Hinckley About Town
About 60 current and former Hinckley Fire Department members and their families gathered March 2 for the Hinckley Fireman’s Association Awards Dinner at FOP Lodge No. 15 in Brunswick.
Fire Chief Jestin Grossenbaugh said the dinner, open to all past and present fire department members and their significant others, returned after it was skipped last year because of a change in department leadership. The chief thanked his wife Maddi for spearheading the dinner with the Hinckley Fireman’s Association Auxiliary.
Among those receiving awards at the dinner was firefighter Ron Mack, who retired this year after 37 years with the Hinckley department. He was presented a plaque recognizing his years of service.
Past and present members of the Hinckley Fire Department were recognized at the Hinckley Fireman’s Association dinner.
Recent retirees Laurie Kosman, Mike Holmberg and Vassily Klimchuk also were recognized for their service.
Other department members who received pins recognizing their years of service included:
For 20 years of service: Grossenbaugh and Lt. Dan Landis.
For 15 years: Jim Withrow and Lydia Wochna.
For 10 years: Assistant Chief Gabe Gerbasi, Kimi Gerbasi, Ricky Miller and David Vance.
For five years: Lt. Jonny Thomas, Dave Mordarski and Rick Moskalski.
The following students have been named to the dean’s list: Tyler Lung, TylerRandolph, KimberlySprungl, EmmaSturtecky and SamanthaSzpak, University of Findlay.