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Ripley County Indiana LEPC
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Ripley county indiana lepc
NEWS
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Mulford named
Person of the Year |
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Wanda English Burnett
Editor
Dan Mulford was named the 2009 Person of the Year at the January
meeting of the
Ripley County Local Emergency Planning Committee. LEPC Chair Pat
Thomas said
Mulford has shown outstanding leadership with the group he has served with for 14 years.
Wayne Peace, who helped pass out awards and recognitions at the
luncheon, noted that Mulford volunteers hours upon hours to the
county. Both Peace and Mulford serve as community emergency
coordinators for the agency.
Mulford not only serves on the LEPC but is the deputy director of
the county's emergency planning agency where he has served more than
26 years.
He is a 35-year member of the Osgood Volunteer Fire Department where
he holds Master Firefighter, Fire Medic and Master Fire
Investigation credentials.
Mulford holds a myriad of certificates and is an instructor in many
emergency trainings. His credentials are numerous as is his tireless
efforts to train others.
In his spare time Mulford is employed full-time with the Greensburg
Police Department as the 911 center manager.
Cathy May was honored for her service to the LEPC, serving 10 years
on the committee. She was given a certificate and pin. "We
appreciate Cathy being with us." Thomas noted, saying she
would be
missed.
Mary Mattingly, news director for WRBI Radio, Batesville, will serve
in May's position as media representative on the committee with
Wanda Burnett, editor of the Osgood
Journal and The Versailles Republican appointed proxy.
LEPC Vice-Chair Char Roberts was presented a jacket for her 16 years
of service as was Janice Hosmer. Five-year pins went to Todd Schutte
and Ollie Craig and others received certificates of appreciation.
Thomas noted there was a lot of behind the scenes work that
committee members do. She said everything is greatly appreciated.
In reference to the H1N1 flu, Kenton Griffin with the Indiana State
Department of Health said, Hang onto your hats - it is not over yet.
Griffin urged those who have not yet received the H1N1 vaccine to do
so. He said we are just now entering the flu season and he has great
concerns about the H1N1 virus. Griffin
is the District 9 team leader
who has worked more than 45 clinics since April of 2009.
Those interested in getting a free H1N1 vaccine can get more
information by calling the Ripley County Health Department at
689-5751. Several free clinics were held last week with health
department officials and many volunteers working diligently to
accommodate every citizen who wanted the vaccination.
The purpose of the LEPC is to enhance environmental protection and
public health and safety.
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