City Info Weekly - 2010/09/01

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Longview Library Closed September 6-7

The Longview Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 6 for Labor Day, and Tuesday, September 7 for a furlough day.  The Library will reopen with regular hours on Wednesday, September 8.

Longview Librarian Jan Hanson Wins Youth Services Award

Jan Hanson, the Youth Services Librarian for the Longview Public Library, was recently awarded the Award for Visionary Library Service to Youth from CAYAS (the Children's and Young Adult Services Interest Group of the Washington Library Association).  Jan accepted the award at the recent joint conference of the Washington Library Association and the Pacific Northwest Library Association held August 11-13, 2010 in Victoria, British Columbia.

Jan was nominated by Longview Library Director Chris Skaugset for her creative approaches to providing library service to children and young adults.  “Jan has a wonderful combination of knowledge, experience, ideas, and energy that allows her to do so much for the youth of our community,” said Mr. Skaugset.

From her work at expanding the library’s early learning programming, to her cooperative efforts working with the other Cowlitz and Wahkiakum County libraries with the annual Summer Reading Program, and the creation of the Cupola Kids for those children who love reading and libraries, she has accomplished much in a short period of time.

However, where her greatest impact has been felt is on the library’s teen programs which were few and far between when she arrived.  Since that time she has created a vibrant teen program starting with a teen advisory group that works with her to plan programs and events.  There are a variety of events from Teen Tuesdays, to a book group, to an anime club.  She has also helped organize tech nights, game nights, and movie nights.  She has also used technology to spread information using the library’s website, presentations, and through social networking sites to reach out to the local teens and the community as a whole.  Jan has also tapped into the energy and interest of the teens by having a large number of them volunteer to help out with all of her many programs throughout the year, but most especially with Summer Reading.  Jan’s greatest triumph, however, was the creation of the library’s Teen Space.  Through a combination of grants, donations, and money earned by the teens themselves, Jan was able to have a wonderful space designed and put into the historic library building that both fits with the library’s past while giving the teens a great place to socialize, read, study, or just hang out.

Jan accepted the award with a moving speech thanking all of those who helped her win this award from her parents, to her teachers and mentors, and most especially the teens that have been part of her program.

More information:  Contact the Longview Public Library at 442-5300.

Fire Department Honors Off-duty firefighter, local resident, and Engine Companies 82 and 81

On August 16, a Life Save Plaque was awarded to off-duty Master Firefighter Eric Bergquist and a Citizen’s Real Hero Award to Miranda Brown.  Engine Company 82 received a Unit Commendation Award for Acting Lieutenant Sherm Suttles, Master Firefighter Jim Trussell and Firefighter Michael Scott at Longview Fire Department. All recipients were honored for saving a life.

Fire Chief Daryl McDaniel thanked off-duty Master Firefighter Eric Bergquist and citizen Miranda Brown for their heroic efforts on Wednesday, July 21, when they stopped to render aid to an unconscious person at the Roy Morse Ball Park in Longview. In this case, they performed CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) on a man who was unconscious and not breathing.

“I believe that their efforts likely saved this person’s life by keeping him alive until the arrival of fire and (EMS) emergency medical services personnel,” stated Chief McDaniel. Engine Company 82 arrived and was able to use a Portable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) which was able to regain a heart rhythm.

Fire and EMS efforts to revive the patient might have had a different outcome without the immediate intervention from Eric Bergquist and Miranda Brown. The gentleman was transported to the hospital and breathing on his own.  The Chief thanked the heroes for their courage, initiative, and lifesaving work.  “You made a difference, and a person is alive today because of it,” expressed the Chief.

On August 18, a Unit Commendation Award was presented to Engine Company 81 for their successful efforts of performing an Emergency Medical Services Life Save. The awards were presented to Lieutenant Scott Pospichal, Master Firefighter Jeff Thompson, Firefighter Justin Doze’ and Intern Firefighter Sarah Brown at Longview Fire Department.

Fire Chief Daryl McDaniel thanked Engine Company 81 for their quick response on the morning of June 14, with a female patient who was unconscious and not breathing at Industrial Way Chevron Food Mart.

Engine Company 81 was able to use a Portable AED (Automated External Defibrillator) to assess the patient. Even though they administered a shock three times, the patient still needed continual CPR until the American Medical Response ambulance arrived.  Firefighter’s assisted AMR on the transport to the hospital, continually performing CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation).  Before arriving at the hospital, the efforts of CPR restored the patient’s heart beat. The quick action taken by the firefighter’s saved the patient from a life-threatening situation.

Fall Recreation Guide Available

Don’t miss the hundreds of enrichment classes and activity programs offered by Longview Recreation this fall! The Recreation Guide listing programs, classes, activities and events for September, October and November is available at many community business locations. This booklet can also be picked up at government locations including City Hall or the library, and is available online at www.mylongview.com.  Learn a new skill, improve your health or find something valuable for your child to do this fall!

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