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The Lucknow Sentinel, 1987-10-07, Page 3Wayne Stanley, Bud Hamilton and Ross Irwin (pictured left to right) of the Lukcnow and District Fire Department were among those honored recently with Exemplary Service Awards. These awards are given to men who have served at least 20 years with the local fire departments. Bud also received a bar for an additional decade of service. (Pat Livingston photo) Localfirefighters honored Bud Hamilton, Ross Irwin and Wayne Stanley of the Lucknow District Fire Department, were among those honoured in Port Elgin, September 25, with the presentation of. Exemplary Service Awards. Bud also received a bar for an additional 10 years service. Port Elgin Mayor Ken Dunlop welcomed the firemen, their families and special guests to the event held at the Legion Hall. Mayor Dunlop praised the firefighters who. had "...given so much to their communities." Special guest for the evening was Toron- to Fire Chief Ben Bonser. "I appreciate the effort of firemen in smaller communities. They really do give so much of their time. The honour is mine to be here." Chief Bonser joined with Mount Forest Fire Chief Rod Truax and Norman Vine from the Ontario Fire Marshal's office to present the awards to 41 firemen from 13 different Bruce County departments. The Exemplary Service Medals were in- troduced in 1985 to recognize the volunteer firefighters in Ontario. To qualify, a firefighter must have at least 20 years' ser- vice. Firemen will receive bars for each extra decade of service. The medal itself incorporates crossed axes, a hydrant, and the international symbol of fire prevention, the stylized Maltese cross, all superimposed on a maple leaf. Chief Bonser noted the medal recognized the service the firefighter had given to his or her community and the firefighter's own industry, efficiency and good conduct. Other Bruce County firefighters receiv- ing the medal were: Don Dudgeon, Doug Dudgeon, Mac Esplen, Jack Fraser and Bob Woods from Port Elgin; Doug Kreutz- weiser and Lorne Walmsley of Southamp- ton; Brent Richardson and John White of Lion's Head; Ben France, Reg Krueger and Jack Myles of Wiarton; Roy Harwood of Amabel; Carl Avis, Leroy Leggett, Orland Leggett, John Matheson and Den- . nis Todd of Tiverton; Carlye Angel, Dale Diebel, Glen Graham and Harvey Scarrow of Tara; Gerald Steward of Kincardine; Doug Bolster, George Colbert, Robert Dur- rer, Mel Waechter and Patrick Weber of Mildmay; Ivan Cook, Rod MacDonald and Jack Scott of Ripley; Graham Cassidy, Bob Meyer and J. Schiestel of Teeswater; and . Martin Brier, Lloyd Hehn, Frank Koebel Sr., Jack Maschke, Clare Sparling and Albert Stroeder of Walkerton. Herman Lobsinger of Walkerton also received a medal. It was noted that Mr. Lobsinger was wearing a medal of bravery, the only fireman in Bruce County to have been so honoured. To Bud, Ross and Wayne and all other members of the Lucknow District Fire Department we say thanks for your dedication. We never really appreciate you properly until those unfortunate times when your help is required. Auxiliary looks for rummage The Wingham and District Hospital Aux- iliary is gearing up for their major fund raising event of the year to be held next week. The annual rummage sale, to be held at the Wingham Armouries October 16 and 17, has usually generated "big money" for the group according to presi- dent Marie Phillips. "The rummage sale has been very sucessful'for us over the years," said Mrs. Phillips in a phone interview with the Sen- tinel. "We're tryingsomething a little dif- ferent this year by opening the doors to the public on Thursday evening as well as all day Friday." Anyone from Lucknow and area with `rummage' to donate to the sale is asked to bring it to the Armouries as early as possi- ble on Thursday. The doors will open to the public at 6 p.m. and sale goers will have first choice of items until 9 p.m. Friday, the doors open for business at 10 a.m, and will remain open until 3 in the afternoon. The Hospital Auxiliary is vital to the overall operation of the Wingham and District Hospital. Each year, the members of the organization volunteer many hours of time and effort to raising money for the hospital through these rummage sales, teas, the operation of the gift case in the hospital lobby and through the sale of memberships. Last year, the Auxiliary ad- ded Over $7,000 to the hospital coffers. Boasting a membership , of some 90 members, the Hospital Auxiliary has high hopes of increasing their membership in the Lucknow area this year. One other note from Mrs. Phillips, anyone interested in donating handicrafts or knitting to the gift shop at the hospital are asked to contact her at 357-1714. Don't forget to deliver your rummage for the sale next week and keep Thursday evening or Friday open to spent some time at the sale, Brussels Reeve new on County Council Brussels Reeve Gordon Workman is the,- newest hemenewest member of Huron County Council and was officially welcomed by council at its regular September session in Goderich. Mr. Workman succeeds former reeve Hank TenPas who has resigned for reasons of health. Mr. Workman, a member of Brussels Council, moved up to the reeve's chair following the resignation. In addition to his regular seat on county council, Mr. Workman will also assume Mr. TenPas' position on council's committee of management for Huronview. Mr. TenPas also attended the September session to bid farewell to his county council colleagues. Lucknow Sentinel, Wednesday, October 7, 1987—Page 3 DAY ./4) TO BE TRULY THANKFUL /THANIKSGIVING DAY 1987 John. W. 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