Community Service Award

Gordon and Cathy Milne (second from left) were presented the Coal City Service Award on Saturday during the 2024 Fall Festival for their commitment and dedication of over 10 years with Help for Hope. City Administrator Matt Fritz (left) praised the Milnes for putting the needs of the most vulnerable within the community above everything else, providing leadership for Help for Hope, setting up a non-profit and working closely with community members for the organization’s success. Mostly, they just did what was needed to provide relief to people in the community who needed it most. Joining in the presentation and thanking the Milnes for their service were Village Trustees (from right) CJ Lauterbur, Dan Greggain and Dave Togliatti.
Photo by Eric Fisher