HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2012-07-26, Page 7THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, JULY 26, 2012. PAGE 7.
THE EDITOR,
While camping and enjoying the
summer, remember to ensure your
family is protected wherever they
sleep. It’s time to remind everyone
that it is the law to have a working
smoke alarm in their trailer home,
motorhome and other recreational
vehicles. In addition to smoke
alarms, these homes, vehicles or
boats used for sleeping should
be equipped with a carbon
monoxide alarm.
Many new trailer and RV models
may already meet a construction
standard requiring working smoke
alarms, older models may not be
equipped with any or they may not
have been properly maintained.
Smoke alarms should be
tested before sleeping in any of
these seasonal homes, then monthly
and after any absence of more
than a few days. Just like within
your home, you should replace
any smoke alarms 10 years or
older and any carbon monoxide
detector that is five years old.
Failure to comply with the
applicable Fire Code smoke alarm
requirements can result in a ticket
for $235.
James Marshall
Community Fire Safety Officer
Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry.
The Dave Mounsey Memorial
Fund (DMMF) has reached a
milestone in its goal to provide
emergency defibrillators in the name
of fallen emergency services
personnel.
On Monday night, the
organization made their first
donation in the name of a firefighter:
Doug Cantelon of the, then, Clinton
and Area Fire Department.
Cantelon, according to fire chief
Steve Cooke, died due to
complications with a heart attack
after dealing with a farm fire on July
15, 1999.
“Doug suffered a heart attack and
passed away,” he said.
Patrick Armstrong, the executivedirector and founder of the DMMF,said that since 2009 the organizationhas honoured police officers,firefighters, paramedics and
everyone else who serves their
community on the front line.
Having known Mounsey, who
passed away in late 2006, and having
been on the scene for his passing,
Armstrong said to the gathered
firefighters and friends and family of
Cantelon that the death of a fellow
service person isn’t something that
goes away.
“It doesn’t leave you whether
you’re a friend or a co-worker,” he
said. “It never leaves you.”
He said it was fitting that
Cantelon, who passed away due to a
heart problem, was being honoured
with the donation of the defibrillator.
“Heart issues affect all of us
regardless of age or gender,” he said.
“It unifies us.”
This marks the 18th defibrillator
that the organization has placed and
Armstrong said that Huron County
has paid its dues time after time
having lost three Ontario Provincial
Police Officers, Wingham’s
Corporal Matthew Dinning and two
firefighters.
Irene, Cantelon’s wife, said that
she was honoured by the donation
and that Cantelon would be as well.
Central Huron Mayor Jim Ginn
said he appreciates the donation and
the work that Armstrong and the
DMMF does. He also said that heart
issues are closer to home than a lot
of people might know indicating that
he had a health issue a year ago and
required an operation and that a
fellow councillor had dealt with a
similar issue.
Cooke explained that the
defibrillator will be working double
duty.
“It will be installed in a case at the
back of the meeting room during
major meetings,” he said. “When
we’re on calls it will be pumper
two.”
The DMMF was created in 2009
to promote the dedication to
community that Provincial
Constable and Blyth-resident
Provincial Constable Dave Mounsey
represented while at the same time
recognizing the efforts of fallen
police officers, firefighters,
paramedics and military members
who have paid the ultimate price in
their line of duty. To do this they
donate life-saving defribillators in
their honour.
Mounsey died due to
complications from a motor vehicle
accident he was involved in while on
duty.
One of the comic strips in the
London Free Press on Friday caught
my attention. Adam was up to bat in
this tee-ball game and mused at how
he was really going to hit that ball.
The final frame shows him just
tapping the ball down off the stand. I
thought how accurately the other
three frames portrayed children and
their years in minor sports. Everyone
sees themselves as the future MLB
or NBA or NHL stars.
Then on Saturday morning I
slipped down to the tee-ball practice
happening at the Londesborough
ball diamond and was reminded of
the comic strip. These were four and
five year olds quite enthusiastic, for
the most part, about playing ball, in
spite of the heat. They all had their
water bottles, their hats, gloves, etc.
Some were even in ball pants and
ball shoes. Did you know girls can
get gloves in pink these days to
match their hats, shoes and clothing?
A far cry from when my children
played. It was a real treat to watch
and brought more than one smile
during the day as I went about adult
things. That is my ‘roses’ comment
for this week. And it’s all about
having fun together while getting an
hour of physical activity.
Looking for a change of pace as
this summer continues? The
Londesborough Community Golf
and Dinner day on Saturday, July 28
may be just what you want to try.
This Londesborough United Church
fundraiser invites area folk to play
some golf at Bill Lobb’s course at
81147 Maitland Line and enjoy a
meal at Leo and Lynda Horbanuik’s.
One doesn’t need to be a golfer;
this is a chance to try the game.
Golfing starts at 1 p.m. The cost for
golf and dinner is $35. Or just drop
by for dinner for $10. You are
encouraged to register early with
either Alex 519-482-9812 or Lynda
519-482-7585.
Sunday services resume at
Londesborough United Church on
Aug. 5.
Golf fundraiser for church
coming later this month
Fund donates defibrillator to Central Huron FD
In memory
Late firefighter Doug Cantelon, of the former Clinton and Area Fire Department, was
honoured by the Dave Mounsey Memorial Fund on Monday, July 23 by having an emergency
defibrillator presented to his wife, Irene, and family in a special ceremony. The defibrillator,
shown here being held by foundation executive Patrick Armstrong, will be used by the Central
Huron Fire Department building during meetings and on one of the fire trucks to provide
emergency service on site. Flanking Armstrong and Cantelon’s family are members of the
Central Huron Fire Department. (Denny Scott photo)
Check your alarms: Marshall
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