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Clinton News Record, 2014-05-14, Page 1519.482.1100 GRAND OPENING MAY 30&31 at 52 Albert st. Fireplace Showroom *tk 4REscomr HOME COMFORT Heating & Cooling 1-855-549-7945 Clinton News Record www.clintonnewsrecord.com 9.50 HST included PM40064683R07600 Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Dave Flaherty for the News Record Fellow firefighters salute Steve Cooke, who retired as Central Huron's fire chief on Apr. 30, as he took one last ride after his retirement ceremony on Sat, May 10. Retiring Central Huron fire Chief receives a proper send-off Steve Cooke retired on April 30 after 32 years with fire department Dave Flaherty For the News Record Steve Cooke was given a send- off fit for a chief. Cooke, who served with the Central Huron fire department for 32 years, retired as fire Chief on April 30. The department held a special retirement ceremony for Cooke on May 10. Surrounded by colleagues, family, friends and community members, Cooke said he was "overwhelmed:' "All the recognition I've got has been super," Cooke said. "Don't know if I deserve it but I appreciate it all." Interim Chief Dave Renner said Cooke not only led the Cen- tral Huron department but also helped other departments when they were in need. Central Huron Mayor Jim Ginn thanked Cooke for his service, and said he often hears about the amazing service firefighters provide and how they put their lives in danger every time they did their job. Central Huron firefighter Paul Handy presented Cooke a special fire extinguisher with a picture of him on it with the word "retired': "Everyone knows `Cookie' and what he means to us," Handy said. Marty Bedard, Huron East fire Chief, said, "We'd like to thank Steve for a wonderful career and wish him all the best in his retirement." At the end of the ceremony, Cooke took one last ride in the fire truck while his colleagues saluted him. get it dnune www.dintonnewsrecord.com ,p k 4 s Alma. St. Anne's Invitational ki Clinton News Record www.clintonnewsrecord.com 9.50 HST included PM40064683R07600 Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Dave Flaherty for the News Record Fellow firefighters salute Steve Cooke, who retired as Central Huron's fire chief on Apr. 30, as he took one last ride after his retirement ceremony on Sat, May 10. Retiring Central Huron fire Chief receives a proper send-off Steve Cooke retired on April 30 after 32 years with fire department Dave Flaherty For the News Record Steve Cooke was given a send- off fit for a chief. Cooke, who served with the Central Huron fire department for 32 years, retired as fire Chief on April 30. The department held a special retirement ceremony for Cooke on May 10. Surrounded by colleagues, family, friends and community members, Cooke said he was "overwhelmed:' "All the recognition I've got has been super," Cooke said. "Don't know if I deserve it but I appreciate it all." Interim Chief Dave Renner said Cooke not only led the Cen- tral Huron department but also helped other departments when they were in need. Central Huron Mayor Jim Ginn thanked Cooke for his service, and said he often hears about the amazing service firefighters provide and how they put their lives in danger every time they did their job. Central Huron firefighter Paul Handy presented Cooke a special fire extinguisher with a picture of him on it with the word "retired': "Everyone knows `Cookie' and what he means to us," Handy said. Marty Bedard, Huron East fire Chief, said, "We'd like to thank Steve for a wonderful career and wish him all the best in his retirement." At the end of the ceremony, Cooke took one last ride in the fire truck while his colleagues saluted him. get it dnune www.dintonnewsrecord.com