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20th Annual Red Hot Night was a huge success!
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On: Mar 02, 2010 (07:24:00)

Shelby Township Fire Fighters and Great Lakes Burn camp, would like to thank all of those who attended the 20th Annual "Red Hot Night" without the support from you, and all the following businesses in the area, this event would not be a success! This year we were able to raise over $10,000, that will be used to help the children attend this very special camp.  | Shelby Twp FD Auxilliary | Fazel Kahn | Shelby Twp. Lions | | Utica Firefighters Assoc. | Hampton Inn | Wing Construction | Stormy Chinook
| Big Al's Firehouse | Mark Semaan | | Cherry Creek Golf Club | Hamlin Pub | Dolan Optical | | Buffalo Wild Wings | National Coney Island | Wag 'n Tails | | Leo's Coney Island | Cookies by Design | Power Taxes | | Brian Orlowski | Big Boys 21/Van Dyke | Enviromental Solutions | | Fidelity Bank | Mancini Development | Belfor Property Restoration | | Promotional Solutions | Buffalo Wings and Rings | Staybridge Suites | | David Fisher | Mark Kowal, DDS | Lucido Jewelers | | VG'??s Foods | Detroit Arms / BrownBear | Salon 6 | | Vendetti'??s | Da Francesco | Tim Hortens 21/Van Dyke | | Atlas Jewelers | Mexican Village | Nicks 22nd Street Tavern | | Steve Carter | Pancake House | Allan Jacobs, DDS | | Biggby Coffee 21/Hayes | Burning Tree Golf | Jarzyna Farms | | Joe Forest, DDS | Outback Steak House | Kirk Masters Jewelers | | Imperial Lanes | Tastefully Simple | Bassett Chiropractor | | Hyatt Inns | Salon Lux | The Dogg Shoppe |
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Saving lives just part of the job, but rescuers deserve the praise
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On: Feb 18, 2010 (07:15:00)
Opinion Saving lives just part of the job, but rescuers deserve the praise Thursday, February 18, 2010 When someone paid by the community to protect us does so well, saving us from certain death, shouldn't they be honored for it?
We think so. And the praise should extend to all involved in the effort.
Some communities make a point of handing out praise. Some don't. All should.
In Shelby Township last year, paramedics were sent to the home of Erin and Joe Youngblood. Their 18-month-old son, Brady, was choking.
Molly, 5, had reminded her panicking mom to call 911.
Fire Chief Gene Shepherd took the call. Township paramedics Joel Morris, Frank Pierce, Matthew Tidrow and Jeffrey Chesnutt and Battalion Chief Doug Miller responded. The obstruction was removed, the child transported to William Beaumont Hospital in Troy and later, by helicopter, to Beaumont's Royal Oak hospital.
The boy came through it with no lasting effects.
The family showed up at a township Board of Trustees meeting to thank the paramedics and their chief.
They were five of 10 firefighters honored with certificates of appreciation.
Three of those paramedics plus Lt. Inspector Edward Vojtush were also cited for rescuing a resident from a burning home. That the occupant later died from his injuries took nothing away from the effort to rescue and stabilize him.
And others rescued a man who had attempted suicide by ingesting a mixture of chemicals, some of them hazardous to the paramedics. The man survived. The firefighters included Lt. Michael Gaydos and paramedics Christina Champagne, Scott Dykes and Andrew Rae.
Comments appended to our article describing the ceremony noted that dispatchers aren't usually included when praise is handed out. We understand that; we've reported or learned of dispatchers whose calm voices averted tragedies. And in any group rescue effort, we can acknowledge that members of the group play different roles. Some likely are more active, risky, courageous than others.
We place a high value on life, and thus a high value on those who preserve and protect it — enough that we're willing, for Shelby Township's Fire Department anyway, to mention those honored twice.
Every department should thank its firefighters and police officers when they save a life. Sure, it's just part of their job. But we doubt that anyone in uniform would turn down a certificate of appreciation.
And besides, it's great PR.
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Red Hot Night Tickets now available
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On: Jan 27, 2010 (17:01:13)
Red Hot Night Tickets are now on sale, contact any Local 1338 Member for more ticket information or call 586-731-3476. We are currently seeking sponsors, door prizes, and raffle items for this wonderful event. All profits from this event will be donated to The Great Lakes Burn Camp, which is a camp designed for burn victims, specifically children. In 2009, our event raised over $5,000.00 for the camp. Our goal this year is $8,000.00. With your help, we know the goal is very attainable. We are hoping that your local can sponsor a table at this event by making a donation of $100.00 to Local 1338 Charities/G.L.B.C. and your group name will appear as a Gold Sponsor for this event. Additionally, Shelby Township Firefighters Local 1338 and the Great Lakes Burn Camp would like to invite you, your members, families and friends to spend an evening at the 20th Annual Red Hot Night Valentines Dance on Saturday February 13, 2010 at the Cherry Creek Golf Club, starting at 6:00 P.M.-12:00 Midnight, Tickets are $125.00 per couple and includes dinner, premium bar, dancing, too many door prizes and raffles to list! Every person that enters the event also has a chance at the Grand Prize. We have also added a special VIP package which includes everything the $125 package get you plus a Hotel room at the Shelby Twp. Hampton Inn and transportation to and from the event from the hotel. All for only $225! Call 586-731-3476 for more information on this package. Advanced purchase before Feb 3rd is required To become a sponsor, please mail your donation to the following: Local 1338 Charities, P.O. Box 182184, Shelby Township, MI 48318-2184 For Tickets contact the Shelby Township Fire Department @ (586)731-3476
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