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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2015-11-12, Page 19THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2015. PAGE 19. UCW raises money Dinning ‘an example’ in policing community Morris-Turnberry’s Lincoln Dinning was presented with his Police Officer of the Year Award at the Nov. 4 meeting of Huron County Council. Dinning was named the county’s top cop late last month as part of the annual Warden’s Emergency Services Awards that were established several years ago. Doug Harkes was named the Firefighter of the Year, while Joel Paakkunainen was named Paramedic of the Year. Because he was out of the country when the other two received their awards, Dinning was honoured by council last week. Morris-Turnberry Deputy-Mayor Jamie Heffer spoke to council about Dinning, saying that Morris- Turnberry Council had nominated Dinning for the award, knowing him to routinely go above and beyond the call of duty in his work with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). Heffer said that until his retirement earlier this year, Dinning had truly acted as a role model for the community, volunteering his time for events held by various local organizations such as the Special Olympics, the Wingham Lions Club and Wingham Minor Hockey, as well as many others. This also isn’t the first award Dinning has won, Heffer said, detailing a number of awards and nominations dating back to 1995 – some involving his time peacekeeping in Kosovo. Dinning has also won the Bill Elliott Member of the Year Award, which is handed out by the OPP Association. Warden Paul Gowing, also the mayor of Morris-Turnberry, said he was proud to nominate Dinning for the award, saying no one was more deserving of it than him. Dinning thanked council for the award, saying it was a nice retirement gift. On the topic of retirement, Dinning said he was enjoying being retired and encouraged all councillors to try it. The Alzheimer’s Coffee Break, hosted by the UCW was a success and over $200 was raised to give to the Huron County Alzheimer’s Society. On Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 7 p.m., the stewards are hosting a roast beef supper in the Belgrave Community Centre. Take-out and gluten-free are available. Freda Johnston’s son Doug, would like to meet some of the congregation at the church on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 10:30 a.m. to present them with a quilt containing numberous Belgrave names. It is thought to have been quilted in the early 1900s. From Nov. 30 to Dec. 4 Christmas Bureau Collection will take place at Sacred Heart Church in Wingham. Let’s fill our blue tub before Nov. 30. Joyce VanCamp of Cayley, Alberta was a guest at her parents’ home, Jim and Mary Hunter and while here also visited with other family members, relatives and friends. 44229 Amberley Road west of Molesworth 519-291-4643 www.old86famersmarket.com Monday - Saturday 9 am - 6 pm Sunday 10 am - 5 pm Christmas in the Country November 21 & 22 20%off Home & Garden and Christmas Décor Fresh cedar roping, wreaths and Christmas patio pots By Linda Campbell Call 357-2188 PEOPLE AROUND BELGRAVE NEWS FROM BELGRAVE Awarded Retired Ontario Provincial Police Constable Lincoln Dinning, third from right, was honoured last week with the Warden’s Emergency Service Award for Police Officer of the Year. He was nominated by Morris-Turnberry Council. From left: Sarah Baird, representative of Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson; Inspector Jason Younan of the OPP; Morris-Turnberry Deputy-Mayor Jamie Heffer; Dinning; Morris-Turnberry Mayor and Huron County Warden Paul Gowing and Huron County Chief Administrative Officer Brenda Orchard. (Shawn Loughlin photo) By Shawn Loughlin The Citizen Blyth Memorial Hall @ 7pm Tickets available at Blyth Festival Ticket Office & Radiant Life Bookstore in Goderich $8 advance, $10 at door, Family Pass $30 THIS SUNDAY Tim & The Glory Boys Presented By Huron Chapel THIS SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY THIS SUNDAY ickets available at Blyth Festival T $8 advance, $10 at door ickets available at Blyth Festival Blyth Memorial Hall @ 7pm Pr $8 advance, $10 at door icket Office & Radiant Life Bookstore in Goderich Tickets available at Blyth Festival Blyth Memorial Hall @ 7pm esented By HurPr , Family Pass $30 $8 advance, $10 at door icket Office & Radiant Life Bookstore in Goderich Blyth Memorial Hall @ 7pm on Chaesented By Hur , Family Pass $30 icket Office & Radiant Life Bookstore in Goderich Blyth Memorial Hall @ 7pm pelon Cha icket Office & Radiant Life Bookstore in Goderich