05/11/2026
Saturday night, May 9, 2026, the Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company #1 gathered at The Grandview of Ellington to celebrate our 2025 banquet. It was an evening filled with reflection, gratitude, and much-deserved recognition for the dedicated individuals who serve our community day and night.
We are incredibly proud to announce our Top 10 Responders for the year. These members have shown extraordinary commitment to answering the call:
1. Chris Roll – 238 calls
2. Myron Lanphere – 218 calls
3. Bruce Galbraith – 214 calls
4. Jeff Crossley – 179 calls
5. Abe Crossley – 119 calls
6. Scott Pentheny – 101 calls
7. Ryan Schoonover – 101 calls
8. Linda Lanphere – 99 calls
9. Rebecca Couse – 96 calls
10. Joe McKenna – 94 calls
Special Honors
A huge congratulations to our award recipients who go above and beyond in their service and leadership:
• Lifetime Member Award: Dave Lukacz
• Trustee Award: Don Mayr
An event of this scale is a team effort. We would like to extend a sincere thank you to those who made the evening a success:
• Venue & Bar: The Grandview of Ellington – for the beautiful atmosphere and hospitality.
• Catering: The Catering Company WNY – for the wonderful meal.
• Entertainment: DJ Payne – for keeping the energy high.
• Guest Speaker: Don Woodfield – for your inspiring words.
• Coordination: A special thank you to Megan Anderson, Linda Lanphere, Anne Pfeiffer, and Peggy Skillman for their tireless work in organizing this event.
• Gifts: Gary Matthews with Marrotte.
We were also honored to have representatives from our neighboring agencies join us. Thank you for your continued partnership:
• Ellery Fire Department: Jay Mease
• Gerry Fire Department: Gerry Anderson
• Cherry Creek: John Johnston
• Sheriff Department: Under Sheriff Jim Rensel
• 4th Battalion Coordinator: Greg Scott
In Memoriam
As we celebrate our achievements, we also hold a space in our hearts for those we have lost. We remember the service and spirits of:
• SueAnn Kilbury-Walker
• Mary Lou King
To all our guests: thank you for attending and for your unwavering support of the Sinclairville Volunteer Fire Company. It is an honor to serve this community.
Save the Date: We look forward to seeing everyone again next year on May 8, 2027!