August2_fair — From July 24 through 27, Storm King Engine Company #2 hosted its annual Firemen’s Fair. The fair saw the largest crowd in about five years, thanks in part to moderate weather each day.

From July 24 through 27, Storm King Engine Company #2 hosted its annual Firemen’s Fair. The fair saw the largest crowd in about five years, thanks in part to moderate weather each day.

For the first time in nearly five years, weather didn’t have a negative impact on the annual fair hosted by Storm King Engine Company #2.

Last year two days were lost due to rain. In the previous years, a heat wave seemed to keep some fairgoers away.

Since there’s no paid admission for the fair, there’s no way to keep track of attendance. But volunteer firefighter Jeff Armitage said the engine company made the most money in five years thanks in part to moderate summer temperatures, which helped bring out larger crowds each of the four days.

Armitage wouldn’t disclose how much money was made, but said it will be used to fund other company ventures.

All the money raised goes back into the community. Some of the money will be used to award a scholarship to four graduating high school seniors. Other funded ventures include Fire Preventiion Week, and holiday celebrations such as Halloween and Christmas.

No new games were introduced during this year’s fair, but Shamrock Shows and Amusements did have two new rides – bumper cars and a larger ferris wheel.
On July 25, campers from Butterhill Day School, as well as the town and village programs enjoyed three hours of unlimited rides in the morning. They also received lunch and a snack, and were treated to a magic show.

Storm King Engine Company had no problem finding volunteers for the fair, said Armitage, between the Ladies Auxiliary and the volunteers’ families.

Armitage thanked the over 100 businesses who helped sponsor the event.

Raffle winners

The carnival games weren’t the only way to win prizes during the fair. The Storm King Engine Company #2 Ladies Auxiliary raffled off a number of prizes over the four-day event.

• Maureen Wood won the 50-50.
• Lynn Lake won a $250 Shop Rite gift card.
• Michele Rossi is the winner of a new iPod.
• A $500 gas card was awarded to Matt Salino
• Tony Warchol received a $100 Gulf card.
• A State Farm wagon and bear was awarded to Cindy and Anthony Valicenti.
• Ted German will be able to hang a print of Paul Gould’s “Winter Glow on the Hudson.”
• Richard Randazzo will have the opportunity to do the same with a print of a Bronx, N.Y. firetruck in front of Yankee Stadium. The print was donated by Nancy and Bruce Bryan.