a salute to our lifesaving volunteers
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a salute to our lifesaving volunteers
A SALUTE TO OUR LIFESAVING VOLUNTEERS Steve Romanowski Firefighter of the Year Pine Grove Lee Harnett Dean Sim Firefighter of the Year East Berne Firefighter of the Year Guilderland Center Randy Thomas Firefighter of the Year Voorheesville Jay Tomisman Robert Meyers Firefighter of the Year Guilderland Debra Lobdell Tom Dorn Emilie Belyea EMS Provider of the Year Voorheesville Junior Firefighter of the Year Voorheesville Andrew Carl Earl Miller David Ainspan EMS Person of the Year Onesquethaw Firefighter of the Year Onesquethaw Michael Hale Firefighter of the Year New Salem Firefighter of the Year McKownville Lillian Quinn Firefighter of the Year Altamont Peter Austin Firefighter of the Year North Bethlehem EMT of the Year Altamont Rescue Employee of the Year Altamont Rescue Not Pictured 2013 Leonard Warner Firefighter of the Year, Fort Hunter Westmere Firefighters of the Year Picture on page 5 Sharon Humes EMS Person of the Year Helderberg Ambulance Richard Berger Albany Co. Firefighter of the Year The Altamont Enterprise, October 10, 2013 — Background photo by Joseph Race 2 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 GUILDERLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Organized in 1931 Serves the town of Guilderland from The Prospect Hill Cemetery to the former Bavarian Chalet, with parts of Routes 155 and 146 and Old State Road. Calls: 2013 YTD: 128 Firefighter of the year: Bob Meyers The Guilderland Fire Department has served the district for eighty-two years with 38 active members currently serving their community. The department maintains four fire apparatus, two command vehicles, and one utility vehicle. Fire apparatus includes a 1992 Salisbury (Engine 27) and a 2002 American LaFrance (Engine 26) engine. Both are Class I engines that pump large volumes of water and carry firefighting hose and ground ladders. Other apparatus includes a 2008 E-One 100 foot aerial ladder platform (Truck 29) and a 2007 Spartan Light Rescue Squad (Squad 23) that contains a mobile air bank and the Jaws of Life. GFD holds an annual open house on the Saturday at the start of Fire Prevention Week in October and we bring Truck 29 to the Altamont Fair annually. Our fire apparatus and firefighters also support the YMCA’s health fair and Triathlon, visit local schools, and participate in Guilderland’s community events. The GFD Auxiliary sponsors a scholarship at Guilderland High School rewarding community service and sponsors families in need at holiday time. Membership The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Guilderland Fire Department firematic officers, seated from left: Frank Zabinski, assistant chief; James Schanz, chief. Standing from left: Scott Jill, captain; David Kellerman and Allen Mason, lieutenants. (L) Life Member, (E) Emeritus. Greg Alliger, Bill Beha, Joe Bentley, Scott Bianchi, Tom Blank (L), Lisa Cosgrove, Christopher Cox, Curtis Cox (L), Mike Dempsey, Brian Forte, Don Gaitor, Vince Ganance (E) (L), Ed Goosmann, William Irwin (L) (E), Scott Jill, Stephen Jill, Dave Kellerman, Rich Leininger (E) (L), Robert Lynch (L), Butch Marriner, Allen Mason, Dave Messercola (L), Bob Meyers, Chuck Meyers, Tim O’Hara, Stewart Pattison, Victor Rodriguez, Doug Ryan, Jim Schanz, John Sierzega, Dave Spiak (L), Brian Sullivan, Mark Wadsworth, Nate Webb, Justin Wemple, George Wilhelm, Greg Wilhelm, Josh Woodward, Frank Zabinski. Social Members: Dale VanBuren, Frank English, Jim Roedecker The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Guilderland Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers seated from left: Rose Meyers, vice president; Rachel Walker, president. Standing from left: Barbara Deshaies and Pamela Gaitor, directors; Doris Selig, treasurer; Cathleen Cox, secretary. 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The Altamont Enterprise Photo Shop 123 Maple Ave., Altamont 518-861-6641 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 3 FORT HUNTER VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY Organized in 1950 Calls: 2013 YTD: 141 Upcoming activities Oct 12th - Open House 10-3 p.m. Dec. 14th - Breakfast with Santa 8-11:30 a.m. Dec. - Santa’s Express - Date to be determined Firefighter of the Year: Leonard Warner Membership (Bold indicates life members) Eric Adams, Theresa Adams, William Adams, Jeffrey Belli, John Bintz, Peter Busa, Maximilan Chamblis, Pamela Christian, Greg Comparetta, Guy Comparetta, Vincent Comparetta, Steve Coons, Patrick Donovan, Owen Duffy, William Fleming, Jesse Futia, Michael Gammans, Joseph Guice, Scott Harris, Charles Hughes, Don Jones, Martin Kalkbrenner, William Kanas, William Kanas, Jr., Mike Laviolette, Albert Leininger (Charter/Life), Brian Luther, Dan Macchiarella, Nick Macchiarella, Edward Marchand, Brian McMahon, Ramon Monlea, William Murphy, Anthony Nischo, Thomas Ochs, Robert Pagnotti, Frank Parillo, Daniel Paul, Marty Primett, Sean Ralston, Cory Selig, Jacqueline Siudy, William Smi, Gary Starr, Paul Stockenborg, Chris Warner, Heidi Warner, Leonard Warner, Brendan Wells, Eric Wells, Edward Weston, Anthony Whitbeck, Gregory Wier. — Photo by Shannon Comparetta Fort Hunter Volunteer Fire Company line officers from left: Patrick Donovan, Chris Warner and Jeff Belli, lieutenants; Greg Comparetta, second assistant chief; Gary Starr, chief; Bill Fleming, assistant chief; Peter Busa, captain; Eric Adams, lieutenant. Auxiliary Charlene Aldi, Brenda Beliveau, Jennifer Blessing, Mary Jane Blessing, Donna Duffy, Joanne Fagel, Nola Fiorillo, Debbie Garner, Audrey LeTarte, Debbie LeTarte, Betty Olochnowicz, Marilyn Peterson, Jennifer Smith, Cindy Tygert. WE THANK THE VOLUNTEERS 3403 Carman Rd., Schenectady 356-0076 • 355-1530 Young, Fenton, Kelsey & Brown, P.C. Attorneys and Counselors at Law — Photo by Shannon Comparetta Civil officers and board of directors of the Fort Hunter Fire Company seated from left: Daniel Paul, president; Steve Coons, and Jacqueline Suidy, trustees. Standing from left: Greg Wier, vice president; Leonard Warner, back property trustee; Eric Wells, sergeant-at-arms; Michael Gammans, treasurer; John Bintz, recording secretary; Martin Kolkbrenner, financial secretary. Absent: Edward Marchand, statistician; Charles Hughes, trustee. 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Wills & Estates Commercial Litigation firm sensitive to your Criminal Traffic Offenses individualand needs, serving ThankGuilderland you to all from and the surrounding Young A full Bill service law community since 1976. AndreatoKelsey firm sensitive your Phone: individual needs,456-6767 Lisa Brown and serving Guilderland Nicole Strippoli. and the surrounding community since 1976. Landlord/Tenant Fire Districts Fax: 456-4644 Phone: 456-6767 Fax: 456-4644 — Photo by Shannon Comparetta Fort Hunter Ladies Auxiliary officers and members from left: Rosemary Centi, secretary; Terri Belli, member; Rebecca Donovan, vice president; Jenny Laraway, member; Michele Fleming, president; Jacquelyn Howland, and Megan Howland, EFO; Kim Livingston, treasurer. 4 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 NORTH BETHLEHEM FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Organized 1948 The North Bethlehem Fire Department covers the Elmwood Park Fire District, which includes parts of the towns of Guilderland, Bethlehem, and New Scotland, bounded by the city of Albany on the east, the Normanskill Creek on the south and west, and the McKownville Fire District on the north. Calls: 2013 YTD: 740 Fireman of the year: David Ainspan Responding Members The Enterprise — James E. Gardner North Bethlehem Fire Department line officers from left: Anthony Wheland, captian; Frank Belli, third lieutenant; Chris Fuino, chief; Cameron Becker, second lieutenant; Paul Fuino, assistant chief; Anne Marie Massaro, first lieutenant; Doris Hallenbeck, captain of fire police. (Italics indicates life membership): David Ainspan, Mike Avery, Ari Basen, Frank Beli, Cameron Becker, Justin Bray, Al Carson, Linda Carson, Ryan Cohen, Zack Cohen, John Correlli, Patrick Cucinelli, Frank Decerce, Chris Dehont, Ed Downes, Mike Degoe, Joe Evers III, Chris Fuino, Paul Fuino, Tim Gordon, Doris Hallenbeck, Chuck Herald, Tyler Holmes, Bill James, John Mahoney, Quinn Malone, Ed Marsh, Keith Marsh, Kenneth Marsh, Anne Marie Massaro, George Mears, Adam Miller, Amy Miller, Ellen Miller, Paul Miller, Marco Morales, Devin Murphy, Kyla Parker, Ben Pontillo, Josh Pontillo, Josh Rosenberger, Marc Scholer, Phil Schweppenhauser, Andrew Strum, Tony Toffenetti, Ray Wolfe, Roni Wolfe, Anthony Wheland. Ladies Auxiliary - Active Members Carolyn DeCerce, Doris Hallenbeck, Donna Herbst, Stephanie Hilson, Jane James, Arlene Martley, Donna Mazzeo, Sheila Mears, Ellen Miller, Mary Miller, Diane Muraven, Kyla Parker, Lisa Parker, Marti Pettke, Debbie Schenkel, Rachael Schenkel. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of the North Bethlehem Fire Company from left: Ken Marsh, director; Amy Miller, president and director; Pat Cucinelli, Bill James, Tim Gordon, directors; Marco Morales, chairman of board of directors. Absent: Paul Miller, director; Roni Wofe, secretary. North Bethlehem Ladies Auxilary; Secretary Donna Herbst, Shiela Mears treasurer, Debbi Schenkel, VP and President Lisa Parker. ALTAMONT RESCUE SQUAD, INC. Founded 1937 The oldest volunteer rescue squad in New York State. Serves Altamont with mutual aid to Guilderland and Knox. The Squad is certified at the EMT-D (emergency medical technician certified to use a defibrillator). We also are able to administer Albuterol and Epi Pens and check finger stick blood sugars. Calls: 2013 YTD: 610 Employee of the Year: Peter Austin EMT of the Year: Lillian Quinn The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Altamont Rescue Squad officers from left: Maureen Ramirez, secretary and director; Robert Trottier, director; Rich Perras, captain; William Smith, first lieutenant and director; Thom Lindberg, treasurer and director; Lillian Quinn, president and director. Absent: Tyler Reinemann, vice president. Honorary Members Judy (Ward) Bailey, Ray Briggs, Ernie Cardone, Bill Ernest, Chuck Feldmann, Sue (Williams) Germain, Ed Hillenbrand, John Mahoney, Mark Naginey, Neil Tabor, George Williams. The rescue squad stands by at many events in the village, including the Old Songs Festival, the Apple Festival, and the Albany County Democratic picnic. It also sends an ambulance to instruct youngsters at day care centers and elementary schools. Provides stand-by for Guilderland School football games. Also provides monthly blood clinics for the local senior citizens. The rescue squad provides 24 hour service to the community 7 days a week. We employ daytime crews to ensure consistent and rapid response during the day while our volunteers cover the evenings and nights. Altamont Rescue Squad serves the village, Guilderland Center and portions of the Hilltowns. Services are supplemented by Town of Guilderland Paramedics. The ARS is funded by the town of Guilderland. They also provide mutual aid for Guilderland. Volunteers are always needed, especially to cover mid- week evenings shifts. If you think you are interested in joining either as a driver or as an Emergency Medical Technician (training is provided), or simply to ride along on calls and assist, and work under the direction of an EMT, please call 861-6715 to find out more and request an application. The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 5 WESTMERE FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Organized in 1935 The Westmere Fire Department protects 12 square miles of property in the Town of Guilderland. Our district includes Crossgates Mall, Twenty Mall, Westmere Plaza and several smaller shopping centers, over 2,900 homes, several apartment complexes with a total of over 3,100 apartments and several schools and churches. The assessed value of the property in our district totals over $1 billion. Calls: 2013 YTD: 288 Equipment Apparatus Car 901 (90l): 2011 Ford Expedition Chief’s Car; Car 902 (902): 2012 Ford Expedition Chief’s Car; Multi-purpose 92 (M-92): 2006 Dodge Ram Crew Cab Pickup. Squad 93 (S-93): Heavy Rescue by Rescue One with a Spartan Gladiatior chassis equipped with Hurst Tools (Jaws of Life), rescue airbags, rope rescue equipment and other tire/rescue equipment. Engine 95 (E-95): 1,500 gallon per minute Saulsbury/E-One Rescue/Pumper. Engine 96 (E-96): 1,500 gallon per minute Saulsbury Rescue/ Pumper. Engine 98 (E-98): 1,500 gallon per minute E-One. Truck 99 (T-99): 1,500 gallon per minute Sutphen Aerial Platform. Active Members The Enterprise — Michael Koff Westmere Fire department line officers are, from left, J. Scott Burtis, first lieutenant; Kristopher Rulison, second lieutenant; David Weiser, chief; Henry Smith, assistant chief; Christopher Hausegaard, captain, and Tony Carrow, first captain. James Bornt, third lieutenant, and Timothy Playford, fourth lieutenant, are not pictured. Steve Albert*, Antonio Arno, Nicholas Basile Steven Basile, Robert Bloodgood*, James Bornt, Scott Bortis, Charles Brooks, Jr.*, Larry Burwell, Charles Cahill, Jr., Anthony Cannistraci, Anthony Carrow*, John Cochran, Bart Cohen, Jackie Deluise, Nicholas Desmo*, Robert Dinovo, Sr.*, Chris Hausgaard, Dave Juron*, Michael Koff, Ted LaMountain*, Greg Larkin, Jamie LeComb, Frank Liebman, John Lutz, Jr.*, Brandon Madigan, Sean Maguire, Brian Mattice, Sr.*, Barry Nelson, Nicholas Nelson, Daniel Nova, Truman Onderdonk, Michael Pickel, Timothy Playford, Ted Raymond*, Thomas Remmert, Walter Roemer, Kristopher Rulison, George Russell*, Carole Serson, Henry Smith, John Sokil, Mike Sokil*, Edward Stumpf*, Kurt Swan, William Swartz, Jr.*, William Swartz III, David Szary*, Matthew Taber, Mark Topper, Robert Vogt, David Weiser. *denotes life member Life Members Melvin Bushey, Fred Haupt, William Seim, Robert Dinovo, Jr., Robert Klimkewicz, David Spawn, Ray Fuller, Anthony Lance, David Sullivan, Vern Meyer. Social Members Donald Burkett, Bill Goodwin, Rich Reynders, Guy Comparetta, Rocco Padula, Robert Spain, Sean Coburn, Anthony Pazzola, Bill Young, Thomas Gannon III. Honorary Members The Enterprise — Michael Koff Fr. Steve Hart, James Michael, Fr. Jack Zimmerman. Westmere Fire Department Firefighters of the Year, all of whom assisted in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, are, from left, David Weiser, chief; Ted Raymond, director; Tony Carrow, first captain; James Bornt, third lieutenant; firefighter Anthony Cannistraci; and Tim Playford, fourth lieutenant. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Westmere Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers, seated from left: Kathy Judeikis, president; Lorraine Donovan, vice president. Standing from left: Tammy Pacelli, secretary; Barbara Norton, treasurer; Charlene Plant (deceased), financial secretary; Kris Vogt, director. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of the Westmere Fire Department, seated from left: Michael Koff, first vice president; Greg Larkin, president; Barry Nelson, second vice president. Standing from left: Don Burkett, treasurer; John Sokil, secretary; Ted Raymond, director. Absent: Bill Swartz Jr., financial secretary. 6 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 GUILDERLAND CENTER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Organized 1918, incorporated July of 1919. Serves the hamlet of Guilderland Center and surrounding areas in the town of Guilderland. Equipment: 2010 Pierce Rescue Truck, 2010 Pierce 4x4 Pumper, 2004 Pierce Ariel, 1996 Pierce Pumper, 2012 4X4 Brush Truck, rope and water tactical trailer Calls: 2013 YTD: 95 Firefighter of the Year: Dean Sim The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of the Guilderland Center Fire Department, from left: Donald Albright, president; Dean Sim, vice president; Tom Lawton, secretary; Doug Lawton, treasurer; Burt Frederick, director; Dave Dodge and Kevin Efaw, stewards. Absent: Doug Efaw, assistant treasurer; Bill West, financial secretary; Bill Dvorscak and Josh Lare, directors; Al Jager, chaplain; Ben Crupe, steward. Community Events: A Ham Game Party in March/April; Memorial Services at the GCFD and parades with Altamont and Voorheesville Fire Departments in May. Fireworks at the Albany Country Club in July. At the Altamont Fair in August. Various parades in and out of Albany County in September. Albany County Volunteer Firemen’s Association Muster; Fire Prevention Week Open House and Breakfast and Halloween Party in October. A Turkey Game Party on November 10. Arrival of Santa Claus on a fire truck in December. Membership Donald Albright, Clayton Ash, Ed Ash, Pete Bashwinger, Paul Beliveau, Robert Burnash, Justin Cocca, Matthew Collins, Benjamin Crupe, Stuart Dean, Mark Dean, Harold Dederick, David Dodge, Christopher Dvorscak, William Dvorscak, Douglas Efaw, Kevin Efaw, Burton Frederick, James Gifford, Dan Goldman, Christopher Gould, Jim Hockenbury, James Houck, Rev. Allen Jager, John Joy, Eric Kisby, Joshua Lare, Anthony Latorre, Douglas Lawton, Thomas Lawton, Josh Lieb, David Novak, Ed Makowski, Jeff Moore, Sean O’ Mara, Robert Purzycki, Jon Reimenschneider, Steve Reinemann, Tyler Reinemann, Grant Roberts, Daniel Sim, David Sim, Dean Sim, Joseph Tegiacchi, Casey Van Alstyne, Dylan Weremeichik, William West Auxiliary Members Anita Collins, Kelly Dodge, Terry Dodge, Darci Efaw, Susan Efaw, Vala Jakson, Barb Jager, Charlotte Lawton, Alicia Mallette, Patty Peters, Marcia Scott, Debbie Sim, Ann Tegiacchi. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Guilderland Center Fire Department line officers, from left: Bill Dvorscak, chief; John Joy, assistant chief; Chris Dvorscak, first lieutenant; Ed Makowski, second lieutenant; Sean O’Mara, third lieutenant. Absent: Casey VanAlstyne and Jim Gifford, captains. DISCOUNT BEER & SODA Route 146 & Route 20, Carman Rd. guilderland Hours Mon - Sat: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 355-4370 Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm AlBANy BEvERAgE salutes our professional volunteer Fire Fighters. Thank you, for your dedicated service and commitment to keeping us safe. Still making house calls 24/7 – 365 days-a-year. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Guilderland Center Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, from left: Darci Efaw, treasurer; Susan Efaw, secretary; Deb Sim, president; Anita Collins, vice president. Service. Knowledge. Selection. Delivery. TURNPIKE POWER EQUIPMENT 174 Western Tpk (Rt. 20), Altamont, NY 518-355-8823 “We thank and support our local volunteers.” When the call comes in, Volunteers respond! ThANk yOU! Thanks To Our Volunteers! KNIGHTES Rt. 158, Guilderland Rd. Schenectady, NY 12306 Farm, Lawn & Garden (518) 355-4669 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 7 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 McKOWNVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Organized in 1918 The McKownville Fire Department was established in 1918 and has 59 active members. Located at the eastern end of the Town of Guilderland the Department’s coverage includes 900+ residential homes, Stuyvesant Plaza, Executive Park, part of the Albany SUNY Campus, several high-rise structures and numerous public and private businesses. The Department and Auxiliary hold several fundraising activities throughout the year including a Spring Drawing, Chicken Barbecue, Pancake Breakfasts, and a Fall Turkey Drawing. Calls: 2013 YTD: 162 Firefighter of the Year: Jay Tomisman President’s Award: Paul Laudato Active Firefighters (41) (Italics indicate life membership) Domenico Adami, Howard Altschule Altschule, August Baglione, Michael Barber, Russ Becker Becker, William Bremigen, David Clancy, Robert Collen, Zachary Collen, Anthony Cortese, Michael Costabile, Vincenzo Davi, Douglas Dean, Omar Diaz, Jonathan Doyle, John Elliott, Thomas Glenn, Mateusz Gurdak Gurdak, Stephen Haggerty, Kyle Hall, Travis Hoh, Christopher Joseph, Jean Joseph, Gerry Lugg, Jeremy Lundquist, Greg Magee, Mark Malone, Dennis Mason, Kevin McKenna, Allen McLean, Ryan Messina, John S. (Scott) Murray, Nolan Renna, Michael Robie, Christopher Saverino, Marc Scholer, Joseph Siracusa, Shawn Sommers, Kris Sweeney, Jay Tomisman, James White The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of the McKownville Fire Department from left: Dennis Mason, vice president; Mark Malone, secretary; Howie Altschule, president. Absent: Joe Siracusa, treasurer. Class D Members (18) (Italics indicate life membership) James Barber, Lori Becker, Herbert Brown, Maura Clancy, Kathy Collen, Fred Deichman III, Connie Dean, Eileen Haggerty, Paul Laudato, Gerry Lugg Sr., Kelly Mason, Doug McLean, Robert Monaghan, William Murphy, Maureen Murray, William O’Neil, Paul Sweeney, James Wilson Sr. Service Loans (4) Cameron Becker, Jordan Drelich, Andrew Hynes, Quinn Malone WE THANK OUR COMMUNITY FIRE AND EMS VOLUNTEERS HELDERBERG OIL Quality Home Heating Oil 768-8300 New ScotlaNd auto ceNter The Enterprise — James E. Gardner McKownville Fire Department line officers from left: Russ Becker, assistant chief; Marc Scholer, Scott Morray, lieutenants; Anthony Cortese, chief. Absent: Vin Davi, lieutenant; Mike Costabile, captain. Steven L. 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(7 nights-a-Week until 7:30 pm.) 17 Maple Road, voorheesville, ny 12186 www.LysenkoDental.com WE THANK The Volunteers of the Fire Departments & the Rescue Squads in the Area John Foley's Garage, Inc Altamont, NY 861-8321 AltamontEnterprise.com 24/7 8 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 VOORHEESVILLE volunteer FIRE DEPARTMENT Firefighter of the Year — Randy Thomas Junior Fierfighter of the Year — Emilie Belyea Organized 1902 Serving the Village of Voorheesville in the Town of New Scotland. Calls: 2013 YTD: 36 Fund Raising Events: The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department line officers seated from left: Bill Reddy, first assistant chief; Dave Gannon, chief; Michael Herzog, second assistant chief. Standing from left: Clark Thomas, quartermaster; Michael Martin, captain fire police; P. J. Hognestad, lieutenant 3512; Sean Hognestad, lieutenant 3511; Ron Henry Sr., captain 3512; Tom Cascone, captain 3511. Annual Calendar Drive, October Harvest Dance, Breakfast with Santa, Election Day Auxiliary Bake Sale, car washes, blood drive. Proceeds from donations and fund raising events are used to benefit many community functions. Some of the local organizations assisted in the past are: Voorheesville High School Dollars for Scholars, New Scotland Pop Warner football, Voorheesville High School Yearbook, Voorheesville High School Drama Club, and Hilltowns Children’s Christmas Drive, the American Cancer Society, Kiwanis baseball, Voorheesville Area Ambulance, Voorheesville American Legion Post 1493, St. Peter’s Hospice, and the New Scotland Food Pantry. There were two collections to send care packages to troops stationed in war zones. In addition, proceeds are used to benefit the FASNY Fireman’s Home in Hudson, New York, the October Fire Prevention Week, as well as many other firematic associations. The Auxiliary assists the firemen with many of these fund-raisers and donates the proceeds from their bake sale to the Albany County Burn Fund. Community Service Activities: The department supports the Adopt-a-Highway program with its semi-annual cleanup of Route 85A through the Village; conducts firehouse tours for the nursery and kindergarten classes in support of fire safety education; hosts three golf leagues. The Department also offers a Junior Firefighter program for Voorheesville teens aged 16 & 17 who desire to learn about the fire service while fulfilling their own school Community Service obligations. Membership The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department seated from left: John Hensel, vice president; Richard Berger, president; James Duncan, treasurer. Standing from left: Foye Belyea, chaplain; Mary Ellen Shea, delegate; Don Houck, alternate delegate; Harvey Huth, chaplain. Absent: Jim Giner, secretary. (Life Members in bold; * indicates Past Chief, J indicates Junior Member) Emilie Belyea (J), Foye Belyea, (chaplain); Richard Berger* (president); Rich Blackman, Anthony Bluman, Greg Burgoon, Jim Burns, David Cardona, Thomas Cascone (captain 3515); Mark Casolo, Joseph Dedrick*, Buddy Deschenes*, Darrell Duncan, Jim Duncan (treasurer); Nick Duncan, Walt Fisher, Dave Gannon (chief); Jim Giner (secretary); Tim Gyurovits, Stanley Hadeka, Glenn Halpin, Gary Hebert. Amy Henry, Ron Henry Sr., (captain 3511); Dylan Hensel (J), James Hensel, John Hensel* (vice president); Mike Herzog (2nd assistant chief); Sean Hognestad (lieutenant 3515); Paul Hognestad Jr. (lieutenant 3511); Brett Hotaling, Logan Hotaling (J), Don Houck (alternate delegate); Harvey Huth (chaplain); August Jones Jr., Patrick Jones, Dominic Loccisano (J), Salvatore Loccisano, Michael Martin (captain of fire police); John McDonald, Dan Papa, Ernie Papa, Frank Papa*, Frank Pierro, Bill Reddy (1st assistant chief); Steve Rothwein, Ernie Sacco Jr., Ernie Sacco III (J), Matt Shultz, Mary Ellen Shea (delegate); Will Smith, Bill Stone*, Clark Thomas (quartermaster); Randy Thomas, Carl Treiber, Bill Usher, Jack Wakeley (J), Mike Wiesmaier*. WE SUPPORT SUPPORT WE OURCOMMUNITY COMMUNITY OUR VOLUNTEERS VOLUNTEERS The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Ladies Auxiliary officers of Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department from left: Susan Smith, secretary; Diane Deschenes, vice president; Colleen Schultz, president. Absent: Karen Duncan, treasurer; Helen Cantlin, chaplain. We’re neighborhood, We’re not notjust justininyour your neighborhood, we’re we’re your yourneighbors! neighbors! The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 9 Westerlo VolUNteer FIre CoMPANY, INC. Organized March 23, 1938. Covers town of Westerlo; dispatched by Albany County 911 Dispatch Center. Calls: 2013 YTD: 53 Sponsored a Recruitment and Retention grant awarded in July 2012, for $429,000 supporting the 12 Hilltown fire departments. Grant was intended to hire two part time recruitment and retention coordinators and provide new turnout gear, pager and physical for each new firefighter brought in during the grant period. To date 38 of the targeted 48 firefighters have been recruited, the balance of the funds to retain the current members serving the area. On July 5th and 6th, 2013 Westerlo Fire celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a party at the Westerlo Town Park. The two day event consisted of Firematic Competition, crafters, food vendors, apparatus displays and was capped off with Skeeter Creek and fireworks sponsored by Hannay Hose Reels on Saturday night. The weekend was a huge success thanks to many of our mutual aid companies and surrounding departments who provided Fire Police and volunteer help. Fire Company Board of Directors: Alan Clickman, Donald Filkins, James Brush, Richard Gage, Ethan Sharp, Charles Benninger, Jr. Apparatus: 39-20 - 2007 American LaFrance Engine/Tanker, 39-23 - 1993 Pierce Engine; 39-30 - 2009 American LaFrance Tanker; 39-52 - 1997 Ford F350 Brush Truck, 39-54 - 1995 Ford Fire Police Unit The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. line officers from left: Ethan Sharp, lieutenant; Tom Diederich, captain; Andy Joslin, assistant chief; Kevin Flensted, chief; Eric Dutton, deputy chief; Don Filkins, captain. Absent: Jim Brush, Rick Gage, and Deb Filkins, lieutenants. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. fire police members, from left: Don Gronachan, Henry Lasher Jr., Steve Bose. Absent: Cheryl Brush, captain; Rick Gage. WE SUPPORT OUR LOCAL VOLUNTEERS 765-3278 48 Voorheesville Ave. Voorheesville The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. from left: Allan Clickman, board of directors; Kelley Keefe, vice president; Tracey Lawson, secretary; Lisa Joslin, treasurer; Ethan Sharp; Don Filkins, board of directors. Absent: Deb Filkins, president; Jim Brush, Rick Gage, Chuck Benninger Jr., board of directors. For that special person serving in the military out of the country. Send us their name and APO address and we will send them a free subscription of The Enterprise. Print and Design! Newsletters, Stationary, brochures, programs, business cards, imprinting ...and more (518)-861-6641 info@altamontenterprise.com The Enterprise — James E. Gardner www.altamontenterprise.com Ladies Auxilary officers and members Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. from left: Lisa Joslin, Jill Sharp, president; Kelley Keefe. Absent: Rich Filkins, treasurer; Betty Filkins, secretary. 10 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 WESTERLO RESCUE SQUAD, INC. Organized July 16, 1998 (Incorporated December 8, 1998. Started operations January 1, 1999) Serves the entire Town of Westerlo. Calls 2013 YTD: 228 Membership Life Members: Robert Beck; Ken Mackey, EMT/Driver; Todd Winne, EMT/Driver; Debbie Theiss-Mackey, EMT/Driver. Members: EMT’s: Chris Hollywood; Dan Kissling, EMT/ Driver; Justin Parker; Jeanine Riley, EMT/Driver; Tara Wesley; Colin Wilkinson Driver’s: Jody Ostrander; Bill Riley; Kevin Slingerland; Ken Siegel Members: Sue Fink; Philip Mackey, Jackie Pindar, Sarah Zwack, junior member. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Westerlo Rescue Squad officers, from left: Kevin Slingerland, president; Ken Mackey, captain; Debbie Theiss-Mackey, assistant captain, secretary, treasurer and board of directors; Dan Kissling, vice president, lieutenant. RENSSELAERVILLE VOLUNTEER AMBULANCE, INC. Calls 2013 YTD: 105 The Town of Rensselaerville Volunteer Ambulance is an all volunteer service that covers Emergency Medical Calls for the entire Town of Rensselaerville twenty four hours a day when coverage is available. The squad is in desperate need of volunteers who are willing to join and take the necessary training to be Emergency Medical Technicians and volunteer for shift coverage. Usually coverage is 6 or 12 hour shifts and additionally whenever available. Current membership consists of 13 active members and 3 associate members. Of the 13 members, 5 are EMT’s or higher and 8 are drivers. Needing 28 members (14 EMT’s and 14 drivers) to cover each week of scheduling, one can see the need. The Town of Rensselaerville Volunteer Ambulance, Inc. was formed in 1973 and housed at the Town of Rensselaerville Highway garage. Since that time, the squad built quarters located at the intersection of Routes 352 and 357. Monthly meetings and drills are held on the third Wednesday of each month. The squad has one 2009 Road Rescue Ambulance. Due to low membership, assistance is supplied by the Albany County Sheriff’s ALS program and neighboring squads when needed. We are grateful for this help. Membership Robert Boellner, Barry Cooke, Barry Cooke, Jr. Kenneth Decker, George Dempsey, Anthony Guadagno, Jack Kudlack, Michael Leppig, John Long, Jay Lounsbury, Mark Overbaugh, Maryanne Overbaugh, Brenda Wood, Brian Wood, Dennis Wood, Gerald Wood. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Rensselaerville Volunteer Ambulance, Inc. officers and members, seated from left: Tony Guadagno, president; Jack Long; Ken Decker, assistant captain. Standing from left: Gerald Wood; Mike Leppig; Brenda Wood, treasurer; Dennis Wood, captain; Barry Cooke Jr.; Bob Boellner, vice president; Mark Overbaugh. It’s Your Town It’s Your Neighborhood It’s Your Home It’s Your Turn to Volunteer DO IT TODAY! THANK YOU TO ALL THE LOCAL VOLUNTEERS 765-2078 14 Drywall Lane Voorheesville Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 11 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 medusa VOLuNTeeR FIRe COmPa P NY Pa Founded March, 1946. Serves the hamlet of Medusa in the town of Rensselaerville. Fundraising events include our annual Medusa Fest, Turkey Supper, Election Day Buffet, plus our famous All-You-Can-Eat Breakfasts on the third Saturday of each month from September until April, along with our Annual Horseshoe Competition on the first Saturday of August. Our Auxiliary is a part of our regular membership. Membership Manny Abate, Dominick Albergo, Guy Albergo, Chris Albergo, David Baitholts, Carol Bates, Reverend Warren Beeman, Dan Beeman, Frannie Beeman, Pete Beeman, Dan Benvenuto, Charlotte Berkner, Norman Berkner, Janet Case, Judy Case, Juanita Case, Mike Case, Ronald Case III, Ronald Case Jr., Ronald Case Sr., Stacy Case, Clifford Chase III, David Chase, Joyce Chase, James Cliff III, Alan Duncan, Heather Fitzpatrik, Steve Fitzpatrik, John Gordon, Brenda Heath, Chris Heath, Chris Heath Jr, Nicholas Heath, Courtney Heath, Kate Henderson, Laurel Herendeen, Anthony Higgins, Dominick Higgins, Phill Hill, Samuel Jardine, Scott Kunkler, Gail Laplante, Scott Lee, Tyler Lee, Roy McCafferty, Mark Overbaugh, Maryanne Overbaugh, Branden Paden, Joseph Paden, Kevin Parker, Matthew Parker, Steven Pflegging, Dakota Pine, John Pine, Arthur Pizzigati, Edward Pizzigati, Joli Pizzigati, Jason Rauf, Anne Rehberger, Pat Rice, Ted Rice, Deanna Ryder, Steve Ryder, Caroyln Schultz, June Sherman, Todd Sibbert, Julie Sikule, Shirley Trafton, Edward Vanauken, David Wagner, Josef Wagner . The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Medusa Fire company officers, from left: Dominick Albergo, third assistant chief; Nicholas Heath, third lieutenant, Courtney Heath, portable officer; John Gordon, director; Steve Pfleging, second assistant chief; Pat Rice, secretary; Ron Case Jr., first assistant chief,; Anthony Higgins, president and deputy chief; Mark Overbaugh, director; Maryanne Overbaugh, fire police; Chris Heath, first lieutenant; Brenda Heath, treasurer. Absent: Steve Ryder, chief; John Pine, second lieutenant; Ron Case III, fourth lieutenant; Janet Case, fire police; Ron Case Sr., director; Ed and Joli Pizzigoti, fire police. VOORHeesVILLe aRea amBuLaNCe seRVICe, INC. Organized 1952 Provides services to Village of Voorheesviile and Northern New Scotland 2013 YTD: 171 Active Members (Bold indicates EMT) Laura Blow, Dan Coons, Bryan DiBona, Roger DiBona, Mitch Donovan, Tom Dorn, Sean Fitzmaurice, Joe Fioretti, Krystal Fioretti, Denise Garrah (Veteran), Suzie Gibeau, Ray Ginter (Veteran), Martha Gohlke, Rick Keller (Veteran) , Tim LeClair, Chris Mielke, Kate Odell (Veteran), Larry Pakenas (Veteran), Eugene Paquette, Dan Reilly, Elizabeth Romand, Peg Sippel (Veteran) , Kelly Thompson, Kim Tierno, Jason Windsor. Associate/Veteran Members Florence Bradon, Jerry Condon (Veteran) , Lynn Cowles (Veteran) , Patti Duncan, Trudy Fernandez, Sue Fritts, Walter Gleason, Diane Guyer, Ellen Hunsinger, Barb Joyce, Brian Kern, Frank Kodra (Veteran), Kathy Martin (Veteran) , Rosemarie Pakenas, Monica Rivenberg, Monica Ryan, Cathy Schryver, Robin Shufelt (Veteran), Dave Taber, Monica Rivenberg. Current Officers Captain Ray Ginter, 1st Lieutenant Kate Odell, 2nd Lieutenant Mitch Donovan, Treasurer Laura Blow, Recording Secretary Tom Dorn, Corresponding Secretary Peg Sippel, Health & Safety Tim LeClair, LOSAP Coordinator Peg Sippel, Directors: Roger DiBona, Rick Keller, Denise Garrah, Jason Windsor, Training Officer Kate Odell, Membership, Martha Gohlke. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Voorheesville Area Ambulance officers from left: Laura Blow, treasuer; Denise Garrah, Rick Keller, directors; Tim LeClair, health and safety; Mitch Donovan, second lieutenant; Kate Odell, first lieutenant and training officer; Ray Ginter, captain; Tom Dorn, recording secretary; Peg Sippel, corresponding secretary and LOSAP coordinator; Roger DiBona, director. Absent: Jason Windsor, director; Martha Gohlke, membership. 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Classes in CPR are held for community members. During the year the squad provides monthly blood pressure checks for the Hilltown Senior Citizens. Membership The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Board of Directors of Helderberg Ambulance Squad from left: Jerry O’Malley; Mary O’Hanlon; Gerry Cross; David Harnett Sr. Calls: 2013 YTD: 264 Randy Bashwinger, Eric Blackwell, Donna Carsten, John Carsten, Tom Cavanagh, Gerald Cross, Chuck Feldmann, Debbie Flagler, George Gebe, Rosemary Gebe, Fred Gipp, David Harnett Sr., Jim Harnett, Sharon Humes, Ralph Ives, Cynthia Johnson, John McGivern, Tom McQuade, Melissa Miller, Mary O’Hanlon, Gerald O’Malley, Michael Pemantel, Peter Polukort, Mark Resnick, Virginia Romana, Nena Ruiz, Manny Ruiz, Krista Safford, Kimberly Stempel, Patrick Stempel, Gil Stevens, David Tiffany, Michael VanAuken, Candice Wright, Alan Zuk, Millie Zuk Officers Dave Tiffany, captain; Sharon Humes, liuetenant; Mark Resnick, lieutenant; Gerry Cross, Gerald O’Malley, Mary O’Hanlon, Dave Harnett, board members; Charles Feldmann, vice president; Tom McQuade, president; Eric Blackwell, treasurer; Krista Safford, secretary; Debra Flagler, quartermaster The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Helderberg Ambulance Squad line officers: Sharon Humes, lieutenant; David Tiffany, captain. Absent: Mark Resnik, lieutenant. EMS Person of the Year: Sharon Humes The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of Helderberg Ambulance Squad from left: Tom McQuade, president; Deb Flagler, quartermaster; Krista Safford, secretary; Charles Feldmann, vice president. PINE GROVE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Organized 1933 Serves Western Guilderland and parts of Princetown and Rotterdam. Events: Bi-annual Giffy’s Chicken Barbecue, April and October. Calls: 2013 YTD: 110 Fireman of the Year: Steve Romanowski Membership The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Pine Grove Fire Department line officers from left: Richard Smith, first assistant chief; Wes Blessing, chief; Mike Freer, captain. Absent: Herbert LeTarte IV, second assistant chief; Cody Bowler, lieutenant; Jason Fernald, training officer. (Italics indicate honorary life membership): Active Members: Jesse Bardwell, John Belles, Colin Blessing, Marv Blessing, Wes Blessing, Cody Bowler, Jess Budka, John Califano, Joe Cusano, Steve Doherty, Roert Dufek, Jason Fernald, Dan Fiorillo, Michael Freer, Donald Gifford, Ed Dufek, Lincoln Grimm, Bill Hickok, Herb LeTarte Jr., Herb LeTarte III, Herb LeTarte IV, Julis Longo, Rick Peterson, Steve Romanowski, Angelo Rossi, Anthony Rossi, Matt Rutnick, Shaun Ryba, Dan Smith, Matt Smith, Rich Smith, Mike Stephens, Kent Tygert. Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 13 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 NEW SALEM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT, INC. Organized in 1946 and incorporated in 1947 The Department covers that half of the town of New Scotland that surrounds the Village of Voorheesville. Calls: 2013 YTD: 59 Firefighter of the Year: Andy Carl Officers Chief, Craig L. Shufelt; Assistant Chief, William Gruss; Captain, Andy Carl; 1st Lieutenant, John Fuglein, 2nd Lieutenant, Sean Fitzmaurice; Chief Engineer, Tom DeLorenzo; Captain Fire Police, Marty Finkle; Safety Officer, Charlie Unser. Administrative The Enterprise — James E. Gardner New Salem Volunteer Fire Department line officers, seated from left: Craig L. Shufelt, chief; William Gruss, assistant chief. Standing from left: Jonathan Fuglein, first lieutenant; Sean Fitzmaurice, second lieutenant; Marty Finkle, captain of fire police; Andy Carl, captain; Thomas DeLorenzo, chief engineer. Administrator John Furlong; Secretary, Chris Hollywood; Treasurer, Tim Blow; Director of Property, Keith Tuzzolo; Director of Membership, Angelo Sangiori. Members Michael Barringer, Tim Blow, Andy Carl, John Conley, Dan Coons, Larry Cross, Joshua Cummings, Tom DeLorenzo, Marty Finkle, Sean Fitzmaurice, Bob Fuglein, Jonathan Fuglein, Matt Fuglein, John Furlong, Eric Gardner, William Gruss, Chris Hollywood, Pat Hunsinger, John Lawson, Jon McClement, Eric McCollum, Eric Meixner, Stuart Morrison, Erik Obertubbesing, Eugene Paquette, Dave Picard, Darren Rivenburg, Joe Sala, Angelo Sangiorgi, Craig A. Shufelt, Craig L. Shufelt, John Springer Sr., John D. Springer, Kelly Thompson, Keith Tuzzolo, Charlie Unser, Jacob Wood, Nate Wood, Roger Wright, Scott Wright. Auxiliary Membership (Italics indicate life membership): Katy Carl, vice president; Susan Cronk, Paula Finkle, treasurer; Sue Gruss, secretary; Ellen Hunsinger, Tami McDonald, Judy Shearer, Theresa Springer, Christina Springer, Robin Shufelt, Shirley Unser, president. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Administrative officers of the New Salem Volunteer Fire Company, from left: John Furlong, administrator; Chris Hollywood, secretary; Angelo Sangiorgi, director of membership; Tim Blow, treasurer. Absent: Keith Tuzzolo, director of property. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner New Salem Volunteer Fire Department fire police from left: Marty Finkle, Daniel Coons, L. Scott Wright, Joe Sala and Eugene Pacquette. Thank you to all of our volunteers! The Enterprise — James E. Gardner New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers, from left: Christina Springer, secretary; Paula Finkle, treasurer; Katy Carl, vice president; Shirley Unser, president. 14 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 ONESQUETHAW VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY Organized 1942 Provides fire and ambulance service in the southern parts of New Scotland. Calendar Drive, October. Celebrating 71 years of service to the community. Firefighter of the Year: Earl Miller EMS Person of the Year: Debra Lobdell Membership The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company line officers seated from left: Mike Salisbury, assistant chief; Jacob Houck, battalion chief unit one - Clarksville; Zack Spaulding, battalion chief unit two - Fuera Bush; Jeff Mudge, battalion chief unit three - Unionville. Standing from left: Peter Houck, captain unit one - Clarksville; Wayne Hoffman and Richard Voorhaar, captains unit two - Feura Bush; John Freihofer, captain unit three - Unionville. Absent: Dan LaDuke, chief; Jeff Houck, engineering chief, James Cable, captain unit one - Clarksville. (Italics indicate life membership): Samuel Baker, Burl Cable, James Cable, Nicole Carter, John Comstock, Bryan DiBona, Joseph Dominski, Steve Dooley Sr., Michael Dorgan, Sherry Fink, Michael Foley, John Freihofer, Charles Furman, Drew Gifford, Judy Grose-Johnson, Kevin Haskell, Frederick Heilman, Joseph Hildenbrand, Wayne Hoffman, Jacob Houck, Jeffrey Houck, Jenna Houck, Peter Houck, Charles Houghtaling, Alan Hughes, David Ingraham, Justin Irving, Robert Kirk, Arlene LaDuke, Daniel LaDuke, Nelson LaDuke, Jessica Latham, Matthew Latham, Debra Lobdell, Paul Lobdell, Randy Loucks, Leland Martin, Earl Miller, Michelle McCooey, James Mudge, Jeffery Mudge, Devin O’Brien, Donald Palmatier, Scott Pauley, Kevin Pierce, Michael Rutnik, David Salway, Yasmin Salway, Michael Salisbury, William Salisbury, Tiffany Silvano, Fredrick Spaulding, Zachery Spaulding, Geoffrey Stein, Richard Stickley, Ronald Von Ronne, Richard Voorhaar, J. Donald Weller, Howard Whitbeck, Mark Wilson, Todd Winne, Florence Wright, John Wright. Associate Membership (Italics indicate life membership): Helen Bailey, Daniel Brate Sr., David Briscoe, Jeanine Carpenter, Ralph Carpenter, Daniel Cole, Evelyn Cole, Pat Colitsas, Vada Danckert, Shirley Dearstyne, Dennis Edie, Fran Emerich, Ann Gepfert, Larry Gepfert, George Hammes, Barbara Hansen, Victor Hansen, David Hendrickson, Mary Ann Hendrickson, Peter Henner, Shirley Hoffman, Adam Hornick, Anna Houghtaling, Linda Ingraham, Randall Jeune, Thomas Kendall, Grace Lanahan, Sylvester Lanahan, Anthony Latham, Geraldine Martin, Kenneth Mattice, Michael Meyer, Christine Miller, Irving Mosher, George Myrick Jr., Larry Powers, Karen Rutnik, Julie Salisbury, Raymond Shufelt, Patricia Shultes, Roger Smith, Darlene Stanton, Sam Tommell, Frank Tracey, Jennie Tracey, Minnie Turner, James VanBuren, Michelle VanAlstyne, Judith VonRonne, Elise Voorhaar, Heather Watkins, Norma Walley, Patricia Weller, Beverly Wilkie, James B. Woodward. Ladies Auxiliary (Italics indicate life membership): June Alberts, Allison Appleby, Megan Appleby, Joan Bangert, Marge Cootware, Stephanie Davis, Denise Dooley, Sherry Fink, Micheline Houck, Anthony Latham, Carol Latham, Debra Lobdell, Julia Peck, Aubrey Salisbury, Anna Salisbury, Tiffaney Silvano, Bethany Smith, Patricia Spaulding, Mary VanAlstyne, Barbara Wright, Nancy Wright. Members Celebrating 50 Years Or More: The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Administrative officers of the Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company seated from left: Earl Miller, secretary; Debra Lobdell, president; Jeff Mudge, chaplain. Standing from left: Florence Wright, membership secretary; Sherry Fink, assistant treasurer; Arlene LaDuke, quartermaster. Absent: Yasmin Salway, vice president and Jeff Houck, treasurer. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Ladies Auxiliary and Special Squads officers of the Onesquethaw Volunteer Fire Company, seated from left: Aubrey Salisbury, vice chair; June Alberts, chaplain; Micheline Houck, treasurer; Nancy Wright, secretary. Fire Police, standing from left: Paul Lobdell, sergeant; John Wright, captain; Steve Dooley Sr. and Bill Salisbury, sergeants; Richard Stickley, lieutenant. Rescue squad: Jenna Houck, captain; Sherry Fink, lieutenant and chair of ladies auxiliary; Matthew Latham, lieutenant. (Number of years in parenthesis): Vada Dankert (62), George Myrick (62), Daniel Brate Sr. (61), Micheline Houck (61), Irving Mosher (61), Victor Hansen (59), David Ingraham (59), Sylvester Lanahan (59), Jeanine Carpenter (57), Richard Stickley (57), Charles Houghtaling (56), Grace Lanahan (55), James Woodward (55), Ralph Carpenter (54), Mary VanAlstyne (54), Leland Martin (53), Raymond Shufelt (52), Joan Bangert (52), Minnie Turner (51), David Briscoe (50), Barbara Hansen (50), Anna Houghtaling (50), Sam Tommell (50) The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Board of Directors of the Onsquethaw Volunteer Fire Company standing from left: John Freihofer, unit three - Unionville; William Salisbury, unit two - Feura Bush; Steve Dooley Sr., unit three - Unionville; Scott Pauley and Randy Heilman, unit one Clarksville; Donald Palmatier, unit two - Feura Bush. Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 15 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 KNOX VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. Organized 1948 (Incorportatd in 1953) Serves 40sq. miles of The Town of Knox Calls: 2013 YTD: 37 Company and Auxilary Fund-raisers: Calendar Drive in October, fall dinner in November, Memorial Day bake sale and August town-wide garage sale. The Auxiliary has been sending packages to our troops in Iraq. Packages are sent every month while there is a need, so donations are always accepted. Contact any Auxiliary member for more information. Membership Jim Albert, Kyle Bates, Eric Blackwell, Craig Champion, Don Champion, Clark Conklin, Bob Delaney, John DeMis, Rick Fortuin, Stephen Fronk, Frank Fuss, John Graves, Tim Hagerott, James Hagerott, Mike Hall, Bill Harrington, John Layton, Greg Lemmerman, Rich Loucks, Ted Loucks, Megan Mason, Ed Moore, AJ Newcomb, Bob Nopper, Tim Oravec, Charlie Orsini, Russ Pokorny, Dave Pooie, John Rickard, Jeremy Rue, Ken Saddlemire, Alec Saddlemire, Ethan Schager, Dan Sherman, Kevin Sherman, Dana Sherman, Travis Stevens, Bob Stevens, Bill Vinson The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Knox Volunteer Fire Company line officers from left: Jim Albert, assistant captain; Ken Saddlemire, first assistant chief; Bill Vinson, chief; Rich Loucks, second assistant chief; Kevin Sherman, captain; Don Champion, captain of fire police. 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Gardner Knox Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary officers and members from left: Sharon Humes, vice president; Linda Hodges; Maryann Saddlemire, president; Pat Lightbody, historian; Judy Conklin, secretary; Mary Sherman; Charlotte Fuss, chaplain; Diane Champion, treasurer; Nancy Dexter; Joan Becker, honorary officer. 16 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 RENSSELAERVILLE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. Organized 1939 The Rensselaerville Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. was incorporated in 1939. Next year, we will celebrate our 75th Anniversary. Please follow us on Facebook for updates and details. Our fire district is 27 square miles of Rensselaerville including the village and hamlet of Rensselaerville. We have three pieces of apparatus including one 1,000 gallon engine, one 1,800 gallon engine/tanker and one brush truck. Calls: 2013 YTD: 18 The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Rensselaerville Fire Department officers from left: Lynn Urrutia, ladies battalion vice president; Eric Wilson, captain; Sean McCormick, second assistant chief; Linda McCormick, ladies battalion treasurer; Perry Moak, fire police captain; Robert Tanner, chief; Jack Kudlack, president; Thomas Kropp, fire commissioner; Phyllis Fitzgerald, third assistant chief; David Warbuton, vice president; Brian Tanner, first assistant chief. Executive Officers: Jack Kudlack, President, Dave Warburton, Vice President, Kristina Tanner, Secretary, Richard Platel, Treasurer, Board of Directors: Tom Kropp, Dick Bryan, Perry Moak, Eric Wilson Line Officers: Robert Tanner, Chief, Brian Tanner, 1st Assistant, Sean McCormick, 2nd Assistant, Phyllis Fitzgerald, 3rd Assistant, Eric Wilson, Captain Fire Police: Perry Moak, Captain, Ardis Fritz, Lieutenant, Battalion Officers: Shannon Hostash, President, Lynn Urrutia, Vice President, Kristina Tanner, Secretary , Linda McCormick, Treasurer Upcoming events: 11/2/13 through 11/30/13 Battalion Toy Drive with Albany County Sherriff’s Department. 12/7/13 - Children’s Christmas Party with Santa at 3:30 followed by Village Tree lighting. Like our neighboring volunteer fire departments, we are in need of new members. There is a position for everyone. For more information about joining, please stop by at one of our meetings. Battalion meetings are the first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and company meetings are the last Wednesday at 7:30 pm or stop by at drills which are held the first two Mondays at 7:00 p.m. We are also starting an Explorer Program for young adults. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Ladies Battalion officers of Rensselaerville Fire Company, from left: Linda McCormick, treasurer; Shannon Hostash, president; Kris Tanner, secretary; Lynn Urrutia, vice president. TRI-VILLAGE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY, INC. The Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. was formed in 1933 to cover the hamlets of Preston Hollow, Potter Hollow and Cooksburg. The firehouse is located on Rt 145 in Preston Hollow. The Company serves the lower southwest portion of the Town of Rensselaerville in Albany County. The Company annually sponsors two boot drives in the district and distributes an annual update letter to residents. Apparatus 1991 Beck Pumper 1000 GPM pump/500 gallon tank 2001 KME Engine Tanker 1250 GPM Pump/1,000 gallon tank also used for Rescues. 2011 Custom Fab Engine Tanker 1250 GPM/3,000 tank The TriVillage Volunteer Fire Company handles on average 60 fire/rescue calls annually. Officers Donald Hillicoss, Joel CP Lounsbury, Chief Barry Cooke Jr, Dennis Wood, Daryl Kane, Aaron Marsh, Brenda Wood, Brian Wood, Active Members Sally Lounsbury, Valerie Lounsbury, Rick Simons, Chris Tranberg, Carol Cresciamano, Chuck Rappazzo, Dave Potter, Justin Lounsbury, Jason Hazen, Barry Cooke, Bob Boellner, Ken Wood, Gerald Wood, Keith Nizuel, TJ Oliver, Vince Leombruno, Phil Bates, Bonnie Bates The Enterprise — James E. Gardner The Tri-Village Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. officers and members, seated from left: Kenneth Wood; Phil Bates; Donald Hillicoss, president. Standing from left: Aaron Marsh, assistant chief; Joel Lounsbury; Richard Simons; Brenda Wood, treasurer; Dennis Wood, assistant chief; Gerald Wood; Justin Lounsbury; Daryl Kane; David Potter; Barry Cooke Jr.; Jason Haven; Bob Boellner. The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 17 BERNE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY Organized 1929 Covers the Town of Berne and a portion of the Town of Knox. Calls: 2013 YTD 63 Community Events: In the spring and fall company members participate in a highway clean up on Helderberg Trail. In May, firefighters place American flags on the graves of departed members, and the fire company participates in many local Memorial Day Parades. During Fire Prevention Week in October, the firefighters teach lessons on fire safety to the elementary students at Berne-Knox-Westerlo. In addition to fire safety, the children learn about firefighting equipment and have an opportunity to meet the firefighters. Students are given fire prevention coloring books filled with safety ideas. In August, the firefighters also visit the Connections Program at B-K-W. In May and October, the fire company hosts two Roast Beef Dinners. The Hilltown Senior Citizens have two dinner meetings at the firehouse where the firefighters serve a Roast Beef Dinner in December and a Corned Beef Dinner in March. In case of a lengthy power outage in the town, residents may come to the Berne Fire Station for water, food, showers, and a warm place to stay. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Membership Terry Adams Adams, Jeff Alexander Alexander, Haytham Bajouwa, Eden Becker Becker, Jay Becker Lacey Becker Becker, Becker, Peter Becker Becker, Dave Clark Clark, Holly Clark Clark, Gerry Cross Kevin Dunnells Cross, Dunnells, Paula Dunnells Dunnells, Robert Flagler Flagler, Eric Gardner Gardner, Ed Hampton, Mary Hampton, Dave Haverly Haverly, Chris Johnson, Alek Lenkiewicz, Nick Minute, Mary Alice Molgard, Jim Mosbey Mosbey, Rob Motschmann, Jack Norray Sr., Tim Norray Norray, Jack Norray Norray, Jason Norray Norray, Jack Norray Jr., Mark Sampsen, Art Shultes Shultes, Ron Shutles Shutles, Vickie Snyder Snyder, Mike Vincent Vincent, Jerome Wheeler Wheeler, Ted Wiederhold, Alan Zuk Berne Volunteer Fire Department line officers seated from left: Kevin Dunnells, chief; Rich Guilz Jr., district chief; David Clark, assistant chief; John Norray Sr., captain of fire police. Standing from left: Eric Gardner, captain of squad one; Holly Clark, captain of squad two; John Norray Jr., Nicholas Minute, Alek Lenkiewicz, lieutenants. Auxiliary Membership Janet Adams, Cathy Allen, Jess Allen, Carrie Becker, Nancy Becker, Shanna Becker, Frances Brezinski, Bernice Bunzey, Bonnie Conklin, Linda Carman, Barbara Cross, Staci Ebel, Doris Flagler, Ruth Hart, Lisa Harvey, Alyce Gibbs, Gloria La Grange, Michelle Lenkiewicz, Sue Loetterle, Marie McManama, Helen Methe, Bridgit Minute, Laurie Motschmann, Megan Motschmann, Bridgit Minute, Karen Norray, Helen Proper, Katie Sheldon, Gabrielle Shultes, Margie Shultes, Nicole Shultes, Barbara Snyder, Ethel Snyder, Vickie Snyder, Kathy Walls, Virginia Willey, Ellen Yarmchuck. Officers Directors: Robert Motschmann, Rich Wright, Terry Adams, John Norray Sr, Vickie Snyder, Mike Vincent, The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Executive officers of the Berne Volunteer Fire Company seated from left: Edward Hampton, vice president; Alan Zuk, president; Robert Motschmann, secretary. Standing from left: James Mosbey, treasurer; Robert Flagler, assistant treasurer; Vickie Snyder, corresponding secretary; Arthur Shultes, quartermaster. b 20-l e n a prop ls l fi re Bag ge Coa d l Ava ilab le We Thank and Support Our Local Volunteers! 0 .0 $15 Shop Your Local Lawn, Garden & Farm Center! 106 Prospect Terrace Altamont, NY 12009 (518) Mon. - Fri. — 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saturday — 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 861-8061 Sunday — 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Enterprise Made Fresh Weekly Just For You! The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Berne Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary officers from left: Janet Adams, president; Lauri Motschmann, treasurer; Sue Loetterle, vice president; Alyce Gibbs, chaplain. Absent: Michele Lenkiewicz, secretary. 18 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 EAST BERNE VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY Organized 1964 Fund-raisers include the annual calendar drive and summer cash fun days drawing tickets for the month of August. See any member for tickets. Calls: 2013 YTD: 2013 Firefighter of the Year: Lee Harnett Active Membership The Enterprise — James E. Gardner East Berne Volunteer Fire Company line officers seated from left: Scott Duncan, chief; Jason Smith, assistant chief; Lee Harnett, captain; Richard Guilz Jr., district chief. Standing from left: Jen Duncan, Lee Wright, lieutenants; Vernon Wagoner, captain of fire police; Sean Peck, David Wright, lieutenants; Joanne Wright, lieutenant of fire police; Ann Resnik, quartermaster. (Italics indicate life membership): Ryan Albright, Josha Burgher, David Chase, Jennifer Duncan, Scott Duncan, Matt Farnan, Charles Feldmann, Robert Flower, Ben Furman, Kylee Galusha, Richard Guilz, Jr., Richard Guilz, Sr., David Harnett, Sr., James Harnett, Lee Harnett, Nathan Hayduke, Phyllis Johnson, Brandon Kallner, Dawn Keller, William King, Ken Klass, Su Kriss , Jason McCullough, Tim McIntyre, Melissa Miller, George Montesano, Michael Morse, Gerald O’Malley, Robert Paquette, Ronald Peck, Shawn Peck, Ann Resnick, Mark Resnick, Felicia Schaller, Sean Simpson, Cory Slingerland, Jason Smith, Brooke Sprung, Ronald Sprung, Michael Stempel, Patricia Stempel, Patrick Stempel, Jr., Briana Tice, Jason Tice, Vern Wagoner, Marnie Warner, Paul Whitbeck, David Wright, Joanne Wright, Leland Wright Auxiliary (Italics indicate life membership): Marge Capuano, Beckey Gross, Carol Guilz, Peppie Harnett, Lynn Hemingway, Tammy Houck, Sue Larrabee, Tina Meehan, Fran O’Malley, Heather Peck, Katie Peck, April Porter, Lora Ricketts, Joanne Wright Life Members Paul Giebitz, Gerald O’Malley , Patrick Stempel, Sr, Richard Guilz, Sr., William Kelsey, Vernon Wagoner, Kevin Crosier, James Mann, David Harnett, Sr., Partick Stempel, Jr., Ann Resnick, Paul Whitbeck, Michael Baker, Sr., Richard Guilz, Jr., Michael Stempel, William King, David Wright, Dawn Keller, George Montesano, Leland Wright The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of the East Berne Volunteer Fire company, seated from left: Gerald O’Malley, president; Joanne Wright, secretary; Charles Feldmann, vice president. standing from left: Ron Peck, sergeantat-arms; Ann Resnik, chaplain, Mark Resnik, treasurer; Dawn Keller, membership secretary. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner East Berne Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary officers, seated from left: Becky Gross, president, and trustee; Joanne Wright, vice president and sunshine. Standing from left: Marge Capuano, historian; Carol Guilz, treasurer; Peppie Harnett, color bearer; Tammy Salisbury-Houck, Heather Murray, trustees. Absent: Tina Meehan, secretary; Lora Ricketts, chaplain. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Board of Directors for the East Berne Volunteer Fire Company from left: Richard Guilz Sr., Vernon Wagoner, Tim McIntyre and George Montesano. Absent: Pat Stempel Sr. and Mike Baker. East Berne Fire Department 50 year charter members, recognized at the recent anniversary celebration are from left; Virginia Mann, Sylvia Filkins, and Gerald O’Malley. Absent from picture are: Eleanor Giebitz, Patrick Stempel, Sr., and Paul Giebitz. The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 19 ALTAMONT FIRE DEPARTMENT Organized May 22, 1893, Oldest volunteer fire department in Albany County Serves the village of Altamont and part of the town of Guilderland. Calls: 2013 YTD: 65 Firefighter of the Year: Michael Hale President’s Award: Paul Miller The department serves the Village of Altamont and part of the Town of Guilderland. Each year the department participates in a number of community related events. These include the Halloween parade, the Altamont Police Department Safety Awareness Day, the PTA villagewide garage sale and the Altamont Memorial Day Parade. Fire Safety programs were provided to the Altamont Pre-School and Altamont Elementary School children. The department hosts the Annual Fireman’s Ball in the spring of each year, as well as comedy night in the fall. Members also assist the auxiliary’s annual Back to School Brooks’ Barbecue fund-raiser every September. The auxiliary participates in the annual Halloween Party, the villagewide garage sale, the Altamont Memorial Day Parade and decorating for the Annual Fireman’s Ball. The women host the annual Brooks Barbecue each September. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Altamont Fire Department line officers seated from left: Mark Huggins, second assistant chief; Robert White, chief; William Hoogkamp, first assistant chief. Standing from left: Larry Grant, first lieutenant; Kyle Haines, captain; Tim McIntyre, second lieutenant. Absent: Thomas Tubbs, second lieutenant. Membership Kelly Best, Arthur Button, David Cowan, Desmond Dover, Joseph Dover, William Ernest, Lawrence Grant, Kyle Haines, Michael Hale, William Hoogkamp, Jane Huggins, Jeffrey Huggins, Mark Huggins, Todd Kedik, Lucas Kerr, Timothy McIntyre, Paul Miller, Alex Olivares, Owen Murray, Lance Peck, Thomas Person, John Pollard III, Christopher Rambo, Shane Schroeder, Stephen Therriault, Patrick Thomas, Laura Tubbs, Thomas Tubbs, William Vinson, Mark Wertman, Robert White. Ladies Auxiliary Ella Armstrong, Kelly Best, Dorothy Crupe, Linda Dunn, Kelly Dover, Pat Dover, Judy Freeman, Teresa Freeman, Jennifer Hale, Linda Hoogkamp, Jane Huggins, Katrina Mayba, Stella Pollard, Jill Raymond, Colleen Simmons. Officers: Pat Dover, president; Dorothy Crupe, vice president; Linda Hoogkamp, treasurer; Katrina Mayba, secretary; Ella Armstrong, chaplain/historian. The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Altamont Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary officers, seated from left: Stella Pollard, historian; Ella Armstrong, historian and chaplain. Standing from left: Patricia Dover, president; Linda Hoogkamp, treasurer; Katrina Mayba, secretary ; Dorothy Crupe, vice president. Thank you to all our life saving volunteers! The Enterprise — James E. Gardner Civil officers of Altamont Fire Department seated from left: Bill Ernest, president; Todd Kedik, vice president. Standing: Jane Huggins, secretary; Larry Grant, chaplain. Absent: Kelly Best, treasurer; Lucas Kerr, sergeant at arms. 20 Salute To Our Lifesaving Volunteers 2013 The Altamont Enterprise – Thursday, October 10, 2013 Serious Fun I n the flow: A posy on her cheek and a redflounced skirt don’t keep Scarlett VanDerhyden, 3½, at left, from doing some serious work at the Guilderland Fire Department’s open house on Saturday as a firefighter helps her shoot water to a target. A boy in firefighter’s gear, at top, stays low, just like real firefighters do, as he crawls through a maze while Natalea LeFrancois, 8, at lower right, practices using a fire extinguisher and the P.A.S.S system — Pull, Aim, Shoot, Sweep — to quell flames for a bevy of admirers. Others lined up to watch department volunteers wield Hurst spreaders to pry open a car door, at lower left, used in real emergencies to get the injured out of a wrecked car. Photographs by Michael Koff