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Home My WebLink AboutHuron Expositor, 2014-12-31, Page 152T September, 2014 Wednesday, December 31, 2014 • Huron Expositor 15 eci-'i 144- evLe.L%,- • Causing a stir across North America, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge made its way to town with several organizations, busi- nesses and individuals taking part right here in Seaforth. The Seaforth Coopera- tive Children's Centre, Maplewood Manor and Meridian Seaforth branch all took the plunge, while collecting money for the cause. • Kicking off this year's Fall Fair, four local contestants took the stage during the 44th annual Ambassador of the Fair competi- tion on Sept. 11. Amber Brodie, 20, of Brucefield came out on top as the even- ing's winner, while runner-up went to Carly Shelken, 17, of Seaforth. • As the nomination period came to a close on Sept. 12, four candidates had already secured seat on Huron East council. Mayor Bernie MacLellan and Deputy Mayor Joe Steffler will both take up office once again, running unopposed. Also in Brussels, incumbent Coun. David Blaney will maintain his seat, joined by new- comer John Lowe. • How and why a man was shot to death near Hullet Marsh remained a mystery late Sunday after unconfirmed reports stated two people riding horses - a man and a woman -were shot and the man died. People in the Clinton area were told to lock their doors and stay inside, prompting several to vent on social media about a lack of information provided by the local OPP. Victim was thought and later confirmed to be Don Frigo, the vice president of Hady Construction Group, based in Etobicoke. • A 70 -year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting north of Clinton on Sept. 13 has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Boris Panovski was taken into custody Sept. 21 without incident as he attempted to re-enter the country at Pearson International Airport. October, 2014 • A London judge reserved her decision in the request by Huron County residents to have current wind farm construction halted until they have their day in court. • Dozens of interested citizens turned out to Huron East's Sept. 18 council meeting with one question on their minds; will Seaforth be getting a Splash Pad? In the end council chose not to support the motion committing funds to the project, but encourage the committee to return once a more secure plan was in place. • If the packed parking lot, not to mention the amount of fans lined up out the door of the arena wasn't enough, those who turned out for the Centenaires home opener were certainly loud enough to let everyone know not only was the team back, but they had been missed. • More than 60 runners and walkers from all over Huron County persevered through some chilly morning temperatures to raise money for the Alzheimer Society Huron County on Oct. 4. • Those making their usual stop at the Dublin post office are noticing a big change this week as postmaster Donna Paratchek celebrated her last day on the job Oct. 3. • A London judge reserved her decision in the request by Huron County residents to have current wind farm construction halted until they have their day in court. • The Seaforth food bank took the day to thank their many supporters and volun- teers, as well as members of the Trillium Foundation, during their open house on Oct. 8. Rena Spevack, volunteer with the Trillium Foundation, presented food bank coordinator Herb McGowan with a plaque commemorating a grant the foundation had provided, which enabled the food bank to install a walk-in freezer. • The congregation of Northside United Church celebrated their 150th anniversary with an evening of celebrating, including a variety show, supper and special service on Oct. 19. • Huron County OPP is currently investigat- ing a number of acts of vandalism to wind turbine sites. The latest reported incident happened between Oct. 16 and 17 at a construction site on Manley Line in Huron East. Police said investigation revealed that equipment had been tampered with. November, 2014 • Bethel Bible Church celebrated 50 years of ministry Nov. 15 and 16 with an open house, banquet and special anniversary service featuring a former pastor and music from all generations of singers. • The Great Lakes Storm of 1913 Remem- brance Committee was celebrated nation- ally during a ceremony in Ottawa on Nov 10. The committee was awarded the 2014 Governor General's Award for Excellence in Community Programming, which was the third honour bestowed upon the team. • Treats weren't the only things on the minds of Seaforth Public School students this Halloween as they turned their atten- tion to the needs of others in the commu- nity. Thanks to a fall initiative put forth by teacher Kristy Illamn's Grade 7 and 8 Community Outreach Team, the school made donations to not only the local food bank, but to families overseas as well. • Residents of Huron East have spoken, electing their new municipal council on Oct. 27. Both Seaforth councilors Nathan Marshall and Bob Fisher were re-elected, along with incumbents Alvin McLellan and Dianne Diehl from the Grey ward and Larry McGrath from Tuckersmith. New councilors include Kevin Wilbee and Brenda Dalton for McKillop, as well as Raymond Chartrand in Tuckersmith. • Canadians now have the chance to own the famous Iceculture ice truck that launched a battery created by Canadian Tire into the international spotlight. A ver- sion of the vehicle is now available in two forms, as a small-scale model and Mega- Bloks set. • A 55 -year-old Gorrie man is facing a crimi- nal charge in relation to a fatal motor vehi- cle collision that killed 27 -year-old Jordan Moorehead east of Bluevale on Sept. 22. Whitney South, Huron Expositor Sept. 3, 2014 Following in the footsteps of our neighbours to the south, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge made its debut in Seaforth with several locals taking part in some chilly activities. Here, Cherry Hoste and Sue Bennison of Meridian get soaked on Main Street. • The best and brightest of Huron County's manufacturing sector were on display Nov. 13, during the ninth annual Huron Manufacturing Awards, which took place in Hensall. Winners included Brett and Brian Landsborough of Maelstrom Win- ery, Huron East as well as the Village of Vanastra Revival Project, December, 2014 • Some big changes are coming to the Sea - forth Community Hospital on Dec. 1. In a strategic redirection by the Huron -Perth Health Alliance, Seaforth, St. Mary's, Clin- ton and Statford sites are all takingon spe- cialty roles in hopes of advancing the way patients receive care. For staff at the Sea - forth, rehabilitation will be the site's num- ber one priority. ■ Huron East council has been told the news they will be receiving the largest cut from the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund once again. In the coming year, the munic- ipality will face a $454,000 reduction com- pared to a $331,100 cut in 2014. • A $5,000 donation was gratefully received again this year by the Huron get b ohiiIA9 seaforthhuronexpositor.com Get all of your news, sports and more. Serving Seaforth and surrounding area County Christmas Bureau from the K2 Wind site team. • Seaforth's annual Santa Claus Parade made its way up Main Street, keeping spectators entertained despite the frigidly low temperatures. The parade, which lasted almost an hour, featured floats rep- resenting families and businesses from Seaforth and Huron East, as well as most of Huron County. • Mrs. Badley and Mrs. Stackhouse's kinder- garten class, from Seaforth Public School, was recently involved in a special project. 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