61st Annual Installation Banquet

   On Saturday January 17th, the volunteers from Moyers Corners celebrated 61 years of service with their annual installation banquet. The event was held at the Holiday Inn on Electronics Parkway in Liverpool. Master of Ceremonies was Warren Darby, Undersheriff with the Ononondaga County Sheriff's Department. This year's banquet was dedicated to Moyers Corners Fire Department Charter Members Bill Arnold, Dick Dudley, and Edwin Melvin.

   The swearing in of all incoming officer's, executive board members, fire police, and ladies auxiliary was conducted by Vivian Mason, Town of Clay Clerk. Since Vivian is retiring after 30 years of service to the residents of the Town of Clay, the fire department presented her with plaque for outstanding contribution. The surviving Charter Members were also recognized by the membership with heartfelt speeches and a jacket, as requested by them. Other highlights from the evening included:

Station 1 Firefighter of the Year: Robert Dreitlein Jr.
Station 1 Top Responder: Lt. Steven Schweitzer

Station 2 Firefighter of the Year: Bryan Mather
Station 2 Top Responder: Past Chief Chet Fritz

Station 3 Firefighter of the Year: Dan Stachurski
Station 3 Top Responder: Mark Goettel (2 Years in a Row)

Station 4 Firefighter of the Year: President Ken Filow
Station 4 Top Responder: President Ken Filow

35 Years of Service:
Ronald Turiello
25 Years of Service:
Colin Bailey, Steven Bressette, Edward Wisnowski, Bud Neuman
15 Years of Service:
Michael G. Brown, Michael J. Brown, Jason Perkins
10 Years of Service: Jered Zeppetello
5 Years of Service:
Morgan Dair, Edward Goodson, Christopher James, Frederick Sears, Kevin Walsh