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0. Where? 1. One paragraph summarizing the news HEADLINE Community members thank local first responders 2. A bit more context or detail Community members in Danville gathered Saturday to thank local first responders with conversations, free hot dogs, and certificates of appreciation at an event organized by the Gold Elephant Group. 3. A short bio of who/what’s behind it Kenneth Guill, assistant chief of Laurel Grove Volunteer Fire & Rescue and a retired Danville Fire captain with nearly 40 years of service, attended the event. He said recognition matters to volunteer departments that depend on community support to continue operating. 4. A quote from someone involved “It brings us to people’s mind, and they know that we need our support to continue operating as volunteer organizations, and we want to be recognized for the work that we do,” Guill said. “I would like to be recognized, you know, as such, and see that people are supporting us.” said Gull Guill said even small gestures of acknowledgment make a difference for volunteers. “If I have my cap on or shirt on, people recognize that I’m a volunteer and that makes you feel good, that people appreciate your service that you’re doing for the community,” he said. 5. Bonus: product info, feature list, etc. Betsy Young, president of the Gold Elephant Group, said some first responders were unable to attend due to the demands of round-the-clock service. She said the event was intended to ensure those who serve Danville and Pittsylvania County know their work is valued. “They have their own families, but they’re there for us,” Young said. “When you need them, usually you’re not gonna, you know, shake hands and thank them for coming because you’re in a, you know, sort of a frozen type of, uh, feeling. Well, we wanted to make sure they knew we appreciated all that they did in Pittsylvania County and in Danville.” 6. Contact info or links The Gold Elephant Group said the event is planned to become an annual tradition honoring first responders who serve Danville, Pittsylvania County, and beyond.	x	Community Members Thank Local First Responders Oregon, WI. - Community members in Danville gathered Saturday to thank local first responders with conversations, free hot dogs, and certificates of appreciation at an event organized by the Gold Elephant Group. Kenneth Guill, assistant chief of Laurel Grove Volunteer Fire & Rescue and a retired Danville Fire captain with nearly 40 years of service, attended the event. He said recognition matters to volunteer departments that depend on community support to continue operating. “It brings us to people’s mind, and they know that we need our support to continue operating as volunteer organizations, and we want to be recognized for the work that we do,” Guill said. “I would like to be recognized, you know, as such, and see that people are supporting us.” said Gull Guill said even small gestures of acknowledgment make a difference for volunteers. “If I have my cap on or shirt on, people recognize that I’m a volunteer and that makes you feel good, that people appreciate your service that you’re doing for the community,” he said. Betsy Young, president of the Gold Elephant Group, said some first responders were unable to attend due to the demands of round-the-clock service. She said the event was intended to ensure those who serve Danville and Pittsylvania County know their work is valued. “They have their own families, but they’re there for us,” Young said. “When you need them, usually you’re not gonna, you know, shake hands and thank them for coming because you’re in a, you know, sort of a frozen type of, uh, feeling. Well, we wanted to make sure they knew we appreciated all that they did in Pittsylvania County and in Danville.” The Gold Elephant Group said the event is planned to become an annual tradition honoring first responders who serve Danville, Pittsylvania County, and beyond.