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Loss of a friend: Wayne Antonovich
NewsWayne Antonovich
Valley Springs retiree
Wayne Michael Antonovich of Valley Springs died Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. He was 72.
He was born Jan. 6, 1942, in Oakland, to Thelma Arcenea and Michael Wayne Antonovich.
For more than 30 years, Mr. Antonovich worked on fire trucks for Valley Power Systems. He enjoyed fishing, model boats, astronomy and helicopters.
Mr. Antonovich is survived by his wife, Diane Antonovich of Valley Springs; his sons, Wayne Jr. and James Antonovich, both of Valley Springs; his daughter, Kayla Antonovich of Odessa, Texas; his sister, Karen Long of Dayton, Nev.; sister-in-law, Carmen Taylor; a niece, Annamarie Taylor; two nephews; and many cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Thelma Antonovich.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at San Andreas Memorial Chapel, 254 W. St. Charles St., San Andreas.
News: Shut down of American LaFrance.
NCFMA, News, SCFMAThis comes from a reliable source. www.sconfire.com
Here is the full release from ALFCO:
We have received an official release from Patriarch Partners in reference to the shut down of American LaFrance.
Statement from American LaFrance, LLC:
American LaFrance, LLC, the manufacturer of fire, rescue and vocational vehicles, announced Friday the closing of its warehouse, production and service facilities in Monks Corner, SC Ephrata, PA and Los Angeles.
The company is advising its customers that they will be able to continue obtaining replacement parts and service for vehicles manufactured by American LaFrance from a new third party vendor. American LaFrance will contact customers with information about where they can obtain parts and service for their vehicles in the near future.
Unfortunately, the company’s unexpected current financial condition requires the discontinuation of operations in these locations at this time and these facilities are not expected to reopen.
SCFMA: Celebrate The Life of William “Wild Bill” Carlson
NewsDate: Saturday. February 22, 2014
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Place:
Sierra Lakes Golf Club
16600 Clubhouse Drive
Fontana, CA 92336
909-350-2500
Sierra Lakes Web Site
Please confirm your attendance.
Call our office manager
Debbie Cornell at 909-355-6704.
We need a head count for food.
Map: http://sierralakes.com/location/