Community helps their firefighters

By Mitchell A. Schmidt/Tribune

Community members enjoyed fresh fish and pleasant weather during the Ionia Fire Departments annual fish fry Friday, July 11, at Chickasaw Park. The money will be used to puchase new pagers and equipment.

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By Mitchell A. Schmidt/Tribune Intern

New Hampton Tribune

Tue Jul 15, 2008, 10:42 AM CDT

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     Friday’s high heat index was not enough to keep people from having a good time and supporting their local fire department.
    The Ionia Fire Department held its annual fish fry at Chickasaw Park with yet another good turnout. Ionia Firefighter Tim Phillips said it was a good crowd with approximately 1,100 people attending. A total of 1,600 pounds of fish was served and about $3,500 was raised during the event, Phillips added.
    Fire Chief Derek Day said the money raised will be used to purchase new pagers and equipment for the fire department. The volunteers started serving fish at 5 p.m. and cleanup was finished about 11:30 p.m.

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