Author: Useppa

Summer at the Firehouse

–photos and story by UseppaGin

One summer day Fire Chief Randy Seeley invited island kids and grownups too over to the Firehouse.  It was a chance for everyone to learn more about the Useppa Fire Department, ride on the truck up and down the beach, and play with a real fire hose.

The smiles say it all.  Fire fighting gear was examined.  Equipment was explained; some children got to try on the bright yellow pants and coats, the heavy helmets.  At the end, some got a chance to play in the spray from a BIG hose.

Thank you Chief Randy.  Even when the Stokes Fire Department family is off island, we know we are in good hands.

Kids, Fish, Candy and Blue Ribbons

Memorial Day Kids Izaak Walton Fishing Tournament

Photos and story by UseppaGin

Captain Ken led the Useppa Fisherman’s Oath.  Children short and tall stood around him with one hand pledging and the other holding a rod.  Then is was every fisherman for his or herself.  The Annual Memorial Day Kids Izaak Walton Fishing Tournament was underway.

Sophia caught the first fish, a 10″ snapper.  Mulan caught The Biggest Fish, a 16″ catfish.  Owen caught The 2nd Biggest, a 12.5″ mangrove snapper, and William caught Most Unique, a 9″ sheepshead.  Colin ties for Most Fish with Dylan.  They each caught five.  Ten other fishermen caught at least one fish and everyone got candy and a Blue Ribbon from Miss Hilary.

Kids fishing on Useppa, a legacy passed down over thousands of years.