Posted by Ryan Weston in Community Announcement Sunday, 5 February 2012 09:50
Arbon has moved up in the world!
I am pleased to announce that we have just received a Phillips AED (automated External Defibrillator) for the Arbon area. It is now set up and ready for use; those who are trained in the use of an AED are able to use it in an emergency. The picture above is the real thing and kept in the red carrying case. There are two sets of adult pads, one child/infant pad, and scissors.
I have been working on a location to store the AED and I am asking for ideas. A couple of ideas from people have been the post office and the school. So far we are not able to get permission to store it at the post office. The school or county shop would be great locations also, but they are not open or readily accessible at all times. This is the key part. It needs to be in a central location, and readily accessible at all times. Temperature and the elements are the other issue to store the AED. Other ideas have been to keep it at my house until we get a more suitable location.
So, as of right now, and to just get the word out, we have the device. The AED will be at my place and readily accessible. You can call Heather or me (Ryan) to bring the AED to the scene also, thus saving more time. Time is of great value in a cardiac emergency! In a cardiac emergency, for every minute that passes without the use of an AED, the chance of survival decreases by 10%.
Those who are trained to use the device may contact me to learn of the exact location, details, and uses of the AED. I don’t want to just post all the info on the Internet. I am willing to teach another CPR/First Aid/AED class (through the American Red Cross) for the valley, also. I need 6 or more preferred to teach the class. The great part, there have already been many people in the valley that have taken this course. Two people who have taken my class in the last year have already put their skill to the test performing CPR. You never know when, or where, you will be needed!
I would like to thank all of those who have donated to reach this achievement! THANK YOU!!! As for everyone out there… Please DRIVE CAREFUL and be safe! May you have a great your!
-Ryan.
Posted by Cheri Evans in School Board Notices Thursday, 26 January 2012 10:07
ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
December 6, 2011
The Arbon School Board met on December 6, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. members Jason Williams, Melinda Campbell and Jake Evans were present as were Robin Claunch, Debbie Curry and clerk, Cheri Evans.
The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jason to approve the agenda. The motion was moved by Melinda and seconded by Jake to approve the minutes. The bills were reviewed. The motion was moved by Jake and seconded by Melinda to approve them. The total M & O expenses for the month of December was $25,604.72. The school received $35,474.00 from the State Department, $620.19 from property taxes and $14.82 from interest on investments. The school M & O balance is $87,027.07. The Plant Facility received $5.27 from interest the Plant Facility balance is $33,415.99. The motion was moved by Jason and seconded by Jake to approve the financial statement.
Robin will fill out and submit the technology plan as soon as the form is available on the website. The funds will be used to pay Shantell Andersen to teach keyboarding to the intermediate class. The school Christmas program is on December 20th at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The intermediate room will go skiing in January on Friday’s at Pebble Creek. The primary room will do their weekly parties and sledding if there is enough snow. Robin would like to find another hill. She feels the one they’ve used the last two years is too steep for the younger children.
Jake has an opportunity to get some chairs donated from ON Semi Conductor if the school needs them. The board agreed that we could use them. The bus driver contracts were discussed. The board will put some figures and information together before they meet with the bus drivers.
The roof between the shed and school should be complete this week. Codie Evans will work on the electrical for the computers during the Christmas break.
The next meeting will be held on January 10, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. The motion was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Approved 01-10-2012
Posted by Cheri Evans in Arbon School Saturday, 14 January 2012 12:31
NOTICE
The Arbon Elementary School is in need of substitute teachers. If anyone is interested please contact the school board, teachers or clerk:
Jason Williams: 335-2259 or 242-7700
Jake Evans: 335-2176 or 220-3677
Melinda Campbell: 335-2187 or 705-7466
Debbie Curry: 335-2373 or 251-6416 or 335-2197
Robin Claunch: 220-0220 or 335-2197
Cheri Evans: 335-2291 or 335-2176 or 335-2197
Pay would be $10.00 per hour and you would have to be fingerprinted for a background check.
The school also has a HP Deskjet 6980 series printer that is not being used. If anyone is interested in it please contact the school board, teachers or clerk.
Posted by Cheri Evans in School Board Notices Saturday, 14 January 2012 12:30
ARBON SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
January 11, 2011
I. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
II. CONSENT AGENDA
A. MINUTES
B. BILLS
C. FINANCIAL
III. TEACHERS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
V. OLD BUSINESS
A. SUPPLEMENTAL ELECTION
B. OLD BUS/SELL
Posted by Shancy Lusk in Event Friday, 23 December 2011 08:08
After almost 47 years as being Arbon’s Power County Highway District foreman, Steve is going to retire. He has helped put out fires, made and improved roads, helped during floods, assisted in any emergency, helped with mechanical problems, and has given some great advice. This list could go on forever. What we’ll most remember is his willingness to plow our roads, morning and night during the snowy season. He would leave the comfort of his home after he has called it a day to help those of us who thought they were bigger than a blizzard, and skipped family parties and events to make sure others could make it to theirs. He has spent most of his life serving the public, with the ever attentive help and patience of his wife CaroLynne.
Come say thanks and good luck!
December 30, 2011
1 p.m -4 p.m.
The Arbon County Shop
