Thursday, September 20, 2012

Fire station quilt on TV


The Bethel Island Fire Station was on KTVU Fox 2 last night. A reporter named Noelle and photojournalist Randee Deason from channel 2 were here on the island filming a piece about our fire station. They interviewed Chief Hugh Henderson and went inside the station to see the mold and asbestos damage. Henderson called me over to the station to talk about it becoming a historical building.
The
County Board of Supervisors approved the historic designation last week. That means that the station can be repaired. This was important so the building does not have to be raised up in the air above flood height. Historic buildings get an exemption from the FEMA floodplain requirements.
I rushed from my house to meet the crew at the station. I did not have time to change and get all fixed up for an interview. I brought along parts of the fundraising quilt I am making, and there is a quick glimpse of the pieces in the video.
I told the reporters that we would like them to come back and film when our volunteers are working on refurbishing the building. Those could be good action shots with a lot of human interest.
I think if you click on the picture above will take you to the segment. You will have to sit through a commercial before it starts.

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7 Comments:

Blogger black bear cabin said...

what wonderful exposure for the firestation...and your quilt is coming along beautifully :)

11:20 AM  
Blogger sophie said...

I hope the news coverage attracts some good attention for your cause (and maybe a benefactor or a dozen). The sections of the quilt look great.

2:05 PM  
Blogger JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes) said...

Wonderful - and I don't mind sitting through a commercial for that. Congratulations to all on their hard work.

10:33 AM  
Blogger Vicky aka Stichr said...

Bravo!

And thank you for keeping Steph's art so close to you!!

8:53 PM  
Blogger Del said...

Great news - hope the funding will come through from somewhere. We still have not met, but I have seen you walking and heard you talking - maybe this is the year we will "do lunch".

11:50 PM  
Blogger Unknown said...

That's a beautiful quilt you have there. Nicely done. And I hope you'll become successful for all you do. Thanks for posting.

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11:20 PM  
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