Area March 24, 2010 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 9 Local youth takes action to save younger sister’s life Twelve-year-old Connor Martel recently became a hero for his nine-month-old sister, Chloe. When a piece of plastic became lodged in Cloe’s windpipe, Connor took quick action. The children’s mother, Elizabeth Austin of Waldwick, described the situation. “He immediately ran the baby to the room I was in…Chloe was uncontrollably foaming at the mouth and her skin had a bluish tint. I had no idea what was happening. Connor handed me the baby and without a second thought, dialed 911.” Connor told the emergency operator what was happening, as Austin tried to help the baby to breathe. He listened carefully to the directions he received from the 911 operator, and dutifully relayed them to his mother. “At 12, Connor was the individual who took charge and has this situation under control,” Austin added. “I was able to dislodge a small piece of plastic that Chloe had been choking on. Her breathing resumed and her color returned to normal. The police and paramedics arrived within minutes of our 911 call and were relieved to see Chloe stabilized and breathing normally. When they received the details of what had transpired prior to their arrival, they were extremely impressed with Connor’s abilities and they commended him highly for stepping up to the plate in a big way.” Connor explained that he had learned how to react in an emergency due to training he received at Ramapo Ridge Middle School in Mahwah. Austin contacted the school and thanked Vice Principal Van Echt for giving Connor the skills to handle the situation with competence and courage. NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED LEADER IN CONTEMPORARY VARICOSE VEIN TREATMENT Connor Martel and his sister, Chloe. 265 Ackerman Ave. Ridgewood, NJ 201 791 9339 www.chubackveins.com The Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce congratulates Van Dyk Manor of Ridgewood, for being named one of America’s Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report ' See the complete list at www.usnews.com/nursinghomes Offer includes exam, dental cleaning and complete digital x-rays. Expires 3/21/2010. Offer cannot be combined Call to schedule your New Patient Exam and receive a $1.00 Take Home Whitening Kit. Expires 3/21/2010. Offer cannot be combined. Van Dyk Manor ' 304 S. Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 201-445-8200 ' www.vandykhealthcare.com Family caring for family, since 1953 www.mkdmd.com