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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2016-07-13, Page 22 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, July 13, 2016 The Annual Men's Steak Night just around the corner The Annual Men's Steak Night continues July 14 at the Seaforth Optimist Park. Once again men from the commu- nity with Seaforth Optimist and Seaforth X Cents men's hockey team players have come together to host the annual men's night. "It is a fun night for the guys to get together, have a good meal and catch up," said Brett Lee, of the X Cents. "We started helping out a few years ago, and for guys on our team who maybe cannot commit to a lot of community events this is their opportunity." The annual tradition has sold between 150 and 200 din- ners each year and all things look good for 2016. Tickets for this year's event are mov- ing but plenty are still availa- ble through the Optimist or at retailers like Pete's Office Pro on Main Street. The night had taken a cou- ple years of hiatus, however, the X Cents and Optimist came together to help bring back the night and work to donate money to the Huron East Centenaires men's team. Bob Dinsmore of the Seaforth Optimist admitted to being happy to see the partnership and money supporting a good cause. "We are always looking for more members in the Opti- mist and new groups to work with," said Dinsmore. "The guys from the X Cents like to enjoy themselves and pitch in on nights like this. It is something that we have enjoyed doing and are happy to see some money raised for the community. It is a fun night out for the men." The BBQ will be light and ready for men from 6 p.m. and kept warm until the last steak is cook. There will be door prizes, games and refreshments served up all night. For more information con- tact members of the X Cents hockey team, Seaforth Opti- mist Club or go to Pete's Office Pro on Main Street in Seaforth. Shaun Gregory Seaforth's District Fire Chief, Tom Phillips helps a participant escape for the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day in Seaforth at the Agriplex. The Huron East Fire Department did a mock exercise, so the children knew what to do in a fire situation. A day to educate the local children in safety Shaun Gregory Huron Expositor At the Seaforth Agriplex July 6, the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day welcomed more than 100 local children from the area all with hopes of saving lives and keeping the young bucks educated. This year marks the event's fourth year, the first time being The kids are long gone, you're sick of shoveling snow, mowing the lawn, you're tired of paying to heat and cool a large home. Why not downsize? With downsizing however, comes hard decisions. Stay nearby or leave town? Condo or single-family home? Making the wrong move will cost you -and maybe you'll have to relocate once again. 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Tool safety, grain safety, chemical safety, tractor display safety, fire safety, hidden hazards on a farm, lawnmower safety and ATV safety. The kids enjoyed the day not only for safety reasons, but also because it came with a few activi- ties to keep them focused. "That's the only way for kids to learn, they're going to remember more, if you keep them doing something," stated Chuter. "So when they are doing all the tools, yes they are hammering a nail, but they have to wear safety glasses."