Chesapeake Energy Christmas Gift Giveaways - December 11, 2009
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Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department Second Stop on Chesapeake Holiday Trail

Chesapeake Energy Corporation today played Santa for the second time this week by donating a 2007 Ford F-150, formerly of Chesapeake's work fleet, to the Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department (SVFD).

During a reception held at SVFD's facilities at Hwy 87S in Shelbyville, Chesapeake handed over the keys to the truck which will be used in lieu of using volunteers' personal vehicles.

"At Chesapeake we understand the value of community service and investment," said Kevin McCotter, Chesapeake's Director of Corporate Development. "First responders are deeply knitted into the fabric of this area and we have the utmost respect for the men and women who serve our communities. The Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department is a tremendous organization of men and women who unselflessly give of their time to serve this area in times of distress. We are honored to make this contribution today."

Shelbyville VFD Volunteers

SVFD Chief Duane Lout said the vehicle will be an asset and benefit the department in many ways.

"We are excited and feel very fortunate to be receiving this fantastic gift from Chesapeake," said Lout. "This will allow the department to save personal vehicles and be of more assistance during accidents or rescue operations. The vehicle will allow us to more effectively continue to serve Shelbyville and the surrounding areas."

The SVFD is the second organization in a series of three which will receive holiday donations this month from Chesapeake Energy during the company's Christmas Gift Giveaways. Chesapeake donated computers Wednesday to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Big Pines and Saturday will mark the final gift giveaway with a vehicle donation and surprise twist for the Shreveport-Bossier Salvation Army.

Guest speakers for the event were Representative Wayne Christian, County Judge Rick Campbell, and SC Sheriff Newton Johnson which are pictured below with Chesapeake representatives and SVFD Fire Chief Daune Lout and C.D. Kauffman.

About Shelbyville Volunteer Fire Department: The department opened in 1982 and has grown over the past 27 years to serve the communities of Shelbyville, Hurst Town and Patroon. Operating with three stations and five trucks, the department is able to disperse these assets and allow for decreased response time when summoned for help.

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