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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2014-10-15, Page 22 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Leaders in emergency services recognized Every day, members of emergency services such as paramedics, police officers and firefighters put their own safety at risk to help others. At the Oct. 1 county coun- cil meeting, the 2014 War- den's Emergency Service Awards were handed out. Police officer of the Year went to Huron OPP detach- ment acting Sgt. Russell Nesbitt, Firefighter of the Year to Don Haw and Paramedic of the Year to Jennifer Hutchinson. Huron County Warden Joe Steffler praised the work of the three and all their other colleagues. "I'm just so proud of the work that these men and women do for our commu- nities," said Steffler. "On behalf of the residents of Huron County, it is my hon- our to recognize these indi- viduals for their leadership in providing emergency ser- vices to those in need." Nesbitt is a 16 -year vet- eran of the Ontario Provin- cial Police, serving his Men, Take Control of Your Health fr entire career with the Huron Detachment. He has demonstrated an enor- mous commitment to his community through volun- teer work, which includes 21 years with the North Huron Fire Department, Huron coordinator of the Law Enforcement Torch Run for 17 years and Board member of Huron -Bruce MADD for 11 years. Through his volunteer work and commitment to his duties as a police officer, Nesbitt has proven his allegiance to the commu- nity in which he resides. Haw joined the Bayfield Fire Department in 1973 and was issued his 40 -year ser- vice medal in 2013. He served his community faithfully as Deputy Chief for over 22 years before being appointed to District Chief in 2007 and then retiring from this position in 2008. His pas- sion for supporting the depart- ment has never wavered and he continues to assist with fire department duties as well as the training and mentoring of • be a non-smoker • eat 5-10 servings of vegetables and fruit a day • be physically active • limit your alcohol consumption • use sun protection • follow cancer -screening guidelines Find out MORE about reducing your risk of developing cancer. Call us at 1 888 939-3333 or visit www.cancer.ca. Canadian Societe Cancer canadienne Society du cancer OFFICE HOURS The Office Hours for The Seaforth Huron Expositor are as follows Mondays - 9am - 5pm Tuesdays - CLOSED Wednesdays - 9am - 5pm Thursdays - 9am - 5pm Fridays - 9am - 5pm Seaforth Mon Expositor 8 Main Street, Seaforth ON PH: 519-527-0240 www.seaforthhuronexpositor.com his colleagues. Through his dedication and tireless commitment, Haw serves as a role model to the fire service and the entire Bayfield community. Based out of the Wingham station, Hutchinson has been a primary care para- medic with Huron County for 10 years of her 12 -year career. In April of 2014, she initi- ated an OneMatch drive in conjunction with a blood donor clinic in Seaforth. The drive helped to raise awareness of the need for bone marrow and stem cell donors to sup- port those fighting cancer in the county. Under Hutchinson's leadership, the drive resulted in approximately 20 new donors joining the One - Match registry, and many more people choosing to donate blood at the event. Hutchinson is to be applauded for her selfless efforts to improve the quality of life of those in need in Huron County. Accused killer Boris Panovski makes second court appearance in Goderich Dave Flaherty clmi Agency Accused killer Boris Panovski made his second court appearance in Goder- ich on Monday morning. Panovski, 70, of Scarborough is charged with first-degree murder in the death of Don Frigo and the attempted murder of Frigo's wife, Eva Willer Frigo. The two were shot Sept. 13 while rid- ing their horses after a dog training competition at the Hullett Wildlife Con- servation Area near Clinton. Clad in an orange jumpsuit, Panovski appeared via video. An agent representing Panovsld's law- yer told the court they havn't received disclosure from the crown attorney. As per Panovski's request, a Macedo- nian interpreter was present. At times the accused seemed to have trouble hearing the interpreter clearly, requesting several times for informa- tion to be repeated. The matter was adjourned until Oct. 27, with Panovski ordered to remain in custody and appear via video that day. New tax credit for farmers who donate A new tax credit will go towards help- ing farmers who help their local com- munity food programs. Late last month, the Ontario gov- ernment announced The Food Donation Tax Credit for Farmers, which gives farmers a tax credit val- ued at 25 per cent of the fair market value of the agricultural products they donate to community food pro- grams, including food banks and student nutrition programs. In a press release, the provincial gov- ernment said this tax credit is the only one of its kind in Canada. Carol Leeming, president of the Huron County Federation of Agricul- ture (HCFA) said farmers in the county have been donating to community food programs for quite a long time. "This allows them to be recognized and valued just like anyone else who makes a donation," Leeming said. Leeming said she believes the new tax credit could motivate more farmers to donate and those who do to do so more often. "I think it will encourage and simplify the process as it allows for the determi- nation of the fair market value," Leem- ing said. "This new tax credit is an integral part of our government's commit- ment to support farmers, increase access to nutritious, locally grown food and promote the good things that are grown right across the prov- ince," said Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Jeff Leal in the press release.