By Kristin Finney
Greene Publishing, Inc.
On Sunday, May 20, the Pinetta Volunteer Fire Department met for their annual meeting. The meeting began with all in attendance eating a delicious lunch of pork loin and other BBQ fixings. Chief Allen Shadrick also announced that during the meeting and meal there would be two candles lit in honor of two friends and family members that recently passed away, Cathy Wild and Robert Walker.
The meeting began as a standard meeting. They discussed the treasurer’s report, old business and new business. They discussed getting ID’s for the fire fighters as well as the new county insurance policy. Also at the meeting, Barry Shewchuk was nominated as an honorary member.
They also discussed having a fundraised and political rally. The fundraiser will be held on June 23 at the Pinetta Community Center. There will be a chicken and rice dinner served and an auction. All of the political candidates running this election are invited to join and will be given two minutes each to speak on their campaign.
Following the normal meeting came the election of new officers. New officers are now as follows: Landy Johnson will be the Fire Board Representative, Allen Shadrick will continue his position as Chief and Treasurer, Vicky Spires will continue as secretary, Wayne Shuchuck will be the Vice President, Doug Finney will continue as President, Daryl Spires will be the Assistant Chief, Ryan Bass will be the Fire Board Alternate and Ty Leggett was elected to the Board of Directors.
