Fire DepartmentThe Hartsville Fire Department will host a benefit fundraiser for the family of the late Lt. John Auten, a longtime veteran of the department, on Thursday, March 5, when firefighters will be cooking and serving butt bog from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the department’s station at 111 S. Seventh St. in Hartsville.

Auten, a highly respected member of the Fire Department who served as a firefighter for 33 years, passed away Monday, Feb. 16 after a brief illness, and received full honors from the department for his funeral.

“John was a great example of the best our department has to offer. He was very dedicated to his family, to helping others any way he could, and to firefighting,” Fire Chief Jeff Burr said. “We were honored to have him as our brother for many years.”

Dine-in or takeout plates are available for $7 each and may be obtained at the department weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with delivery available for orders of 10 or more. For more information, contact the department at 843.383.3000.