HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2016-05-26, Page 9THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2016. PAGE 9.
Huron East releases firefighters to Alberta if needed
By Shawn Loughlin
The Citizen
Huron East Council has approved
sending three local firefighters to
Fort McMurray to assist in the
ongoing wildfire disaster if
necessary.
Council approved sending Jason
Kellington of Brussels, Steve Boyer
of Grey and James Wilbee of
Seaforth, in the event they're
needed, with Huron East picking up
the costs.
In his report, Huron East Fire
Chief Marty Bedard said he asked
for volunteers on May 9 and
received responses from 22 Huron
East firefighters interested in
volunteering their services. The
three were chosen by Bedard after
careful consideration and discussion
with district chiefs.
"I am overwhelmed by the interest
shown from our firefighters," Bedard
said in his report. "When the need
arises, they are always willing to
assist."
Bedard said that costs to Huron
East would simply total a per diem
Powering up
Alycia Coultes, a student at Wingham's Maitland River
Elementary School, took centre stage last week as the
school held its annual track and field meet. She took centre
stage at least for this throw, that saw Coultes put her all
behind it in an effort to achieve maximum distance. Looking
on are, from left: Morgon Golley, Remmi Good, Sarah
Hammer and Cameron teRaa. (DennyScottphoto)
Behind the Bars
seeks local actors
The Behind the Bars evening tours
at the Huron Historical gaol are
returning again this sumer. This
event takes place on Tuesday and
Thursday evenings from July 5 until
Aug. 25.
The Huron Historic Gaol is
looking for volunteer actors and
actresses (ages 12+ and adults) to
portray real inmates and staff from
the gaol's past. Volunteers will take
part in interactive evening tours and
share their stories with local visitors
and tourists at the national historic
site.
Step into costume and relive the
period of the gaol's operation from
1841-1911. You could play the role
of a lunatic, thief or vagrant who
occupied a cell at 181 Victoria Street
North and tell visitors about your
time Behind the Bars.
If interested, turn yourself in by
calling the Huron Historic Gaol at
519-524-6971 or by e -mailing
Madelaine Higgins at
mhiggins @huroncounty.ca
Volunteers will meet individually
with event co-ordinators and attend
training sessions in June and July.
The Huron Historic Gaol operated
as a county jail from 1841 until
1972, and is now a designated
national historic site. Look for the
large road sign on Highway 21
(Victoria Street North).
The gaol's regular hours are
Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. - 4:30
p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
You can find out more information
about Behind the Bars and other
summer activities at the Huron
Historic Gaol by calling 519-
524-6971.
of $182.35 per firefighter per day.
They would travel to Alberta on a
flight chartered by Bruce Power and
must supply their own protective
equipment.
The total cost to Huron East,
Bedard said, if all three firefighters
were sent for the maximum of 10
days would be $1,835.50
per firefighter for a total of over
$5,400.
Council approved the request,
although Chief Administrative
Officer Brad Knight relayed the
thoughts of Bedard that as fires have
come under control in the province,
it was unlikely the Huron East
firefighters would need to be
deployed.
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Opening Ceremonies at Ethel Ball Park
Friday, June 24th starting at 6:15 pm
FRIDAY, June 24th
• 6:30 PM Co-ed Mush Ball Tournament
Food Booth & Beer Garden - proceeds to
park maintenance
Contact: Brenda Boyer - 519-887-6153
Euchre Party at North Woods School
Admission $5.00/Light lunch provided
SATURDAY, June 25th
• 9:00 AM Ball Tournament continues
• 11:00 AM Hospitality Centre at Ethel Community Hall
Historical Display
Grey Central School Display
• 12:00 PM Parade - please pre -register
Contact: Mery Bauer 519-887-6493
Steve Knight 519-887-6588
Bruce Fischer 519-887-6225
Afternoon of Reminiscing and Music at Hospitality Centre
Light lunch available after parade -
• 2:00-4:00 PM North Woods Elementary School Fun Fair
Children must be accompanied by adult
• 5:00-7:00 PM Smoked Pork Chop BBQ at Ethel Fire Hall
• 7:30 PM
Tickets Beth Earl 519-887-6401
Dianne Diehl 519-887-9442
Shirley Baker 519-887-6355
Sue Brubacher 519-887-9642
Alicia Deitner 519-887-6502
Leisa Albers 519-887-6339
Barb Terpstra 519-887-9276
Businesses: Sholdice Insurance
Dauphin Country Store
Cowboy Loft
Seaforth Town Hall
SUNDAY, June 26th
• 8:00 AM -12:00 PM Firefighters' Breakfast at Fire Hall
• 1:00 PM Mount Pleasant Cemetery Decoration Service
Please bring lawn chairs/free will offering
(Rain venue - North Woods Elementary School
For more information visit
www.huroneast.com