The annual St. Clement's Church/Rosedale VFC carnival went off without a hitch again this year.  With the support of many church and fire company members, and most importantly the community, this years carnival was a tremendous success!

Carnival chairperson Bill Potts begins planning this large event in the early months of the year, when most of us aren't even thinking about it.  Permits, prizes, and the ride attractions must all be secured many months ahead of the event.  During the month leading up to the carnival, fire company members are busy cleaning the firehouse and maintaining the grounds.  Other members begin purchasing food and setting up the tents and electric on the St. Clement School grounds.

This years carnival began on Monday, July 17th and lasted until the following Saturday night.  Each afternoon around 4 o'clock members began preparing food for the night, which didn't end until midnight.  Wednesday evening was punctuated with the annual parade, organized this year by Steve Barry.  Fire equipment, marching bands, and community groups were represented from all over the state.

Once Saturday night rolls around, members are looking forward to the end of the night.  This night is especially long since everything has to be cleaned up that night!  Around 2 o'clock AM, clean-up is finished and things are packed away until next year.

The Rosedale Volunteer Fire Company wants to extend many thanks to our community for continuing to make this event a success and wishes to see everyone again next year!