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$141,779 for operating expenses of the lire and resettle companies. Amounts for the individual companies range from $47,239 for the Washington Volunteer Fire Department to SI 0,540- for the Castieton Community Volunteer Fire Department.

Frank Huff, President of the-Fire and Rescue Association, said, “It's getting tougher and tougher to come tip with the monies to meet operating costs . We're citizens of the county. We pay taxes just like everybody else....! urge you to look upon this favorably and give us a helping hand So we can continue to provide a good level of service for tire and medical emergencies."

Monira Rifaat asked how the companies had covered expenses in the past.

Mr Huff said that had been done by car washes, dinners, carnivals.

See Taxes, Page A-8

55.6%