Supporting a Hometown Hero

When we were kids, we looked at heroes as someone superhuman; someone who wears a cape and is faster than a speeding bullet. As we get older, we realize a real-life hero is so much more.

A real-life hero is admired for their courage and noble qualities. This is someone we can count on no matter what the circumstance. Someone who is selfless and humble. The hero of this story is Tony Balandran, who traded his cape for an EMS uniform and many other hats.

Tony is known throughout the panhandle for his happy personality and his gracious nature. His partners and coworkers always have great things t...