Councilwoman Christine Quinn, left, speaks at the Sparta Ambulance Squad’s installation dinner Saturday, Jan. 20. The squad’s officers, from left, are Capt. Max Merlino, 1st Lt. Benjamin Wright, 2nd Lt. Alexandra Castiglia, Sgt. Aubrey Coombs and trustee Allyson Wright. Trustee Bradley Erickson was unable to attend the dinner. (Photos by Dave Smith)