July 6, 2017 - It is common knowledge that we, as a society, do not respect the traditions and institutions that made our nation great. For example, a multimillionaire football player can kneel during the National Anthem before a game, and he is applauded by some of his peers and many of the talking heads in government and media.

May 9, 2017 - Three years ago, the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department created a Junior Firefighter Program as a way to get more young people involved in serving their community.

April 21, 2017 - The Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department will hold a fish-fry on Saturday, April 22nd, to raise money for the Mike Wood Memorial Scholarship. Catfish plates, with fries, hush puppies, dessert and drink will be available for $10 beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the fire station in downtown Joaquin.

The scholarship is a joint venture between the Joaquin Volunteer Fire Department, the First United Methodist Church of Joaquin, and the Joaquin Masonic Lodge # 856, all of which Mike Wood played a pivotal role in.

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