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January 15, 2015
Educational foundation seeks contributions to reach goal
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ANTON
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ORTHVILLE
Canton firefighters credited
working smoke alarms with help-
ing save the life of a 2-year-old in
one of two house fires they bat-
tled last Friday.
According to reports from the
fire department, the first 911 call
was received at about 10 a.m. last
Friday, Jan. 9. When firefighters
arrived at the single-family home
located in the 47000 block of
Waddington, there was smoke
visible fromthe attached garage.
According to reports, crews
were able to quickly extinguish
the fire with hose lines, while
also battling the cold tempera-
tures. One firefighter was trans-
ported from the scene for an
injury received due to the icy
conditions created from extin-
guishing the fire.
The house was vacant at the
time of the fire but homeowners
were contacted and arrived on
the scene and spoke with fire-
fighters.
Firefighters said that damage
was contained to the attached
garage and that the cause of ori-
gin remains under investigation.
At approximately 1 p.m.,
Canton dispatchers received
another 911 call reporting a
house fire in the 42000 block of
Metaline. Firefighters arrived on
scene of the single-family resi-
dence with flames visible from
the home, according to official
reports. Fire crews made entry
into the home and extinguished
the fire, keeping it contained to a
bedroom and hallway. The cause
of this fire is believed to have
been related to a space heater
running in a second-floor bed-
room, according to reports.
“Working smoke detectors
quickly alerted the homeowner
who was able to rescue a 2-year-
old sleeping in the bedroom
filled with smoke and flames,”
the report stated. Canton para-
medics transported the toddler
to a local hospital for smoke
inhalation. No other injuries
were reported.
“There is no doubt the smoke
detectors in this house saved the
young child's life today,” said
Deputy Fire Chief Chris
Stoecklein. “This tragic event can
serve as a reminder to the impor-
tance of having working smoke
detectors on every floor, and in
every bedroom,” Stoecklein
added.
Stoecklein reminded resi-
dents to use extreme caution
with space heaters in residential
areas.
The Northville Educational
Foundation is looking for a little
help from some friends in their
pursuit of their collection goal of
$50,000.
The group will receive match-
ing funds from an anonymous
donor if they can reach the
$50,000 mark by Jan. 31. The
group reported last week that
they had collected $39,760 by Jan.
7.
“Strong schools equal a strong
community and we each play a
role in making Northville Public
Schools one of the top districts in
Michigan. Support fromgenerous
donors like you makes a world of
difference in our classrooms by
helping
the
Northville
Educational Foundation to fund
enrichment programs in academ-
ics, arts and athletics,” the group
said in a prepared statement
seeking additional donations.
“When you give to Northville
Educational Foundation, your
donation helps preserve
Northville's tradition of educa-
tional excellence now and into
the future through: Innovative
Teacher grants;” support of The
Leader In Me and International
Baccalaureate programs; student
financial aid and school facility
improvements,” the statement
continued.
The group said that every dol-
lar donated stays in the
NorthvillePublic Schools.
“If 1,000 more community
members donate just $30 each,
we can reach what we need to
support our 2014-15 programs,”
the statement continued.
Tax deductible gifts can be
mailed to 501WestMainSt. Room
211, Northville, 48167. Checks
should be made payable to the
Northville
Education
Foundation.
More information is available
at (248) 344-8458 or at
www.NorthvilleEdFoundation
.org.
Meet the new president
Canton Public Safety Director Todd L. Mutchler was recently sworn-in as presi-
dent of the Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police. The new board
pledged their oaths of office last week, administered by 35th District Court Chief
Judge James A. Plakas. The Southeastern Michigan Association of Chiefs of
Police is a non-profit organization made-up of law enforcement administrators
with the common goal of improving the delivery of law enforcement services in
the communities in which they serve. The organization engages in educating its
members, empowering them to address local and regional issues including
trending community concerns, laws, and legislation.
July parade in 1956.
“It is a docu-drama which
allows for some creative license
to get the ideas across,” Rolak
said. He added that an aviation
and aerospace high school cur-
riculum would be included to
any S.T.E.M. teacher who would
like to use the docu-drama as a
teaching aid.
S.T.E.M. is an educational
acronym for stressing science,
technology, engineering and
math in the school systems.
Danielle Ramos the coordina-
tor for the S.T.E.M. Academy at
the
Plymouth-Canton
Educational Park said, “This
could be a great addition to
introduce as another S.T.E.M.
component and future job track
for students.
“Young people have an
innate attraction for travel and
airborne adventures.”
Her focus for the program is
to build partnerships with com-
munity members from various
S.T.E.M. fields, allowing stu-
dents to explore a multitude of
careers.
“Providing students with
additional experiences, wis-
dom, and career explorations
will stimulate curiosity, build
confidence, and encourage
growth and achievement,” she
said.
Longtime Northville busi-
nessman, Bill Downs, will
emcee the preview of the short
film at the Plymouth District
Library at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
22. Downs, an adjunct profes-
sor at Lawrence Tech, was a
former airman as a Huey cap-
tain during the Vietnam con-
flict.
The evening will conclude
with some Michigan filmmak-
ing news from author J. Paul
Sanderson. Sanderson recently
sold his screenplay to
Wonderland Entertainment
International and is planning a
cinema-related announcement
that will impact the Northville-
Canton-Plymouth communities,
Rolak said.
Rolak said that another edu-
cational attraction at Mettetal
Airport is the Experimental
Aviation Association # 113
which houses a hangar at the
site. They have a program
called 'Young Eagle Flights' that
introduces young people
between the ages of 8 and 17 to
the world of aviation. They will
provide a first airplane ride
free of charge to students. For
more information, consult
Debbie Forsman (734) 397-3452
or youngeagles113@wowway.
com.
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There is no doubt the smoke
detectors in this house
saved the young child's life today.
”
Smoke alarm helps save life of 2-year-old