Elba Fire Dept.

The Elba Volunteer Fire Department held its 2017 installation banquet on Saturday night and Don "Rat" Reinhard was honored for this 23 years of service as assistant chief. He was presented a handmade trophy by all the officers (trophy made by John Mudrzynski).

Michael Pfendler and Nathan Tabor were recognized for achieving the most training hours and Mike Schad Jr. responded to the most calls.

Photos and info submitted by Carrie Mudrzynski.

Elba's fire police officers for 2017: Mark Wiatrowski, Mike Banks, Leonard Peterson Sr. , Kenny Miller and Kevin Dart.

The firematic officers for 2017 who were able to attend the dinner: Caitlin Zipfel, Nick Esten, Mandy Esten, Jennifer Cardinali, George Underhill, Mike Schad Jr., Ryan Hart, and John Mudrzynski. Unable to attend: Mike Heale and Chris Lane.

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Corporate officers: Mark Wiatrowski, Kenny Miller, Don Gavenda, Linda Loder, Bob Zipfel, Sue Dart, Donna Hynes, Leonard Peterson Sr., and Glenn Bloom.

The officers of the Ladies Auxiliary: Linda Loder, Lynette Gregori, Joyce Zipfel, Bobette Hyatt, Irene Griffith-Pierce and Marylou Andrews.

You know it's summer when carnival season starts. This year  Elba marks its 72nd Annual Onion Festival on Friday August 1st through Saturday August 2nd. The giveaway this year is a 2008 Red Ford Mustang or $18,000 in cash. The winner need not be present when the ticket is drawn on August 2nd.

Donations for tickets are as follows: $1.00 for each single ticket,$2.00 for 3 tickets,$5.00 for 7 tickets or $10.00 for a whole book of 15. These are available from any Elba Fire Dept member or write to elbamustang@yahoo.com for additional tickets. See you there !!