Phyllis Mong & the Big Red Machine
Mong gets a taste of “Quint 2” during Fire and Police Appreciation Event 
September 8,  2011 

“That was an evening I really had fun and will never forget getting into that Big Red Machine Quint 2.” 

Greenville businesses stay open late during the first Friday of each month, and it’s usually a time for “First Friday Events.” This month was the Circle Fire and Police Appreciation Evening. 

Main Street Greenville’s Debbie Sodders invited Senior Scribe Phyllis Mong to help greet people at the event during a Broadway Merchants meeting. 

“I was excited to do this,” she said. “I’ve wanted to see Greenville’s ‘Big Red Machine Quint 2’ and meet the firemen and police officers. My nephews Tal and Tracy are Fireman for the Pitsburg FD, Tal being the Capt. My son retired from the RI PD and my dad was the youngest Greenville Police chief back in the late 40’s.”

It brought back lots of memories, she added. 

“The kids were excited about the big red firetruck and getting to sit in the police car (hoping it was the only time they would do that). 

Mong said there was a scarecrow decorating contest at the Courthouse, so she dressed up like a scarecrow (somewhat) to greet everyone and told the kids about the contest. Several scarecrows were made and will be on Broadway during Harvest Days for the public to judge. The names will be on the scarecrows. 

Mong thanked Katie and Diane for the decoration items, and the firemen for letting her help and sit in the “Big Red Machine.” She also thanked Badge 144. 

“We all appreciate your service.”