Following the invocation and short homily by Pastor John Diaz, a lunch was served. Live Oak County Judge Jim Huff made the opening announcements stating eight homes in Live Oak County were awarded four smoke detectors for their homes and a fire escape plan.
George West Mayor Sylvia Steele announced winners from the George West area. They include: Elia Rodriguez, Dominga Rodriguez, Eugene Bednorz and Molly Reyes.
Murrell Foster, Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce Executive Director announced the names of the Three Rivers recipients which include : Oralia Loza, Israel and Maria Ochoa, Sofia Zambrano and Valerie Belyeu.
Of the 32 total smoke detectors that were donated, 16 came from DCD Electric in George West and the other 16 came from their supplier.
“Through hard work and dedication David Magouirk saw this program through. I hope that we can continue to publicize and inform the public that having smoke detectors in their homes is a good thing,” said David Nicholson, Health Officer with the LOC Health Department.
Richard Cantu, Safety Captain of the George West Volunteer Fire Department headed the fire emergency demonstrations at the old Lutheran parsonage. “Smoke bombs were used to make the house look like it was really on fire,” said David Magouirk with Saint Paul Lutheran Church.
Rebekah and Sarah Colle of Skidmore played the part of the two victims in the house. They yelled for help and the fire department was notified as well as EMS and the police.
“EMS took Sarah Colle and put her in the ambulance and the police department blocked off the roads; it was very realistic,” Magouirk stated.
“I was pleased with the outcome of this first smoke detector initiative. It is certainly something we hope to sustain because it is a potential life saving program,” said Nicholson.
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