Minonk's ESDA group held a cookout and open house at Casey's last Saturday serving porkchop sandwiches, hot dogs and pop.   ESDA member Tonya Minz said the proceeds from the cookout will be used to purchase needed equipment.  Below is a list of items needed.  Anyone wishing to donate funds for a particular item should contact Tonya or City Hall at 432-2558.

• 5000 watt or more Generator
• Chain saws - 16 inch & 18 Inch
• Wireless Weather System
• Laptop Computer
• Cots
• Lightweight Vinyl tables
• High Power Spot Lights on tripod
• Cribbing
• Tow Chains
  

ESDA members serve sandwiches and pop to customers in front of Casey's General Store.

Dennie Kleen cooks up the porkchops.

The ESDA truck can be used to tow vehicles from a ditch or other off road places.

Some of the equipment inside the ESDA trailer.

A view from the back of the ESDA trailer showing rows of stretchers, blankets and pillows.