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1 imes-Advocate, September 23, 1992
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Zurich largest contributor
Teny Fox Runs raise over 513,000
ZURICH - The dream of Terry
Fox lived on Sunday. afternoon as
organized runs in the arca again
proved successful. With the 12th
annual event organized for Zurich,
Exeter and the schools of Zurich
Public, Hensall Public and Huron
Centennial, over 5I3,000 was
raised for cancer research.
Zurich carried the bulk of the
load as the village raised a whop-
ping 59,822.26. Figures combined
with that of the schools brought to-
tals to $10,685.76, although that
number will again increase as the
school's are still accepting dona-
tions until today (Wednesday).
This was the second annual Terry
Fox Run in the village of Zurich,
and organizer Wendy Rowan was
ecstatic about the result
"People were saying the second
run would never be as good as the
first, but we really wanted to prove
them wrong," said Rowan.
Last year, Zurich raised $9,170,
but Rowan was convinced the vil-
lage could do even better.
"I really wanted to beat last 'year's
total to prove it could be done,"
confirmed Rowan. "And Zurich
we'll beat it again next year."
Eighty-nine runners, walkers, rol-
lerbladers and cyclists took part in
the 8 km event, but other special
activities help boost totals. Accord-
ing to Rowan, businesses were very
generous in the area, donating
goods for a silent auction. In addi•
-
tion, a raffle and t -shirt sales also
contributed.
"We tried to keep the atmosphere
very upbeat and make the event fun
for everyone," said Rowan. "It was
kind of a party."
Participants warmed -up with aer-
obics before the run and afterwards
took part in a barbecue.
Meanwhile, although the run or-
ganized for Exeter raised no where
near the amount the Zurich run did,
participation was up nearly 200
percent.
Last year, participation in the Ex-
eter run fell to a dismal 20 runners.
This year, the event attracted 54
runners, walkers and rollerbladers
raising a total of $2,619.
Organizer Adrian Harte was opti-
mistic at the Exeter response, but
said it is no where near what could
be expected of a town this size.
"We were more concerned this
year with trying to increase our par-
ticipation than we were with the
money raised," confirmed Harte.
"It's a good start for next year."
Nationwide, approximately
550,000 people took pan in the
12th annual Terry Fox Run, over
50,000 more than last year. The td-
tal money raised for cancer re-
search is expected to surpass the $8
million mark. In 1992, participants
raised 57.5.
Both Exeter..
and Zurich
events
boost
participation
and pledges
over 199
levels
Jennifer Brule and her dog Hunter were just two of many par-
ticipants to take part in the Terry Fox Run held in Zurich on
Sunday.
Mark Bell bears the flag as members of Hensall Public
School march to raise money for the Terry Fox Run Friday at
the school.
Partlolpanta of the Terry Fox Run in Zurich go through the official warm-up prior to the eight
kilometre event.
Running with their dog Clan-
cy in the Exeter Terry Fox Run
were Karen and Ed Willis.
Tom Dalrymple, left, was one of 54 participants to sign up in
MacNaughton Park for the 10 km. Exeter Terry Fox Run. At
right are Deb Lord and Anita Finkbeiner.
CLEVER HINTS FOR EFFIcIENT
H0TWATERUSE.
The way you use hot water affects your monthly energy bill. Listed
below are hints on how to use hot water more efficiently without
losing comfort or cleanliness.
SHOWERS OR BATHS:'
Quick showers use less hot water than baths. And. if you use a good
quality, energy-efficient shower head you can reduce the amount of
hot water for a shower from 50 to 75%.
.
WASHING CLOTHES
One quarter- of your hot water is used for laundry. Wash clothes in
warm or cold water. and rinse in cold. If your washing machine has
a small load attachment and water level controls why not use them!
WASHING DISHES
Your dishwasher works best when hill but not over -loaded.
Use the cool dry feature if you will not be unloading the
dishwasher immediately.
APPLIANCES
When buying a new appliance why not buy the most energy
efficient. Look for the ENERGUIDE label. The lower the kWh listed
the less electricity the appliance uses.
If you would like more information on other ways to use your
energy more efficiently, give us a call.
Exeter Public Utilities Commission
379 Main Strut South, Exeter, Ont. NOM 166 236-1360
H. D,Vries, Chairman M.A. Groans, Commissioner HSL Oavls, Manager B.F. Www, Commissioner
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