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Home My WebLink AboutThe Times Advocate, 2005-10-05, Page 47Wednesday,October 5, 2005 Exeter Times—Advocate 15 HENSALL FIREFIGLHERS The members of the Hensall and Area Fire Department are front L -R: Dave McGregor, Nathan Bedard, Devon Long, Nic Bruxer, Peter Bedard, Paul Clendenning and Dan McClinchey. Middle: Don McClinchey, Ken Bruxer, Brian Cooper, Jeff Ansems, Paul Dickert, Mike Graham and Doug Hulley. Back: Dave Long, Jason Clarke and Greg Dayman.Absent: Bob Campbell,Amanda Kowall, Jamie Caldwell, Jim Regier, Greg Campbell and Derek Robinson. YRS. OF SERVICE • Chief Ken Bruxer-16 Years • Deputy Chief Dave Long -13 Years • Captain Don McClinchey-21 Years • Captain Bob Campbell -16 Yrs • Captain Jeff Ansems 12 Years • Doug Hulley 9 Years • Dave McGregor 11 Years • Peter Bedard 5 Years • Greg Dayman 21 Years • Mike Graham 6 years • Amanda Kowall 3 years • Jason Clarke 8 Years • Brian Cooper 12 years • Dan McClinchey 3 Years • Paul Clendenning 7 Years • Jamie Caldwell 14 Years • Jim Regier 23 Years • Greg Campbell 22 years • Derek Robinson 8 Years • Paul Dickert 1 Year • Junior Auxiliary 2005: • Nic Bruxer • Devon Long • Nathan Bedard BUILDING SYSTEM INC. IIHANK YOU Administration and Design Office 122 King St., Hensall, ON. CA NOM 1X0 Tel: 519-262-2924 519-236-4092 website: www.okewoodsmith.com HYDE IROTHERS i`ii FARM EQUIPMENT(997ILIMITED 39992 Rodgerville Road, Hensall, ON Bus: 519-263-2605 1-800-461-6089 TRWUTE HENSALL – In February, 2004 our shop, which has stood along Highway 4 just south of Hensall for over 30 years, was saved from complete destruction by the brave actions of the Hensall Fire Department. As a blizzard raged outside, the firefighters fought the raging inferno inside the shop and managed, against the odds, to save the structure. Minutes counted. They never hesitated. We were blessed by the fact that this was our shop and not our house. We were further blessed by the quick and deci- sive actions of the Hensall firefighters who entered the building at great risk to themselves and proceeded to suppress the blaze. My family and I are very thankful for the efforts of these brave men. God bless, WILLIAM B. ROWCLIFFE. Hensall firefighters vital to community HENSALL — The Hensall and Area Fire Department is an active community focused group with strong family ties. The roster includes five officers, 15 firefighters and three Junior Auxiliary firefighters. The department serves the Municipalities of Bluewater and parts of Huron East and so far in 2005 has responded to 24 calls including: • seven motor vehicle accidents or fires; • six structural or open area fires; • two hazardous materials spills • one gas leak explosion • six false alarms and two other emergencies. On July 16, members of the department responded to calls for assistance from residents, business owners and the Queensway Nursing Home to deal with flooding. Queensway experienced the worst flooding when a blocked storm drain overflowed and flooded the elevator shaft on the lower floor with over 15 inches of water. The flooding knocked elevators out of service, stranding several elderly residents in the lobby and on the lower level of the facility for several hours. The fire department assisted by pumping water out of the blocked storm drain. Members of the department practice two times per month for approximately three hours each session. This year the department started a new training initiative to help promote community involvement and provide a unique learning opportunity for three local high school stu- dents. The students were selected for the Junior Firefighter training program based on several criteria including: • parental approval and have a valid G2 driver's licence; • must be at least 17 years of age and attending high school in Grade 11 or 12; • must be in good health, physically fit and able to partici- pate in assigned training activities. The department held their Firemen's Breakfast in June raising nearly $2,700 which helped purchase a thermal imaging camera. The department also provides assistance to other groups in the community by hosting open houses and other public events at the fire hall. Firefighters have provided assistance at community events such as the Hensall Spring Fair and the Hensall Legion Remembrance Day services. �3( J.M. McBeath Funeral Home We appreciate your dedication to our communities. Joyce McBeath 49 Goshen St. N., Zurich at McBeath Visitation Chapel, 79 King St., Hensall Funeral Home www.jmmcbeathfuneralhome.com offers caring funeral home services. Tel: (519) 236-4365 Fax: (519) 236-4359 Agent for Stratford Memorials rev tater MANY THANKS TO THE BRAVE MEN & WOMEN WHO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES • Wholesale Custom Processing • Producers of Fine Cold Meats Visit our retail store Brock Ave., HENSALL Tel: (519) 262-3130 BOMBARDIER*ATV Follow No one. sdridoo THERE'S NOTHING LIKE IT. BRP (Ittitt BRP; There's Nothing Like It. LDERW110 11" Ekses Sales • Service • Parts R.R. 2 Hensall (519)263-6142 Thank you for your bravery. Firefighters make great Heroes ae J.rie ,C'e '*1‘ PIZZIARJX HENSALL 262-2221 "'engin MAJOR APPLIANCE & Mattress Centre Ltd. We carry a complete line of Mattresses 107 KING ST., HENSALL, ON TEL: (519) 262-2728 1-888-836-4478 E-mail • hensallappliance@execulink.com gi(Venner's HENSALL AUTOMOTIVE General Repairs & Service Domestic & Import • TIRES • TUNE-UPS • BRAKES • BATTERIES • WIPER BLADES TRUSTED CAR CARE 78 London Rd. Hensall (519) 262-2832 Thank you to all the volunteer Firefighters HENSA L L DISTRICT C O -OPERATIVE PROUD TO BE FARMER OWNED