Surfactant: A fluid secreted by the cells of the alveoli (the tiny air sacs in the lungs) that serves to reduce the surface tension of pulmonary fluids; surfactant contributes to the elastic properties of pulmonary tissue, preventing the alveoli from collapsing.urfactant: A fluid secreted by the cells of the alveoli (the tiny air sacs in the lungs) that serves to reduce the surface tension of pulmonary fluids; surfactant contributes to the elastic properties of pulmonary tissue, preventing the alveoli from collapsing.
Guy Fawkes' Day is not a public holiday. Businesses, organizations and schools are open as usual. Public transport services run to their normal timetables. Some organizations, communities and municipalities may organize public bonfires or displays of fireworks on or around November 5.
75th Annual Old Home Week sponsored by the Allegany Fire Department. Please note that this event has expired! The 75th Annual Old Home Week sponsored by the Allegany Fire Department will be held from June 19th through June 23rd.S&G Magic Enterprises, Inc. will open the midway each evening at 6pm at the same time, the Firemens cook tent will open. Tuesday will be Chiefs night with area apparatus on display at the firehall.