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\"Bidwell<\/a>

Pictured is the Bidwell family, Mike, Polly, Steve, Ed, Greta and John. (Provided Photos)<\/p><\/div>\n

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Ken Patterson receives an award for many years of service to OFD Company #5.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Owego Fire Department\u2019s Ahwaga Ladder Company #5 held its 156th annual banquet last Saturday at the American Legion Post 401 and honored one of its mainstay families, the Bidwell\u2019s, for 301 years of combine service to Owego.<\/p>\n

Steve and sons Mike and Scott, Ed and daughter Greta, and John and daughter Polly all received commendations from Company #5 President Herb McDowell and Village of Owego Fire Commissioner Earl Hartman. A commemorative plaque recognizing the family will be displayed in Company #5\u2019s room at Owego Central Fire Station.<\/p>\n

All have served the department in many capacities. Ed Bidwell was chief for three terms starting in the 1980s, 1990s, and most recently from 2009-2010. Mike Bidwell also served as Assistant Chief for many years as well.<\/p>\n

Also recognized was Ken Patterson for his many years of service as department secretary and Captain of the Owego Fire Police.<\/p>\n

McDowell stated all personify the company\u2019s motto of \u201cWe still live.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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