The National Volunteer Recognition Week was April 7th through the 13th of this year. The Paulding County EMA recognized Jon & Jack Gideon of Gideon’s Towing and Recovery Services and Mr. & Mrs. Everett Bennett from Auglaize Twp. Fire Dept. for their continued volunteerism that they have shown time and time again over the years in Paulding County.
Edward Bohn, Paulding County EMA Director, along with the Paulding County Commissioners were on hand to present the Gideon brothers with their Volunteer Recognition Awards for their countless time and effort, responding over the years to assist the first responders in the county. Whether it was the number of vehicles towed to and from a training session, as well as assisting at the scene for towing a disabled vehicle or one that was stuck in a field, Jon and Jack Gideon have answered the phone when called upon to help out when asked.
Everett and Betty Bennett have been on the Auglaize Twp. Volunteer Fire Department since it was established in 1975. The two of them have volunteered countless hours to the fire department as well as to their township. Everett and Betty have been a tremendous help in fund raising efforts for the first responder training facility in Paulding County. They were instrumental in getting funding for the flag pole and monument recognizing the first responders in Paulding County. We are very appreciative for having people like these, giving of themselves.
