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Grays Harbor Community Hospital Sends Two to Haiti

Posted by David Haviland

on January 27, 2010 at 5:53 am (930 social interactions)

Aberdeen, WA – Along with thousands of other Americans and people around the world, members of Grays Harbor Community Hospital were greatly saddened by the aftermath of Haiti's 7.0 earthquake which struck on January 12, 2010. An estimated 200,000 lives were lost. Those who remain are devastated; basic medical care, food, water and shelter are minimal. Thousands of relief workers have arrived in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas. We wanted to be a part of the disaster relief.

Earlier Tuesday, GHCH Hospitalists Itanna & Yosafe Murphy were contacted by their friend Dr. Muni Tahzib and asked if they would join with other health care professionals on a medical/humanitarian mission to Haiti. Officials in Haiti asked them to come assist in communities where there is little to no help. Within these areas are two specific orphanages whose children were terribly affected by the quake. Without hesitation, the two doctors agreed to be part of the relief effort.

Missing Shelton Woman FOUND

Posted by David Haviland

on January 25, 2010 at 10:56 am (700 social interactions)

SHELTON, Wash. - Jamie Renae Sepulveda, 33, Shelton, who was reported missing on the evening of January 20, was located late in the afternoon Friday when she called in to MACECOM to say that she was not actually missing. Investigators say she had decided to go to Wenatchee because of family issues and did not intend to return to Shelton.

In missing person cases, investigators always verify missing people calling in are in fact the person they represent themselves to be. Investigators were not actually able to verify the person they talked to was Jamie until early this morning.

Sepulveda was reported missing after being last seen at her residence located near West Kingfisher Lane, southwest of Shelton, on January 19, 2010, at about 9:00 AM. Relatives told investigators that Sepulveda had a dental appointment in Shelton, at 10 AM on January 19, but never arrived for that appointment.

Investigators were able to bring this case to a conclusion quickly partly due to media coverage. Sepulveda told investigators she had gotten a call from a friend stating she learned Sepulveda had been reported missing based on a radio newscast and contact from an investigator.

AHAB Siren Testing Monday

Posted by David Haviland

on January 25, 2010 at 5:22 am (490 social interactions)

South Bend, Washington – The Pacific County Emergency Management Agency’s (PCEMA) All Hazard Alert Broadcast (AHAB) siren system next scheduled monthly test will be Monday, February 1^st at noon. It is recommended that residents of Pacific County mark their calendars for the monthly AHAB siren system test. The test is currently scheduled for the first Monday of every month at noon.

The current procedure for the monthly test is for the sirens to sound the Westminster Chimes for 10 seconds followed by a 15 second verbal message stating “The following is a test of the siren warning system. It is only a test. This is a test of the siren warning system. If this had been a real emergency you should tune to your local radio station or listen to this system for further instructions. This was only a test.”

Marine toxin prevents opening at Long Beach, delays decision on remaining beaches

Posted by David Haviland

on January 22, 2010 at 5:43 am (491 social interactions)

OLYMPIA - Rising marine toxin levels have prompted the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) to cancel a razor clam dig scheduled at Long Beach and delay final decisions about digs at Twin Harbors, Copalis and Mocrocks beaches until next week.

Olympic National Park will also wait until next week to decide on a dig at Kalaloch Beach, pending the results of further biotoxin testing.

Previous plans for a dig starting late next week were put on hold after routine testing found elevated levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) in clams collected on coastal beaches, said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager.

Mason County Sheriff's Office Asking the Public's Assistance To Find Missing Woman

Posted by David Haviland

on January 21, 2010 at 12:18 pm (629 social interactions)

SHELTON, Wash. - Investigators from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office are seeking assistance from the public in connection the disappearance of Jamie Renae’ Sepulveda, 33, Shelton. Sepulveda was last seen at her residence located near West Kingfisher Lane, southwest of Shelton, on January 19, 2010, at about 9:00 AM. Relatives told investigators that Sepulveda had a dental appointment in Shelton, at 10 AM on January 19, but never arrived for that appointment. Investigation also disclosed that Sepulveda had another appointment on January 20, 2010, and did not make that appointment.

Relatives told investigators that Sepulveda does not drive and relies on others for transportation. Family members told deputies that Sepulveda may have arranged a ride with an unknown female.