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The Voice of Downriver

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

North Zone Edition

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Ofcer saves toddler from drowning

By Alan Burdziak
The News-Herald

LINCOLN PARK A police officer saved a 14-month-old girl from drowning at about 11:45 a.m. Saturday by performing CPR. Patrol Officer Vincent Weir was the first to respond to a residence in the 1500 block of Garfield Avenue. The girl was breathing by the time Fire Department paramedics arrived moments later. The girl was taken to Childrens Hospital of Michigan in Detroit, where she was held overnight for observation. Police Chief Thomas Karnes said the girl was on a flotation device in a backyard pool, with other children and her mother nearby. He added that it is not clear if she was secured or how she fell into the water. That will be looked at as we proceed on, he said. As a reminder to all parents ... it only takes a fraction of a second for a child to wind up at the bottom of the pool. Police will examine the case for any possible child neglect, he said, but did not say if there was any evidence to indicate that was the case. Water can be a danger to children in numerous places, he said, including small ponds in backyards or even a fivegallon bucket. You have to be mindful of where kids are at all times and know these things are hazards for them, Karnes said. He said the quick response averted tragedy for the family. Of all the things that officers are involved in theres nothing that will get them moving faster than a child not breathing, Karnes said.

Fireghters, re walls limit blaze to Lions & Tigers & Beers

By Jim Kasuba
The News-Herald

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WYANDOTTE Although a popular downtown restaurant and nightclub was destroyed in a fire Sunday night, it could have been worse. A lot worse. City officials are crediting strong fire codes and the success of mutual aid among communities for saving a block of buildings on Biddle Avenue between Elm and Oak from a fire that gutted Lions & Tigers & on Allen Rd. at West Rd. Beers, but caused just miniWoodhaven mal damage to neighboring 1-734-676-9600 www.rodgerschevrolet.com businesses. Photos by Chevy Runs Natalie Jeffrey Carley, who took Deep Rankine over the fire chief s position this year, had been tested A Sunday night re by several major house fires that sprang up over three destoyed weeks, but so far in his brief tenure in the departments top the Lions position he had not witnessed a fire of the magnitude that & Tigers & broke out at 2929 Biddle Ave. just before 7 p.m. Beers resCarley was nowhere near the city when the fire erupted taurant and at the popular restaurant and sports bar. He was on his way nightclub home from Kalamazoo, where he had attended a graduain downtion party. Michael Brandt, the departments senior captown tain, oversaw operations until Carley arrived at about 9:45 Wyandotte. p.m. Firefighting duties were coordinated by Brandt, with Ofcials are credit- the assistance of Trenton Fire Chief Bruce Vick, coordinaing strong tor of Downriver Mutual Aid. It took the resources of about 100 firefighters from more re codes and mutual than a half-dozen communities at least eight hours to put out the fire that filled downtown with smoke throughout aid supthe night and early morning. port for While the fire destroyed Lions & Tigers & Beers, the rest limiting damage.

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KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine Michael Patrick Shiels, who grew up in Wyandotte, will interview former President George H.W. Bush and other dignitaries at Bushs birthday party this morning. Shiels, who is based in Lansing, will be broadcasting his syndicated Michigans Big Show from a charity golf outing honoring Bush, who turned 88 yesterday. The show airs from 6 to 9 a.m. weekdays. It is carried in the Detroit area by WDTW-AM (1310). Copies of Shiels newest book, Invite Yourself to the Party, will be presented to every outing participant. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton and Hollywood producer Jerry Weintraub are among the leaders, celebrities and CEOs who are expected to attend the golf outing. I met President Bush when I was 21 years old and have received some personal letters from him over the years, which I cherish and have included in my book, Shiels said. He is a very special man, and Kennebunkport is a charming place. I am happy to bring my listeners and viewers to this party. Michigan natives Dale Petroskey and John Truscott will participate in the broadcast. Petroskey was a spokesman for former President Ronald Reagan when he came to know Bush, Reagans vice president; Truscott met Bush while serving as spokesman for former Michigan Gov. John Engler. Shiels rememPLEASE SEE PRESIDENT/2-A

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