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LYMOUTH
Canton firefighters became a
dog's best friend last weekend
when theywere able to save the life
of a family pet thanks to some spe-
cial equipment.
At about 3:30 last Saturday after-
noon, the Canton dispatch center
received a call reporting smoke
coming from a house located in the
6800 block of CarriageHillsDrive.
When firefighters arrived, they
could see heavy smoke coming
from the overhangs of the house.
They forced the front door of the
residence open and made entry
into the home filled with thick
black smoke, according to official
reports of the incident.
Firefighters completed a pri-
mary search of the residence and
determined it was unoccupiedwith
the exception of the family dog,
who was found unresponsive,
unconscious and with labored res-
piration. A firefighter carried the
large Labrador retriever outside,
where another firefighter was wait-
ing with a special oxygen mask
designed specifically for animals.
The special conical shaped
masks were donated to the fire
department in 2008 by (then)
Canton resident Christy Jones and
were designed specifically for
instances like this.
Oxygen was administered to the
pet for approximately 20 minutes,
when Skylar, a yellow Lab,
regained consciousness, became
responsive and startedbreathing.
Lauri Karol had rushed home
after being informed by neighbors
that her home was on fire and
arrived just before the firefighters
rescued Skylar. She called the dog's
vet, Dr. Mark Alsager, of Alsager
Animal CareCenter inCanton, who
arrived on scene and transported
the dog to a 24-hour animal hospi-
tal, Oakland Veterinary Referral
Services inBloomfieldHills.
Meanwhile, two firefighters con-
tinued into the basement where
they encountered zero visibility
and extreme heat, according to offi-
cial reports. Using a thermal imag-
ing camera they discovered the fire
and extinguished the blaze. Other
firefighters began ventilating the
houseusing positive pressure fans.
The fire was confined to the
northeast area of the basement
with smoke damage throughout the
house. The origin was determined
to be in a small room in the north-
east part of the basement-the actu-
al cause is still under investigation,
according to official reports.
No human injuries were report-
ed.
The dog is reported to be in sta-
ble condition according to Alsager
and his wife, veterinarian Dr. Judi
Fleischaker, and expected to recov-
er. Alsager credits the firefighter's
use of the special oxygenmaskwith
saving theLabrador's life.
Skylar was expected to remain
under veterinary care for a few
more days, Alsager said, as often,
the effects of smoke inhalation
“may take a couple of days to show
up.”
The owners are currently living
in a hotel due to the extensive
smoke damage in the home,
reports said.
Alsager credits the firefighter's
use of the special oxygen
mask with saving
the Labrador's life.
”
Canton firefighters save family pet from blaze
Food distribution is May 17
Northville seeks ambassadors
The next distribution of emergency food
is scheduled for Thursday, May 17.As of
March 1, income guidelines were once again
adjusted to allowmore individuals and fami-
lies to be served. The Emergency Food
Assistance Program provides low-income
Plymouth and Northville residents with
canned andnon-perishable items.
All recipients must be pre-registered.
This is a supplemental food program so it
may be used in addition to other assistance
programs. Bridge Card holders automatical-
ly qualify, but need to pre-register.
Recipients not currently on governmental
assistance (food stamps, ADC and general)
need to provide documentation including
proof of income and residency before receiv-
ing food ondistributiondays.
Distribution take place from 9:30-11:30
a.m. the third Thursday of each month at St.
KennethCatholicChurch inPlymouth.
For information and to register, call
Plymouth Community United Way at (734)
453-6879, ext. 2.
Volunteers who are adept with a broom
and a dustpan and like talking to people
are being sought as Northville
Ambassadors.
The all-volunteer team will do more
than keep the streets clean. They'll also
greet people on the street, hand out maps,
and provide direction to shops and restau-
rants. The goal is for the volunteers to pro-
mote the downtown areas as well as keep it
looking clean.
Anyone willing to commit to four or five
hours a day, two or three days a month for
the new program should call the
Downtown Development Authority at (248)
349-0345.
Girl Scouts Heart of Michigan
(GSHOM) recently honored two women
from Northville for their dedication to
Girl Scouting. Valerie Niemiec and
Christina Kowalczyk were honored at
the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon at
theKelloggCenter, East Lansing.
Niemiec received the Honor Pin, a
national award from Girl Scouts of the
USA. This honor is given for service
that benefits at least two Girl Scout
areas within GSHOM's jurisdiction, is
beyond the expectations of the position
and rewards service not previously rec-
ognized. Niemiec mentored girls earn-
ing the Gold Award, the highest girl
award in Girl Scouting. She served as
public relations coordinator, increasing
the visibility of Girl Scouting in her
area. Her nominator said that "Valerie's
vision helped merge a fragmented area
into a larger, more supported and effi-
cient area."
Kowalczyk
received
the
Appreciation Pin, also a national award
from Girl Scouts of the USA. The
Appreciation Pin is given for service to
an area or program that supports the
goals of GSHOM, goes beyond the posi-
tion's expectations and is given for serv-
ice not previously recognized.
Kowalczyk created a website for lead-
ers, which resulted in cohesiveness for
the Northville area. She also guided all
16 girls in her troop to earn their Silver
Award.
Through the Girl Scout Leadership
Experience, girls discover their
strengths, connect with others and take
action to make the world a better place.
To learn more, call 800-4997-2688 (49-
SCOUT) or visit www.gshom.org.
Scout leaders are honored