Huron Expositor, 2014-08-27, Page 88 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Halloween run for Alzheimer's this October
For the Expositor
In the spirit of Hallow-
een, the Alzheimer Society
of Huron County is host-
ing their 2nd annual 5K
and 10K runs, this year on
the trails of Central
Huron.
The Veenstra family has
generously offered use of
their trail behind the One
Care and Alzheimer
Huron offices. The trail is
a hidden gem, a real treat,
not trick. Packed with
scenery and the fall col-
ours arriving in time for
October, the trail is said to
be fantastic to run
through.
"This is a great opportu-
nity to run one of the best
trails Huron County has to
offer," said Brittany Wil-
liams, events coordinator
at Alzheimer Huron. "The
trail is great to run on,
hard packed and dry
through the wooded por-
tions. The course isn't
exclusively trail terrain,
especially for those run-
ning the 10K, it's more of a
taste of trail running that
you'd never experience
running in a city, but a
sturdy route that isn't
overly challenging for
those just starting out
either.
At the end of the course,
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runners can take advan-
tage of the spooky photo
booth and document their
sweaty achievement in
their favourite Halloween
gear.
Early bird registration is
open until Aug. 31, and
the first 100 participants
to register by Sept. 19 will
receive a performance
t -shirt.
The Society is still look-
ing for volunteers to help
with registration the day
of the run, man water sta-
tions along the route and
assist with the closing cer-
emonies. This is a great
opportunity for high
school students to get
their hours - and the
bonus is everyone, run-
ners and volunteers alike,
can pull out their Hallow-
een costumes early.
Last year's "Glimmer in
the Darkness Twilight
Run" was a successful
event, despite weather
warnings causing a re-
scheduled race date. Like
last year, the funds raised
at the run will remain in
our communities to sup-
port the increase in the
demand for programs and
services as more people
are being diagnosed with
Alzheimer's disease and
other dementias.
The Alzheimer Society
of Huron County provides
information, education
and support through indi-
vidual counselling and
support groups to persons
with Alzheimer's disease
and related dementias,
their caregivers, families,
health professionals and
the general public.
The services offered are
free of charge, but the
society relies on commu-
nity support to keep the
doors open and continue
to offer the services it
provides.
Early bird registration is
$30 (5K) and $40 (10K) until
Aug. 30th.
Be sure to register early
for your performance
t -shirt.
If you would like to get
involved as a volunteer, or
register to run, visit www.
bit.ly/spoolcytrailrun, con-
tact Brittany at 519-482-
1482 or email brittany@
alzheimerhuron.on.ca
Contestants needed for Fall Fair ambassador competition
To the Editor;
It's that time of year again,
the 2014 Seaforth Fall Fair is
just around the corner.
As the Seaforth Agricultural
Society's directors and volun-
teers are busy preparing for
the 169th fair and all the fun -
filled events it brings, the
ambassador committee is also
preparing for the ambassador
competitions and are seeking
people interested in running
in two age categories: junior
Ambassador and Fall Fair
ambassador.
We encourage all young
people to come out and get
involved in the fair and agri-
cultural society in a different
way than just entering items
in the school sections or vis-
iting the fair.
These opportunities pro-
vide many great chances to
meet some new friends,
make some connections,
network, improve your pub-
lic speaking skills and self
confidence. But most of all,
have an experience you will
never forget.
It has been a very positive
and rewarding experience
for both of the current
ambassadors: Maranda
Klaver, current junior
ambassador; and Danika
Klaver, current Seaforth Fall
Fair ambassador.
It is important that we
have an ambassador for
Seaforth to show our com-
munity is alive and well. I
can guarantee you will not
be disappointed and you
will have the experience of
a lifetime.
To be eligible for either
the junior ambassador or
the Fall Fair ambassador
titles, the competition is
open to males or females
aged 12 to 16 in 2014 (for
junior) and males or
females aged 17 to 23 for
the Fall Fair ambassador.
The contestants will be
responsible for a short
speech of two to three
minutes on agriculture or
fairs, partaking in an
interview with the judges,
as well as answer a short
impromptu question.
The Fall Fair ambassador
competition will be held
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plex, starting with the ambas-
sador's dinner at 6 p.m.
The Junior Ambassador
competition will be held on
Fri., Sept. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at
the Agriplex.
If anyone is interested in
competing and would to like
to know more about the
ambassador competitions
we are having a meeting
Aug. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Sea -
forth Agriplex.
Please contact Kristen
Grobbink at 647-231-3244 or
email kristen.grobbink@
gmail.com, or Danika and
Maranda Klaver at 519-345-
2857 or danikaklaver@hot-
mail.ca or marandamo-
nique@hotmail.com for more
information or to sign up.
We hope we can get as
many participants as we
possibly can, as it is such a
rewarding experience for
everyone.
Sincerely,
Danika and Maranda Klaver
2013-2014 Seaforth
Fall Fair ambassador and
junior ambassador
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More floats needed for the Seaforth Fall Fair
To the Editor;
The Seaforth Fall Fair is
fast approaching.
We have been working
hard to present another
great fair.
We heard we needed
more bands in the
parade, this year we now
have three bands.
Last year, I heard we
needed more family
floats. But where do we
get family floats? From
you, dear readers. Please
get your kids, grandlcids,
parents and grandpar-
ents. Find a puckup
truck, any truck, wagon
or whatever has wheels.
Our theme is "Harvest
Bounty."
This is your parade, see
you there and you might
win a prize.
Joan Whyte
Seaforth Fall Fair
parade committee
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