Elks Honor First Responders

Barre Lodge #1535 together with Montpelier Lodge #924 hosted their Annual First Responder Appreciation Night on September 12, in conjunction with Patriotism Week.   First responders from our communities were invited to be our guests for a Turkey Dinner.   20 First Responders representing Barre City, Plainfield, Marshfield and Berlin attended.  
 
All departments were presented certificates of appreciation from the Elks.  Fire Chief Doug Brent and Firefighter Jim Ward, both of Barre City, were honored for their 46 and 40 years of service.  Each received a gift certificate donated by Ladder One.
 
PHOTO CREDIT:  Stacy DeSisto
 
Chief Brent, ER Barb Watters, Firefighter Jim Ward
 
Group photo including Patty Ristau, event chair; our guests, Barb Watters Barre Lodge ER and Lisalee Dilena, PER of Montpelier Lodge.
 
News item submitted by Barb Watters.