This letter is in regard to the recent power outage around Lakeview on Jan. 29 where a couple of thousand of Logan County residents were without power with temperatures in the single digits.

While the outage was not welcomed or even controllable, I think that it is important to recognize some of the organizations and individuals that worked hard to make the best of a tough situation. First and foremost, DP&L needs to be thanked for putting all hands on deck and working to solve a difficult condition. Crews worked quickly and diligently to restore power to areas as fast as they could. The Logan County Emergency Management Agency and director Helen Norris acted swiftly and professionally to contact the appropriate officials along with mobilizing the Mad River Chapter of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross volunteers partnered with Pastor Tim Johnson with the Indian Lake Nazarene Church to set up a warm building with a generator from DP&L

So many times these key organizations and individuals do not get a pat on the back or the recognition and thanks they deserve. While the lights did not come on as fast as they went out, it was comforting to know all the people that worked together to serve our community.

Thank you.

Dustin Wickersham

Stokes Township Trustee

Lakeview