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Lake Geneva Fire Department responds several requests for service during the winter storm, increase staffing
Beginning at 7:00 a.m. on February 22nd through 7:00 a.m. on the 24th, the Lake Geneva Fire Department responded to a total of 36 requests for service. Many of the requests were related to the ice storm, with 16 dispatches for wires down or arcing. Members also handled fire alarms, medical emergencies, and citizen welfare checks.
Due to the volume of calls, the normal shift staffing of four was increased to 16 (during peak call hours) by bringing in additional off-duty personnel. This allowed for 2 ambulances, 2 engine companies, and 3 command vehicles to be fully staffed to handle multiple overlapping calls. EMS personnel transported two hospice patients to the hospital when their homes lost electrical power. Residents dependent on oxygen machines, were also given oxygen tanks for emergency use until power was restored.
Chief John Peters commented: “This was an unusual 48 hours with such a high number of emergencies, however, we were prepared. We didn’t miss a single call for service. I am very proud of the men and women who serve our community under tough circumstances. Many worked with little sleep, and off duty members left families and jobs to make sure we could keep up with the demand. I can’t recall a time when we have been this busy. We are grateful there was no serious damage to property or any fatalities. Additionally, we had great teamwork between law enforcement, Telecommunicators, the power companies, and public works”.
Residents are reminded to treat all downed wires as dangerous and to keep a safe distance. Use caution with generators, never operating them indoors or without adequate ventilation. Carbon Monoxide poisoning can be fatal. Check on neighbors, especially seniors or disabled people who might need assistance during weather emergencies.
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Gallery 223 hosts spring art show
Gallery 223 opened its new Spring Show on February 24 with about 100 works of art by local and regional artists.
The show features original oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, pastel drawings, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics, glass works, photographs, prints and cards, all created by members of the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation.
The Geneva Lake Arts Foundation’s Gallery 223 is located at 223 Broad St in Downtown Lake Geneva, and is open to the public free of charge from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Monday. The gallery is closed on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays during the winter months.
The exhibit will run through April 9, then will change to showcase the art of local high school students from April 13 to April 16.
More than 150 artists from all over the area have joined the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation to show their work in the regular series of gallery exhibits, network with fellow artists, attend the monthly art demonstrations and volunteer time to staff the gallery. For more information about the Geneva Lake Arts Foundation, send an email message to genevalakeartsfoundation@gmail.com.
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