(PHOTOS BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
DELTA POLICE … Delta Police Sgt. Drew Walker (currently the interim chief) stands with representatives of the Delta Eagles after receiving their donation. Pictured are Doug Born, James Whitehead, Corey Sayen, Sgt. Drew Walker, Delta Eagles President Josh Heinemann, Tim Cowden, Ryan Spiess.
FCSO … Members of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office stand with representatives of the Delta Eagles after receiving their donation. Pictured are Doug Born, James Whitehead, Corey Sayen, Sgt. Justin Galbraith, Delta Eagles President Josh Heinemann, Fulton County Sheriff Roy Miller, Tim Cowden, Ryan Spiess.
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
jacob@thevillagereporter.com
The Delta Eagles recently donated money to several local organizations. These include the Delta High School volleyball team, Delta Police Department, Delta Fire Department, and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
The checks were given to representatives from each of these organizations on Monday, September 9th at the Delta Eagles location.
The Eagles organization collects money throughout the year through various means, including through gambling machines and pull tabs. It is required to donate 25% of net proceeds for any amount made up to $330,000.
Anything over that amount means the Eagles have to donate 50% of their net profits. Last year, this meant that last year alone the Delta Eagles donated $150,000 to local organizations.
Money was now being donated to these organizations, which will be used for the following items. The Delta High School volleyball teams (Freshman, JV, and Varsity) will be using the money to purchase warmup jackets for their 32 players and 5 coaches. $1,000.00 was donated to help with this purchase.
The amount of $15,000.00 was donated to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for their new Special Response Team. The SRT team will use this money to purchase two new rifle-rated ballistic shields, along with three pairs of night vision goggles.
Additionally, $1,000.00 was donated to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office for the National Child Safety Council initiative, which helps with drug awareness and child safety materials.
Next, $5,000.00 was donated to the Delta Police Department to help with the purchase of new radios for their patrol cars. $6,000.00 was also donated to the Delta Fire Department to help with the purchase of gear for their new ladder truck.
The money will be used to purchase a new battery-operated fan, battery, and charging station.
DELTA FIRE … Members of the Delta Fire Department stand with representatives of the Delta Eagles after receiving their donation. Pictured are Doug Born, James Whitehead, Corey Sayen, Lt. Sean Smith, Delta Eagles President Josh Heinemann, Lt. Jon Marvin, Tim Cowden, Ryan Spiess.
VOLLEYBALL … Members of the Delta High School volleyball team stand with representatives of the Delta Eagles after receiving their donation. Pictured are James Whitehead, Stephanie Rayfield, Mackenzie Mercer, Olivia Burkhart, Natalie Friess, Heather Williams-Jutte, Delta Eagles President Josh Heinemann, Tim Cowden.