Wednesday, June 25, 2014 • The Islands’ Sounder
Fire Chief’s report by KEVIN O’BRIEN Orcas Fire Chief
Orcas Fire and Rescue responded to the following notable alarms. Personnel were dispatched to the Deer Point neighborhood on May 1 to conduct a search for an adult male missing overnight. He was found approximately 1,000 feet away from his home. The patient was treated for traumatic injuries and exposure. He was transported in stable condition to Eastsound Airport and transferred to Airlift Northwest for a flight to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. On May 4, an adult male suffered injuries from a 20-foot fall from a roof. The patient was treated and transported in stable condition to Eastsound Airport and transferred to Airlift Northwest for a flight to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. Multiple OIRF units responded to a rollover accident on Buck Mountain involving one vehicle on May 9. The driver was treated for possible traumatic injuries and transported in stable condition to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bellingham. In conjunction with the San Juan County Sheriff and Fire Marshal, OIFR conducted an investigation of a small fire at Orcas High
School on May 13. The fire involvement was a small scorching on an exterior window of the building, which appeared to be not accidental and was extinguished prior to arrival of firefighters. Damage was judged to be approximately $100; the investigation remains open. Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire in the Schaeffer Stretch neighborhood on May 14. The fire was quickly extinguished with minimal damage. Personnel responded to a ferry docked at Orcas landing for a report of a 12-yearold child experiencing a severe allergic reaction on May 23. The patient was treated, stabilized, and was able to continue travel to Anacortes with her family. An adult male lost consciousness in the Deer Harbor neighborhood on May 24. The patient was treated and was able to stay on the island with a subsequent follow-up from his physician. OIFR assisted the San Juan County Sherriff ’s Department in a late night search for two missing people in Moran State Park. The missing hikers were reported to be separated from their group on the Cascade Lake. Responders searched over five hours and the people were found in good medical condition near mid-way camp.
Service for Haffey There will be a memorial service for Richard Haffey on June 28 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Church.
OCS golf tournament On Friday, June 27 and Sunday, June 29 the second annual Orcas Christian School “Orcas Open Golf Tournament and Auction” will be held at the Orcas Golf Course. Playing both days will provide 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. reserved tee times. Play is for 18 holes but participants may play multiple times. Participants will receive bag of “give-a-ways” and plaque and cash awards on Sunday. A silent auction will be held both days. Call 376-3240 to reserve your tee times.
Did You Know
IMC ISLANDS MARINE CENTER, INC.
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News and events Fire and Rescue has been awarded a “Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response” grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to increase or maintain the number of trained “front line” firefighters. The grant spans the course of four years and provides up to $674,794 for improved volunteer responder benefits, protective equipment, and funds for volunteer recruitment and a retention coordinator. OIFR nwelcomes new volunteers Annalies Schuh (EMT); Paul Carrick (EMT); Sean Haugen (FF/ EMT); Anthony Simpson (FF/Recruit); Brandon Naffin (FF/Recruit); David Tribolet (FF/Recruit); Mike Page (EMT/Recruit) and Dimitri Stankevich (Logistics).
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CROW VALLEY POTTERY Presents… An Old Orcas Classic…
OUR 17TH ANNUAL GARDEN ART SHOW! From garden glass, metalwork and ceramics, to all manner of original accessories... All designed to make summer living on Orcas special!
June 27 thru July 14, 2014 at “The Cabin” Opening reception: Friday June 27th, 4 to 7PM- with music by Carolyn Cruso and tasty treats for sure!
CROW VALLEY POTTERY 2274 Orcas Rd Eastsound, WA 360-376-4260
CROSSWORD PUZZLE Across 1. Handle the food for a party 6. Beta follower 11. PC "brain" (acronym) 14. Blush 15. Be of use 16. Ashes holder 17. Italian good-bye 19. P.I., e.g. 20. Glittery Christmas tree decoration 21. Hot sauce 23. "C'___ la vie!" 24. Blotto 27. Fluid in veins of gods (Greek mythology) 28. Ancient colonnade 30. Lamb Chop's Lewis 32. Corner piece 33. Grafting shoot 35. Baby bird? 37. Forte (2 wds) 39. Any "Seinfeld," now 40. "Life of ___," radio and TV comedy 41. Centers of activity 42. Brightest star in Virgo 44. It holds a yard 48. Avoid 50. ___ Burman, contemporary Indian artist 52. Sticker 53. "So soon?" 55. Make secret 57. J. Edgar Hoover's org. 58. Accommodations lower in quality (2 wds) 61. "Dig in!" 62. Giggle
63. Buenos ___ 64. Arid 65. Display 66. Rustic house built by prairie homesteader Down 1. Jalopies 2. Classical Greek verb tense expressing action 3. Ask, as for aid (2 wds) 4. Auspices 5. Retain with stone 6. "Crikey!" 7. "___ Maria" 8. One who suffers for his beliefs 9. Flexible mineral 10. Accused's need
11. Stop before the end (2 wds) 12. Prepare beforehand, e.g. rice 13. Wine waiter duty 18. Dropped sounds in words, e.g. "chocolate" 22. Word formed from the initial letters of words 25. Unit of loudness 26. Spanish drink made of wine, fruit and sugar 29. With a leg on each side 31. Cut off 34. French vineyard 36. 20-20, e.g. 37. Freedom from risk
38. Basketball maneuver 39. Racecar safety device when overturned 41. Flipped 43. Hitchcock classic 45. On the train 46. Washed in soapy water 47. Abounding in long locks of hair 49. Bridge positions 51. Ancient Peruvians 54. Abstruse 56. History Muse 59. "___ the fields we go" 60. After expenses Answers to today's puzzle on page 16