The Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Department as it looked on Saturday, December 6th.
Here are some photos of this past week’s Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Department’s Christmas party held at the firehouse. The event was well attended and the colorful lighting, decorations, and brilliant Christmas trees would be the envy of “Santa” himself. Those who were present were treated to a wide variety of hearty appetizers, beverages and deliciously prepared food; needless to say a great time was had by all.
The planning team did a marvelous job of preparing and transforming the firetruck bays into a spectacular holiday venue.
Conrad Peterson, Jay Vander Plaat, Alex Manuele, and Luke Smith.
Huletts Fire Chief Jay Vander Plaat, thanked the community for their generous support in responding to the Company’s annual appeal for donations.
Jay mentioned that the funding had been used to purchase additional vital fire and rescue equipment, thus improving the Company’s ability and effectiveness when responding to fire and medical emergencies throughout the year.
Another highlight of the evening was a surprise presentation by Fire Company President, Luke Smith, who presented gifts from a grateful community to our retiring Postmistress, Pam Stragnell. Pam was both surprised and deeply touched and shared her heartfelt sentiments of thanks to all. A warm round of applause followed, accompanied by many good wishes of health and happiness to Pam and her husband Sandy in their future planning.
Luke Smith presenting Pam Stragnell a gift.
Pam Stragnell ended her remarks by graciously asking residents to continue supporting both the Post Office and her replacement, who has yet to be announced.
Sandy and Pam Stragnell.
All in all, it was an outstanding evening of fun, camaraderie, and good cheer and many echoed the sentiments that each year the party gets better and better. Thank you Huletts Landing Volunteer Fire Company, one and all, for your crucial and invaluable service to the community.