The citizens of Perry County extend a warm welcome to Don and Sandra Galbraith, owners and operator of Gems Ambulance Service. Their staff also includes Lee, their son, Kristen Pierce, the daughter of Bobby Elliott of Thornburg, Deb Hechtel, Lee Stewart, Jacob Lee, and Nathan Collie. The Galbraiths are originally from Clinton in Van Buren County. This service is still being operated by their co-owner and partner.
Vehicles based in Perry County include an intermediate and basic backup ambulance.
The vehicles are located in the building formerly leased by Med-Tech adjacent to Department of Human Services. Memberships are now being offered. Preregistration required for livestock events The Perry County Fair will be held Sept. 4-8. In order to qualify for the belt buckles, 4-H'ers and FFA members must preregister at the Perry County Extension office. Deadline for registration is July 13.