THE MARLINTON/EDRAY Methodist Charge held a special church service and a reception Sunday, December 29, at the Marlinton United Methodist Church to honor the first responders of the Marlinton Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Members pictured, front row, l to r: Tom Miller, Randy Sharp, Austin Sharp, J. P. Duncan, MFD Fire Chief Kenny Hall, and Rev. David Merryman of the Marlinton/Edray Charge. Back row, l to r: Assistant Pastor Sam Felton, Robbie Sharp, Jennifer Barlow, Herby Barlow, Randy Stemple and Doug Lantz. Photo courtesy of J. Barlow