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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Times Advocate, 2004-12-29, Page 1414 Exeter Times—Advocate Wednesday, December 29, 2004 THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER 2004: A year in pictures South Huron District High School hosted the Alzheimer Society of Huron County's Walk for Memories Jan. 24, during which 20 walkers walked the school's halls to raise money for Alzheimer's disease. Above from left are Nancy Deitz, Tracy Gearlds and Jayne Glenn. Walks were also held in Clinton, Seaforth, Goderich and Wingham. While numbers were down from last year, Alzheimer Society executive director Cathy Ritsema said bad weather was probably the reason. Preliminary numbers had $1,200 raised in Exeter, down from last year's $2,100. (photo/Scott Nixon) Scott Eagleson from the MASH team tries to fend off Juanita Draper-Sereda from the Hillbillies team during the winter Olympics part of the Grand Bend and Area Winter Carnival Feb. 7. (photo/PatBolen) Rain and a quick thaw ed to flooding in several areas of the municipality March 5, including on Simcoe Street, Eastern Avenue and Huron St. E. in Exeter, and road washouts in Usborne and Stephen. Sewage lift stations in Exeter and Huron Park overflowed.Above, Lyle Little of Simcoe Street tries to unclog a sewer. (photo/Scott Nixon) Violent winds tore through parts of Huron and Perth counties April 18, leaving in its wake damaged homes, barns, vehicles and trees. While short-lived, the high winds exceeded 100 km/h and, above, destroyed a 14 -year-old 50 X 70 foot shed on Vern and Mona Alderdice's farm just north of Hensall on Hwy. 4. Vern Alderdice, who wasn't home at the time, said his wife told him the roar from the winds shook the whole house.The shed was insured, but Alderdice said it proba- bly won't cover the replacement costs. Alderdice had friends and family helping him clean up his field the next day. (photo/Scott Nixon) 7 Curtis Pfaff and Jessica Bray were named Students of the Year at South Huron District ( High School's prom May 14. (photo/ Mary Simmons)