HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2013-11-21, Page 23THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2013. PAGE 23.
For the fourth year in a row,
Central Huron Secondary School
(CHSS) students, faculties and
community members will be
donating their locks and their facial
hair for a good cause.
What started as a fundraiser for
students doing humanitarian work
four years ago became a Movember
tradition for the school that has
lasted three years.
Movember is an international
month-long event which has people
(though it is specifically targeted at
men) grow moustcahes and raise
money to fight men’s health issues,
specifically prostate cancer.
The CHSS fundraiser is a little
more liberal, welcoming mustaches,
beards, face-painting and cutting
hair, but it all goes to the same
cause: combating prostate
cancer and other health issues men
face.
After the month-long growth,
students, both male and female, go
under the shears or the razors with
the privilege of shaving them going
to the highest bidder, again, with all
proceeds going to battle men’s
cancers.
This year, organizers estimate that
between 20 and 30 students will
participate with an unknown number
of public figures and staff members
joining in for the Nov. 29 event.
Starting at 9:30 a.m. and running
until 11 a.m., the auction will feature
not only people becoming a little
balder for a good cause, there will
also be a live auction featuring local
NHL player memorabilia as well as
teachers having their faces painted
for a good cause.
Among those who are confirmed
are Kristopher Sepers, Nick
Pellitteri, Deven Howard, Jaden
Lostell, Jason Brunault, Craig
Perkes and Sarah Korporaal from the
student body and Mr. Taylor, Mr.
Barton and Mr. Zachar from the
staff.
Howard, who was around for last
year’s event and decided to get
involved for this year’s, said that he
got involved because it seemed like a
good idea and he wanted to get
involved for a good cause.
Other students got involved
because their friends, family and
teachers suggested it, though Taylor
said that many people have faced
prostate cancer in their families and
that’s why they’re stepping up
this year to have their locks lopped
off.
Others, like Perkes, feel it was
their responsibility to share and
shave what they have in an attempt
to fight prostate cancer.
“I’ve got one of the thickest beards
at the school,” he said. “I look like a
cave man. I figured I should help out
with the fight against prostate
cancer.”
Other students, like Brunault, have
bid in years past, but he felt it was
time to put someone else’s money
where his jawline is.
“I thought I’d try it this year,” he
said. “I’ve bid a lot in the past but I
thought it might be time change
sides.”
Barton said that he just wanted a
chance to not shave for a month,
with a laugh, though everyone is in it
for a good cause.
For more information contact the
office at CHSS at 519-482-3471.
For more information about
Movember, visit ca.movember.com
Central Huron Council is
preparing to talk about how far the
budget can stretch to meet the needs
of the Regional Equine and
Agricultural Centre of Huron
(REACH).
Central Huron councillors found
themselves debating the merits of
the controversial REACH at their
Nov. 13 committee of the whole
session following a presentation by
Jeff Marshall, the centre’s executive
director. REACH, which opened its
doors more than five years ago, was
originally planned to be a state-of-
the-art horse-training and event
facility, but ongoing budget
problems continue to raise alarm
bells.
Marshall told councillors the
REACH team is going to move away
from hosting some events, like the
recent Horseapalooza that drew
fewer than 100 people, but it is
making headway in other areas
including through its partnership
with Fanshawe College, which is
looking at adding new classes in
both January and next fall.
During a question period,
Councillor Marg Anderson asked
whether events held at REACH had
been appropriately advertised.
Marshall noted many of the events
are advertised on Central Huron’s
electronic signage on Highway 8,
while the Horseapalooza was
heavily advertised on the radio.
Marshall said there is a
recognition that REACH will need
to partner with other groups when it
comes time to hosting events.
During a discussion about
REACH’s budget numbers,
Councillor Alison Lobb noted the
centre’s net income until the end of
September was $58,000.
“I remember at the last election
and this was a hot topic,” said
Councillor Brian Barnim, who noted
that REACH has long had low
revenues and even with changes in
the past two years, the relatively new
facility continues to underperform.
“We’re still faced with significant
losses. I don’t know how much
longer we can continue to defend
what is happening with REACH,”
said Barnim.
Barnim said he finds it “extremely
REACH losses
concern council
Central Huron students grow it for Movember
Enjoying it while it lasts
Students, teachers and volunteers will be descending on Central Huron Secondary School on
Nov. 29 with two purposes: first to cut some hair and second to raise money for men’s health.
The school is hosting its third official annual Movember shave off that day and the right to
shave or shear some volunteers will be auctioned off. Shown admiring what they will soon lose
are, sitting, from left: Jason Brunault, Deven Howard, Nick Pellitteri, Craig Perkes, Kristopher
Sepers, Sarah Korporaal and Jaden Lostell. Standing are teachers Mr. Taylor and Mr. Barton.
(Denny Scott photo)
Christmas shopping
The fourth annual Auburn Christmas Bazaar was held at the village’s community centre on
Friday and Saturday, raising money to support the Huron County HIV/AIDS Network’s
education and client programs. Taking in what the bazaar had to offer on Friday night were
Leanne and Jen Becker of Zurich. (Jim Brown photo)
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