Columbia recognizes longevity in fire service with parade award
MICQUELYNN KAPUSCHINSKY / SHENANDOAH SENTINEL - Ronald “Hoot” Hinderlighter, of Ringtown, is recognized as the eldest member on a piece of apparatus in Friday's Columbia Hose fire truck parade, kicking off the company's block party.
SHENANDOAH – A longtime fire company member was recognized with the inaugural Al Bubnis Award at Friday’s Columbia Hose block party.
The award is named in honor of Bubnis, a 65-year member of the Columbia Hose until his passing earlier this year.
It is awarded to the eldest member on a piece of apparatus in the fire truck parade kicking off the block party festivities.
That member was Ringtown Valley Fire Co. member Ronald “Hoot” Hinderlighter, a 68 year member of the fire service over in the valley.
The company says he’s still an active member.
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Micquelynn Kapuschinsky / Shenandoah Sentinel
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