Close to three dozen London firefighters and police officers are being recognized for their heroic actions in entering a collapsed building to rescue four people trapped in the debris The group of 35 firefighters and three police officers were awarded Ontario Medals for Bravery - the province’s highest honour - at a ceremony held at Queen's Park in Toronto on Monday night The medals were presented to them by Ontario Lieutenant Governor Edith Dumont “Each one of the recipients has gone well above and beyond their duties and we are proud to recognize the impact of their selfless service on their communities and on our province," said Dumont The medals went to Constable Blair Corsaut Sergeant John Dance and Constable Brent Thomas of the London Police Service and the London Fire Department's Mark Archibald the first responders jumped into action when called to the partial building collapse at 555 Teeple Terrace The building had been under construction when the collapse happened killing two workers and trapping four others in a pit of wet concrete the firefighters and police officers performed a rescue that took hours to free all four survivors “These firefighters showed extreme bravery and courage in the line of duty under extremely dangerous and hazardous conditions,” said London Fire Chief Lori Hamer “They put their own lives at risk in order to successfully rescue four trapped individuals We are very proud of them – they are most deserving of the prestigious Medal of Bravery.” London Police Chief Thai Truong called the officers' courage and efforts in such treacherous conditions "truly inspiring." The medals are presented annually to firefighters and police officers who have demonstrated great courage in risking their lives to save the lives of others The Ontario medal for police bravery was created in 1975 while the same medal for firefighters was first handed out a year later A meeting was held in Dresden where officials with the Municipality of Chatham-Kent shared what's being done to fight back against the project Chatham-Kent seniors and their families can gather information about all the services offered to them across the municipality The Maple Leafs built a big lead early and Toronto hung on to defeat Florida 5-4 in game one of the second round NHL playoff series A fatal crash on Highway 401 in Chatham-Kent has claimed the life a motorcycle rider CK Public Health has reported four more measles exposure sites in Chatham and Dresden Chatham-Kent police are asking for the public's help to find a missing 14-year-old girl ZURICH – A newly-installed defibrillator at the Zurich ball diamond on Main Street will not only increase safety at the park but it also honours a late longtime member of the Zurich fire department Acting fire Chief Dave Erb said the defibrillator station was dedicated to “our friend, our brother, Rick Gingerich … We’re still honouring his role of supporting the community.” Bluewater Deputy Mayor John Becker thanked the fire department for coming up with the idea of installing the defibrillator at the park. Becker said he hopes the device never has to be used, “but it’s here in case it does.” Becker described Gingerich as a dedicated firefighter and community representative. A plaque beside the defibrillator honours Gingerich, saying he is “forever a legacy of our community.” The SaveStation defibrillator is available around the clock every day. If the device is opened and the defibrillator is pulled out, all local firefighters will be notified and will respond to assist if required. Members of the Gingerich family attended the Oct. 7 dedication, and Gingerich’s wife Marg said her late husband loved being on the fire department. She thanked the department for dedicating the defibrillator in his name. Erb noted that one of the reasons the department chose the ball diamond as the location of the defibrillator was that Gingerich was a longtime ball player. transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Rotor impact mill and control system from a single source boosts productivity and efficiency GERMAN building materials suppliers Dachser Fertigbeton-Kieswerke are currently expanding and optimizing their gravel plant in Türkheim by integrating a second RPM 1113 rotor impact mill from BHS-Sonthofen (BHS) BHS supplied the complete control system to ensure seamless co-ordination of the two machines making the plant easier to operate and increasing productivity and efficiency Dachser have been reliably supplying numerous construction projects with building materials such as ready-mixed concrete excess gravel is used to produces a high-quality 0-4mm sand for concrete production ‘Since we blend the crushed sand with natural sand the resulting grain shape must be as close as possible to that of natural sand,’ explained Michael Zacher this task was accomplished using rod mills these proved to be energy intensive at low throughput rates.’ a BHS-Sonthofen RPM 1513 rotor impact mill has been crushing the material to the required particle size This high-performance vertical-shaft impact mill which is employed by Dachser in a customized configuration is particularly suitable for crushing all low-to-medium-abrasive minerals the company decided to further expand its plant in early 2023 Based on the positive experience with BHS-Sonthofen outdated rod mill with a new BHS rotor impact mill Dachser opted for a bottom-mounted drive for easier maintenance access elevated machine housing with optimized flow performance BHS carried out the project and commissioned the machine in the spring of 2023 This machine’s housing is a special version of the standard model with two enlarged openings in the discharge area which allow for faster discharge of both crushed material and air A downward-facing flanged motor was installed to provide more space for operation on the platform The functionality of the RPM 1113 allows significantly higher throughput while consuming less energy compared to the rod mill who is responsible for building materials machinery sales in the region highlights that alternating right and left operation of the machine maximizes the utilization of the components used in this series the cost-benefit ratio of the rotor impact mill far surpasses that of a rod mill It offers a very high degree of crushing and delivers excellent cubic sand with a high proportion of fines and round corners.’ the mill is predominantly used to produce sand for the concrete BHS-Sonthofen also provided the complete control system for the two rotor impact mills customized specifically for Dachser’s needs This includes powerful frequency converters for energy-efficient operation of the machines and a state-of-the-art user interface featuring touch screens something that is particularly sought after,’ said Mr Zacher summarizing the advantages of the two plants ‘Having both the plant and control system from a single source has streamlined installation and daily operations significantly.’ jobs events and articles direct to your inbox Subscribe Here Agg-Net is the ‘go-to’ website for key decision makers within the aggregates and recycling industries.  General commentary, market reports and industry features provide an independent and informed voice for the industry. Agg-Net is the official digital partner for Hillhead, providing unrivalled coverage of our June event. © The QMJ Group Ltd 2023. All Rights Reserved 7 Regent StreetNottinghamNG1 5BSUnited KingdomTel: +44 (0)115 941 1315 Jim Clark & Kristy Hinze Clark's American Maxi Comanche arrived in Falmouth Harbour, Antigua on Saturday afternoon, 20th February. Having taken line honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart, the 100ft Canting keel Maxi left Sydney by ship on 6th January bound for Charleston, USA, 9,272 nautical miles via the Panama Canal. Comanche then sailed 1,500 nautical miles in less than four days from Charleston to Antigua for the start of the RORC Caribbean 600. Eric De Turkheim's French A13, Teasing Machine won its class in the Rolex Sydney Hobart but miraculously arrived in Antigua 24 hours before Comanche – How could that be? With less than 48 hours to the start of the RORC Caribbean 600, the banter on the dock has focused on the weather. Weather models are predicting 14 knots of wind from the south east at the start, freshening to 20 knots in the early hours of Tuesday morning with the wind in the east. By Wednesday morning the wind speed is due to increase and by Thursday weather models predict 25 knots of wind from the east. By the afternoon, the wind is forecast to move to the south east and decrease.  On noon Saturday 20th February a cold front in the Atlantic, north west of Antigua, is affecting the usual trade winds producing lighter winds from the south. Navigators throughout the fleet differ in their opinion as to when the effect of the cold front will dissipate. Miles Seddon, navigator on Lloyd Thornburg's MOD70 Phaedo3: “It looks like we will not have a normal trade wind scenario for the start, possibly just 12 knots of wind from the south east and that may effect whether or not we break our own record. However, once the effect of the cold front has passed, normal trade winds should resume and we should be on the pace. Potentially we could see 20-25 knots later in the race, which will give Phaedo3 very fast conditions.” Wouter Verbraak, weather specialist for Tony Lawson's MOD70, Concise 10: “I anticipate that the normal trade winds will return before the start, so we should have easterly breeze of about 17 knots at the start. Ned Collier-Wakefield, skipper of Concise 10: “We are really up for this and so is Phaedo, so I am expecting an intense battle regardless of what the weather does.” Tonight, following the Skippers' Briefing, honoured guests, owners, skippers and crews will enjoy the RORC Caribbean 600 Welcome Party. Five hundred invited guests are expected on the lawn at Antigua Yacht Club with Guests of Honour: The Hon. Asot Michael, Minister of Tourism, Economic Development, Investment & Energy and The Hon. E. P. Chet Greene, Minister for Sports. 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Nearly three-dozen London firefighters have received one of the highest provincial honours in their field – the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery – in recognition of their efforts after a partial building collapse in December 2020 London Fire Department officials say the 35 medals were doled out at a Queen’s Park ceremony on Monday evening with Ontario’s lieutenant governor Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience During rescue efforts, fire officials note London firefighters were working underneath unsupported concrete for hours to successfully rescue those who were trapped in the rubble. Mayor Josh Morgan said in a statement the city is “beyond proud to celebrate the extraordinary courage and selflessness of our London firefighters, who risked their lives in the line of duty.” London’s fire chief, Lori Hamer, echoed the mayor’s sentiments in a statement, saying the 35 firefighters are “most deserving of the prestigious Medal of Bravery.” The firefighters who were honoured at Monday night’s event are: Also honoured for their efforts at the Teeple Terrace collapse were Blair Corsaut, John Dance and Brent Thomas of the London police. The Medal of Bravery was created in 1976 to recognize acts of bravery in hazardous circumstances. This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Winning the Rolex Middle Sea Race Trophy is the ultimate prize of the eponymous 606nm race charged with untangling a complex and highly changeable weather scenario scoring the best time after IRC time correction across a fleet of 98 eligible yachts required both passion and precision Eric de Turckheim's French NMYD 54 Teasing Machine has been declared the winner of the 43rd Rolex Middle Sea Race organised by the Royal Malta Yacht Club Taking part in his seventh Rolex Middle Sea Race de Turckheim’s appetite for offshore racing coupled with his team’s experience and unflinching attention to detail were the keys to the team’s success Teasing Machine is the fourth French yacht to have won the Rolex Middle Sea Race following in the footsteps of Antares (1981) Spirit of Ad Hoc (2008) and Courrier Recommandé (2018) I have had a passion for the 600-mile races to me they are like the tennis majors,” commented de Turckheim Click here for full story please register for free or log in to your account GOA and Cifraline 4 victorious in Brewin Dolphin Commodores' Cup Last Updated on 22nd August 2024 by Sophie Nadeau A tiny town off the beaten tourist track and situated in Eastern France Turckheim is a stunning settlement characterised by its timber-framed houses and unique Christmas market which takes place in December of each year Here’s a quick guide to the best things to do in Turckheim Turckheim is to be found just a few kilometres to the east of the French city of Colmar somewhere on the Alsace wine route and filled with oodles of history A lesser-known French town in the Alsace region, you can easily explore the town over the course of a long afternoon. Nearby, the tiny village of Niedermoschwihr is famed for its crooked spire and can easily be seen at the same time The first suggestion of human inhabitation in Turckheim dates all the way back to Roman times and it was perhaps a Germanic tribe who had crossed from over the nearby River Rhine that lent their name to the original town name.  Though the town was originally known as Thorencohaime, soon enough its name was changed to Thuringheim. As you may well know, much of Eastern France belonged to France and then Germany and then France again throughout much of the Medieval period Turckheim was no exception and is attested as being part of the Abbey of Munster during the Middle Ages Turckheim was granted the status of Free Imperial City (meaning that the settlement had a rather large amount of self autonomy when it came to things such as governing and the like) construction of the city’s ramparts and walls began.  Much of these can still be spied to this day and you’ll likely need to pass through one of the town’s remaining city gates Fast forward a few decades to the mid 1300s and the city had gained both ‘city rights’ and ‘town rights’.  plenty of traces of history can be found throughout the town boasting vestiges of the past and signs of times gone by From the Gothic church to the imposing town hall to the central Middle Ages building which acts as both the police station and tourism office there’s no shortage of things to see and do Turckheim remains one of the only few towns in France to retain a night watchman On watch nightly from May 1st to the 31st of October the night watch also makes the rounds on the three Saturdays preceding Christmas (i.e Though the nightwatch is largely for touristic reasons back in the 13th-century the watch prevented a town-wide fire Truth be told, the town of Turckheim has little by way of attractions when compared to larger towns, cities, and villages in the Alsace such as Colmar one of the greatest joys of a visit to Turckheim is simply to stroll around and enjoy traditional local fare in one of the town’s many eateries Much of the village architecture dates back centuries and three town gates all dating back to the 16th and 17th-centuries Though most of the Alsatian settlement is concentrated around the lower part of town (where the tourism office and town hall are found) you won’t regret venturing a little further off the beaten path to discover the other hidden gems and secret corners that Turckheim have to offer One of the more impressive medieval features of Turckheim still remaining is that of the medieval town gate Constructed as far back as the Middle Ages the fortified gate is one of the top photo spots in the city today the tourist office offers local advice and is housed in a building dating back to the 16th-century There are actually three town gateways in Turckheim though by far the most impressive is that closest to the tourist office; Munster Gate: you’ll know you’re at the Munster Gate when you spot a clock atop of the slightly leaning tower This historic landmark has a rather morbid history and would have been where witches were led through so as to burn them at the stake Due to the presence of scallop shell decorations it’s thought that the Munster Gate would have also been passed through by pilgrims on the Way of St James Brand Gate: the lesser-known of the three fortified gates of Turckheim the Brand Gate would have led directly onto vineyards and would have been kept locked for the majority of the time France Gate: this fortified gate is situated close to the tourist office and makes for an iconic ‘photo spot’ It is so-called because the gate was used for traders passing through the fortification would have once boasted a drawbridge and is known as ‘La Porte de France’ in French.  After its multiple Christmas markets throughout the colder months of the year the Alsace region of France is perhaps best-known for its wine production Turckheim is no exception and multiple establishments throughout the town offer ‘degustations’ (wine tastings).  For a whimsical Alsace Christmas Market with an incredibly local feel, you need to look no further than that of Turckheim, which can easily be visited at the same time to the Colmar Christmas Markets Taking place throughout the Advent season each year (there’s even a life-sized picture advent calendar directly in front of the town hall) the market stalls themselves vend local products and are housed against the backdrop of tiny cartoon-like timber-framed stalls If you’re visiting Turckheim during one of the warmer months of the year then keep your eyes peeled: it’s not at all uncommon to see storks nesting at the top of tall buildings Spying these tall birds is actually fairly common throughout the Alsace region and is a wonderful sight to see if you’ve never seen storks before Enjoyed reading this guide to the best things to do in Turckheim Sophie Nadeau is a full time travel writer and photographer focused on cultural experiences in Europe and beyond When she's not chasing after the sunset (or cute dogs she sees on her travels) she can be found reading and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. 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