Each year the Northlake Mandeville Rotary club asks the commanders of local first responder entities to select their First Responder of the Year. At our November 24, 2024, meeting the commanders introduced their Responder of the Year to the club and presented them with a recognition plaque. Parish President Mike Cooper thanked the honorees and their commander for the unselfish work they do in providing our area with a safe place to live. Pictured at left are Ted Dittmer, club president and Kennon Singley, Project Chair and Program Emcee. Those recognized were:
Sergeant Grant Candies - by Sheriff Randy Smith
Officer Henry Kuhn - by Madisonville Police Chief Barney Tyrney
Trooper Ryan Young - by La State Police Capt Louis Calato
Captain James McQuilkin - by Fire District #3 Chief Michael Geissler
Firefighter Ryan Polk - by Fire District #2 Chief Randy Hess
Detective Karole Muller - by Mandeville Police Chief Todd Schliem
Firefighter Ryan Grace - by Fire District #4 Chief Ken Moore