Aston Police Chief Dan Ruggieri, Officer Mikell Jones and his K-9 partner Jax, showed their sincere appreciation to the Media Moose Lodge #2189 by presenting Lodge Administrator Dave Linahan with a plaque of gratitude. photo by Loretta Rodgers

Aston Police Chief Dan Ruggieri, Officer Mikell Jones and his K-9 partner Jax, showed their sincere appreciation to the Media Moose Lodge #2189 by presenting Lodge Administrator Dave Linahan with a plaque of gratitude. photo by Loretta Rodgers

Aston Police Chief Dan Ruggieri, during the December 16 meeting of the board of commissioners,  expressed appreciation to the Media Moose Lodge of Aston Township #2189 for a $2,000  donation to the department’s K-9 unit.

“Since its inception nearly eight years ago, the Aston Police K-9 Unit has operated solely on generous donations from our community,” Ruggieri said. “And, this is another great example of community support for our K-9 Unit. I am deeply touched by this act of generosity by the Moose Lodge and take great comfort that our police department is supported by such a wonderful organization.”

Officer Mikell Jones and his K-9 partner Jax were-on hand to personally thank  Dave Linahan, administrator of the Media Moose Lodge of Aston.