2014 Community Appreciation Day salutes local law enforcement, emergency service units
The 2014 Community Appreciation Day, hosted by the Community Bible Church of Mountain Lake, featured a salute to local law enforcement and emergency service units – the Mountain Lake Police Department, Mountain Lake Fire Department and the Mountain Lake Ambulance Squad.
Special activities included a pair of a jumping castles, tractor rides, local musical talent – and the opportunity to personally say “Hello” and “Thank you” to police, ambulance and fire personnel. A free family picnic barbecue of hot dogs, beans, chips, cold drink and ice cream was also a part of the event. As well, a “Program of Honor” officially recognizing law enforcement and emergency personnel came near the conclusion of appreciation activities.
WITH BOB EWERT at the wheel of the tractor, youngsters – of all ages – enjoyed a hay ride around town. The tractor and trailer front a red-and-white tent and the turrets of a bounce castle in the background.
ELSIE SCHULTZ, LEFT, serves up baked beans, just a part of the menu for the free family barbecue picnic.
ANOTHER VIEW OF the serving line for the appreciation day picnic.
MOUNTAIN LAKE FIRE Chief Brian Janzen, left, along with Tim Janzen, member of the Mountain Lake Ambulance Squad, with his back to the camera, visit with folks under the red-and-white Big Top tent.
ART ELLINGSON WAS one of the local folks who performed their musical talents for the enjoyment of the folks gathered for the appreciation day. Christian Pfeiffer also shared his saxophone music on the stage.
GREAT-GRANDPA GENE Friesen – a former member of the Mountain Lake Ambulance Squad – turns his attention to helping his great-granddaughter, Lexi Thompson, put on her sandals after a turn jumping and bouncing in the bounce castle. With his experience as an EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) ene fully recognizes the dedication and commitment it takes to be a part of any emergency service to the community.
YOUNGSTERS SQUEEZE OUT through the door of this jump castle, which featured flying dolphins high atop its roof.
MOUNTAIN LAKE POLICE Chief Doug Bristol, left and Mountain Lake Police Officer Nick Naxay, right, visit with folks around the table.
ALSO SHARING SOME time together at the appreciation day were Mountain Lake Ambulance Squad members Dennis Siebert, left and the squad’s captain, Dave Watkins, center.
OFFICE NAXAY RECEIVES thanks for the duties he performs as a member of the Mountain Lake Police Department from Lori and Jorge Puente.
