| The Colton Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its annual banquet in its centennial year on Saturday evening the 26th of October. The officers present at banquet are shown in the photo (L-R), President Jeff Angleberger, EMS Captain Jackie Johnson, Chief Trevor Wood, Captain Rick Wood, EMS Treasurer/Secretary Mary Long, Department Treasurer/Secretary Sharon Andrews, 1st Lt. Aaron Johnson, and Vice President Phil Wagner (missing from photo, Asst. Chief Bill Smith and 2nd Lt. Scott Coleman.
In honor of its centennial, the department was presented numerous certificates and proclamation; NNYVFA Proclamation of 100 Year Service Award; FASNY Proclamation Honoring 100 Years of Service; State of New York Office of Fire Prevention and Control Certificate of Appreciation; State Assembly of New York Citation for 100 Years Service, Marc Butler, Assemblyman; US Congress Certificate of Special Recognition, from Elise Stefanik, Member of Congress
The following service awards were presented, 5 years Jeff Angleberger, Ben Johnson; 20 years Chuck Wright; 35 years Dennis Eickhoff and Sharon Andrews.
Rookie of the Year award was presented to Matt Charpentier. The Associates Award was presented to Schyler Shea. EMS Captains’ Award was presented to Aaron Johnson. EMS Dedication and Service Award was presented to Rick Wood. The Captains’ Award was presented to Kerry Cochran. And the Chiefs’ Award was presented to Paul Caster.
The following new members were introduced: Richard (RJ) Mattimore, Chelsea McKinley, Jacob Angleberger, Jake Crosley, Cortney Marsh, Jennifer Peacock, Kevin Phelix, Nick Fountain (RAM), Chris Shea.
The department also sadly acknowledged the loss of Past Chiefs Paul Watson and Pete Murphy, Honorary Member Tim Thomas and Associate Member Betty Morrow. A slideshow dedication was shown for these recently departed members in their memory.
Department jackets were presented to 14 active and associate members.
Two “Special” awards were also presented. The Agitator Award to Dale McIntosh and Dum-Dum Award to Nick Fountain. |
