Local firemen honored at annual banquet

Image: Italy firemen honored — Our local volunteer fire department was honored Monday night at the Uptown Cafe. Each man was given an award for service.

Italy firemen honored — Our local volunteer fire department was honored Monday night at the Uptown Cafe. Each man was given an award for service. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Firefighter of the year — Lt. Brad Chambers was chosen by fellow firemen as “Firefighter of the Year”.

Firefighter of the year — Lt. Brad Chambers was chosen by fellow firemen as “Firefighter of the Year”. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Rookie of the year — Eric Bradley was chosen by Chief Chambers as “Rookie of the Year”.

Rookie of the year — Eric Bradley was chosen by Chief Chambers as “Rookie of the Year”. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Captain Jackie Cate — Jackie Cate welcomed the friends and family of all the Italy firemen to the appreciation dinner.

Captain Jackie Cate — Jackie Cate welcomed the friends and family of all the Italy firemen to the appreciation dinner. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Commissioner Heath Sims — Commissioner Heath Sims and wife, Charlesa, helped honor the firemen on Monday.

Commissioner Heath Sims — Commissioner Heath Sims and wife, Charlesa, helped honor the firemen on Monday. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Chaplain Ronnie Dabney — Chaplain Dabney has been with the department 10 years.

Chaplain Ronnie Dabney — Chaplain Dabney has been with the department 10 years. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Josh Droll — Josh Droll received his 10 year pin from Chief Chambers.

Josh Droll — Josh Droll received his 10 year pin from Chief Chambers. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Lynn Lambert — Lynn Lambert received his 15 year pin from Chief Chambers.

Lynn Lambert — Lynn Lambert received his 15 year pin from Chief Chambers. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Captain Michael Chambers — Captain Michael Chambers has been with the department 15 years.

Captain Michael Chambers — Captain Michael Chambers has been with the department 15 years. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: ESD #3 Board — (L-R) Guest, Commissioner Heath Sims, Board members Howard Morgan, Murrie Wainscott, James Steele, Jackie Cate, Jr and not pictured is Vincente Guerrero.

ESD #3 Board — (L-R) Guest, Commissioner Heath Sims, Board members Howard Morgan, Murrie Wainscott, James Steele, Jackie Cate, Jr and not pictured is Vincente Guerrero. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Morgan and Mattie — Morgan and Mattie Chambers were on hand to celebrate Dad’s honors.

Morgan and Mattie — Morgan and Mattie Chambers were on hand to celebrate Dad’s honors. (Anne Sutherland)

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