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Durham honors new EMS chief and recognizes local civic service and civil‑rights history
Summary
The board introduced Seth Kamanski as Durham County's new chief paramedic, adopted resolutions honoring the Rougemont Ruritan Club's 75th anniversary, and passed a resolution recognizing the legacy of Private First Class Booker T. Spicely and announcing a Dec. 1 community program.
Durham County commissioners used part of their Nov. 24 meeting for ceremonial recognitions and resolutions.
Director of Emergency Services Mark Lockhart introduced Seth Kamanski as the county's new chief paramedic, noting his 16 years of experience in Wake County and previous emergency‑planning work. Kamanski told the commissioners he was "honored to serve" and said scaling the agency to meet local demand would require innovation, partnerships and continued support.
Commissioner Wendy Jacobs read a resolution recognizing the Rougemont Ruritan Club's 75 years of community service, acknowledged long‑time members Millard Thacker and Linward Hedgepath, and invited them to receive the resolution and remarks.
Commissioner Stephen/Steven Valentine read a resolution honoring Private First Class Booker T. Spicely, recounting his 1944 killing in Durham and its historical significance; the board invited civil‑rights attorney James Williams to the podium. Williams urged awareness of history and described an upcoming Dec. 1 program at the Durham County Library featuring Spicely's family and related community discussion.
The board used the ceremonial items to underscore partnerships with civic organizations and local history efforts; commissioners encouraged residents to attend the Dec. 1 program and to continue community education around historic events.
