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Firestone Residents Honored with Mayor's Award

Firestone Mayor Chad Auer spoke at the Dec. 14, 2011, Board of Trustees meeting about the many good neighbor efforts that occur in the community. Some people are recognized and thanked for their kindness, while others go unrecognized, but not unappreciated.

In early November, Firestone residents Jim and Ernie Olivas were evicted from their home. Thanks to local neighbors – Thelma and Leon Schweitzer, Tina and Perry McNeece, and Bob Cordova - they had assistance packing their belongings and helping them settle into temporary housing.

“These types of good neighbor efforts exemplify what it means to be a great community,” Auer said. “They helped because it’s the right thing to do.”

At the meeting, Auer presented the Schweitzer’s and McNeece’s with a mayor’s award to show tribute to their generosity in helping a neighbor in need. Cordova was unable to be reached for attendance, but still recognized for his efforts.

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