George Willing was the main speaker when the East End Fire Company, Tamaqua, held its 76th anniversary dinner at the Tamaqua Community Center.

Among the participants were officers of the company, including Reggie Weicker, president; Kevin Stoudt, vice president; Gordy Tonkin, trustee; Tom Blonsky, fire chief; Frank Lehatto, captain; Mark Boyle, first lieutenant; Steve Naylor, second lieutenant; Tony Maff, chief engineer; Steve Dobrosky, treasurer; Ed Weicker, financial secretary; Joe Shucavage, aerial foreman; and Sheldon Shafer, fire police chief.

Officers of the ladies auxiliary were recognized, including Karen Naylor, president; Jeannine Stoudt, vice president; Pat Steiner, secretary; and Lisa Moyer, treasurer.