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Those who keep us safe: Upper Delaware Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Year founded: 1969 Monthly meetings: are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at its headquarters, 26 Kellam Bridge Rd., Hankins.

Mailing address: PO Box 258, Hankins, NY 12741 Non-emergency phone: 845-8876070. Leave a message, someone will get back to you.

Operating budget: $65,050 Charter member: Henry Hermann is the only current member with 20 years or more. He has been with corps since the beginning.

Equipment: Corps just purchased a 2014 Chevy which will be replacing

The Leadership Current Officers for 2015 Captain: Diana Duffy Lieutenant: Dawn Buchanan Health/Safety: Ashley Buchanan President: Vern Buchanan Vice President: Rick Knack Secretary: Shannon Bailey Financial: Steve Duffy Board of Directors: Mike Knack, Sam Avrett, Pam Wayne Maintenance: Shawn Wilcox Spiritual: Shawn Bailey Historian: Henry Hermann

the 2002 Ford. It also owns a 2006 Ford. In regards to special equipment: The new 2014 is equipped with five-point harnesses for increased safety for rear passengers. We have also placed automatic external defibrillators (AED) with several of EMTs spread throughout the district.

Calls for 2014: The corps averages 200 calls per year.

Scope and challenges: “Our district covers all or parts of the Towns of Delaware, Callicoon, Fremont,and Hancock,” said Captain Diana Duffy.

“While 2014 brought several challenging calls, one of the most challenging aspects for our members is the fact that we are caring for our friends, neighbors and family members. Whether it is a laceration, a motor vehicle accident or a cardiac arrest, we are caring for our community and the people we know. In doing so we don't just finish the call at the hospital but will be interacting with all involved long after the call is done.”

Awards for 2014: Best Appearing Ambulance Corps at Hortonville Field Day. Involvement: Corps participates in several community events throughout the year including Callicoon Tractor Parade, Youth Center 5K run

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Members of the Upper Delaware Volunteer Ambulance Corps pose before a recent meeting.

Sitting, from left: Diana Duffy, Shawn Bailey, Shannon Bailey, Henry Hermann, Rick Knack, Pam Wayne and Vern Buchanan. Standing: Mike Knack, Connor Duffy, Tony Wayne, Dawn Buchanan, Cody Buchanan and Steve Duffy. Absent members: Sam Avrett, Norman Bauer, Jessica Belko, Ashley Buchanan, Carolee Glassel, Loretta Kern, Brittany Reddish, Travis Roeder, Shawn Wilcox and Megan Yelekli. Please see more photos, page 22E.

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Diana Duffy, Dawn Buchanan, Connor Duffy, Ashley Buchanan, Sam Avrett, Norman Bauer and Brittany Reddish all have been EMTs for five or more years and newest EMT Cody Buchanan just passed his exam this week. In addition to the EMTs there are 15 other members that assist the agency either by driving, assisting

with calls or office staff. It is a team effort.

“We are all volunteers. One of the continuing challenges, not only to our agency but to the EMS system as a whole, is the need for volunteers to answer the call to the community. We are always looking for new members.

We encourage people to join their local squads.” — Diana Duffy

Info was current as of press time. Election of new officers is held in April. The phone numbers are direct lines to the firehouses. In case of emergency, please dial 911.

Beaverkill Valley FD Adam Carlson • 439-4199

Hankins-Fremont Center FD Matt Hubert • 887-2028

Lava Volunteer FD Lew Meckle • 252-3375

Narrowsburg Fire Company David Casey • 252-3328

Westbrookville FD Bo Tunno • 754-8848

Bloomingburg Fire Company Charlie Griswold • 733-1000

Highland Lake FD Warren Wagner • 557-8788

Liberty FD Harold Huggler • 295-1236

Neversink FD Ralph Hornbeck • 985-7198

White Lake Fire Company Brendon Cunningham • 583-5170

Callicoon FD Mark Murphy • 887-4233

Hortonville FD Peter Norton • 887-5177

Livingston Manor FD Daniel Roser • 439-4490

North Branch FD Dale Steffens • 482-5134

Callicoon Center FD Gary Brockner • 482-3020

Hurleyville FD Chris Gibson • 434-4161

Loch Sheldrake FD Shawn Edwards • 434-2710

Rock Hill FD Kris Gwiozdowski • 794-8961

Claryville Fire Dept.

Glenn Vanderberg • 985-7270

Jeffersonville FD Scott McGowan • 482-4202

Long Eddy FD Aaron Polomcean • 887-5926

Roscoe/Rockland FD Gary Bury • 607-498-4292

Fallsburg FD Ricky Shaddock • 434-2008

Kauneonga Lake E&H/FD Mark Pennell • 583-4700

Lumberland FD Don Hunt Jr. • 856-2041

Smallwood/Mongaup Valley FD Tim Morey • 583-5487

Forestburgh Fire Company No. 1 Gary Miller • 794-7899

Kenoza Lake FD George Slater • 482-5676

Monticello FD Scott Schoomaker • 794-6330

Summitville Fire Company Graig Blakeslt Jr. • 888-5531

Grahamsville FD Ed McCarthy • 985-2260

Lake Huntington Fire Company Jason Kraack • 932-8444

Mountaindale Fire Company Andy Millman • 434-3425

Swan Lake FD Gary Couitt • 292-6918

White Sulphur Springs FD Tim Fink • 292-5468 Woodbourne FD John Wallace • 434-6763 Woodridge FD David Begbie • 434-6893 Wurtsboro FD Tom Morrow • 888-4611 Youngsville FD Joe Ratner • 482-3600 Yulan FD Jeffrey Haas • 557-8483

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Yaun Co. offers the best in home protection Long established heating and plumbing firm adds to list of services

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f you worry about security for your primary residence or second home, Yaun Company, Inc. offers you peace of mind with remote control home protection. Control Products™ brands available to you or your contractor through Yaun include a freeze alarm, home sitter, water alarm and security alarms.

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able home protection products have no monitoring fees or installation costs – although a HVAC or electrical contractor is recommended if you are installing these to interface with your heating and/or air conditioning system.

The Homesitter™ Temperature, Water & Power Failure Alarm from Protected Home is the lowest cost multi-functional home monitoring system on the market. It will sound a loud alarm and call up to three telephone numbers to protect your home from damage caused by temperature extremes, water leaks or

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Additionally, the Deluxe FreezeAlarm can call up to three phone numbers if the temperature gets out of range, or the power goes out.

Extra sensors available include a WaterSiren water alarm to alert you by phone if there are water leaks or flooding. The addition of an optional Mini-Alarm Motion sensor alerts the property owner and/or their designees if intruders have broken into a monitored property.

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The system uses your existing telephone line to make outgoing alarm calls. It plugs into a regular 110-volt power outlet. A 9-volt lithium battery is recommended for back-up power.

You can also protect your home without a phone line with the addition of any one of Yaun’s alarm dialers, a celllink adapter and a mobile phone with Bluetooth capability.

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Middletown Medical:

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iddletown Medical, the Hudson Valley’s premier provider of healthcare services, is now providing a “reservation service” for its Urgent Care Centers in Middletown and Chester.

Available seven days a week at both Urgent Care Centers, patients can simply phone the location they want to go to and can “Reserve a Spot” by pre-registering. Once they arrive, they will then be the next person taken (although in case of emergency, they’ll be seen immediately).

“We know everyone’s time is valuable, and this allows patients to save time,” said Lori Marl, Operations Director. “It’s just another service we’re adding to better assist with the busy lifestyles of our patients.”

Both Urgent Care Centers are open seven days a week and offer: • Treatment of non-emergency illness and injury.

• Walk-in X-ray services • Splints and sutures

Middletown Medical was the first in the area to offer immediate medical care, and ensures personalized emergency care, thanks to an award-winning staff of physicians.

The Middletown location is at 111 Maltese Drive, and the phone is 342-4774, while the new Chester Center is located in the Chester ShopRite Plaza, and can be reached by calling 469-2692.

Middletown Medical is a multi-specialty physicians’ group

• Lab services and blood work • Immunizations and injections • Physical exams • Emergency Room follow-up • Nebulizer and asthma treatment • EKG testing • Worker’s Comp and No Fault medical treatment

dedicated to providing patients with top quality, comprehensive care in a warm and caring environment. Opened in 1984, Middletown Medical now includes nine locations throughout Orange and Sullivan counties – Middletown, Bloomingburg, Chester, Ellenville, Liberty, Monticello, Port Jervis, Warwick and Wurtsboro – including Immediate Medical Care (Urgent Care walk-in services) at the Middletown, Chester and Ellenville locations. Open seven days a week with no appointment necessary,visit www.MiddletownMedical.com for more information, or call 342-4774.

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But what’s just as comforting is that we’re a well-connected ER, with a direct link to the regional Trauma Center at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Greater Binghamton. Your ER. Closer to home.

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Crystal Run Urgent Care much more affordable price than that of a hospital emergency room.

“Urgent Care is not intended for someone who is having chest pain and suspects they are having a heart attack,” urges Margaret Coughlin, MD, a Family Medicine physician at Crystal Run Urgent Care. “In that situation it is better to call 911 and get yourself to an emergency room.

Urgent Care is more for individuals that have experienced minor emergencies and injuries that are non-life threatening but still cannot wait for their next doctor’s appointment.”

Dr. Coughlin added: “We see lots of patients with cold and flu-related symptoms like sore throats, coughs, headaches and stomach aches in the winter months as wells as people that slip and fall on ice and have mechanical injuries such as a sprain or strain. As the weather warms up

we see more injuries from outdoor activities like insect bites, allergic reactions, burns as well as cuts and bruises.”

Not all Urgent Care is created equal Many Urgent Cares are staffed almost exclusively with physician assistants and nurse practitioners.

What sets Crystal Run Urgent Care apart from others is that it is staffed with trained Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine physicians at all times, in addition to certified nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

In fact, having a physician available on site at all times is one of the many criteria that Crystal Run has met in order to be the only private practice Urgent Care in the region to be both accredited by the Joint Commission and a Certified Urgent Care Center as

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In addition, Crystal Run Urgent Care is directly connected to Crystal Run Healthcare’s premier multi-specialty group medical practice, which gives you access to world-class physicians in dozens of specialties, plus fast, accurate lab work and diagnostic imaging right on site.

Crystal Run now has four Urgent Care locations in Rock Hill, Middletown, Monroe and New Windsor.

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At Crystal Run Healthcare, we offer same-day primary care appointments, but sometimes issues come up after hours. The solution: Crystal Run Urgent Care.

Crystal Run Urgent Care provides patients with walk-in, extendedhour medical care with licensed providers. While not an emergency department like that of a hospital, Urgent Care does provide options when you need medical attention outside normal office hours – with no appointment needed – and at a

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PN remains committed to founders’ vision of personal service

Family firm celebrates 55 years in business Later in the sixties, the Kaufmans moved to Monticello where Norman’s brother, David, had established a career in public service. Eventually, David became supervisor of the Town of Thompson.

Norman’s son Steven L. (currently the president) and David’s son Steven

Jared Kaufman and his cousin, Steven B. Kaufman are third and second generation respectively of the Kaufman family involved in the business.

B. (vice president) were the second generation to join the business, and Steven L.’s son Jared is part of the sales/service crew. Steven L.’s wife Lois is also involved.

Fifty-five years later those simple alarms have evolved into elaborate and remotely-operated security and alarm systems. What Norman could not have foreseen were how… … you can control almost any aspect of your home through an app on your smart phone. … you can lock your front door and turn off the oven from your phone while you’re sitting at work. … CCTV systems and motion sensors allowing your phone to stream live video of your front door and alerting

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Norman Kaufman was visiting a friend’s house in Brooklyn when a salesman rang the bell and offered to show them what he claimed to be the newest and greatest development in home alarm systems.

“This gentleman comes in with a fog machine [to simulate smoke] and says ‘Do you want your family to die in a fire?’ ” Jared Kaufman, Norman’s grandson, related recently at PN Alarm in Monticello.

The salesman was shown the door, but Norman had had a brainstorm.

Kaufman told his friend he could install an alarm himself.

Norman and wife Phyllis went to a hardware store and bought equipment for their aspiring enterprise, which they had named “PN Alarm.”

Phyllis and Norman literally started the business out of their station wagon, selling systems to neighbors, and the firm grew by word of mouth.

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PN has thousands of clients from “Lake George to New York City,” according to Jared, including many residents here in Sullivan County.

Jared has been working at PN full time since 2000.

“My best experience on the job was working with my grandfather, Norman,” said Jared. “I was standing in a room with the walls gutted out and just thinking to myself ‘How am I going to do all this?’, then my grandfather just walks in and says ‘Let’s work.’ ” “We provide any and all services,” said Senior Vice President Steven B. Kaufman, who claimed PN could match “any [better-known] company in the country.”

Those products include personal emergency response systems (PERS) that allow seniors to call for help in the event of an emergency. But these are slightly different from just any PERS you see advertised on TV. PN’s PERS contain a GPS system that allows emergency responders to ping the exact location of the person who needs help.

“The best experience is the one I haven’t had yet,” concluded Steven B. “I love to come in here every day to design and engineer things that I know will help people in this community.”

PN Fire & Burglar Alarm is located at 31 North St. in Monticello (7946133) and also in Middletown (3437600). Call toll-free 1-800-PNALARM (762-5276). For complete list of services visit http://pnalarm.com.

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RESIDENTIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS Custom designed, from simple to elaborate, and linked to Central Station to provide police response. Hardwired or wireless smoke sensors, carbon monoxide sensors and propane sensors work alone or in combination. Central Station can identify the difference between the three.

COMMERCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS Specialized in designing and installing commercial security systems. Control panels can be programmed to operate security sensors in buildings from a few hundred square feet to over 10,000 sq. ft. In warehouses or garages, commercial motion sensors can eliminate false alarms from animals that might enter the building, such as birds.

Built-in time clocks and schedules can tell Central Station things such as what time the alarm was turned on/off, which employee is arming/disarming the security systems and detect employees entering after hours.

Programmable control panels can alarm different portions of a warehouse. ”Hold-up” switches can be installed by a desk or behind a counter, giving you peace of mind when the main alarm is disarmed.

COMMERCIAL FIRE ALERT SYSTEMS Upon activation the system can recall elevators, release electronic door controls, shut down HVAC systems and alert occupants in building.

Fire panel can interface with the sprinkler system to alert Central Station on sprinkler activation, valve closure and low pressure on dry systems.

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING A pipe freeze up from a faulty furnace or power failure can cause major damage in a home or business. PN Alarm has developed a loss of heat system that is easily installed and inexpensive. Thermostats are placed in your home or business and when the furnace shuts off and the temperature starts to drop the Central Station will receive a low temperature signal causing operator to dispatch your fuel company or heating contractor.

– See complete info at pnalarm.com

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other nearby stroke center, Orange Regional Medical Center, is located.

The two hospitals are part of the Greater Hudson Valley Health System.

“Time is critical when it comes to a stroke,” said Dr. Carlos Holden, CRMC’s medical director of Emergency Medicine. He noted that there’s usually a very small window of time for someone to seek medical attention after a stroke has struck.

That deadline is often less than three hours.

“After that the brain begins to die,” said Dr. Holden.

A stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery or blood vessel and severs the flow of blood and oxygen to the brain. “What happens is that the brain is basically suffocating,” said Holden.

He added: “We want to remind area residents to call 911 immediately if they begin to experience symptoms of a stroke – sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side of the body;

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sudden confusion; trouble speaking or understanding; sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination; and/or sudden, severe headache with no known cause.”

And since every minute counts, medical providers need to use modern technology to solve problems of distance. CRMC’s Harris and Callicoon Campuses can consult stroke specialists through the use of “Doctor Polly,” a state-of-the-art technology used to help diagnose stroke and other illnesses by remote consultation. “Dr. Polly” – aka the Polycom RealPresence Practitioner Cart – allows doctors to assess a patient’s symptoms over a computer screen in real time.

Dr. Polly represents a simple, mobile workstation situated at the head of a table or in an exam room.

It assists doctors and nurses in overcoming the restraints of time and distance so they can diagnose patients wherever they may be.

“Dr. Polly is a great colleague,” said Dr. Holden. “You can see the patient in front of you and ask them to

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describe their symptoms as if they were right in the room at that moment.”

CRMC’s designation as a Stroke Center, as well as new technology such as “Dr. Polly” represent the newest and most advanced methods of treating stroke cases, but Dr. Holden stresses that prevention is still the best treatment. It all comes down to managing one’s risk factors such as high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, atrial fibrillation and physical inactivity and taking greater responsibility for one’s own well-being.

“This designation signifies our ability to rapidly assess our patients and get them the treatment they need, states Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer Gerard Galarneau, MD. “Now, people who show signs of a stroke can be cared for right in their own community, receiving quality stroke care and minimizing the affects that a stroke can cause. ” For information about our Stroke Services at Catskill Regional Medical Center, call 794-3300 or visit www.crmcny.org/strokecenter.

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Flooding dangers: What you should know If there is one thing we’ve learned since the 2000s is that Sullivan County is prone to repeated flooding. We’ve experienced major floods in which lives have been lost and property damage has run into the millions. With milder temperatures approaching, New Yorkers are urged to learn about flood dangers and sign up for NY Alerts. Governor Andrew Cuomo declared the week of March 16 as Flood Safety Preparedness Week, and with that in mind we offer this summary of flood safety tips.

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Roadways can wash away quickly – and become very dangerous – during flash floods like the one last July 4th weekend.

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Sign up for NY Alerts at https://users.nyalert.gov to get immediate alerts on flood warnings and severe storms.

Taking the New York State Citizen Preparedness Corps training is one way to prepare for any emergency or disaster. The Corps gives residents the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to pre-disaster conditions.

Visit www.prepare.ny.gov for a list of current in-person trainings happening across the state. New Yorkers can also visit this website to take a condensed version of the training online.

the hazards of walking or driving a vehicle through flood waters.

“Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other severe weather related hazard,” noted a report from the NWS. “The Centers for Disease Control report that over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water.

Most flood-related deaths and injuries could be avoided if people who come upon areas covered with water followed this simple advice: Turn Around Don't Drown.”

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Before, after and during a flood BEFORE A FLOOD • Know your Risk: Is your home, business or school in a floodplain? Where is water likely to collect on the roadways you most often travel? What is the fastest way to get to higher ground? Knowing the answers to these questions ahead of time can save your life.

• Communications Plan: It is important to be able to communicate with your family and friends in the event of a disaster. Whether it is having a specific person identified to contact for status updates or a safe location to meet up with family members, having a plan in place will give you peace of mind if disaster does strike.

• Stay Informed: The National Weather Service’s Advanced Hydrologic Prediction Service provides RSS feeds for observed forecast and alert river conditions to help keep the public informed about local water conditions.

• Develop and practice a 'family escape' plan and identify a meeting place if family members become separated.

• Have a professional install check-valves in plumbing to prevent flood waters from backing up into the drains of your home. Make sure your sump pump is working and consider having a backup. Make sure your electric circuit breakers, or fuses, are clearly marked for each area of your home.

• Make an itemized list – as well as potentially photo and video documentation – of all valuables including furnishings, clothing and other personal property. Keep the list in a safe place.

• Stockpile emergency supplies of canned food, medicine and first aid supplies and drinking water. Store drinking water in clean, closed containers.

• Plan what to do with your pets.

• Have a portable radio, flashlights, extra batteries and emergency cooking equipment available.

• Keep your automobile fueled. If electric power is cut off, gasoline stations may not be able to pump fuel for several days. Have a small disaster supply kit in the trunk of your car.

• Find out how many feet your property is above and below possible flood levels. When predicted flood levels are broadcast, you can determine if you may be flooded.

• Keep materials like sandbags, plywood, plastic sheeting and lumber handy for emergency water-proofing.

• Check on your insurance coverage. Homeowners’ insurance policies generally do not cover flood damages. Only flood insurance can protect your home against flood damages.

You can purchase flood insurance whether or not you live in a mapped flood zone.

DURING A FLOOD • Stay Informed: Monitor local radio and television (including NOAA Weather Radio), internet and social media for information and updates.

• Get to Higher Ground: Get out of areas subject to flooding and get to higher ground immediately.

• Obey Evacuation Orders: If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Be sure to lock your home as you leave. If you have time, disconnect utilities and appliances.

• Electric Safety: Don't go into a basement, or any room, if water covers the electrical outlets or if cords are submerged. If you see sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping or popping noises --get out! Stay out of water that may have electricity in it!

• Avoid Flood Waters: Do not walk through flood waters. It only takes six inches of moving water to knock you off your feet. If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 for help.

• Do not drive into flooded roadways or around a barricade; Turn Around, Don't Drown!

Water may be deeper than it appears and can hide many hazards (i.e. sharp objects, washed out road surfaces, electrical wires, chemicals, etc). A vehicle caught in swiftly moving water can be swept away in a matter of seconds. Twelve inches of water can float a car or small SUV and 18 inches of water can carry away large vehicles.

AFTER A FLOOD Wait for the “All Clear”: Do not enter a flood damaged home or building until you're given the all clear by authorities. If you choose to enter a flood damaged building, be extremely careful. Water can compromise the structural integrity and its foundation. Make sure the electrical system has been turned off, otherwise contact the power company or a qualified electrician.

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Sun., March 29 - Palm Sunday; Livingston Manor Hose FD Palm Sunday pancake breakfast; Neversink/Grahamsville FD pancake breakfast

April Wed., April 1 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Fri., April 3 - Good Friday Sat., April 4 - Passover begins Sun., April 5 - Easter Sunday Wed., April 8 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., April 11 - Rock Hill Firehouse Boy Scout Troop 101 spaghetti & meatball dinner; Driver Safety Course, Delaware Community Center, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Sun., April 12 - Jeffersonville FD chicken barbecue (takeout only); Liberty FD #3 pancake breakfast Tues., April 14 - SCVFA Meeting - Monticello Wed., April 15 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., April 18 - Loch Sheldrake FD annual dinner; Jeffersonville Presbyterian Church chicken barbecue Sun., April 19 - Claryville FD breakfast; Lava FD chicken barbecue takeout; Woodbourne FD French toast breakfast Wed., April 22 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., April 25 - North Branch FD roast beef dinner;

Boy Scout Troop 106 chicken barbecue, Jeff Presbyterian Church; Rock Hill FD Empire State Performance Rally Road Race Sun., April 26 - Mountaindale FD Recruit NY Open House; Hortonville FD chicken barbecue takeout; Rock Hill FD Empire State Performance Rally Road Race Mon., April 27 - Rock Hill FD Empire State Performance Rally Road Race Wed., April 29 - Woodbourne FD Bingo

May Sat., May 2 - Thunder 102 10th anniversary Thunderbash, Monticello Casino/ Raceway; Neversink FD Chief’s Inspection Dinner; St. Francis Church Penny Social, Youngsville Firehouse Sun., May 3 - SCVFA Memorial Services, Sullivan County Government Center; Kenoza Lake FD pancake breakfast; Forestburgh FD pancake breakfast Wed., May 6 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., May 9 - Woodbourne FD annual dinner Sun., May 10 - Mother’s Day; Woodridge FD Mother’s Day pancake breakfast; Claryville FD breakfast; Hortonville FD Mother’s Day pancake breakfast Tues., May 12 - SCVFA Executive Board mtg.

Wed., May 13 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., May 16 - Catskill Regional - Grover Hermann Health/Craft Fair Wed., May 20 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., May 23 - Loch Sheldrake Blue Vests Picnic

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Sun., May 24 - Mountaindale FD pancake breakfast; Beaverkill Valley FD chicken barbecue; St. Mary’s Church, Obernburg, pancake breakfast Mon., May 25 - Memorial Day; VFW Long Eddy Cemetery Service, 1 p.m.

Wed., May 27 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., May 30 - Loch Sheldrake FD gun raffle Sun., May 31 - Rock Hill FD AACA Antique Car Show

June Wed., June 3 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., June 6 - Callicoon Center FD gun raffle Sun., June 7 - Neversink FD Horseshoe Tournament; Callicoon FD pancake breakfast; Callicoon Tractor Parade Tues., June 9 - SCVFA Election Meeting, Mountaindale Wed., June 10 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., June 13 - Monticello FD 200 Club; North Branch FD chicken barbecue; Youngsville Reform Church drive-thru chicken barbecue, 4 to 7 p.m.

Sun., June 14 - Flag Day; Callicoon FD pancake breakfast Wed., June 17 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., June 20 - Hurleyville FD Bill Carlson Golf Tournament, Terry Brae; Hurleyville FD Fishing Classic, Morningside Sun., June 21 - Father’s Day; Summer begins; White Lake FD pancake breakfast; Claryville FD breakfast Wed., June 24 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sun., June 28 - Jeffersonville FD Poker Run

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Sat., July 18 - St. Francis, Youngsville, Giant Bazaar 6 to 10 p.m.; Monticello FD Golf Tournament; Rummage Sale, Kenoza Lake Methodist Church Sun., July 19 - Rock Hill FD French toast/waffle breakfast; Swan Lake FD golf outing; Jeffersonville FD pancake breakfast; Claryville FD breakfast; 5K 10K Race, River Rd., Callicoon Wed., July 22 - Woodbourne FD Bingo; Sullivan County Fire District, White Sulphur Springs Fri., July 24 - Tricky Tray, St. Mary’s Church in Youngsville Sat., July 25 - Kenoza Lake FD chicken barbecue; Callicoon Street Fair; Callicoon Community Center yard sale Sun., July 26 - Youngsville FD pancake breakfast Wed., July 29 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Fri., July 31 - Rummage Sale, Kenoza Lake Methodist Church

August Sat., Aug. 1 - SCVFA 87th Annual Parade, Liberty; Rummage Sale, Kenoza Lake Methodist Church

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October Sat., Oct. 3 - Youngsville St. Francis Church penny social at Youngsville Firehouse

Sat., Oct. 4 - Liberty FD #3 pancake breakfast

Tues., Nov. 10 - SCVFA Executive Board mtg.

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Sat., Nov. 14 - Callicoon Center FD Turkey/Gun Raffle; Forestburgh FD roast beef dinner Sun., Nov. 15 - Claryville FD breakfast; Hortonville FD pancake breakfast Wed., Nov. 18 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Wed., Nov. 25 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Thurs., Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Fri., Nov. 27 - Holiday Parade, Jeffersonville; Callicoon Holiday Fair, Delaware Community Center Sat., Nov. 28 - Callicoon Holiday Fair, Delaware Community Center; Kenoza Lake Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar

December Wed., Dec. 2 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., Dec. 5 - Christmas in Callicoon, 1 - 3 p.m., Delaware Community Center

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Sun., Dec. 6 - Jeffersonville Chamber of Commerce Truck Raffle, Villa Roma

Sun., Nov. 1 - Daylight Savings Ends; Swan Lake FD French toast breakfast; White Lake FD pancake breakfast; Hurleyville FD pancake breakfast Tues., Nov. 3 - Election Day; Kenoza Lake Methodist Church Soup/Chili Sale at Kenoza Lake Firehouse Wed., Nov. 4 - Woodbourne FD Bingo Sat., Nov. 7 - Woodbourne FD Veteran’s Day Parade Sun., Nov. 8 - Neversink Ladies Auxiliary Holiday Gift Sale

Thank you to all of our local Emergency Services Personnel

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Those who keep us safe: Upper Delaware Volunteer Ambulance Corps

Year founded: 1969 Monthly meetings: are the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at its headquarters, 26 Kellam Bridge Rd., Hankins.

Mailing address: PO Box 258, Hankins, NY 12741 Non-emergency phone: 845-8876070. Leave a message, someone will get back to you.

Operating budget: $65,050 Charter member: Henry Hermann is the only current member with 20 years or more. He has been with corps since the beginning.

Equipment: Corps just purchased a 2014 Chevy which will be replacing

The Leadership Current Officers for 2015 Captain: Diana Duffy Lieutenant: Dawn Buchanan Health/Safety: Ashley Buchanan President: Vern Buchanan Vice President: Rick Knack Secretary: Shannon Bailey Financial: Steve Duffy Board of Directors: Mike Knack, Sam Avrett, Pam Wayne Maintenance: Shawn Wilcox Spiritual: Shawn Bailey Historian: Henry Hermann

the 2002 Ford. It also owns a 2006 Ford. In regards to special equipment: The new 2014 is equipped with five-point harnesses for increased safety for rear passengers. We have also placed automatic external defibrillators (AED) with several of EMTs spread throughout the district.

Calls for 2014: The corps averages 200 calls per year.

Scope and challenges: “Our district covers all or parts of the Towns of Delaware, Callicoon, Fremont,and Hancock,” said Captain Diana Duffy.

“While 2014 brought several challenging calls, one of the most challenging aspects for our members is the fact that we are caring for our friends, neighbors and family members. Whether it is a laceration, a motor vehicle accident or a cardiac arrest, we are caring for our community and the people we know. In doing so we don't just finish the call at the hospital but will be interacting with all involved long after the call is done.”

Awards for 2014: Best Appearing Ambulance Corps at Hortonville Field Day. Involvement: Corps participates in several community events throughout the year including Callicoon Tractor Parade, Youth Center 5K run

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Members of the Upper Delaware Volunteer Ambulance Corps pose before a recent meeting.

Sitting, from left: Diana Duffy, Shawn Bailey, Shannon Bailey, Henry Hermann, Rick Knack, Pam Wayne and Vern Buchanan. Standing: Mike Knack, Connor Duffy, Tony Wayne, Dawn Buchanan, Cody Buchanan and Steve Duffy. Absent members: Sam Avrett, Norman Bauer, Jessica Belko, Ashley Buchanan, Carolee Glassel, Loretta Kern, Brittany Reddish, Travis Roeder, Shawn Wilcox and Megan Yelekli.

and Red Dogs football season.

Diana Duffy, Dawn Buchanan, Connor Duffy, Ashley Buchanan, Sam Avrett, Norman Bauer and Brittany Reddish all have been EMTs for five or more years and newest EMT Cody Buchanan just passed his exam this week. In addition to the EMTs there are 15 other members that assist the agency either by driving, assisting

with calls or office staff. It is a team effort.

“We are all volunteers. One of the continuing challenges, not only to our agency but to the EMS system as a whole, is the need for volunteers to answer the call to the community. We are always looking for new members.

We encourage people to join their local squads.” — Diana Duffy

Info was current as of press time. Election of new officers is held in April. The phone numbers are direct lines to the firehouses. In case of emergency, please dial 911.

Beaverkill Valley FD Adam Carlson • 439-4199

Hankins-Fremont Center FD Matt Hubert • 887-2028

Lava Volunteer FD Lew Meckle • 252-3375

Narrowsburg Fire Company David Casey • 252-3328

Westbrookville FD Bo Tunno • 754-8848

Bloomingburg Fire Company Charlie Griswold • 733-1000

Highland Lake FD Warren Wagner • 557-8788

Liberty FD Harold Huggler • 295-1236

Neversink FD Ralph Hornbeck • 985-7198

White Lake Fire Company Brendon Cunningham • 583-5170

Callicoon FD Mark Murphy • 887-4233

Hortonville FD Peter Norton • 887-5177

Livingston Manor FD Daniel Roser • 439-4490

North Branch FD Dale Steffens • 482-5134

Callicoon Center FD Gary Brockner • 482-3020

Hurleyville FD Chris Gibson • 434-4161

Loch Sheldrake FD Shawn Edwards • 434-2710

Rock Hill FD Kris Gwiozdowski • 794-8961

Claryville Fire Dept.

Glenn Vanderberg • 985-7270

Jeffersonville FD Scott McGowan • 482-4202

Long Eddy FD Aaron Polomcean • 887-5926

Roscoe/Rockland FD Gary Bury • 607-498-4292

Fallsburg FD Ricky Shaddock • 434-2008

Kauneonga Lake E&H/FD Mark Pennell • 583-4700

Lumberland FD Don Hunt Jr. • 856-2041

Smallwood/Mongaup Valley FD Tim Morey • 583-5487

Forestburgh Fire Company No. 1 Gary Miller • 794-7899

Kenoza Lake FD George Slater • 482-5676

Monticello FD Scott Schoomaker • 794-6330

Summitville Fire Company Graig Blakeslt Jr. • 888-5531

Grahamsville FD Ed McCarthy • 985-2260

Lake Huntington Fire Company Jason Kraack • 932-8444

Mountaindale Fire Company Andy Millman • 434-3425

Swan Lake FD Gary Couitt • 292-6918

White Sulphur Springs FD Tim Fink • 292-5468 Woodbourne FD John Wallace • 434-6763 Woodridge FD David Begbie • 434-6893 Wurtsboro FD Tom Morrow • 888-4611 Youngsville FD Joe Ratner • 482-3600 Yulan FD Jeffrey Haas • 557-8483

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