"One of the greatest days in the history of the (Summit Hill)
fire department" was celebrated Saturday.  That assessment was
made by veteran fireman George Davis, 80, who served as chief of
the department from 1966 to 1980.  Davis served as the master of
ceremony for the dedication of Diligence Fire Company No. 1's
new fire station and 2008 KME Predator Pumper. Hundreds of
people gathered in the parking lot of the fire station for the
event.  A "hose uncoupling" marked the dedication of the fire
station, while the new pumper was christened with two bottles of
champagne in memory of a departed "brother." Around the
formalities was a lively and noisy celebration.  Davis recalled
the dedication program held for the former fire station in 1959,
and said how impressed he was by the facilities that the
department now has.  The KME pumper was dedicated in memory of
the late John "Jackie" Stoudt, whose nickname was "Brother" and
who served for many years in the community's fire service.
Stoudt was stricken on Christ