Miramichi River Valley/Posted on: May 19, 2016/No Comments
On Saturday, May 14, the village of Blackville hosted their annual Firemen Appreciation Night at the Father AA McKinnon Memorial Hall. More than sixty people were in attendance.
Jonathan Brennan was the master of ceremonies, along with special guests, MLA Jake Stewart and mayor Andrew Hawkes.
Five retiring members were honoured, and six firemen were honoured for years of service.
Retiring firemen included Wayne Doucet (29 years), Ken Walls (24 years), Perry Peterson (9 years), Matthew Hallihan (6 years) and Devan Keenan (6 years).
Firemen who received certificates for years of service included Garth Underhill (35 years), Al Underhill (15 years), Jason Brennan (20 years), LeRoy Burns (25 years), Bradley Brophy (15 years) and Orland O’Donnell (30 years). Former fire chief Fred Kennedy was honored with an award for his service as well.
Saint Raphael’s CWL and volunteers prepared a hot turkey dinner and dessert.
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Matt Sturgeon, Perry Underhill, Jason Brennan, Al Underhill, Brian Kelly, Christopher Sturgeon, Robbie Jardine, Garth Underhill, Austin Kelly, LeRoy Burns, Dallas Underhill, Jonathan Brennan, Logan Sturgeon, Orland O'Donnell, Reid Furlong and Quinn Brophy
Matt Sturgeon, Perry Underhill, Jason Brennan, Al Underhill, Brian Kelly, Christopher Sturgeon, Robbie Jardine, Garth Underhill, Austin Kelly, LeRoy Burns, Dallas Underhill, Jonathan Brennan, Logan Sturgeon, Orland O'Donnell, Reid Furlong and Quinn Brophy
Regional Fire Marshal Leon Ross presents a certificate to Al Underhill for 15 years service
Blackville Mayor Andrew Hawkes presents a certificate to Al Underhill for 15 years service
Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes presents a certificate to Quinn Brophy on behalf of his father Bradley Brophy's 15 years of service
Regional Fire Marshal Leon Ross presents a certificate to Quinn Brophy on behalf of his father Bradley Brophy's 15 years of service
Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes presents Jason Brennan with a certificate for 20 years service
Fire Chief Garth Underhill presents Jason Brennan with a certificate for 20 years service
Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes presents Leroy Burns with a certificate for 25 years service
Regional Fire Marshal Leon Ross presents a certificate to Leroy Burns for 25 years service
Mayor Andrew Hawkes presents a certificate of recognition to Orland O'Donnell for 30 years service
Garth Underhill presents a certificate of recognition to Orland O'Donnell for 30 years service
Fire Chief Garth Underhill receives an award for 35 years of service from Blackville mayor Andrew Hawkes
Fire Chief Garth Underhill receives an award for 35 years of service from Regional Fire Marshal Leon Ross
Retired Fire Chief Fred Kennedy receives an award for his years of service with the Blackville Fire Department from Grand Falls Fire Department Chief Charlie Kavanaugh
Retiring volunteer firefighter Perry Peterson receives a certificate from MLA Jake Stewart for retiring after 9 years of service
MLA Jake Stewart with probationary firefighter Quinn Brophy, accepting a certificate for 15 years service on behalf of his father Bradley Brophy
MLA Jake Stewart presenting a certificate to volunteer firefighter Al Underhill for 15 years service
MLA Jake Stewart presenting a certificate to volunteer firefighter Jason Brennan for 20 years service
MLA Jake Stewart presents volunteer firefighter Leroy Burns with a certificate for 25 years service
MLA Jake Stewart presents Past Fire Chief and volunteer firefighter Orland O'Donnell with a certificate for 30 years service
Fire Chief Garth Underhill receiving a certificate from MLA Jake Stewart for 35 years service
MLA Jake Stewart and his son Roman pose with retired firefighter Fred Kennedy
Master of Ceremonies Jonathan Brennan addresses the crowd
Volunteer firefighter Matt Sturgeon thanks the village for hosting this event
Retiring volunteer firefighter Perry Peterson receives a certificate from Mayor Andrew Hawkes for retiring after 9 years of service
Havelock Fire Department Chief John McGee, Retired Fire Chief Fred Kennedy and Grand Falls Fire Department Chief Charlie Kavanaugh
Fire Chief Garth Underhill, Regional Fire Marshal Leon Ross, Retired Fire Chief Fred Kennedy, Captain Jonathan Brennan, Past Fire Chief Orland O'Donnell, Captain Leroy Burns and Captain Al Underhill
MLA Jake Stewart, Regional Fire Marshal Leon Ross with Past Fire Chief's Fred Kennedy and Orland O'Donnell
Volunteer firefighters
Blackville Fire Chief Garth Underhill poses with Renous/Quarryville Fire Chief Dwain Hallihan
Miramichi River Valley
The Rural Community of Miramichi River Valley is governed by an elected council made up of a mayor and six councillors.
