The Lander Volunteer Fire Department recently held its annual appreciation dinner. The top ten responders received an award. They were: Darryl Bergstrom, Jerry Jespersen, Jake Chase, Mike Chase, Jim Tower, Dan Ash, Matt Tower, Greg Bloomgren, Justin Ash and Chad Jespersen.

Service pins were also awarded. Lifetime award for 20 years of service was given to Ron Wilson; 10 years to Bryon Jespersen, Chad Jespersen and Greg Frost; 5 years to Jim Tower and Veryl Frost.

Line officers are chief, Darryl Bergstrom; 1st assistant chief, Ron Wilson; 2nd assistant chief, Jerry Jespersen; captain, Mike Chase; assistant captain, Chad Jespersen; 1st lieutenant, Jake Chase; and 2nd lieutenant, Greg Frost.

Business officers are president, Mike Chase; vice president, Matt Tower; secretary, Carrie Hutley; and treasurer, Linda Gould.

Officers for relief are president, Chad Jespersen; vice president, Matt Tower; secretary, Cathleen Hardwick; and treasurer, Jill Bloomgren.

Trustees are Veryl Frost, Chad Jespersen and Jake Chase.

A poem written by Fireman Terry Simmons to all the past members that were lost this year was read in memory of Peg Tower, Les Haley, Vern Carlson, Randy White and Ken Lindell.