The Trinity Lutheran Church of Lansford presents checks of $5,000 each to six local fire companies. From left: Jake Adamitis, president of Coaldale Volunteer Fire Company #1; John McArdle, chief of Nesquehoning Hose Co. #1; Martha Tirpak, president of church council; Emma Weaver, lay minister; Tyler Schlier, chief of New Columbus Fire Co.; and Jim Matsago, lieutenant of Hauto Volunteer Fire Co. Missing from the photo are representatives from the Summit Hill and Lansford fire companies. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO