The Gentry Fire Department was testing its newest fleet addition Friday, a hook and ladder truck which can lift a fully plumbed platform 95 feet in any direction from the truck. The truck was purchased to enable the department to better respond to emergencies involving large structures like the schools and multi-story buildings.
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Current edition: Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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Gentry’s Wild Wilderness Safari is a popular spot for families to come and spend an afternoon or a whole day. The park includes a large drive-through area and a petting zoo. Improvements and additions continue to be made to the privately-owned animal park. A number of new babies were a favorite of visitors on Thursday. [...]
A benefit and golf tournament for David Nelson, who is battling chronic lymphatic leukemia, is planned for June 20 at the Dawn Hill Country Club, but some times have changed due to a scheduling conflict at the country club.
The four-person team scramble will begin at 2 p.m. Entry fees are $300 per team. Team sponsors [...]
Gentry Fire Department, on Monday evening, displayed its newest addition to the fleet, a 1988 E-One hook and ladder truck with 95-foot platform fully plumbed to apply water from the top of the ladder. The piece of equipment was purchased to give the department the ability to reach fires in large and multi-story buildings, such [...]
A 20-year reunion is planned on June 26 and 27 for the Gentry High School Class of 1989.
On Friday, June 26, at 6 p.m., the class will meet in the Gentry City Park. There will be music, games, a talent show and food. Each family is asked to donate $5 for the hot dogs and [...]
Brother Pete Hutchinson will be at the First Assembly of God Church for a Kids’ Crusade June 7-10. Brother Hutchinson uses puppets, games and activities to reach children for Christ. Service times will be Sunday at 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday at 7 p.m. The church is located at 821 East Main [...]
Current edition: Wednesday, June 3, 2009
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