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Thanking the ‘first responders’ who helped his wife

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From Wayne Nelson, Hardwood:

Too often our news reports are about tragic events, both natural and sometimes just plain evil. Rescue workers, police, firemen, EMTs, etc., are called upon in reaction and do so often heroically. We give them our praise and gratitude, deservedly so.

But not all “first responders” are professionals. Some are simply concerned, caring citizens, as my wife and I learned Thursday, Oct. 5, as we left the county library.

On the street, the crosswalk was well painted but unfortunately the curb as you enter the parking lot wasn’t and my wife tripped and fell headlong on the sidewalk. I had no sooner knelt by her when a gentleman, David, arrived.

He helped her to her feet. No bones broken, but she was bleeding profusely from a cut on her head; blood thinners — we are of an age.

Almost as quickly a young lady arrived and was willing to help. She ran into the library and returned with a towel and first aid kit and controlled the bleeding. David got out his cell phone — diminished eyesight prevents me from using one or driving — and asked who we should call. I finally thought of our granddaughter, who is employed not far away. She called and soon arrived and got us to the hospital.

Janet and I are so deeply grateful to David and the young lady whose name we do not know. They were indeed “first responders” in the best sense of the term.

Our most heartfelt thanks to them both.

P.S.: To the city street department — the crosswalk is painted beautifully but please give some attention to the curbing on the west side of the street, as the yellow paint there has all but completely worn away. Thank you.

Appreciate the new pavement in Kingsford

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From Agatha Cavaiani, Kingsford:

The turquoise 1993 Ford Escort hatchback appreciates the newly black-topped Hamilton Avenue in Kingsford, as do buses, trucks, ORVs, bikers, walkers, strollers, the church, school, football fans and, yes, dogs, too.

Likewise, other vehicles and residents on other streets and avenues throughout the city. Don’t know if it was a grant or taxpayers monies that were wisely used for much-needed road repair. Great job — well done, guys, working long hours under sometimes unfavorable weather conditions.

Way to go, Kingsford.

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