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Service Before Self at Carbon Valley Rotary Photo & article by Cherie Lewis
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January 19, 2016, the Carbon Valley Rotary Club presented awards to community members and service professionals who diligently serve others. Honored were a firefighter, a police officer, a high school counselor, an Army veteran, and a high school student. The motto of the Rotarians is service before self. This is the 8th Annual Carbon Valley Rotary Club Community Heroes Awards event. The oldest service organization in the world, the Rotary Club recognizes that service starts in our own backyards. Five honorees were selected this year. Lieutenant Ryan Fossen is the 2016 winner in the Firefighter-EMS category. A member of the FrederickFirestone Fire Protection District, he is observant of the struggles of those in need. Fossen not only responds to the emergencies of his profession, but it is his habit to tend to other needs as well. From yard work to making sure there is a meal
on a neighbor’s table, Fossen serves the community. He was nominated by Fire Chief Ted Poszywak. In the Law Enforcement category, Police Chief David Montgomery nominated School Resource Officer Luke Dunker. Dunker began with the Firestone Police Department in June of 2011. He is known for reaching out to students and staff in schools, giving them confidence that their learning environment is a safe one. Currently working with young women, and adding a young men’s group in the near future, Officer Dunker created an empowerment program for youth that encourages their education in topics of
domestic violence, relationships, and drugs. High school Counselor Kathy Zulauf has been at Frederick High School for 27 years. She encourages students to get involved in projects that utilize their personal abilities and giftings. Her nomination for the Education Category came from Megan Williams, Town of Frederick, who recognized her ability to educate, encourage, and instill confidence in her students. Student projects include the Homecoming Parade and Thanksgiving Dinner in a Box. In the Adult Service Category, Army Veteran Jerry Hedke was nominated by Fire Chief Ted Poszywak. Poszywak says
Jerry “never seeks recognition, only new ways to serve and honor others.” He is a member of the American Legion and the 40 Plus 8, an organization that sends Veterans and their dependents to nursing school. Hedke has escorted the Vietnam Traveling Wall into our state, and looks forward to its coming to the Carbon Valley Community sometime in September. Nikayta Neu was nominated by Frederick High School Principal, Pete Vargas based on her outstanding leadership skills in the face of life-altering obstacles. In July 2015, Nikayta lost her father after his battle with cancer. Unwilling to allow heartache to deter her, she is a three-sport athlete, two-sport team captain and representative for FHS in the Student Leadership Club. She also works with youth at Rocky Mountain Christian Church. M a h a t m a Gandhi said “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Congratulations and thank you to Ryan Fossen, Luke Dunker, Kathy Zulauf, Jerry Hedke and Nikayta Neu!
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