volunteer: Thanks to the rural volunteer fire fighters, great neighbors
- 05/29/09 03:43 PM
In a rural community, it may be a half mile or so to your neighbors, but your neighbor just might be your local volunteer fireman/woman. Not too long ago I had a fire start in a rural subdivision that I was marketing in Shepherd Montana, a grass fire not a house fire. The local rural fire department responded and worked all day and into the evening to put out the embers and hay bales that take a long time to burn. The owner of the subdivision, from Phoenix, was notified of the situation. His response was not one of gratefulness, but … (2 comments)
volunteer: National Volunteer Week, Do Something For Others And You Get The Reward!
- 04/22/09 12:46 PM
Thank goodness we have lots of people who volunteer their time and services to others, why do they do it? Because they showed up at a meeting and raised their hand (this has always been my problem) Because they know if they don't volunteer, it won't get done Because no matter what kind of appreciation they get, or don't get, they know in their own hearts that they stepped up and did the best they could Because the act of volunteering fills a need we have to contribute to our community, some in small ways, some in large ways So do … (0 comments)
This is where I write updates and information about Montana Living. Sometimes you'll see Real Estate stuff (my business) and sometimes you'll see Montana Local Events, Montanaisms and what I see and do when I travel around our state.
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In a rural community, it may be a half mile or so to your neighbors, but your neighbor just might be your local volunteer fireman/woman.
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