The highlight of the evening was the presentation of a 50 Year Service Award to Thomas Schaller to recognizing his 50 years of service for the Lancaster Township Fire Department and Bausman Fire Company which merged into Lancaster Township Fire Department in 1991.

The award, a speaking trumpet wrapped in gold braid, represents leadership and are from the days when fire officers would use the speaking trumpet to direct personnel.

Tom Schaller joined the Bausman Fire Company in 1946 and was elected Bausman Fire Chief in 1986. Schaller is currently the treasurer of Lancaster Township Fire Department and chairman of the Lancaster Township board of supervisors.