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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-11-04, Page 88 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Former Seaforth teacher recognized for excellence in volunteering The Governor General of Canada presented a past Seaforth District High School teacher with an elite award given to only 30 Canadians across the country Special to the Huron Expositor His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Can- ada, presented the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award to 30 volunteers from various sectors of society, on Tuesday, October 6, 2015, at 10:30 a.m., during a cere- mony at the Residence of the Governor General at the Cit- adelle of Quebec. Doug Procter, former sci- ence teacher at Seaforth Dis- trict High School, was one of the recipients from across Canada. He was nominated by the Men's PROBUS Club of Grand Bend where he now resides and served as secretary of the club for the past 11 years. His other com- munity volunteering that was considered in the award included his coaching and involvement in extracurricu- lar activities at S.D.H.S., serv- ing as a team captain with the Grand Bend and Area Horticultural Society and sharing his love of music with others through his work with the Huron Shores United Church Choir and the Seaforth Harmony Kings barbershop chorus. Doug and his wife Debbie travelled to Quebec City to accept the award. Created in 1995, the Gov- ernor General's Caring Canadian Award recognizes living Canadians and per- manent residents who have made a significant, sus- tained, unpaid contribution to their community, in Canada or abroad. Often Contributed From the (left) the Governor General of Canada, David Johnston presents Doug Procter with the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award on October 6. working behind the scenes, these individuals volunteer their time and efforts to help their fellow citizens. The award also brings to light the example set by volunteers, whose compassion and engagement are a part of our Canadian character. For more information or to nom- inate a deserving individual, visit caring.gg.ca. Shaun Gregory Family Paradise donates $1500 to Seaforth Food Bank From the left, Mary Blake treasurer of the Seaforth & District Food Bank, Mike, Dana and Cathy Mulholland. Shaun Gregory Optimist members are sworn in From right to left are Optimist Club members Bob Dinsmore, Shirley Dinsmore, Sandy McGlynn and Brenda Wilkonson. Ontario Energy Board Ontario THERE'S HELP FOR LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS NEW Ontario Electricity Support Program. You may qualify for a reduction on your electricity bill. It could be reduced by $30 to $50 each month. Apply Now. Here's how it works: Low-income households can receive a credit on each electricity bill. The amount will depend on how many people live in your home and your combined household income. OntarioElectricitySu pport.ca 1-855-831-8151 (wit`hinOntario)