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With a goal of improving safety, access and response time, the Undine Fire Company has undertaken a project of constructing a helipad on its grounds in Bellefonte. The heated and well-lit helipad will act as a resource for medical helicopters responding to emergencies in the Bellefonte area. Stepping up to aid in this major project was the Bellefonte Elks Lodge #1094, through a $2,500 donation through its Garver Fund. Shown here during the check presentation are, from left, Elks PER and Trustee Terree Michel, Elks PER and Trustee Dale Moore, Elks Trustee Cathy Hoffman, Undine Construction Manager Mick Hockenberry, Undine Project Manager Pat Bernhardt, Undine Chief Gary Lohr, Undine Project Coordinator Jen Perry, Undine Trustee Curt Leitzell, Undine President Rich Watson, and Elks PER and Trustee Ray Holsing.