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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-09-24, Page 88 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, September 24, 2014 New Defibrillator at the Dungannon Agricultural Society Hall Valerie Gillies Editor, Lucknow Sentinel Almost one year ago there was a fatality in the community of Dungannon that brought the issue of difibrillators to the attention of the Dungannon Lions. The Lions took the initi- ative to approach the Agricul- tural Society and began raising funds to purchase a defibrilla- tor for the Agricultural Society Hall. An OPP officer heard of the goal of the Lions and matched them with the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund which is dedi- cated to donating and promot- ing the use and widespread availability of life-saving defi- brillators. Dave Mounsey was dedicated to the community in his work and in his life. The Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund which was established in 2010, honours and remem- bers the fallen Law Enforce- ment, Fire, Paramedic and Mil- itary members who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The combined efforts of the Dungannon Lions and the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund has resulted in the purchase of 2 defibrillators for Dungannon, one at the Agri- cultural Society Hall and one that will be dedicated later this fall for the Dungannon Seniors Hall. Benn Lobb MP was on hand at the September 20, 2014 pres- entation and dedication of the defibrillator at the Dungannon Agricultural Hall. He remarked that the Prime Minister also has a personal connection with a gentleman who did not sur- vive a heart attack while play- ing hockey. The Prime Minister has made it a priority, along with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, to have these defi- brillators put into arenas across Canada. Lobb offered to help the local communities with securing funding and grants for programs and equipment needed. Deb Finch, president of the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund, was pleased to announce that this particular defibrillator will be the 33rd that the foundation has been honoured to dedicate. This particular defibrillator is dedi- cated in memory of Bruce Crew. Valerie Gillies/Lucknow Sentinel A defibrillator was presented to the Dungannon Agricultural Society for use at the hall by the Dungannon Lions and the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund. This unit is dedicated to the memory of Bruce Crew. Front from left: Nancy Rivett (Lion), Darlene Patterson (Lion), Deb Finch (President DMMF), Emily Milley (daughter of Crew), Stewart Crew (son of Crew), Angela Milley (granddaughter of Crew), Kristal Milley (granddaughter of Crew), Robert Wilkins (Lion). Back from left: Dave Sjaarda (Lion), Duane Rivett (Lion), Stephen Crew (son of Crew), Chris Milley (grandson of Crew), Bill Errington (Lion), Maureen Wilkins (Lion). September 20, 2014. WE'RE Nss,„ ALL EARS Questions? Comments? Story Ideas? Let us know how we're doing. Eiiiknow Sentinel P.O. Box 400 619 Campbell Street, Lucknow ON P: 519-528-2822 • F: 519-528-3529 lucknow.editorial@sunmedia.ca Your opinion is something we always want to hear. Call or contact us online via www.lucknowsentinel.com or ei