Letter from Dennis Weaver to Bill Manee

    I was unable to attend the Cowboy Supper and sorry I couldn't be present when Bill received his award from all of us at Ola.

    So I would like to say "Thank You Bill" for the 21 Years you have given us.

    For the people of Ola that may not have been around 21 years ago, I'd like to give a brief history.

    Bill Manee, Perry Sutton and Art Beal spent many many hours working together getting Pledges from the the people in the Ola Fire District to help with a grant for the Ola Fire Station. After getting the grant they worked with the contractors on the construction of the
    Ola Station. At that time Bill was the station chief, Perry was the Gem 2 Fire Board Commissioner from Ola. When Perry had to retire for health reasons, Bill took over that position. Since being on the Fire Board he again has spent countless hours trying to keep up with all the changes that have taken place over the years.
      Also, I want to thank Lois for enduring all the time Bill has spent away from home and "on the phone" taking care of business.

  Thanks Again, Bill

                                                                   Denny