Free dinner planned for officers, firefighters, responders

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The New Richmond Knights of Columbus council is honoring local hometown heros.

The council will host a first responder dinner on Jan. 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall as a way to honor the local firefighters, police officers and ambulance crew in a non-religious and non-political way.

According to Pat Early, the idea was brought about after discussing “Blue Mass,” a Knights of Columbus nationwide promotion that invites first responders to attend a church service, dressed in uniform blues.

“We wanted to take it even farther,” Early said.

The event, which includes dinner for the first responders, will also feature a performance by author and humorist Michael Perry. Author of “Population 485: Meeting Your Neighbors One Siren at a Time,” an insightful look into the world of a small town firefighter/EMT, and “Visiting Tom,” a New York Times best seller. Early said the Wisconsin-based writer is very relevant for the audience.

A social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner and program begins at 7 p.m.

Early said he isn’t sure how many first responders will be attending the event; however, the group is hoping for a big turnout.

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