Island Dispatch, 2003-07-18

              Island DISPATCH a e tf^—: 1 The Farmer's | Almanac | predicts: j Sunny i Hot j hitngk'' ! Check the weather j on pS 2 | Phone: (716) 773-7676 * Fax: (716) 773-7190 * E-Mail: NFPNews@clmail.com Founded 1944 • Complete Community Coverage 57 Years As the Voice of Grand Island Award Winning Newspapers The Official Newspaper of the Town of Grand Island and the Grand Island School District Vol. 59 No. 20 Jul) IS. 2003 20 Pages 85c Golfers tee off at annual Keith's Classic and Carly's Club Golf Tburnament by Jon Sandino photos by Brian Gorman Sunny skies shined down as droves of golfers from throughout the Buffalo area participated in the 16th annual "Heroes Among Us" Keith's Classic and Carly's Club Golf Tournament on Monday. Over 300 golfers broke out the clubs and filled the spectacular 18-hole golf course at River Oaks Golf Club-in an effort to raise funds to help pediatric cancer patients through Roswell Park Cancer Institute's research and patient care programs. "The turnout is great once again this year," said tournament co-chair and Grand Island resident Jackie Mordaunt. "We are totally maxed out for both (morning and afternoon) tournaments." And that they were; no matter if it was a hole on the front nine or the back nine, packs of golfers could be seen. From local business people to .... * —. — J 1— — everyday golfers to celebrity athletes, such as Rhett Warrener, Martin Eric Boulton, Brian Campbell, Tim Connolly, and Coach Lindy Ruff of the Buffalo Sabres, or Brian Moorman of the Buffalo Bills to name a few, participants of all shapes and sizes and both sexes were just thrilled to be a part of the day's festivities. "We're here because this is a good cause," said Maggie Plesh of Orchard Park. "This is a great event and this is a great day to have it," added Ron Venturini, a 16-year volunteer who was kind enough to guide the Dispatch visitors through the golf course. The long-standing Keith's Classic is a memorial tribute to Keith Brewer, a six-year-old who lost his battle with cancer in 1987. Brewer's parents, Jackie and her husband, Tim, have chaired the event ever since. In recent years, the Mordaunts have teamed up and co-chaired the event with the Collard family. Chuck and Carole Arm Collard are the proud parents of Carly Collard Cottone, a brave young lady who lost her three-year battle with brain cancer in August of 2002, at the age of 11. Joining the Mordaunts and Collards in this effort were returning celebrity co-chairs Warrener River Oaks Golf Glub was the site of the 16th annua! "Heroes Among Us" Keith's Classic and Garly's Club Golf Tournament oh Monday. Pictured above, golfers participating in the afternoon session practice their short game on the putting green while waiting to tee off. Island firefighters handle 'rapid fire1 emergencies by Public Information Officer Ray Pauley Grand Island firefighters were donning uniforms for a special memorial (funeral) service, when they received their first call shortly after 6 p.m., Friday, July 11. Before the night was over, they would handle 10 separate emergencies over a four-hour period. The first call, on Hennepin Road, involved EMS treatment for a breathing problem, leading to the hospitalization of 90-year-old Adrian Pollack. Four minutes into the above response, additional manpower proceeded to Harvey and East River Roads to investigate "wires down" caused by wind guests of up to 40 MPH. A safety perimeter was established and Niagara Mohawk Power crews summoned, according to Assistant Chief Matt Qsinski. ~ Meanwhile, at 6:44 p.m., firefighters received another call of "wires down" in the 1300 block of Ransom Road, and they remained on location until relieved by Niagara Mohawk, according to GIFC Deputy Chief Kevin Koch. During the interim, at 6:56 p.m., EMS personnel responded to a call on Stony Point Road, to provide treatment to 79-year-old Joseph Ryan for a breathing problem. He was hospitalized for further medical attention. While this emergency was still in progress, firefighters and fire police were dispatched to the intersection of Whitehaven and Stony Point Roads to assist with traffic control, due to loss of signals caused by localized power outages. Before the above call was terminated at 7:12 p.m., GIFC units were again dispatched to the vicinity of the, Niagara Fishing Club at 355 E. River Road-, to investigate and secure downed power lines. Five minutes later, at 7:09 p.m., another GIFC unit responded to a Timberlink residence to check activation of a carbon monoxide detector, but no hazard was found. Meanwhile, at 7:30 p.m., firefighters responded to an alarm of fire at the Holiday Inn, 100 Whitehaven Road. Interior search and rescue tearris discovered that a guest, using a hibachi grill, had spread noxious fumes throughout areas of the third and fourth floors. When it was determined that no fire hazard existed, and ventilation was completed, all units returned in service at 7:52 p.m., according to GIFC Chief Greg Butcher. Subsequently, at 9:10 p.m., firefighters were recalled to the Holiday Inn to investigate a suspicious odor, which was determined to be non-hazardous in nature. Finally, at 9:59 p.m., firefighters responded to another report of "wires down" on Revere Road, continued on page 2 eg* continued on page 2 US' At a Glance Saturday 10th Annual Friends of Lynnette Bike Ride on GI Nike Base, 3278 Whitehaven Rd. For more information call 773-3321 or 773-9483 Tuesday Free Summer Band Concert Town Commons Gazebo, 7 p.m. Wednesday Disabled American Veterans Mobile Service Charles N. 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