A crowd packed the War Memorial Building Friday night for the Herndon and Lafayette Volunteer Fire Departments’ annual fish fry fundraiser.
Lafayette Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bobby Chandler says the event helps support the volunteer departments that protect those communities.
click to download audioChristian County Sheriff Tyler DeArmond says events like this are especially important for volunteer departments that rely heavily on local support.
click to download audioThe fundraiser also gave voters a chance to meet candidates ahead of the upcoming primary election.
click to download audioDistrict Four Magistrate J.E. Pryor, who is running for a second term, says meeting residents face-to-face is an important part of serving the community.
click to download audioAnd the turnout showed just how strong that community support can be.
click to download audioDeArmond says the large crowd reflects how important volunteer firefighters are to the communities they serve.
click to download audioHe also encouraged residents to stay engaged in the community and participate in the upcoming primary election.
