Answer:
The grandfather's hardware store became "the place for how-to advice on do-it-yourself projects."
The grandfather served as a volunteer firefighter for many years.
The grandfather employed people from the town in order to "keep his community strong."
Explanation:
In the given narrative, the narrator talks about how his grandfather was given an award for something that he(the grandfather) thinks isn't necessary. The story revolves around the grandfather and his contribution to making sure that their community is a haven and in good condition.
Throughout the whole narration, we see that the grandfather tried his best to make sure that their community remains friendly and sustainable to everyone. The events that helped develop the idea that he deserves the "lifetime service award" are the first, fourth, and fifth options.