Union Dale Volunteer Fire Company, Station 52, Susquehanna County
Steven Durko

It is with great sorrow, the Union Dale Fire Company has to announce the passing of our last charter member Steven Durko.

The UDVFC Officers are asking for final tones with the below call out. Around 11am. We will request it over the air when we get to the grave site.

Union Dale tones

Union Dale Fire Last call for Charter member Steven Durko to go serve at the Lord’s side. Our Friend, Brother, Father, Grandfather, a founding father to the Union Dale Vol. Fire Co., and Boro Mayor. You have received your last call to go serve and protect the Lord. You were a great inspiration in many eyes, we have all learned and taken lessons and advise to heart. We cherish our memories and celebrate your life with honor. We wish you well on your journey until we meet again Brother!

The members and Officers of the Union Dale Fire Company.

Thank you for your time and support during this time.

Andrew J. Belcher NREMT-P/FF-II
UDVFC 1st Assistant Chief/Vice President




Union Dale Vol. Fire Co. Held our 3rd annual golf tournament, dinner, and sportsmen’s raffle 9/11/11 at Lake Loraine Golf Course and The Water’s Edge Restaurant after being postponed on August 28th due to severe weather conditions from Hurricane Irene.

The day did not start off any better with pounding rain and fog, but it eased up and we were able to play a great soggy 18 holes with 10 teams.

Today’s winning teams were:

1st place overall Team Bedford with 9 under PAR
Jamie Bedford, Glen Pompey, Ryne Luce, & Dana Randall

2nd place overall & first place bar team (prize sponsored by Arlo’s)
Team Stonebridge with 5 under PAR
Justin Silfee, Andy Belcher, Robert Barrett, & Kevin Moore

Contest winners

Ladies:
Closest to the pin Jean Shinn-Silfee
Longest drive w/ a putter Jenny Keating

Men’s:
Closest to the pin - Don Evans
Longest drive w/ a putter- Gerry Shinn

We would like to thank all who attended and made this great day happen including our sponsors:

Sponsors:

Lake Lorraine Golf Course / Waters Edge Rest.
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Chet’s Place (Mark & Jean)
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Arlo’s Tavern (AJ, Frank, & Nickie)
   •   
Stone Bridge Inn & Rest. (Glenn)
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DG’s Bar (Deb & Goob)
   •   
North East Eye (Dr. Bill Jordan Jr.)
   •   
Kost Tire-Forest City
   •   
Kevin Miluszusky Graphics
   •   
D&H Snowmobile Club
   •   
Jeanna Lawrence & Family
   •   
Andy Belcher
   •   
Michelle Nagel
   •   
Lori Sibio
   •   
Dicks Sporting Goods
   •   
Texas Roadhouse
   •   
Carisa Harris (Scentsy)
   •   
Weis
   •   
Elk Mtn
   •   
North East Golf
   •   
Frank Gassib
   •   
L.T. Verastro
   •   
Kresock/Nationwide Ins.
   •   
NEP Tele. Co. (Steve)
   •   
Lenox Pharmacy


We apologize if we missed anyone.
Thank you to everyone who donated or helped out for this cause today.

We also held our annual sportsmen’s raffle to end the days events the following are the winners.
1st prize Paul Bennett taking home $625.00
2nd prize Tim Myer of Union Dale taking home $450.00
3rd prize Brett Joyce of Virginia/ Moose Belcher of Union Dale taking home the crossbow package.
4th prize Jack Kennedy of New Jersey taking home the sportsmen’s package
5th prize Matt Pappas of Virginia taking home a $100 Gander Mountain Gift Card.

Also we would like to congratulate the Newlywed Treasurer & new husband.
Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ursich Thank you and congratulations to all.


Mr. & Mrs. Steve Ursich

Members and Officers of UDVFC / Co-Chairs Andy, Michelle, & Jeanna



October 2nd Fall BBQ
                      2011 UDVFC Picnic Raffle Winners
1). Marty Shamro - Mr. BBQ Range Gas, Charcoal, and Smoker Grill
2). Jim Brown - Patio Hammock 3 Seater Swing
3). Cheri Durko - 3G Wireless Amazon Kindle
4). Karen Lynady - Nintendo Wii
5). Bill Rice - Black & Decker Cordless 131 piece Kit
6). James Sheridan - Swiss Business Carry-on Set
7). Dorothy Rogers - Gander Mountain Rocking Chair
8). Linda Marconi - 42” Tower Fan
9). Ray Sloan - 7” Digital Picture Frame
10). Doris Morrison - Mr. BBQ 12 piece Stainless Grill Set
11). Tracy Mead - $30 Gas Card
12). Joe Sweeny - $30 Instant Lottery Tickets: Donated by Tammy and Irene Witiak
13). Ted Felix - Basket of Fire Ducks BBQ Sauces: Donated by Fire Ducks
Congratulations!

Six members of the UDVFC have completed the Water Rescue Technician Level.



Front: Dave Maglicane and Michelle Nagel; back: Kyle Durko, Andy Belcher and Don Evans.  Karen Cook
Front: Dave Maglicane and Michelle Nagel;
back: Kyle Durko, Andy Belcher and Don Evans.
Congrats to Karen Cook for obtaining her water rescue tech
in February 2011 making a total of 6 water rescue techs on staff.



Congratulations to Dave, Michelle, Kyle, Andy and Don! They have taken all the water rescue classes required to obtain this level. The classes consisted of:
  • water rescue awarness, 3hrs
  • water rescue emergency response, 16hrs
  • water rescue advanced line systems, 16hrs
  • water rescue emergency boat operations and rescue, 16hrs
  • water rescue ice safety and rescue operations, 16hrs
The Union Dale Volunteer Fire Company is proud of these members and currently has 13 members working on the water rescue certifications and training.
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