Published: October 17, 2006

Ceredo — The Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department is once again teaming with restaurateur Rocco Muriale to raise money for improved emergency services.

Sunday Dinner with Rocco will take place on Sunday at the main Ceredo VFD station on B Street. Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The menu consists of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert and drink. Cost is $6.50 for adults and $4.50 for children younger than 12.

“We are pleased to team up with Rocco for the seventh annual Sunday Dinner,” said Clinton Burley, Public Information Officer for Ceredo VFD. “His culinary skills are legendary in the Tri-State. This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a Rocco’s spaghetti dinner and benefit local emergency services as well.”

WMGA radio, Magic 97.9-FM, has signed on as an exclusive radio sponsor for the event. Morning host J.B. Miller will be on hand with music and prizes.

During the fundraising dinner, firefighters will display the newest additions to their list of emergency services equipment, including the new Philips MRX HeartStart patient monitor/defibrillators.

Two new monitors were purchased in part by dollars generated from last year’s Sunday Dinner.

“These are state of the art monitors,” Burley said. “Our EMS teams provide lifesaving service to our community everyday and it’s important for us to have the latest technology available. Through the generosity of Rocco and our neighbors we are able to maintain an exceptional level of service.”

Tickets for the dinner are available at the door or can be purchased in advance by calling the Ceredo VFD business office at (304) 453-4808.

The Ceredo Volunteer Fire Department serves the municipal limits of Ceredo and surrounding areas of northern Wayne County. The agency responds to more than 1,000 emergency calls each year.