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First into the fire

Submitted by News 10NBC
Monday, May 20th, 2013, 8:17am
First into the fire

They couldn’t see a thing.

The smoke was so thick Palmyra firefighters Cpt. Bobby Devlin and Jesse Wilson couldn’t see their hands in front of their faces, let alone each other. It was intensely hot, and they still couldn’t see the fire. Their instincts were setting off alarms in their heads — something bad was going to happen and they needed to get out. Then Bobby’s air pack alarm sounded, alerting them he had at best five minutes of oxygen left. They dropped everything and made their way out. That’s when the fire flashed, the deadly heat chasing them down the two flights of stairs.

Bobby and Jesse were among the first on scene that Friday afternoon in Palmyra with engine driver Lt. Joe Bruening and rookie firefighter Ryan Dunning.

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Lyons resident writes book

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Friday, May 17th, 2013, 6:00am
Lyons resident writes book

Lyons resident, Pat Gorthy, has written a book that focuses on the heritage of Lyons, New York.

The book -- “Peppermint Summer” – was illustrated by Lyons residents Sue and Dawn Borheim and Lyons High School student, Emily Sawtelle.

The story is set in 1860 where a 10-year-old girl finds herself spending her second summer with her grandparents on their peppermint farm in Lyons.

The book is available in Lyons at Dobbins Drugs, the Lyons Heritage Society, and the Museum of Wayne County History; in Clyde at the Galen Historical Society and in Rose at the Rose Historical Society and soon to be in other Wayne County venues.
 

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Newark Fire Department names officers

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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013, 6:00am

The Newark Volunteer Fire Officers elected by the Department members and approved by the Village Board are as follows:
 
Fire Chief David Greco (Deluge Hose Co. #1)
1st. Assistant Chief Jerry VanDeWalle (Arcadia Hose Co. #2)
2nd. Chief  Rustin Havert (New York Central Hose Co. # 5)
3rd. Assistant Chief Kevin Velte (Excelsior Hook & Ladder Co. #4)

Other Line Officers are as follows:
 
Deluge Hose Co. #1
Capt. Jake Powell
1st. Lieut. Phil DeSain
2nd. Lieut.  James Leslie
 
Arcadia Hose Co. #2
Capt. Jeff Miller
2nd. Lieut. Geraldo Vazquez
 
Excelsior Hook & Ladder Co. #4
Capt. Dan Henson
1st. Lieut. Doug Velte
2nd. Lieut. Mike Colacino
 
New York Central Hose Co. #5
Capt. Rod Bliss

Courtesy: WaynePost.com

 

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Four finalists selected for Newark CSD superintendent

Submitted by News 10NBC
Monday, May 6th, 2013, 9:50am
Four finalists selected for Newark CSD superintendent

The Board of Education in the Newark Central School District has chosen four finalists in its search for a superintendent when current superintendent, Henry Hann, retires this summer.

The four candidates – Dr. Mary Aronson, Brett Provenzano, Matt Cook and Nelson Kise – will visit the schools in the district to tour the schools and meet with students, staff and community groups throughout the day before having dinner with and meeting with members of the Board of Education.

Schedule:
Aronson will visit on May 13
Provenzano will visit on May 20
Cook will visit on May 21
Kise will visit on May 22   

If you are interested in being part of the community group meetings, please call 315-332-3217.

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Sheriff's office offers Safe Boating Course

Submitted by News 10NBC
Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 6:00am

Summer is right around the corner and that mean boating season is on its way, too.

In preparation, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office will offer a New York State Safe Boating Course.

The course is required for anybody who wants to drive a personal water craft, like a Jet Ski or Wave Runner. It's also required for anybody between the ages of 10 and 17 in order to drive any water vessel, including boats.

The course will be offered May 11th from 8:30 am until 5 pm at Pal-Mac High School on Hyde Parkway in Palmyra. To register for this course, call 315-597-3409.

It will also be offered May 18th from 8:30 am until 5 pm at the Wayne County Fire Training Building on Nye Road in Lyons. You can register for that course by calling 315-946-5714.

Participants are asked to bring a pen and lunch to class with them.

For more information on Safe Boating Courses, visit Ready, Set, Wear It.

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Public Health welcomes TB clinician

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Wednesday, May 1st, 2013, 6:00am
Public Health welcomes TB clinician

Wayne County Public Health welcomed Dr.Gary Wahl, to the WCPH Tuberculosis (TB) Program.

Dr. Wahl is a Pulmonologist with the RGH Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Group. Wayne County Public Health is excited for this new partnership.

The mission of WCPH TB program is to provide surveillance,control and prevention of Tuberculosis in Wayne County. The program is staffed with a full time nurse, Veronica LaFave-Boughton.

TB clinics providing testing and lung clinics are held regularly at our Nye Rd, Lyons facility. Nursing visits, when necessary, can be made in the early morning, during daytime hours, or during the evening to accommodate our clients. Interpreters are available for individuals who need them to assist with interviews.

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Marion native Marine earns Bronze Star

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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013, 8:46am
Marion native Marine earns Bronze Star

First Sgt. William Pinkerton IV, Headquarters Battery first sergeant, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat Valor during a ceremony at 1st Battalion, 12th Marines motor pool, recently.

“I’m humbled that I got to receive the Bronze Star,” said Pinkerton, 39, and a native of Marion, N.Y. “I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish anything without the Marines I served with.”

The Bronze Star Medal is an individual military award of the U.S. armed forces. It may be awarded for acts of heroism, merit or meritorious service in a combat zone. When awarded for acts of heroism, the medal is awarded with a V distinguishing device on the medal. The Bronze Star is the fifth-highest combat decoration and the 10th-highest U.S. military award.

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