Driving back from Alabama on Saturday afternoon, it was one of those late summer days that reminds you we're so lucky to live in Genesee County. And if you're reading this and don't live in Genesee County, my condolences.
I put the photos I took in a slide show so you can use the button in the lower left to expand the photos to a full screen view.
Following the Mud Races, I stopped by the Alabama Jam at the Alabama Tee Off on Route 77.
What I found was some good music from a Medina-based band, a great reception from lots of friendly people and great weather. Unfortunately, I couldn't hang out until the headliners. the Trolls, took the stage, but I had a good time while I was there.
More pictures after the jump:
A one-car rollover accident is reported at 1768 Lewiston Road in Alabama. Alabama Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding. Unknown injuries.
UPDATE 6:13 p.m.: The occupants are out of the car. There are no injuries.
A big hose on a gasoline tanker reportedly broke and a large amount of fuel was leaking at the Arrow Hawk Smoke Shop, located at 852 Bloomingdale Road in Alabama.
About 30 gallons of fuel has spilt but the leakage has been stopped.
Alabama Fire Department is now on scene.
Every once in a while I'll drive down a road I've been down many times and spot something I've never seen before. Today, it as the First Universalist Cemetery on Maple Street Road in Alabama. The cemetery features a large, jagged stone with a wood sign in front of it listing all of the people believed to be buried in the cemetery. All of them appear to have died before the middle part of the 19th Century. Most of the grave markers are moved or broken.
Like to hear a good banjo and fiddle? Well, you're in for a treat. The Wissmann Family will perform live bluegrass music starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, at the Oakfield-Alabama Baptist Church.
The church is located at 2210 Judge Road. A free-will offering is appreciated.
A two-car accident with injuries, not blocking traffic, is reported at Allegany Road near Roberts Road Route 63 and the Orleans/Genesee county line.
Alabama Fire Department and Mercy medics are responding. "All parties are conscious. There is an infant involved." A second ambulance is requested out of Medina.
UPDATE: 3:13 p.m.: A responder says "We have three adults and three small children. All injuries appear to be minor at this time."
An accident in the area of 7495 Maple Road is believed to have resulted in minor injuries.
OnStar reports impact was in the side of the car at 33 mph. There was air-bag deployment.
Alabama Fire Department and Mercy EMS responding.
UPDATE 10:12 a.m.: A second ambulance requested to the scene.
Bryan W. Phelps, 57, died suddenly on Monday.
Phelps was a former Town of Alabama Planning Board member and a leader in the local agricultural community.
Recently, Phelps had been active and outspoken on the issue of the STAMP project in Alabama.
Jamie Scott Schlonski, 39, of Vine Street, Batavia, is charged with grand larceny 4th, criminal mischief, 3rd, possession of burglar tools and trespass. Also charged, Joseph Allen Hogan, 42, of Bank Street, Batavia. Schlonski and Hogan are accused of breaking into a location on Clinton Street Road, Bergen, at 2:05 a.m., and stealing the windows of the residence. The pair was arrested at 2:40 a.m. Schlonski and Hogan were issued appearance tickets. The case was investigated by Deputy John Weis and Deputy Jason Saile.
Grant A. Sundown, 47, of Skye Road, Basom, is charged with criminal contempt, 1st, reckless endangerment, 2nd, and criminal mischief, 4th. On July 3 at approximately 3:18 p.m., Sundown allegedly drove a vehicle into a set of stairs at a residence on Skye Road, Basom, while a person was standing on the stairs. There was allegedly an order of protection in place barring Sundown from having contact with that person. Sundown was jailed without bail.
A high-tension power line has fallen down and is burning at 6888 Alleghany Road in Alabama. The location is north of the Judge Road intersection. Town of Alabama Fire Department is responding.
UPDATE 7:35 p.m.: The high-tension wires are the responsibility of the New York Power Authority, which is being notified. About 300 yards of grass around the wires is on fire.
UPDATE 7:39 p.m.: The power authority has been informed and there's a representative en route. But he's coming from Lewiston so it will take time to get there. The Department of Environmental Conservation is being notified.
UPDATE 7:47 p.m.: Little can be done until the power is shut down. Firefighters on scene are ensuring the blaze does not spread to structures. No structures are threatened at this time. State forestry workers are available if needed since land under the power lines belongs to New York.
UPDATE 8 p.m.: A grass truck out of Akron and tankers from Pembroke and Indian Falls are requested as mutual aid to Alabama. The grass fire is described as large. It's behind the White Memorial State Game Farm.
UPDATE 8:08 p.m.: After researching the location, the state power authority says the power lines belong to National Grid. The state has contacted National Grid and a rep is being sent, but no ETA given.
UPDATE 8:32 p.m.: Oakfield is to fill in at Alabama's hall. Another unit out of Niagara County is called in.
UPDATE 8:34 p.m.: The high-tension lines are fully powered. A National Grid rep is in the area and still needs to figure out how to shut down power there. A supervisor is en route. Once they figure it out, one of them will coordinate duties with the fire officials. The shifting wind is proving to be somewhat problematic.
UPDATE 8:39 p.m.: A fire truck out of Shelby is requested.
UPDATE 8:43 p.m.: A grass truck out of East Pembroke is called.
UPDATE 8:53 p.m.: A tanker from Oakfield is called and so are fire police from East Pembroke to help with traffic control.
UPDATE 9:03 p.m.: National Grid has a 30-minute ETA. Tankers are filling up at Parkers Pond at Gordon and Judge roads.
UPDATE 9:06 p.m.: The chief says the fire has been extinguished on the northwest side of the site. They are heading up on the hill to concentrate their efforts on the other side. Grass under the power lines continues to burn because the electrictity has yet to be shut down by National Grid.
UPDATE 9:31 p.m.: The chief reports the fire is contained and the remainder consists of a 50-foot swath of land underneath the power lines. National Grid has not yet arrived.
UPDATE 9:47 p.m.: National Grid is on scene. The fire is under control and the scene is being turned over to them to handle.
A large cloud of black smoke is reported in the area of 13762 Sky Road in Alabama. It's off the road and in the woods. Alabama Fire Department is responding.
UPDATE 1:32 p.m.: Alabama reports it is a large controlled burn on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. The firefighters are returning to service.
A bear was spotted in the area of Ham and Knowlesville roads, Alabama, this afternoon.
The reader who saw it didn't have a camera at the moment, but is keeping an eye out in case a photo opportunity presents itself.
A one-car accident with injuries is reported at 7586 Reuben Road in Alabama. The car crashed into a tree at the curve on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation. Alabama Fire Department is responding. Vehicle occupants are out and walking around.
A fully involved car fire was reported at the Arrowhawk Gas Mart, located 852 Bloomingdale Road in Basom. Alabama Fire Department is on scene. The fire is now out. A person has suffered smoke inhalation and Mercy medics are en route.
A controlled burn that may have spread is reported at 1046 Bloomingdale Road in Alabama. Alabama Fire Department is responding.
A live wire that is arcing is also reported there. National Grid has been notified. No ETA given.
UPDATE 9 a.m.: The fire chief says the situation is under control. National Grid is expected any minute now.
Distracted driving was the cause of a one-car accident at 3:33 p.m. Friday on Lewiston Road, according to a Sheriff's Office report.
According to Deputy Chad Minuto, Christina Mae King, 19, of Chestnut Ridge Road, Gasport, said she reached for something in the car that had fallen when her 1996 Chevy SUV drifted onto the shoulder. King swerved to the left, overcorrecting and going into the oncoming lane. She then overcorrected again, which is when she lost control of the car.
King was westbound in the area of 395 Lewiston, near Salt Road, in Alabama, at the time of the accident.
Both King and her passenger, T.L. King, 20, were taken to Medina Memorial Hospital with minor injuries.
King was cited for allegedly driving without a license and moving from lane unsafely.
I received a text message this morning from I'm not sure who that read: "Must. Have. More. Photos."
Fortunately, I had already been out yesterday evening on a photo expedition.
Above, the power lines going through the state reserve on Judge Road, Alabama. Below, tall grass off Short Street, Indian Falls, and a lily near the Slusser Road bridge over the Tonawanda Creek, Pembroke.
A one-vehicle rollover accident is reported at the intersection of Lewiston and Salt Works roads in Alabama. A medic at the scene reports minor injuries.
Alabama Fire Department and medics responding.
A car has reportedly struck a pole in the area of 7444 Reuben Road, Basom, the Tonawanda Indian Reservation.
The driver is reportedly unconscious.
Pole and wires are down. Emergency responders advised to use caution upon approach.
UPDATE 5:12 p.m.: Mercy Flight not required. A second ambulance requested to the scene. Two people are injured.
UDPATE 5:14 p.m.: National Grid requested to the scene.
UPDATE 5:26 p.m.: A Mercy medic requests Mercy Flight to the scene. A landing zone is being set up at Ledge and Reuben roads.
UPDATE 5:40 p.m.: Mercy Flight is on the ground.
UPDATE 5:48 p.m.: Mercy Flight is airborne, headed to Erie County Medical Center.
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