The Citizen, 2013-11-21, Page 6PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013.Food Action Networkto launch in Clinton
Christmas Bureau now open
Lead the way
Despite some truly horrendous weather on Sunday night, it was time for the annual Lighting
of the Lights celebration and it would go on rain or shine. The evening began with the Blyth
United Church Choir performing in Memorial Hall’s lower hall, as led by director Floyd Herman.
(Jim Brown photo)
THE EDITOR,
Since 1967, the Huron County
Christmas Bureau, a volunteer
organization supported by the
Huron-Perth Children’s Aid Society,
has devoted many hours each year to
ensure that no child is forgotten at
Christmas time. Last year, over
1,000 children, from newborn to age
18, benefitted from your generosity.
The Christmas Bureau is a
countywide volunteer group that
organizes five gift centres (bureaus)
that distribute new toys, clothing,
and food cards to families in our
county who need a hand.
As a new resident to Huron
County 10 years ago, I was invited
to co-chair the Clinton Bureau at St.
Joseph’s Church. What a welcoming
experience. It was, and is, a
wonderful opportunity to contribute
to our community. Children are our
future and Christmas Bureau is one
way of embracing our youth.
How can you help? One way is to
volunteer at your local Bureau. Last
year over 400 volunteers were
involved donating over 5,000 hours
of their time. You can also remember
the Christmas Bureau children when
planning your family, friends and
office Christmas party by shopping
for a child or youth. Financial gifts
are always required and if donating
new gifts (clothing, toys, or
recreational items) or teen gift cards,
please do so during collection week
of Dec. 2-6, as this helps the
Bureaus address the needs of the
registered families. Posters and
signs will be placed throughout the
communities as a reminder to
contribute.
This year, the Bureau has decided
to phase out food boxes mainly
because of the safety/mechanics of
collection and distributing. To
compensate, the food card value
clients receive has increased.
If you are a custodial parent and
live in Huron County and you need
some assistance, the Christmas
Bureau phones open for registering
Nov. 18 through to Dec. 6 Monday
to Friday. You will be given an
appointment during the week of
Dec. 9-13. Confidentiality is our
priority. Call Christmas Central at
519-524-7336 ext. 3271 or 1-800-
265-5198 ext. 3271.
This year’s 2013 bureau/gift
centres are: Clinton, Clinton Legion
(St. Peter’s Church); Exeter,
Precious Blood Church; Goderich,
Trinity Christian Reformed Church;
Seaforth, The Agriplex (Bethel
Bible Church) and Wingham,
Wingham United Church.
Thank you to all who promote,
donate and support Huron County
Christmas Bureau.
Gayle Dunn,
Christmas Bureau Volunteer.
The newly-formed Huron Food
Action Network is holding its first
annual general meeting on Tuesday,
Dec. 10 at the Central Huron
Community Complex, My United
Hall from 6 to 9 p.m.
After several months of
community consultation and
discussion, the Huron Food Action
Network, a group of local food
enthusiasts including farmers,
consumers, municipal and health
representatives, have come together
to create a committee to focus on a
variety of food-related projects in
Huron County.
Huron County Health Unit
Community Developer, Janice
Dunbar, says “Some projects are
already underway as a result of the
planning meetings and those include
plans for improving consumer food
literacy and participation in
discussions about regional food
hubs.” Dunbar adds that the Huron
Food Action Network hopes that
other projects will emerge as the
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Municipality of
Morris-Turnberry
TAX INSTALLMENT
NOTICE
The Final installment of the 2013 property taxes is due on Thursday,
November 28, 2013.
Payment can be made by mail or directly at the Municipal Office, 41342
Morris Rd., PO Box 310, Brussels, ON N0G 1H0. For your
convenience, a drop box is available at the front door for after hours
use. Payments can also be made at most banking institutions and by
telephone and internet banking.
Failure to receive your property tax bill does not in any way exempt you
from payment.
Nancy Michie
Administrator Clerk-Treasurer
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