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03/13/2008: "Realtors Provide Life-Saving Devices To School"

(L to R: Chris Spaulding, 2007 President of the San Juan County Association of REALTORS, Lainey Volk, San Juan EMS and Mike Soltman, San Juan Island School Superintendent)

In an effort to add another level of safety to our Island student and teachers, the San Juan County Association of REALTORS donated 9 Heart Start OnSite Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) to Island Schools. The units were placed in: Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School, Friday Harbor High School, Lopez Elementary School, Lopez Middle/High School*, Children's House

School, Spring Street International School, Paidea School and Skagit Valley College San Juan Island Campus. "As part of our ongoing involvement with the Washington REALTORS Quality of Life campaign, our local Association is pleased to provide this safety feature to our Island Schools", Said Chris Spaulding, 2007 President of the San Juan County Association of REALTORS.

Training on the Defibrillators was provided by Lainey Volk and Steve Williamson from the San Juan Island EMS. "This gift will undoubtedly help save a life", stated Lainey Volk, "the element of quick response is invaluable".

On behalf of the school district, Michael Soltman said, "We are grateful to the Association of REALTORS and our EMS Services for donating this life-saving equipment and training to our schools. It brings peace of mind and a sense of security to be able to respond effectively in life threatening emergencies. We are fortunate to live in a community where people seek out opportunities to collaborate for the common good of our citizens."