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The Belton Fire Department held its annual Awards Dinner Dec. 5 at Memorial Station. Honored with Meritorious Service citations were: Geoff Hill, VanVoorst, Charlie Hosterman, Harrison Wainwright, Carl Hesse and Kratofil.

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Company Citation: C Shift, Station 1.

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Firefighter of the Year, James Dutcher (left), with Chief Norman Larkey (right).

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Life Saving Award, Robert VanVoorst (right), presented by Capt. Steve Kratofil (left).

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Meritorious Service Award, Carl Hesse

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Meritorious Service Award, Geoff Hill

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Meritorious Service Award, Robert VanVoorst

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Meritorious Service Award, Charlie Hosterman

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Meritorious Service Award, Steve Kratofil

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Officer of the Year, Chris Beal (right), with Chief Norman Larkey (left).