HomeMy WebLinkAboutGoderich Signal Star, 2017-03-29, Page 21North Huron
appoints new Fire
Chief Ryan Ladner
North Huron has found
a new Director of Fire and
Emergency Services to
replace Chief David Spar -
ling; his name is Ryan Lad-
ner. Chief Ladner brings
with him 15 years of expe-
rience working with Fire
Departments in the City of
Mississauga, Township of
Puslinch and the Town of
Erin.
Ladner has focused his
career on mentoring oth-
ers. He is a .graduate of
Humber and Lambton
Colleges as well as the
Ontario Fire College. To
complement his Fire Ser-
vice experience and edu-
cation, Ryan has also dedi-
cated eight years to the
Canadian Military with a
focus on training others.
Chief Ladner's strong
background in training
will be an asset to the
Emergency Services Train-
ing Centre (ESTC). "Ryan
brings an abundance of
knowledge, professional-
ism and enthusiasm to our
community. Ryan is highly
respected in the Fire Ser-
vice and has extensive
experience in training. I
am very pleased that he
has accepted this appoint-
ment', said North Huron
Reeve -Neil Vincent. Lad-
ner will assume the posi-
tion on April 1 after the
official retirement of cur-
rent Fire Chief David Spar -
ling. Chief Sparling
announced his retirement
in January and has been
working part -tithe to
ensure the community was
well protected until Lad-
ner can begin.
I.adner's initial focus
will be on the ESTC and
developing new training
programs to increase the
success of the facility.
Recently the position of
Director of Fire and Emer-
gency Services was revised
and the responsibilities of
the Community Emer-
gency Planning have been
redefined. This will allow
the new Fire Chief addi-
tional time to focus on the
Fire Department and the
ESTC Huron County will
oversee Emergency Plan-
ning in cooperation with
the lower tier municipali-
ties, enhancing the cohe-
siveness of emergency
planning efforts in the
community.
"Under Chief Sparling's
leadership, FDNH has
become one of the most
respected fire services in
Ontario and it is my goal to
continue with this success.
I am honored to accept
this position and look for-
ward to working with and
supporting the volunteer
firefighters that proudly
serve the community," said
newly appointed Fire Chief
Ryan Ladner. The official
appointment took place at
North Huron's council
meeting on Monday,
March 20.
'Walking Forward Together
with Others and God'
Huron -Perth
hosts 2017
grade six
retreat days
The Huron -Perth Catholic
District School Board is
excited to host "Walking For-
ward Together with Others
and God" retreat.
This retreat opportunity
for all grade six students is
an interactive day, Ied by
Positive Gear from Toronto.
The purpose of this retreat
is to provide all grade six stu-
dents with the opportunity
to come together in
community.
It is an opportunity to
come together with others to
reflect on their relationship
with their friends, families,
and God as they grow in
their adolescent years.
All are welcome.
For more information
contact: Tara Cakebread,
Religion Coordinator, 519-
345-2440 Ex. 8075, or head
over to www.huronperth-
catholic.ca or www.face-
book.com/hpcdsb.
Media are welcome to
attend this event.
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2017 Photography Contest & Show
ening Reception - Sat. Ma
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Prizes fo
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For more information call 519-524-7362
• or visit www.cich.ca
Photos will be displayed
and available for sale at the
Goderich Library from May 6 - 23
All proceeds from this fundraising
event will be directed to
Community Living -Central Huron.
Photos can be delivered
or mailed to:
Last Light photo contest
c/o Goderich Library
52 Montreal St. Goderich ON.
N7A 2G4
Contest Rules & Regulations
Phobos must be 5X7 or 8X10 in she, Photos must be submitted 6y April 28, 2017.
Phobos wi not bereturned if sold.