Sadsbury Townships Community Day in the Park
 Bert Reel Park in Pomeroy

Saturday, August 22, 2009
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Rain date August 23, 2009
 
Come out for a fun filled day with vendors on display, crafts and events for the children. There will also be Fire-EMS and Police units on display.

Sciarretta's Cakes and Catering Presents "TO-GO" NIGHT!

July 8th - Option 1 Stuffed Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Salad $10.95 or Meatball Sandwich, Baked Ziti, Salad, Bread $10.95  *Place your order by JULY 6TH by calling 610-857-5363 or email sciarrettacatering@verizon.net

Pick up at PVFC Banquet Hall

Our thoughts and prayers are with active crew member Bob Eason and his family while they mourn the loss of a great man, John Wayne Abel.  Wayne was always a supportive member of the community and Pomeroy Volunteer Fire Company.  May you now rest in peace.

John Wayne Abel, 57, of Pomeroy passed away on Monday, June 29, 2009.  He was the husband of Jane Bireley Abel, with whom he shared 16 years of marriage. 

He is survived, in addition to his wife, by five children, Pamela J., wife of Mark Shane of Coatesville, Christopher W. Abel of Pomeroy, Randal F. Abel of Malvern, Robert J. Eason III of Pomeroy and Shannon E., wife of Severino Rodriquez of Parkesburg; two granddaughters, Jaydalynn and Olivia Rodriquez; and two siblings, Dean Abel and companion, Melissa Stanley, of Gap, and Eulamae Stanley of West Grove.  He was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Abel.

He owned and operated Wayne Abel Repairs of Parkesburg.

Wayne was a life member of the Atglen Fire Company and a member of the Highland Baptist Church.
 

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 2, at the Highland Baptist Church, 1 E. Highland Road, Parkesburg, followed by interment in Hephzibah Baptist Cemetery in East Fallowfield.

Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday at the church.
 

The Pomeroy Vol Fire Co Wishes Congratulations to the Coatesville Area Grads of 2009

Pomeroy Fire Company EMS was dispatched with Sadsbury Fire and QRS and Rescue 28 and Medic 93 to another accident reported serious in the area of Business 30 and Compass Road. Chief 31 responded and was updated with supplemental information that one subject was ejected and Skycare1 was placed on stand-by.

Ambulance 28 arrived on-scene quickly as they were on stand-by at the Piston Poppers and near the location of the accident. Deputy 31 arrived on-scene and assumed Lincoln Highway CP and advised that Skycare1 was a flight and requested another Ambulance.
 
Ambulance 29-2 and Ambulance 29-1 made the response. Ambulance 29-2 arrived on-scene and assisted with Patient care and packaging the patient for the flight. Ambulance 29-1 arrived on-scene and assisted with a BLS patient. Ambulance 29-1 however ended up taking the ALS patient to Skycare1 and Ambulance 29-2 transported BLS to Brandywine Hospital. Skycare1 transported the ALS patient to Lancaster General. Ambulance 28 also went ALS to Lancaster General.
 
Units: Ambulance 29-1 with Deputy Chief Taylor, Driver Madonna, Paramedic Dalmas, Ambulance 29-2 with Assistant Chief Tribbett and EMS Lieutenant Caron
 
Mutual Aid: Sadsbury Fire, Parkesburg Ambulance and Rescue, Medic 93, Skycare1, Multiple Fire Police from 28,35,44,41/43, Sadsbury and West Sadsbury Police.
 
Just after clearing and re-stocking from the MVA, Pomeroy Fire Company EMS was dispatched to Piston Poppers for an injured person after the motorcycle accident while racing. Driver Campbell, and EMT Taylor staffed ambulance 29-2 for this call.
 
 
-Photos courtesy of Driver Madonna
 

Pomeroy EMS was dispatched along with Sadsbury Fire and Parkesburg Rescue 28, and Medic 93 at 1640 hours to an Accident reported serious at Lincoln Highway and Old Mill Road. 31-50 was the first to arrive on-scene and requested a second Ambulance to the scene. Supplemental reports advised one vehicle into a tree with one subject out of the vehicle on the ground.

Engine 31-2 responded along with Rescue 28. At 1645 hours Chief 31 established the Lincoln Highway Command. A helicopter was placed on stand-by ay 1647 hours. Ambulance 28 advised it was staffed and advised to make the response, along with Ambulance 44 being dispatched to assist. Ambulance 29-2 made the response with Driver Madonna and EMT Moore providing. Ambulance 29-2 arrived on-scene and was transferred a patient that was fully packaged and ready for transport to the LZ from the scene by Station 31 personnel.  

The LZ was established and being ran by Rescue and Deputy 28 in the area of Quaker Road and Lincoln Highway. Skycare1 landed and was waiting the Pt. from Ambulance 29-2 . Ambulance 29-2 transported the patient  to the LZ and transferred care at 1658 hours to Skycare1 which transported the patient to Lancaster General Hospital. Ambulance 28 transported one patient to BWH and Ambulance 44 was placed available on-scene.
 
Ambulance 29-2 cleared the scene available at 1718 hours.
 
Photos courtesy of Driver Dave Madonna 
 
Unit: Ambulance 29-2
Mutual Aid: Engine 31-2, QRS 31, Chief 31, Rescue and Ambulance 28, Ambulance 44, Medic 93-2, Medic 93-4, and Skycare1. Sadsbury and West Sadsbury Police.
 

PVFC will be supporting the SCCBRL in a fundraising event this evening.  The Company donated the use of the hall in support of their Quarter Auction.  The SCCBRL has been a part of the local community for almost 70 years and offers fun and learning of a favorite past time to local children ages 4-12.  For more info on the league visit their website at www.eteamz.com/sccbrl

The Quarter Auction will open its doors at 5:30 p.m.  Come on out and support the baseball league!  The kitchen will be open with proceeds benefiting the Volunteer Fire Company.

Pomeroy EMS was dispatched to assist Station 28 on a auto accident with injuries in the area of 3000 Block of Limestone Rd. This crash occured on the same roadway approximately 2 miles south from the first one which was near N. Church Street.

Rescue 28 and Chief 28 immediately made the response. County indidcated a possiblity of 3 injured and the accident was being reported as serious. Due to the nature ALS was automatically added to the incident. Chief 28 advised county to start at least 3 transport units to the scene due to reports. Upon arrival Rescue 28 found there to be 4 patients injured and 3 still in there vehicles.

It was determined that all patients were not entangled in there vehicles. Crews once again began patient care and triage until arrival of the transport units. There were a total of 4 incoming transport units enroute to the scene. After triage and evaluation the patients were transported by priority of inuries. Fire Police also had the roadway shut down until removal of the patients and vehicles from the roadway. All units cleared the scene approximately 1 hour after arrival.

Story and Photos courtesy of Parkesburg Fire Co.

Units: Ambulance 29-2 Mutual Aid: Chief 28, Deputy 28, Rescue 28, Ambulance 28,Eng 26-3, LC Amb 5-2-2, Amb 41-1,Amb 41-3, Medic 93-1 and 2, Medic 93-9, QRS 26, FP 27, FP 26, FP 28, LC FP 5-2

Lois McGuigan, 79, passed away on May 26, 2009.  Lois was a life long resident of Pomeroy and dedicated member of our family.

Lois served our Company in several ways.  She is a life member of the Pomeroy Fire Company, a past president of our Ladies Auxiliary, and also a radio operator for 13 years.  The entire McGuigan family is part of the core to our family.

Lois was the widow of past Fire Chief, Edwin McGuigan, with whom she shared 48 years of marriage.  She is preceded in death by her sons James E McGuigan Sr., past Fire Chief Douglas McGuigan, and a grandson James E McGuigan Jr.  She is survived by her son David McGuigan of Pomeroy, two granddaughters Jessica McGuigan and Becky McGuigan of Sadsburyville, as well as two great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be held on Monday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the Wilde Funeral Home, 434 Main St., Parkesburg, followed by interment in Upper Octorara Cemetery.  Family and friends are invited to attend the viewing, which will be held at the funeral home from 10 to 11 a.m.
 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lois' name to either the Neighborhood Hospice Center, 400 E. Marshall St., West Chester, PA 19380; Pomeroy Fire Company, P.O. Box 125, Pomeroy, PA 19367; or to the Pomeroy United Methodist Church P.O. Box 68, Pomeroy, PA 19367.
 

Lois you were always loyal to our Company and you will be dearly missed.  Thank you for all your years of dedication and support.

Several members took time from their holiday to remember Chief Doug McGuigan.  Chief McGuigan was a life member of the Company as well as many surrounding companies.  Chief McGuigan had a hard fight against a fast spreading cancer and today marks the 1 year anniversary of his death.  Doug, you are forever in our hearts.  We miss you dearly.

Still Missing You - Author Unknown

They say there is a reason, they say that time will heal, but neither time nor reason, will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartache, that lies behind our smiles.  No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something so there won't be any doubt.  You're so wonderful to think of, but so hard to be without.

We cannot bring the old days back, when we were all together.  The family chain is broken now, but memories live forever.