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Huron Expositor, 2014-01-22, Page 88 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Goderich man says the Lord was with him on a snowy night CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 6 This storm was unrelenting, blowing, howling, often tipping my large van from side to side and the snow beginning to entomb me. I thought maybe I should try to walk home; it's about a mile. Don't ever do that. I got about 50 feet and realized I was panting like an old racehorse. A voice told me to turn around now or you won't need the movers you're expecting. (They never did show up by the way - for three days, it was so bad.) So I had the task of turning around and reaching the warmth of my van in the blinding snow. After falling on my face a couple of times, I crawled back to my lifesaving truck. Half frozen, I turned on my lights and realized my gas situation was critical. You're asking yourself - he must have a cell phone? Yes I do, I also have CAA - but I wasn't getting a signal. There was nothing left to do but pray to our Father, and ask him to look over my family. A born-again Christian, things my pastor has said in certain sermons started becoming crystal clear to me. Even if I die tonight, I feel calm, not afraid now, and accepted what was likely going to happen. "Ok;" I said to a voice in my ear, "I'11 try the phone again." Then I did hear the voice of an angel. "This is 911, what is your emergency?" I asked if she was real and her response was, "Don't worry, someone will help you." We all thank God for various reasons but never have I meant it like that morning. Awhile later, I saw headlights coming up behind me on Airport Road, even in this monster storm. I know tow trucks are special vehicles, but this thing parted the snow like Moses parted the Red Sea. It was my good pals at Jenkins, the same heroes that saved me last time, four years ago. There's a lot more to story, but I hope you get where I was going. I'm going to refer to Jenkins now on as "The Jenkins Storm Angels". But I do know whom else the credit goes to besides them. Using the term "Thank God" has new meaning to me now. God Bless you all and blessing in the New Year. Wayne Hawthorn. Goderich Whitney South Huron Expositor 1 Pretty princesses Carli Vanden Henget as Cinderella and Avery Van Bakel as Rapunzel. Carson Lee, 15 months, came as a little Buzz Lightyear. Which is the bigger Goofy? Garrison and Matt Belfour pull double -duty as Mickey's best pal, while Anette Scarrow toted around a little Cinderella named Adele. 4 Folks had the chance to bid on a ton of items donated by local businesses including everything from hockey jerseys to a round of golf. 69 West William Street, Seaforth •MLS # 428213 $163,900 Move right into this 1.5 storey 2 bedrooms totally new and upgraded upper level, main level features awesome living room with natural wood flooring, eat in kitchen with oak cabinetry. Main floor laundry, Located on 58 x 150 lot. After lining up outside in the cold, guests happily devoured a hot breakfast. The Big Cheese Himself. Mickey and Minnie greeted fans, a highlight for all kids, big and small. neider Ps TIMM WAY I.T. G .I[9LILD ©QA MIIEI 65Di-dark' I J. 1.5.0%10}011)1111't mum srtopn[ h ne i le r~_°orn cnwv*Irea CILLAPoakuRvr cURPIJTER Yi€eil1TY 5CR[E31 4,c1ZCCII id1P.1IR WE*, 4 AIMINET • 14 REPAIR Ur OGRIMG. REPAIR HOLM P1+715 INK £ TO EP