GFD Open House

In advance of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 4-10, the Greencastle Fire Department, in association with Greencastle Elks Lodge 1077, will host its annual open house from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1. Residents will have the chance to tour the station, get fire safety tips and honor the winners of the fire department coloring contest. There will also be free hot dogs, drinks and snacks provided by the Elks. Announcing the open house recently were (from left) GFD receptionist Brooke Taylor; Elks members Nancy Wells, Lila Jones, R.J. Jones, Don Owen and Exalted Ruler Patty Evans; and GFD representatives Assistant Chief John Burgess, Jeff Cox, Roy Bumgardner, Kenny Shepherd, Safety Officer Christy Glass, Pam Pierce and John Shafer. (Banner Graphic/JARED JERNAGAN)