MIDDLETOWN, Calif. – Winners of the 2014 Lake County STARS Award, the South Lake County Fire Sirens (SLCFS) is celebrating its 30-year anniversary.
At the recent monthly meeting of this small, but dedicated organization, the 2015 slate of directors were introduced and the schedule of events for the year announced and unanimously approved.
Members of SLCFS elected Jeanne Cordeiro to continue to serve as president; Pat Hallman is first vice president; Carol Olsen was reappointed as second vice president; both Jeanne Netherwood and Ruth Angst will continue to serve SLCFS as secretary and treasurer, respectively.
This year's SLCFS schedule includes participation in the Memorial Day Ceremony at the Middletown Cemetery; an update on the State of South Lake County by District 1 Supervisor Jim Comstock; fire district news and update by South Lake Fire and Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mike Wink; a tour of the Calpine Geothermal Visitor Center; and presentations on the history of south Lake County tribes and Boggs Mountain Demonstration Forest.
“The mission of the SLCFS is to raise funds to purchase life saving equipment and to assist wherever we are able,” said Cordeiro.
Celebrating 30 years, the SLCFS has raised more than $300,000 for the South Lake County Fire District.
“We are forever grateful to the members of the South Lake County Fire Sirens,” said Wink. “Every year they are here to support the fire department’s emergency response capabilities and the safety of the communities the South Lake County Fire Protection District covers. “
“We have a creed in the department,” Wink continued. “It is the Latin term ‘Semper Vigilio,’ which translates to ‘Always to be Alert, Prepared and Faithful.’ The Fire Sirens help us meet that expectation every time the community needs us. We congratulate the Fire Sirens on their 30-year anniversary.”
The SLCFS also supports the Blood Centers of the Pacific Blood Drive held at the South Lake County Fire Station; hosts a holiday craft faire held annually in the bay of the fire station; and runs the Fire Siren Thrift Shop, located at 21095 Highway 175, Middletown.
The Fire Siren Thrift Shop, “Second Hand But Grand,” is open every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month.
SLCFS meetings are held monthly at the South Lake County Fire Station on the first Monday of the month.
A coffee social kicks off the morning at 9:30 a.m. and the meeting begins at 10 a.m. Approximately 25 members attend regularly.
For more information contact Jeanne Cordeiro at 707-928-5452.
South Lake County Fire Sirens group celebrations 30 years, launches plans for 2015
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