Jayton celebrates community spirit during America 250–Kent County 150 event
BLUE RIBBON Jay and Jodie Boland earned first place in the golf cart division of the “Cruisin’ for the Red, White and Blue” parade July 4 in Jayton. | STEPHANIE ALLEN
RED, WHITE, AND BLUE Michelle Fager placed second in the golf cart division with her festively decorated, patriotic golf cart. | STEPHANIE ALLEN
FOURTHWITHFAMILY Mary Jo Smith earned first place, followed by Zane Smith in second, Otis Smith in third and Anna Smith in fourth during the patriotic bicycle parade on the 4th. | COURTESY PHOTO
THIRD PLACE Ranee Segura and Jesse Moreno claimed third place in the golf cart division of the parade during the July 4 celebration in Jayton. | STEPHANIE ALLEN
FESTIVE FOURTH Jay and Jodie Boland drove their patriotic entry, featuring a “Happy Birthday America” theme honoring the nation’s 250th anniversary, which earned top honors during the parade. | COURTESY PHOTO
Patriotism, history and small-town pride were on full display as residents and visitors gathered July 4 to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and Kent County’s 150th anniversary during the “Fourth …