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HomeMy WebLinkAboutClinton News Record, 2015-03-11, Page 3Wednesday, March 11, 2015 • News Record 3 Tara Ostner, The Clinton News Record Last Friday the Huron County Federation of Agriculture (HCFA), an organization that represents roughly 2,000 farm family members, hosted its annual MP/MPP and local politician forum at the Clinton Legion. Among those in attendance were MP Ben Lobb, MPP Lisa Thompson and Mayor Jim Ginn. Various presentations were delivered regarding current issues that affect Huron County agriculture. HCFA president Joan Vincent. Central Huron Mayor Jim Ginn. Huron -Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson. Huron -Bruce MP Ben Lobb. clintonnewsrecord.com Contributed photo Dr. Janice Owen. Huron County has a new medical officer of health Dr. Janice Owen will become the permanent Act- ing MOH with the Huron County Health Unit as of April 7. MOHs are in an act- ing capacity until they com- plete the province's require- ments for specialized public health courses. Dr. Owen has been a phy- sician for over 30 years, including time in Huron County. She is the Medical Advisor for the OTN Tele - homecare program. She is also a regional primary care lead with Cancer Care Ontario. Tyler Hessel, Chair of the Board of Health says they are pleased to welcome Dr. Owen to the Health Unit. "Dr. Owen's vast experience and her interest in rural health makes her a great fit for our county:' The MOH position has been filled with temporary MOH coverage since November 2013. Our busInean. s built on SERVICE ■ ENERGY HEATING ' AIR CONDITIONING • ELECTRICAL PLUMEtIla1G JEFF WISE 262 Bayrield Road!, Clinton • 519-482-7062 MARCH BOWLING March 13 - 22 • Open EVERY DAY at 10 am Visit our NEW, EXCITING website uww.littlebowl.ca Daily March Break Specials! 579 -524 -BOWL (2695) II