WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2012

Clark Gas and Oil of Stuart made donations on January 19 to 17 different fire and rescue and non-profit agencies in Patrick County. Presenting checks were Blair Clark and Anna Lester. The total dollar amount of the awards was $18,500. Pictured (left to right) are Lester and Clark; Terry Tilley and Terry Dalton of Stuart Fire Dept.; Norman Grogan, Moorefield Store Fire Dept.; D. J. Lawson, Ararat Fire Dept.; Joey Errichetti, Patrick Springs Fire Dept.; James Harris, Smith River Rescue Squad; Carlton Largen, Meadows of Dan Fire Dept.; and Teresa Underwood and Doug Underwood of Patrick Henry Fire Dept. Donations were also made to Woolwine Volunteer Fire Dept. and Vesta Rescue Squad.

Wood family members were on hand to help Glen Wood celebrate his induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Pictured (left to right) are Delano, Glen, Crystal and Leonard Wood.

Blair Clark and Anna Lester of Clark Gas and Oil presented donations to several non-profit agencies. Pictured (left to right) are Clark and Lester, Jane Carlson of Caring Hearts Free Clinic; Larry Belcher, Stuart Rotary Loan & Scholarship Foundation; Tom Bishop and Shirley Keene, Jeb Stuart Preservation Trust, Inc.; Joni Hunt, Patrick County Food Bank; Charles Smith, Safety Rope; Pam Wright, Caring Hearts; and Rev. Jim Churchwell. Safety Rope. Other non-profit agencies receiving donations were Boy Scout Troop #65, Patrick County Developmental Center and PARC Workshop. Clark Gas and Oil is a locally family owned business and has served home heating fuels, including oil heat, propane gas, appliances and hearth products since 1928.