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February 2, 2017 by Seth Tracy

Clinton Heights FD Installs New Officers

The Clinton Heights Fire Department recently held its Annual Installation Banquet at the Century House, Latham, N.Y. at which those newly elected to hold office for the year 2017 were recognized. Installed as Chief of the Department was William K. O’Connor who took the oath of office as administered by his father, William T. O’Connor, Past Assistant Chief of the Clifton Park Fire Department. Installing the new Assistant Chiefs was Past Chief Seth J. Tracy; taking the oath was Assistant Chief Christopher M. Racine and Stephen J. Bestler. The Line Officers for the new year were sworn in by East Greenbush Town Supervisor, Jack Conway. He administered the oath to Captains Aaron Jennes and Thomas Penk and Lieutenants Timothy Kirsch, Marcus Kravitz, Nicholas Petramale, and Joseph Faranda.

The Civil or Table Officers for the next twelve months were sworn in by Christopher Meyer, Deputy County Executive of Rensselaer County. Those taking office for the W. F. Bruen Hose Company were: President Tony Hazzard, Vice President Richard Hendrick, Secretary Dave Jordan, Treasurer Thomas Burns, Sergeant-at-Arms Stephen Moore and Assistant Sergeant-at-Arms Kevin Glokler. The newly installed Board of Directors for Bruen Hose are Tony Hazzard, Stephen Bestler, Dave Jordan, Thomas Burns, Frank Fiato, Richard Hendrick and William O’Connor. For the Community Hose Fire Company: President Nicholas Petramale, Vice President Kevin DeRusso, Secretary Paul Bednarczyk, Treasurer Edward Pratt, Financial Secretary John Farrell Jr., and Sergeant-at-Arms Charlie Higgins. The members of the new Board of Directors for Community Hose are Paul Bednarczyk, John Farrell Jr., Marcus Kravitz, Theodore LaPlante, Dave Caneen, Timothy Kirsch, Nicholas Petramale, Edward Pratt and Ronald Stark. Chief William K. O’Connor oversaw the installation of the Officers of the Ladies Auxiliary; newly elected are President Bernadette Hazzard, Vice President Chrissy Phillips, Secretary Leigh Newell, Treasurer Helene Reed and Chaplain Joyce Smith.

Several Awards and Presentations were made during the course of the evening. The W. F. Bruen Hose Company and The Community Hose Fire Company both honored Past Chief Seth Tracy as did the Board of Fire Commissioners. On behalf of the Fire District, Past Chief Tracy presented the annual John Mitchell Sr. Award to recently deceased Firefighter Douglas Noble. Accepting this award and other honors bestowed in the memory of Doug was his wife Jessica Noble.

Representatives of neighboring fire departments were honored guests at the ceremonies including East Greenbush FD, Best Luther FD, South Schodack FD, Castleton FD, Bruen Rescue Squad and Defreestville FD as well as The East Greenbush Police Department and Chief of Police, Chris Lavin. Members of the East Greenbush Town Board were present: Supervisor Jack Conway, Board Members Tom Grant, Mary Ann Matters and Deb Di Martino. And as mentioned, Rensselaer Deputy County Executive Christopher Meyer. The Master of Ceremonies for the gathering was Past Chief Ted Mulberry Sr.

 

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School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

If You're Dropping Off
Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. The following apply to all school zones:

Don't double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles
Don't load or unload children across the street from the school
Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school
Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians

According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and they're walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe:

Don't block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
Don't honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way
Sharing the Road with School Buses

If you're driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if you're on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children
If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop
The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus
Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

On most roads, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, but bikes can be hard to see. Children riding bikes create special problems for drivers because usually they are not able to properly determine traffic conditions. The most common cause of collision is a driver turning left in front of a bicyclist.

When passing a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction slowly, and leave 3 feet between your car and the cyclist
When turning left and a bicyclist is approaching in the opposite direction, wait for the rider to pass
If you're turning right and a bicyclists is approaching from behind on the right, let the rider go through the intersection first, and always use your turn signals
Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children especially have a tendency to do this
Be extra vigilant in school zones and residential neighborhoods
Watch for bikes coming from driveways or behind parked cars
Check side mirrors before opening your door
By exercising a little extra care and caution, drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
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School days bring congestion: School buses are picking up their passengers, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. Its never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are present – especially before and after school.

If Youre Dropping Off
Schools often have very specific drop-off procedures for the school year. Make sure you know them for the safety of all kids. The following apply to all school zones:

Dont double park; it blocks visibility for other children and vehicles
Dont load or unload children across the street from the school
Carpool to reduce the number of vehicles at the school
Sharing the Road with Young Pedestrians

According to research by the National Safety Council, most of the children who lose their lives in bus-related incidents are 4 to 7 years old, and theyre walking. They are hit by the bus, or by a motorist illegally passing a stopped bus. A few precautions go a long way toward keeping children safe:

Dont block the crosswalk when stopped at a red light or waiting to make a turn, forcing pedestrians to go around you; this could put them in the path of moving traffic
In a school zone when flashers are blinking, stop and yield to pedestrians crossing the crosswalk or intersection
Always stop for a school patrol officer or crossing guard holding up a stop sign
Take extra care to look out for children in school zones, near playgrounds and parks, and in all residential areas
Dont honk or rev your engine to scare a pedestrian, even if you have the right of way
Never pass a vehicle stopped for pedestrians
Always use extreme caution to avoid striking pedestrians wherever they may be, no matter who has the right of way
Sharing the Road with School Buses

If youre driving behind a bus, allow a greater following distance than if you were driving behind a car. It will give you more time to stop once the yellow lights start flashing. It is illegal in all 50 states to pass a school bus that is stopped to load or unload children.

Never pass a bus from behind – or from either direction if youre on an undivided road – if it is stopped to load or unload children
If the yellow or red lights are flashing and the stop arm is extended, traffic must stop
The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them space to safely enter and exit the bus
Be alert; children often are unpredictable, and they tend to ignore hazards and take risks
Sharing the Road with Bicyclists

On most roads, bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as vehicles, but bikes can be hard to see. Children riding bikes create special problems for drivers because usually they are not able to properly determine traffic conditions. The most common cause of collision is a driver turning left in front of a bicyclist.

When passing a bicyclist, proceed in the same direction slowly, and leave 3 feet between your car and the cyclist
When turning left and a bicyclist is approaching in the opposite direction, wait for the rider to pass
If youre turning right and a bicyclists is approaching from behind on the right, let the rider go through the intersection first, and always use your turn signals
Watch for bike riders turning in front of you without looking or signaling; children especially have a tendency to do this
Be extra vigilant in school zones and residential neighborhoods
Watch for bikes coming from driveways or behind parked cars
Check side mirrors before opening your door
By exercising a little extra care and caution, drivers and pedestrians can co-exist safely in school zones.
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