Year: 2008

The weather let up in time for Cindi and Jean’s flight to make it in with little delay. During their visit, we all took a trip down the Willamette River […]

It started snowing the week of December 15th and continued on through Christmas. It did warm up briefly enough to start melting but then the temperature dropped down again below […]

The Kittens had a chance to go outside and play in the snow. But once done, Nermal likes to return right back to the warmest spot in the house…the top […]

Brad & Jodi have been hanging out at the Colton Cafe, especially for Friday night dinners and weekend breakfast. The Cafe features paintings for sale by local artists. A few […]

One of our Lieutenants, Dave, is planning to build a new house. But first we had to help get rid of his old one! Brad and Jodi spent half the […]

We always look forward to Thanksgiving Day…not just for the turkey, stuffing, and gravy, but for the Black Friday Ads!!! Thursday is traditionally spent studying the ads and strategizing the […]

…On the Web, that is! Brad’s been working diligently to give the Colton Rural Fire Department their first ever website. Jodi has been helping out behind the scenes with some […]

As part of Colton Fire’s community services, the department provides EMT coverage for the high school varisty football games. Wanting to be first on call for any emergencies Halloween night, […]

Brad and Jodi started EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) school, which means lots of extra hours studying. Nermal has been very supportive by ensuring we get our much needed sleep!

Brad and Justin had the opportunity to participate in Monitor’s burn to learn. They needed to use Colton’s air trailer and were very gracious in including our Colton crew in […]