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Near tragedy drives home drinking dangers
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Police chaplain and senior pastor Joey Macias introduces EMT Angela Ott and a 2012 high school graduate she saved from sure death following a graduation party. - photo by GLENN KAHL/The Bulletin
Life saving memories and fleeting words of caution are often shared at the Every 15 Minutes program every year during the two-day event at Manteca High’s Gus Schmiedt Field. This year was no different.The story of a 2012 high school senior who had never taken an alcoholic drink in her life and nearly died during a party at the home of a friend was shared with those attending. It was a freak accident after she had taken a drink and became dizzy – unconditioned to drinking.Joey Macias, police chaplain and a Senior Pastor of the Christian Worship Center on Button Avenue, called the victim and EMT Angela Ott up to the lectern.