning, we brought supplies to the Millport Fairgrounds to prepare for a wedding reception scheduled for the 11th. At that time, several cases of water, soda, and other beverages were left there, along with various items meant to prepare the bathrooms for the event.

What’s most upsetting isn’t the monetary value of what was taken — it’s the principle. The family that was celebrating a wedding was also grieving a tremendous loss that same week. They had just said goodbye to a loved one, and the funeral gathering was also held at the fairgrounds.

So, whoever you are — ask yourself: Did you steal from a grieving family? From a wedding celebration? Either way, the act was not just theft, but a betrayal of basic decency.

In a small community like ours, we want to believe we can trust our neighbors. It’s deeply disheartening that someone would take advantage of that trust — especially during such a meaningful and emotional time for a family.

To the person responsible: You know who you are. And you should be ashamed. Think about how you would feel if someone stole from you in a moment of grief or celebration.

This isn’t just about items. It’s about right and wrong.

Signed, Anonymous