Editorial: Fire department well deserving of 2017 accolade

One of the more popular events at Frontier Days is the annual parade that brings a huge crowd that line the streets of Whitehall. At this year's event committee members made an outstanding decision by having the Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department serve as the 2017 Grand Marshals.

This was an amazing way to honor our local heroes who do so much for the community. The value of not only our fire department, but departments across the nation is something that cannot be measured. The fact that committee members took time to thank them for what they do says a lot about our community.

The Ledger would also like to thank them for everything they do. There is so much danger involved with the job, but they risk their lives for the betterment of the community.

We would also like to thank all the hard workers in law enforcement, search and rescue, and those who serve as ambulance personnel. Your value to the community is also immeasurable and we cannot thank you enough for what you do. Day in and day out you all make Whitehall and the surrounding community a better place to live.

Along with everyone who has been mentioned, thanks to all who volunteer for a variety of things during the year.

Last weekend at Frontier Days was a perfect example of volunteers coming together to produce what was an amazing event.

Being a volunteer doesn't come with a paycheck, but it is vital to our community. For everyone that volunteers, thank you very much and your hard work is not overlooked.

It's all of you that help make this a great community.

JHS