Kaley Bastine, 12, of Harrison stands with members of the Highland Hose volunteer fire company outside the American Legion post in Brackenridge, where she hosted a benefit for the Tarentum fire company on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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Kaley Bastine, 12, smiles with her grandfather, Robert Sims Sr., during a fundraiser Kaley held for the Highland Hose volunteer fire company at the Brackenridge American Legion on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Sims, 94, has been a member of the Tarentum fire company for 76 years.
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A basket raffle was part of a fundraiser Kaley Bastine, 12, of Harrison held to benefit Tarentum’s Highland Hose volunteer fire company at the American Legion post in Brackenridge on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
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Jim Horneman, of Brackenridge, and his great grandson, Brantley Horneman, 3, were among those attending a fundraiser benfeitting Tarentum’s Highland Hose volunteer fire company at the Brackenridge American Legion on Saturday, April 26, 2024. Brantley’s father, Derek Horneman, is a firefighter with Highland Hose.
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A Highland Hose fire truck was parked outside the Brackenridge American Legion post, where a fundraiswer benefittingn the volunteer company was being held on Saturday, April 26, 2024.
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Timothy Earl, of Carnegie, performs at the Brackenridge American Legion during a fundraiser organized by Kaley Bastine, 12, of Harrison benefitting Tarentum’s Highland Hose volunteer fire company on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Dedicated Alle-Kiski Valley police supporter Kaley Bastine branched out to help those on the thin red line Saturday.
The 12-year-old behind “Kaley’s Kops & Heroes,” with the help of her family, hosted a fundraiser benefiting Tarentum’s Highland Hose volunteer fire company Saturday at the American Legion in Brackenridge. It was the first benefit she’s had for firefighters.
Her family’s ties to Highland Hose run deep.
Kaley’s grandfather, Robert Sims Sr., 94, has been a member of Highland Hose for 76 years, said Kaley’s mom, Jamie Bastine.
A cousin, Michael J. Sims Sr., 38, died in the line of duty in November 1999. He had fallen from a fire truck on the way to a fire in East Deer that turned out to be a false alarm.
They raised about $6,700. The department plans on putting the money toward equipment, Jamie Bastine said.
The event featured food, music, a silent auction, bake sale and a 50-50 raffle. Donations were also accepted.
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