Wahoo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Annual John Manners Banquet

The Wahoo Fire and Rescue Department held its annual John Manners Banquet on Saturday, February 22^nd. Those attending were past and present volunteers, the mayor, City Council, and members of the Rural Fire Board. Chief Corey Wagner gave a review of 2002, which included 44 fire calls and 282 rescue calls. Chief Wagner also handed out service anniversary awards to Mike Jirovsky, 5 years, Craig Wagner, 10 years; Ken Braun and Steve Lowther, 15 years; and Don Jelinek, 50 years. Kal Lausterer from the Lions Club presented Distinguished Service Awards to the top five volunteers who answered the most rescue calls. Receiving awards were Don Jonas, 98 calls; Don Jelinek, 111 calls; Michelle Libal, 12 calls; Barb Duckworth, 146 calls; and Ron Voboril 251 calls.

Chief Corey Wagner (left), presents Don Jelinek (right) with 50 years of Service plaque.)

Lions Club Distinguished Service Award Recipients from Left to Right
Seated: Michelle Libal, Ron Voboril, Don Jonas, Barb Duckworth
Standing: Lions Club Presenter, Kal Lausterer, and Don Jelinek