Jason Simpson and I spent much of the day at the Hollis Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service in southern Cleburne County. Thanks to Mike McCormick, the Public Affairs Officer for the Fire Department, for inviting us to come to their Community Awareness Day. The event started off with a couple of passing showers, but by late morning the skies were clearing and people were coming out to the event.
The Cleburne County Emergency Management Agency had their fire and weather safety trailer there for everyone to see and experience fire safety information. The event also featured several candidates for offices in the upcoming November election who were given an opportunity to speak to the audience.
The speakers were followed by the auction of several scrumptous looking cakes and pies. I just missed out on the bidding on a caramel pie, but I'm sure my waistline did not need. One cake went for $80 in some very heated bidding. All proceeds went to the fire department.
Below are some pictures from the event as well as a couple of scenic shots taken along the way.
-Brian-
Jason Simpson with the Storm Chaser at Hollis Cross Roads, Cleburne County.
The crowd listens to several speakers at Hollis Cross Roads, Cleburne County.
Jason Simpson talking about the Storm Chaser at Hollis Cross Roads.
The Hollis Fire and Rescue Service.
The view taking some back roads returning to Birmingham from Hollis Cross Roads.
Just a sample of the beauty of East Alabama.
on April 22, 2006, 9:45 pm
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