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First Posted: 12/9/2012 On behalf of myself and the membership of the Avoca Hose Company, I would like to extend our thanks to the residents and businesses who came forward to support our annual fund drive. 
As we stated in our fund drive letter, the fire department has only received financial support from less than 40 percent of property owners throughout the years. That low contribution rate made it difficult for the department to operate in modern times as our operating costs continue to escalate.
As we look to ensure the community's fire protection for not only this year, but for years into the future, we worked with the mayor and borough council to address our financial shortcomings. Those discussions led to Council President Joe Satkowski and Vice President John Boone creating and mailing a letter to all residents who hadn't yet donated to this year's fund drive. It was with their assistance and the full support of borough council that we can say this year's fund drive was the most successful ever. The 2012 fund drive set a record, with almost 50 percent of borough residents making a donation. 
As volunteers, we have more work to do to right the fiscal ship but we wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who donated and to those who continue to support our ongoing fundraising efforts.
We would like to especially thank the mayor and borough council for their un-ending support. We are proud to serve the Avoca community and look forward to doing so for many more years.

James McMahon


President Avoca Hose Co. No. 1

Avoca firemen say thanks