A very heartfelt thank-you shout-out to all of the following businesses who have contributed in a variety of ways to the Walden Fire Department for our 5th Annual Open House this coming Saturday September 10th.

Corporate Sponsors: the Passumsic Savings Bank in Danville, David Sleigh, Esq. at Sleigh Law in St. J., and Jeff Newman from the Village Laundromat in Hardwick.

Raffle Prize Donors: Aubuchon Hardware in St.J., the Berwick Agency in Peacham, the Creamery Restaurant in Danville, Danville Service Center, Davis Contracting Service in Hardwick, Hardwick Hairport, Hardwick House of Pizza, Hay's Service Station, Joe's Brook Real Estate, Larrabee's Building Supply, Marty's 1st Stop, Positive Pie in Hardwick, Sambel's Catering Service at Joe's Pond, Sarah's Country Diner in Cabot, Sugar Ridge RV Park and Campground and the Union Bank in Danville.

Our 50/50 raffle with a cash first prize and 17 door prizes will be drawn at 2:00 PM - winners do not need to be present. $2 per ticket and you can buy tickets in advance or during the Open House.

We would also like to give a special thank you to George and Colleen at Top of the Mountain Vegetable Farm for donating all of the condiments for the hot dogs which were donated by McKenzie Country Classics in Burlington that will also be served-up with Val Covell's famous chili while supplies last.

Doors are open from 10-2 on Saturday at the Walden Firehouse rain or shine. Meet Smokey the Bear and Sparky the Fire Dog. We'll also have popcorn, cotton candy, a bouncy house, the fire safety trailer and other hands-on stuff for everyone - it's really a family day - so please plan to join us!

All of the Officers and Members of the Walden Fire Department are extremely grateful for the generosity of the local business community to help make this a very special community safety day!