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8:54 pm Monday, July 16, 2001

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By Staff
Martin VFD holds fund-raiser for Allen Herrington
The Martin Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fund-raiser today beginning at 10 a.m. Volunteers will be selling Boston butt plates for $6 each. All money raised will help defray the cost of Allen Herrington's cancer treatments.
For information, call Frankie Herrington at 737-8460 or the Rev. Wyatt Harvey at 737-5733.
Retiree health fair Tuesday
The 3rd annual Retiree Information Health Fair is set for Tuesday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Union Station. Guests speakers will include representatives of Corrigan Travel Agency, Deputy Ward Calhoun and Dr. Arie Blitz, who will talk about cardiovascular disease. Screenings available include blood pressure, blood sugar level and stroke. There is a $2 fee which includes lunch and all screenings.
For information, or to register, call 484-6848 or (800) 585-3722.
Vimville VFD hosts tool sale
Vimville Fire Rescue Department will host a tool sale July 21, beginning at 9 a.m. The fire station is located next to Southeast Lauderdale High School. The sale will have hundreds of tools, and the proceeds will benefit the department.
For information, call Clark Wilson at 917-6924 or 644-9846.

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