Marshall: MVFD presents service awards
I hope all of the mothers had a wonderful Mother's Day.
A few weeks ago, the Marshall Volunteer Fire Department held its annual awards banquet for 2007 at the Marshall Ruritan. The awards were given to members in recognition for outstanding service to the community and the department.
Over 100 Calls Run: Jeff Baker, 109; Justin Carter, 111; Shane Dalton, 125; Michael Jenkins, 111; Henry Lane, 110; Mike Soaper, 168; and Charles Clegg, 113.
Over 200 Calls Run: Brandon Bobst, 223; David Carter, 248; Allen Nalls, 229; Teddy Saunders, 229; and Adam Simpson, 200.
Over 300 Calls Run: John Richards, 371.
Most Calls Run: Jimmy Campbell Jr., 375.
Each year, the department gives out the R..P. Glascock Award, which is for a firefighter who has gone above and beyond to help the community and the department. David Carter received this award.
Congratulations to all of you, and thank you. If you're out and about and see one of these guys, give them a pat on the back for a job well done.
On April 28, Richard and Stacy Nalls welcomed their second daughter, Jessica Leigh Nalls, who weighed in at 8 pounds, 11 ounces. Big sister Katrina also welcomed her new sister with open arms. Congratulations.
Birthdays to celebrate this week: Katrina Nalls, Charles "Dugar" Clegg, Joe Delisi, Robin Gill and Ernie Bugg. A special 50th birthday wish to Russell Campbell. Happy birthday and best wishes everyone.
Calendar Reminders:
Marshall Business & Residents Association will hold its regular monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. May 20 at the Marshall Community Center. The program will be a film about how a community can preserve its character during the renovation and development process.
The Village of Marshall will hold its Fauquier County 250th birthday celebration committee meeting at 5 p.m. May 22 in the John Marshall Library. If you would like to be associated with this group, contact Joan Fries at (540) 364-1688.
The Marshall Volunteer Fire Department is having its monthly country breakfast from 8-11 a.m. May 25. Come join them for breakfast and take a day off from cooking.
The menu will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, a variety of juices, milk, and hot coffee. Questions? Call the station at (540) 364-2047.
Quote of the week: "It takes a certain kind of person to be willing to knowingly jeopardize their own life to help someone they don't even know. In that time of emergency, the firemen, police and everyday people going down the street became heroes." — Don Reed
I hope everyone has a blessed week. If you have information for the Marshall and Rectortown news, please contact me at karennalls@hotmail.com by Friday evening.
Marshall columnist Karen Nalls can be reached at karennalls@hotmail.com or (540) 219-2355.