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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2014-12-17, Page 22 News Record • Wednesday, December 17, 2014 Huron County EMS stuff -the - truck events a blowout success 65881bs of food donated during one month 'First Aid for the Hungry' campaign The Huron County EMS team would like to thank all of the indi- viduals who donated food during the First Aid for the Hungry para- medic food drive in November. Each Saturday last month, teams of volunteer paramedics were on hand in a different community to raise awareness of and support the local food shelter with stuff - the -truck events. "The response from the public was tremendous," said Jeff Horse- man, Deputy Chief for Huron County Emergency Services. "This year's donation of 65881bs crushes last year's total of 43001bs and we couldn't be more proud of our communities for stepping up. To read the stories and see pic- tures of Huron County respond- ing to the campaign's call -to - action, check out the Huron County EMS Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ HuronCountyEMS thiiine clintonnewsrecord.com Dave Flaherty, QMI Agency Huron County Warden Paul Gowing, Mayor for Morris-Turnberry, is presented with the warden's collar by Joe Steffler, who held the post during 2014. NOTIFICATION Habitat Regulations for Protecting Species at Risk Ontario is fortunate to have a wide variety of plants and animals. Over 200 of these species, however, are currently 'at risk'. One of the key threats to their survival is habitat loss. Under the Endangered Species Act, 2007, the Government of Ontario has passed habitat regulations for Eastern Sand Darter, Hine's Emerald, Hungerford's Crawling Water Beetle, Pitcher's Thistle, and Wavy -rayed Lampmussel. These provisions will help protect and recover these plants and animals. The regulations come into force on January 1, 2015. Want to know more about habitat regulations or the Endangered Species Act? Information on the regulations is available on the Environmental Registry of the Environmental Bill of Rights website at ontario.ca/ebr (Registry #012-1549) and on the Species at Risk website at o nta ri o.ca/speci esatrisk. For alternative formats of this information, please e-mail sar.habitat@ontario.ca or call toll-free at 1-800-667-1940. Renseignements en francais : 1 800 667-1940 raj t," Ontario Photo submitted Pictured here is Gord Phillips, a primary care paramedic. Phillips was one of several paramedics who volunteered their time last month to run the stuff -the - truck events. Paul Gowing grabs warden spot for Huron County Dave Flaherty QMI Agency Huron County's new warden says he is honoured to represent what he believes is the best place to live in Canada. Morris-Turnberry Mayor Paul Gowing was elected as warden on Dec. 10. Gowing, who was nominated by Central Huron Mayor Jim Ginn, said in the last 11 years as a repre- sentative on his local municipal council he has "come to realize the passion I have for the area of Can- ada I live in." "I don't know a better place." He defeated Howick Reeve Art Versteeg and Huron East Mayor Bernie MacLellan. After the first round of voting, a second ballot was required to determine the winner between Gowing and Versteeg. Following the traditional pass- ing of the warden's regalia from outgoing Warden Joe Steffler, Gowing sat in his seat at the head of council for the first time. "I want to thank you all for your support," Gowing said to his fellow council members and the many others gathered in the chambers. He said he would do his "utmost" to help move the county forward. Gowing, who recently went through a bout of illness, said the recent happenings in his life have shown him "there is no time like the present." The new warden thanked his wife Jacquie and children Alyssa, Ben and Nick for their support. He also acknowledged his brother and sister who were in attendance. Gowing thanked staff and administration from the county for making his job on county council a lot easier. Speaking with media after his election, Gowing highlighted sev- eral issues that will be faced by county council in the upcoming term. He said the newly formed eco- nomic development board, which as warden he will be a member of, will play a key role in the future of the county. Gowing said the region needs to bring a strong voice to the province. "We are pointed in the right direction and on the right track. I feel this is what is needed to be heard by the province," he said. According to Gowing, reduc- tions in provincial funding have left a number of lower -tier munici- palities in tough positions. In his view, the system the prov- ince uses to determine funding to municipalities is out-of-date and doesn't work in this day and age. The warden said he would be pushing to get Huron County needs better representation from the Rural Ontario Municipal Asso- ciation (ROMA) as well. Another important issue to Gowing is the availability of broad- band internet throughout the entire county, which to him is a necessity for both residents and businesses. Gowing will serve a two-year term as warden from 2015-16. While he didn't specifically vote in favour of the change from a one-year term, Gowing said he understood the logic behind mak- ing it longer, adding that it creates continuity for the position.