The Creemore
Echo
Friday, February 22, 2019 Vol. 19 No. 8
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inside the echo
Birds of a Feather
Horsing Around
Duck Day planning underway
Horse corralled on Cty Rd 12
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News and views in and around Creemore
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Early, effective CPR key to life saving efforts Access to defibrillators vary by venue by Trina Berlo A health emergency last month has illustrated the need to know where and when the public can access defibrillators. When a woman went into cardiac arrest at the grocery store last month, the community sprang into action. Local residents took turns performing CPR until firefighters arrived. They responded very quickly, arriving in six minutes from the time of the call at 4:45 p.m. In the meantime, another person had gone to fetch the defibrillator at Station on the Green but for some reason they couldn’t gain access to the
building. Someone else went to get the defibrillator at the arena but they arrived at the grocery store at the same time firefighters arrived on scene with their own unit. Acting Fire Chief Roree Payment said firefighters were able to restore the patient’s vital signs. (It was the first of three saves in three weeks for the department). He said early and proper CPR is the most effective in helping someone who has no vital signs, as well as an immediate call to 9-1-1. “Early access to an AED [automated external defibrillator] is very beneficial,” said Payment, adding. “When CPR is started right away that is how we find ourselves a lot more successful with save rates.” (See “Six” on page 3)
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
Defibrillators are located at several public buildings in Clearview.
Executive members in place for BIA’s new term by Trina Berlo Seven people were acclaimed to the BIA board of directors Tuesday. Heirloom 142 and Lagom 142 owner Laurie Severn will serve as president for the coming four-year term, with Bank Café owner Nancy Johnston as vice-president. Heather Harding, Manager Community Experience for Creemore Springs Brewery, is the new secretary and Creemore Echo publisher Sara Hershoff remains in the role of treasurer. Darci-que Fischl is joining the board of directors and past secretary Karen Gaudino returns as a member at large, along with past president Jackie Durnford, co-owner of 100 Mile Store and Thom Paterson remains in his role as council representative. The board of management’s duties are to oversee the improvement, beautification and maintenance of municipally owned land, buildings and structures in the BIA – business (See “BIA” on page 3)
Staff photo: Trina Berlo
The new Creemore BIA executive includes president Laurie Severn (from left), secretary Heather Harding, vice president Nancy Johnston and treasurer Sara Hershoff.
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