New AVFD officers elected

By Melinda L. Lucas

Members of the Albany Volunteer Fire Department elected new officers during a regular meeting on Monday, April 3.

Joel Viertel will serve as Chief, while Jeff Hill will remain as Assistant Chief and Casey Kimbrough as Lieutenant. Cyrena Viertel was elected as secretary/treasurer.

Travis Gardenhire, who is stepping down as Fire Chief because of other obligations, was appointed as Interim Captain.