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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2017-04-06, Page 11THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 2017. PAGE 11. Sparling honoured by Fire Marshal's office A quarter-century David Sparling of Blyth, centre, retired after 25 years as a firefighter last Friday and a special ceremony was held in his honour at the Emergency Services Training Centre. Rick Finnemore, left, a Fire Protection Advisor with the Ontario Fire Marshal's office, was one of many who honoured Sparling that night. He presented Sparling with his 25 -year medal and presented Sparling's wife Annie with a bouquet of flowers. (Shawn Loughlin photo) Continued from page 10 Kregar said Sparling's dedication to the department, even on the road, blew him away. After coming back late to the hotel after a night out, Kregar said he was ready for bed only to find that Sparling was still up, even at the late hour, studying and ensuring that residents paying taxes to fund the department got their money's worth for the services the fire department provided to them. He said he hoped to one day be as dedicated to the department as Sparling was, saying he inspired him to be a better firefighter. Rick Finnemore, a Fire Protection Advisor with the Ontario Fire Marshal's office, said he could clearly see that Sparling was an appreciated member of the community, both as a firefighter and as a citizen. "It's clear that David is another one of the great chiefs in the province," Finnemore said. "You're part of the living history of this community." Sparling also spoke glowingly about the Emergency Services Training Centre, saying that he and his staff have done a lot of work in an effort to make the centre live up to its potential and he hopes that trend will continue. Obituaries Visitation was held at the Eaton Funeral Home, Listowel on Monday, April 3. The funeral service was held Tuesday, April 4. Interment is in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. Memorial donations to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be left at www.eatonfuneralhome.ca FRANK EZEWSKI Mr. Frank Ezewski of Trowbridge passed away suddenly at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday, March 31, 2017. He was in his 81st year. Frank was the beloved husband of Carley (Pearson) Ezewski and the dear father of Chris and Jaynie Ezewski, Wallaceburg; Julie Ezewski and Matt and Steph Ezewski, all of Listowel. He was the grandfather of Valerie, Darcy, Patrick, Kyah, and Bella and the brother of Diana Ezewski, Grimsby; Ron Ezewski and Dianne McCollum, Dunnville and Mary and Phil Egerter, New Brunswick. Frank was predeceased by his parents Peter and Nellie (Drozda) Ezewski, sisters Helen, Carol, Shirley, Rosie, and Doreen, and brothers Jerry, Max, and Don. ALLAN V. EDGAR Mr. Allan Victor Edgar of Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was in his 88th year. Allan is survived by his wife Viola Adams (Bradshaw), Brussels. He was predeceased by his first wife Margaret Mary (Sanderson) in 1991. Allan is survived by several members of his family: William (Dorothy) Edgar, Margaret Ann Edgar, Robert (Marilyn) Walsh, Jeannette (John) Van Loo, Gordon (Bethany) Edgar, Matthew (Muriel) Edgar, Katherine (Rick) Hicks, Mary Jane Maas (Edgar), 21 grandchildren and 13 great- grandchildren. He is also survived by several members of Viola's family: Nancy (Ken) Gowing, Andy (Marj) Adams, John (Connie) Adams, Dave (Colleen) Adams and Steven (Donna) Adams and their families. Allan is survived by his brother Stewart (Barb) Edgar, sister Edith Koch and sisters-in-law Verna Edgar (Russel Fear), Mary Campbell and Geraldine Bradshaw and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Stanley and Margaret (Doig) Edgar and brother Earl and his in-laws Bill, Gordon, Cecil and Laura Sanderson, Hazel and Howard Ryan, Ruby and George Burgers, Harvey and Betty Bradshaw, Gordon Bradshaw and Hugh Campbell. Visitation was held at the Listowel Community Family Funeral Home prior to the funeral service on Monday, April 3. Rev. Jeff Hawkins officiated. Spring interment will be at Gorrie Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Listowel Legion Branch 259 would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy. As part of the ceremony, Sparling was presented with a number of tokens of appreciation from the local firefighter associations, the captains of the department and the Ontario Fire Marshal's office. Sparling's time with the Fire Department of North Huron officially ended on Friday afternoon, giving way to Ryan Ladner, who will now assume the role of chief of the department and principal of the Emergency Services Training Centre. Sparling officially joined Blyth Cowbell Brewing Company, which he partly owns, on Monday. British Columbia man faces charges A 38 -year-old man from British Columbia is facing charges of Speeding & Over 80 following a traffic stop that took place in the early morning on March 30 in Blyth. At approximately 2 a.m. a Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officer observed a Toyota Rav4 travelling southbound on London Road through the village of Belgrave. The officer followed the vehicle and noticed the driver was at times driving well below the speed limit and then well above it. The officer continued to follow the Rav4 and at one point the speed of the Rav4 accelerated to a speed in excess of 130 kilometres per hours in a posted 90 kilometres per hour zone. Upon entering Blyth, the officer initiated a traffic stop and the driver pulled over without incident. While speaking with the male driver the investigating officer detected the odour of alcohol coming from the driver. As a result a demand was made for the driver to provide a sample of his breath into a roadside screening device. The driver complied and registered a fail. At that point he was placed under arrest and transported to the Huron OPP Detachment where he provided two samples of his breath to a qualified intoxilizer technician. Both of his samples registered over the legal limit. As a result the suspect from Surrey, British Columbia has been charged with Drive Motor Vehicle with Over 80 Milligrams of Alcohol and Speeding. He has been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for April 10 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich. He also received an automatic 90 -day driver's licence suspension and his rental vehicle has been impounded for seven days. Let us Wash Your Winter Coats Blyth Laundromat 191 Westmoreland St., Blyth 519-523-9687 Book Your Ad Now for the 2017 IPM Issue Distributed to all homes in Huron County and western Perth County (through Canada Post) plus all campers staying at the Match RV site, with copies available for match goers to pick up — 35,000 copies in total Call The Citizen 519-523-4792 or contact sales representatives Brenda Nyveld & Heather Fraser e-mail: ads@northhuron.on.ca The Citizen Wants to Hear from You! 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