Southern Cove Vol. Fire Comp. Celebrates 75 Years of Service

Southern Cove Volunteer Fire Company had a lot to celebrate the weekend of Aug. 4. They have been serving their community for 75 years.

Friday, Aug. 4, doors were opened for ox roast, noodles, hamburgers, French fries, and homemade apple dumplings. Jeff Boyd used his grandfather's recipe for the ox roast. According to Boyd's wife Beth, he used 900 pounds of meat. This process takes a lot of know-how and a lot of time cooking the meat down to achieve the product.

Friday evening, the Fire Queen Contest was held, and the Kenton Sitch Band played.

Saturday's "Fireman's Battle of the Barrel" w...