Fire department recognized by grange

BY C.R. NELSON | OBSERVER-REPORTER

GRAYSVILLE – “Thank a volunteer firefighter today,” the faux million-dollar bills read.

Harveys Aleppo Grange master Mary Jane Kent was beaming as she passed them out to members of Graysville Volunteer Fire Company No. 16 Monday. It was Recognition Night at the grange on Route 21 near Graysville and the hall was full of fire company fighters, auxiliary members and their families.

“You’re our heroes,” she continued, with a catch in her voice. “I know I’m getting emotional, but you’ve always been here for us, when we needed you – in my family it was more than once – and we are here to honor you as our 2013 Community Citizens of the Year.”