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Huron Expositor, 2006-09-20, Page 3The Huron Expositor • September 20, 2006 News Vansteelandt family raises close to $i:,'20 dur.ing 20th.. ye Fox Ru their children's partners and in- laws and now their grandchildren. "We enjoy the event. It's . our cause. And, as the family grew, all the new members were a part of it," says Ricki. While there is no cancer in nine- year-old Katrina Siebert's family, she has been running the entire six miles for the past two years after learning of Terry Fox's life and cause. "She watched the Greatest Canadian on TV and now Terry Fox is her hero. After learning about him, she told me, 'This is what I'm going to do - run for cancer like Terry Fox.' I'm quite proud of her," says her dad Craig, who biked alongside his running daughter. Katrina raised $85 this year. Seaforth's T.D.-Canada Trust Bank entered a team in the Terry Fox Run for the first time this year, raising $500. From Page .1 Marty Bedard. Over the past 25 years, Seaforth has raised $73,500 in the Terry Fox Run. Numbers of participants and the amount raised increased at this year's run, walk or bike ride through Seaforth on Sunday. Compared to last year's total of $4,449, $4,570 was raised this year and compared to last year's 76 par- ticipants, 97 participated this year. The family of Ricki Vansteelandt participated in the run for their 20th year this year, raising close to $1,200. They began in 1987 after Ricki was diagnosed with breast cancer and have raised more than $1,000 every year. since. "When I was first diagnosed with cancer, I didn't think I'd be here in 20 years," said Ricki on Sunday. Every year, the Vansteelandt fam- ily gathers to participate -in the run, with Ricki and Gilbert's children, Man charged with dangerous driving in Huron East An 18 -year-old Morris-Turnberry man was charged with dangerous driving and possession of a con- trolled substance with the intent to sell it after he was stopped by Huron OPP on Sept. 12 at approxi- mately 5 p.m. Police officers report they observed a 1994 Chevrolet Lumina travelling over 190 km/h in a 90 km/h zone eastbound on Blyth Road in Huron East. Police say the vehicle was being driven in a reckless manner. A search of the vehicle located a quantity of fake marijuana that was being sold. The man also faces three counts of breach of probation. t Ebe f abrtc bsppe Nor loon bolter of exquisite designer quilting fsbrkks to brows. Largo va> riet1 of books and Worn*, notions and batting. Lots of kits and workshops! 114 Built Us Only X59.95 3x7 Erin Stroot, Strafford, Ontario 51-273-57:13 i-441,7441-0499 • Ricki Vansteelandt (at right) helps her daughter Tanya Quipp strap her grandson, Lucas, 3, into his bicycle seat before setting off on this year's Terry Fox Run. V/ r " Decorative and Functional Ironwork Featuring Vnique, Custom Made - Railings* Gates* Furniture* Garden Accessories HAVE YOUR OWN IDEAS MADE INTO REAUTY! Strong, Flexible and Enduring Steel For your Home/Cottage/Business/Garden _Visit our website at www.workingiron.ca 36854 DUNGANNON ROAD, DUNGANNON 529-3434 Linda Reaume Design Consultant Serving the Lakeshore... and t • Kitchens • Vanities • Entertainment Units • Bedrooms • Home Offices • Wall Beds 0 Design Consultant See this exciting collection by Moen on display now, only at... Wut Coast 50 West St. Goderich kitchens... - 440-0352 Goderich & District Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Award 2006 Email: westcoastkk cabletv.on.ca Hunteroouglas LIGHT CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING' 1\1 t Uk.\11 1 (11: 1 11 1 s! \St)N SAVE $100 when you purchase 2 units of Luminette Privacy Sheers or Park Lane Privacy Sheers SAVE X100` when you purchase 4 units of Silhouette Window Shadings or Nantucket Window Shadings With maii•in abate. ()fret winl from September 1' • ()member 31'. )006. limitations and restrictions apply. Furniture, Floor Coverings & More! Box .Furniture & Floor Coverings 20 Main St. Seaforth 527-0680 .�.