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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2009-07-01, Page 20:4 - POT + Intianrxl np-uki EXplageike t+ t too News CHSS students recognized for swift reaction to Clinton fire Sarah McDonald 411111111.1110) Six students at Central Huron Sec- ondary School were recognized last • week by local OPP and the fire de- partment for their swift reaction to signs of fire at a house in Clinton earlier this year. OPP Inspector Dan Grant, and Central Huron Fire Chief Steve Cooke were on hand at the school's year end assembly to present Bryce Lebold, Sky Hendrickson, Bethany Fisher, Rebecca Johnston, Dylan Cronin, and Dylan Williston with fire chief's citations, letters of con- gratulations and certificates of ap- preciation from MP Ben Lobb and MPP Carol Mitchell. The students, who were return- ing to school from lunch when they noticed smoke coming from a house on Ontario street on May 8, acted quickly to ensure that no one was in the house. "We could smell smoke and heard the fire alarm [in the house] and no- ticed the smoke coming out of the window and then we went up and knocked on the door," said Williston. "We kept knocking just to make sure no one was in there. This one guy was sleeping in the back of the house, and he came out with two dogs. There was a police officer cruis- • ing by so we waved him down and called the fire department," he said. Williston- said he was surprised by how much recognition the group has gotten, but Cooke pointed out the CHSS students Bryce Lebold, Sky Hendrickson, Dylan Williston, Rebecca Johnston, Dylan Cronin, and Bethany Fisher re- ceived fire chief's citations from Clinton n Fire Chief Steve Cooke and Goderich OPP inspector Dan Grant for their swift reaction to a house fire in Clinton. importance of acknowledging their actions, particularly in light of their age. "These students demonstrated sound judgment and a commitment to their community safety. Too often teenagers are bashed for the mis- takes they make, and all too seldom are they recognized properly for the good things they do. I am proud to be able to recognize them for their re- sponsible actions." Inspector Grant echoed this senti- ment. "All of the things that you do con- tribute to the betterment of the com- munity and we also recognize that the fire and the OPP, we can't do the job by ourselves. We rely on all of you to contribute to the success and safety of the community," he said. CHSS principal Laurie Langstaff also expressed pride in the students, and noted that receiving the certifi- cates definitely put a smile on their faces. "I know that the students who were the recipients are absolutely thrilled to have been recognized in this man- ner. It meant a lot to them. We are very proud of them for taking the initiative and making sure every- one was safe and reporting this," she said. "It's something just to see them afterward, the impact that receiv- ing that award and recognition has had upon them is phenomenal," said Langstaff. Williston however, maintains the group just acted in the same way that anyone would, without hesita- tion. "It was pretty much, a house is on fire, we should do something," he ex- plained. COLDWSLL BANKSR 0 Ali Points Festival City Realty Brokerage Seaforth & Area Listings www.coldwelibankerfc.com (519) 527-21031 Main St., Seaforth *Sales Representatives ©LL it wrw,. urns roma f1AlYYM SANDRA DALE Cell: 519-525-9788 sandradale.com BRENDA CAMPBELL Cell: 519-525-9154 brenda-campbeil.com STACY REEVES Cell: 519-525-1177 sreeves@tcc.on.ca MARY VANDENHENGEL TONY VANDENHENGEL Cell: 519-525-6191 Cell: 519-233-3166 hengei@tcc.on.ca . hengel@tcc.on.ca L_ OPEN HOUSE NEW LISTING OPEN HOUSE L AFFORDABLE SOLD BLYTH co a.Tana Sat. July 4 1:00 - 2:30 MIs #09805 11 Jarvis St., Seaforth $104,900 Mls# 091896 60 William St., Egmondville $359,900 July 4, 10:30 -12 MIs# 091858 LOG HOME 1 CLINTONNEW LISTING 17 Victoria Blvd., Vanastra $69,000 MIs# 091754 29 5th Ave., Vanastra $49,000 MIs# 091036 183 King St., Bfyth $144,900 MIs# 091339 BLYTH STOREFRONT_A LGREAT STARTER 46 Gib t900 limon $239Mis#0&3488 41 Rattenbury St., Clinton $179,900 MIs# 090526 RR#1 Dublin $189,900 83918 Button Line, Blyth $129,900 MIs# 090793 53 Main St., Seaforth $109,900 MIs# 090796 31 Victoria Blvd., Vanastra $76,900 MIs# 0912222