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Goodall, partner recognized for lifesaving efforts
paramedic in Nova Scotia. The men
were notified by the OPP two weeks
later that the man had been stabilized
on site and transferred to a cardiac
unit. To the best of their knowledge
he made a full recovery thanks to
Don and Norm.
On June 17, 2016 Don and Norm
were presented with the "OPP
Commissioner's Citation for
Lifesaving" at a ceremony in Barrie
by Commissioner Vince Hawkes.
They also received a "Lifesaving
Certificate" from St. John
Ambulance. Don remarked that they
were humbled at the attention,
especially in light of the accounts of
other heroic acts acknowledged at
the ceremony.
The Ontario Trucking Association
has also nominated the pair for a
"Driver Hero Award". We are proud
of you, Don!
FROM LONDESBORO
Recognized
Londesborough resident Don Goodall, left, and Norm Fitzpatrick, right, were recognized for
their efforts in bringing a man back from the brink of death last year. Goodall and Fitzpatrick
helped a fellow trucker who had no pulse, performing CPR until emergency responders arrived
on scene. The duo were presented with the OPP Commissioner's Citation for Lifesaving by
OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes at a recent ceremony. (Photo submitted)
PEOPLE AROUND
LONDESBORO
By BRENDA
RADFORD
Call
523-4296
Canadian Tire is currently running
a TV advertisement supposedly from
Labrador City, Newfoundland. It
features a song that is all too familiar
to all of us and in this case has
become most irritating to the parents
in the ad. We have all been there I
think. The song in question is "If
You're Happy and You Know It" It
is one of the first songs children
learn in elementary school because
the melody is upbeat, catchy and
easy to learn.
The tune is two centuries old and
comes from a Latvian folk song. The
words were most likely penned early
in the 20th century. The words are a
call to action and hearing the tune
always brings a smile; it is a mood -
changer. Singing this song at any age
reflects joy and happiness to the
world.
Alex and Kelly Vander Eijk, who
live just west of the village,
welcomed a baby boy last week —
another future pupil for Hullett
Central. Congratulations to parents
and grandparents!
Congratulations, also, to Bob
Trick who celebrated another
birthday on July 1. Not everyone has
such a party every year to help them
celebrate!
Pupils at Hullett Central School
may have thought all the sirens last
Wednesday afternoon were in
celebration of the last day of the
school year but actually they were
for a fire west of the village on
Londesborough Road. A steel
building on the farm of Aaron
Reinink, formerly owned by Bert
and Linda Renkema, which housed
some vealers, burnt.
When terrorism struck the United
States and sent shock waves around
the world we heard accounts of
ordinary people becoming `everyday
heroes' as they stepped forward in
the face of the crisis to help out. And
I believe there is a song about angels
living among us. Well, one of our
villagers is one of those angels/every
day heroes.
On April 28, 2015 Don Goodall
and his driving partner were stopped
for a break at the Flying J Truck Stop
in Kapuskasing. On their way back
to their truck a man came running
toward them saying his friend,
another trucker, was in distress in his
cab. Don and his fellow driver pulled
the man, who had no pulse, from his
truck and commenced CPR and
rescue breathing. They continued
their efforts until the OPP and
Emergency Medical Services arrived
with a defibrillator.
Don has had lots of first aid
training through his work with Boy
Scouts and at Wescast. He noted that
in his years with the ski patrol at
Caledon he came across more than
one nasty situation. His partner,
Norm Fitzpatrick, had training as a
UCW focuses on Canada Day
Sisters-in-law Crystal and Kerri
Whyte brought a fun and interesting
program to the Londesborough
UCW meeting on June 20. With
Canada Day on the horizon the
women offered a Canadian theme.
With the help of the computer, the
ladies present that evening sang
and/or hummed along to three
familiar songs about our vast
country while watching
scenes/highlights from across the
country. First was Bobby Gimby's
1967 "Centennial Song" written in
honour of Expo '67. Then we heard
the familiar "This Land Is Your
Land" and also "Canada Is [a
Country made for Love]".
The UCW members were asked to
list what they felt were the top 10
symbols of Canada. Are you
surprised at the items on this list?:
the loon, maple syrup, our great
wilderness, our beer, the moose, the
beaver, Tim Horton's [seems
Timmies holds the record for
Canadian coffee sales at 60 per
cent], the RCMP, our national sport
of hockey and the maple leaf. The
ladies had other suggestions like CN
Tower, Inuksuit, Niagara Falls, the
Rockies, etc.
Then a form of Jeopardy was
played that asked questions about
our land and the women realized that
for the ordinary Canadian
geographical knowledge is lacking.
When you
need to get
the job done
Call us!
Fun was had by all, nevertheless,
while we learned some true facts.
During the business part of the
evening updates were given on plans
for the Grade 8 graduation banquet,
the summer theatre outing and
happenings at Camp Menesetung.
Items were collected for the camp at
this meeting. The next regular
meeting will be Sept. 19.
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Talented
As part of the last day of school on June 29, Hullett Central
Public School hosted a talent show where students shared
the activities they excel at. Shown above is Ruby Taylor
tickling the ivories for the show. (Photo submitted)
Motorcycle Chaps
Bainton's
Old Mill
Downtown Blyth
519-523-4740
See histories and
historic photographs on
the Huron History
section of our website
www.northhuron.on.ca
MEETING NOTICE
Community
Appointment
The Council of the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry is hereby asking for
names of people who would be interested in sitting on the following
board to represent the Municipality:
• The Brussels Medical -Dental Centre Board
for the term of September, 2016 to November, 2018
(The successful person must be a resident or property owner in the
Municipality of Morris-Turnberry).
Please submit your name and contact information to the following by
Monday, July 22, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.
Nancy Michie
Administrator Clerk -Treasurer
41342 Morris Road, Brussels, ON NOG 1H0
Telephone: 519-887-6137 Ext 21
Email: nmichie@morristurnberry.ca