White Bluff Rye Hill’s Dale Seiter was honored during their regular fire meeting held on Monday evening, January 13, at 6 p.m. Seiter, who serves as the President / Fire Marshal at White Bluff- Rye Hill VFD, was named the 2024 recipient of the Resident News Media award.
“We are here to honor Dale Seiter, and I say we, because each of us are a reflection of this community. The community that he serves and has served faithfully so many years. Moreover, that he has worked diligently to ensure that the department’s efforts are a positive reflection through events such as the “Santa Run”, school safety programs and countless others. Additionally, the comradery fostered within the department encouraging participation, training, recruitment and retention. He is to be commended for fostering other departments and assistance aiding others with grant writing. Dale, your service and example has raised the bar for future generations of community minded leaders and volunteers. This is also a historic presentation for us, as this is the first time this award has been presented to a member in the fire service. We recognize and praise the efforts you put forth to ensure community awareness, as well as your dedication and partnership with us at Resident News. For that we say thank you and are honored to recognize you this evening with Resident News’ media award.” – Tammy Moore Teague, Editor/Publisher Resident News
Seiter received the award alongside members of the department, friends and family, Sebastian County Judge Steve Hotz, Sebastian County Emergency Management Director Travis Cooper, and Sebastian County Emergency Management Deputy Director Will Sappington.
“It is vital members of the community like Seiter be recognized for everything they do,” added Teague. They are the ones serving humbly and selflessly, never seeking self-recognition while building others up. That, in my opinion, is the definition of servitude and solid leadership.”
RNN appreciates the kind, warm hospitality of the department and its members. A special thanks to Hackett fire training officer, Todd Johnson, and White Bluff-Rye Hill Chief Mark Condren for their efforts in arranging the ceremony.
