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Dr. Carla Carlton, Lake City Animal Clinic, witnessed an animal left in a car in summer 2014. She notified authorities, but upon the officer's arrival, had to wait for another officer to arrive because they did not have the proper equipment to test the heat index inside the car. Carlton went to Lowe's and purchased all of the infrared thermometers they had in stock – approximately 30 – to donate that day in 2014 to local officers. With the help of Lowe's, the manufacturer and Carlton, she was able to have enough thermometers provided so that all local area officers were in possession of one, eliminating the need to wait for an equipped officer. Those were presented this week. The manufacturer is General Tool & Instrument out of New York, who has a community outreach program. They matched Lowe's donation of 20 instruments through Lowe's community outreach program as well. Pictured (L to R) are: Amy McPhail, registered veterinary technician, Lake City Animal Clinic; Jennifer Manes, practice manager, Lake City Animal Clinic; Sgt. Chad Hill, Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department; Officer Matt Owens, Pierceton Police Department; Chief Joe Hawn, Winona Lake Police Department; Steve Rogers, assistant store manager, Lowe's of Warsaw; and Paul Boyd, department manager, Lowe's of Warsaw.
