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Soup's on Saturday
Annual event hopes to
bring in big money for
food bank
Whitney South
Huron Expositor
Hungry tummies everywhere are pre-
paring for some tasty treats as the Sea -
forth and District Food Bank gets ready
to host Souper Saturday on April 12.
An annual event, Souper Saturday
has increased greatly in popularity dur-
ing its five year run, doubling the
amount raised since its first year in 2010
to $5,000 last year.
With more than two dozen partici-
pants entering soups for a little friendly
competition, food bank coordinator
Herb McGowan says he's excited to see
what this year's crop of entrants have to
offer.
"We hope people come out to sup-
port the food bank, but also enjoy some
social time with friends and enjoy some
great soups."
Originally inspired by the annual
"Soup's On" event in Stratford that ben-
efits the Alzheimer Society, it was
former Seaforth Bakery owner Chris-
tine Behnke who came up with the idea
to organize a similar event in Seaforth.
This year, in her memory, the food
bank has decided to rename the awards
which will be given out in her honour.
So, for the first time, the Christine
Behnke culinary awards will be pre-
sented for the very best soups Huron
County has to offer.
Local participants will include
Blooms and Rooms, Sally's Closet and
DD's Restaurant, as well as the Seaforth
Optimists, just to name a few.
For DD's owner Mandie Ford, getting
the chance to help out the food bank
was something her family couldn't pass
up.
"We're so happy to be a part of the
community here in Seaforth;" she said.
"It was great to be asked to participate
and we're looking forward to meeting
even more people from town."
When asked what kind of soup the
restaurant was making, Ford was tight-
lipped.
"We're making an old family recipe,
it's a secret" she laughed. "People will
just have to come out and give it a try."
Admission is a canned good or non-
perishable food item, which will be
donated to the food bank.
During the event, which will run from
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Seaforth
Community Centre, patrons can buy a
stack of 7 tickets for $7. Each ticket buys
a 2oz portion cup and take out contain-
ers will be available.
A pie and cake auction will also be
taking place in the afternoon, with all
proceeds benefiting the food bank.
"It's a fun time when the bidding
starts," said McGowan, explaining the
auction has been a huge part of the
event's success in the past. "People
have already put in reserve bids, so we
already know this year is going to be
exciting."
Donation clinic coming
to community centre
Whitney South
Huron Expositor
There are few here in Seaforth who
don't understand how much a bone
marrow or blood donation can mean
to a family in need.
According to Canadian Blood Serv-
ices, approximately every minute of
every day, someone in Canada needs
blood. In fact, according to a recent
poll, 52 per cent of Canadians say
they, or a family member, have
needed blood or blood products for
surgery or for medical treatment.
But donation doesn't end with
blood.
People all over the world are also
constantly in need of stem cells and
bone marrow.
Not to mention people right here at
home.
It could be a friend or neighbour,
family member or coworker.
Registering as a donor is a simple as
a swab of the cheek.
Anyone wanting to donate must be
at least 17 years of age with valid ID. If
you have never donated before and
have had your 61st birthday, or if you
are between the ages of 67 and 71,
and have not donated within the last
two years, you must be assessed by a
physician.
For those wishing to help make a
difference in someones life Canadian
Blood Services, along with One Match
stem cell and marrow network, will be
running a donation clinic for Scott at
the Seaforth Community Centre on
April 14, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
For more information standard
requirements for donation, call 1-888-
236-6283, or visit www.blood.ca.
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