FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Art Temple celebrates over 40 years as a volunteer with Chardon Fire
Department
Art Temple operates the boom of Tower Ladder 3349
during a drill.
8/2005 - Chardon, Ohio
Chardon Fire Department has honored Art Temple for his years of dedication,
devotion, and volunteerism. Art has been with the fire department for over
40 years!! He has served under 6 fire chiefs (John Maynard, Lou Rickard,
Phil King, Ed Brick, Ron Jonovich, and Larry Gaspar). Art has held the
offices of Asst. Chief, Lieutenant, Captain, and Honorary Captain (a rank which
he will always hold). His service has included two terms as President, and
at least three terms as Trustee.
Prior to 1971, Art served a number of years
for the then Village of Chardon on two boards, which no longer exist; the
Cemetary Board and the Board of Public Affairs. In addition, at one point
in time, Art completed a term on the Chardon Village Council to fulfill the
remainder of a term vacated by a gentleman who decided to resign.
In the
department's 75th anniversary commemoration, Art was awarded a plaque 'In
Appreciation of Outstanding Service' to the Chardon Volunteer Fire
Department. When he retires, the badge represented by the #3, being the
number assigned to him for all these years, will be permanently retired in his
honor.
When asked to summarize his 40 years, he states, "During the
course of 40 years, it has been an honor and a privilege to serve with both
former and current members of such an outstanding fire department. Words
cannot express how much it has meant to me to be a part of the CVFD. I
plan to continue to serve in whatever capacity I can, so long as my health will
allow. I hope my service in the future will always be a valuable
contribution."
Congratulations, Art.
For More Information Contact:
Chardon Fire Department
110 S. Hambden St. Chardon, OH 44024
Tel: 440-285-4665
FAX: 440-285-8320
Webmaster: Capt. John Blauch
