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The Citizen, 2011-09-08, Page 10PAGE 10. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2011.Radford’s Alzhemier’s fundraiser set for Sept. 23Radford’s Farm Equipment/PostOffice will holds its Alzheimer’sCoffee Break on Friday, Sept. 23starting at 9 a.m. Research into thisdebilitating disease, which touchesmany families in our community, is promising. However, a cure is still a long way down the road. But families dealing with the disease need support every day. Your support through coffee breaks helps in both these areas. We hope you are able to drop by that day to show you care.The UCW of Knox United Churchin Belgrave is having a presentationon Sept. 22 by Eleanor Scarlett. Rev.Scarlett is currently serving theMitchell United Church. She represented the Ethnic Ministries of the National UCW for a time. And she has been a member of the task group working to keep the stories of black people alive. Rev. Scarlett will speak about the history and journey of black peopleand their struggles. Anyoneinterested in hearing herpresentation is welcome in thechurch basement that evening at7:30 p.m. School is back in session for the 2011/2012 year and drivers will need to exercise caution until we all get used to sharing the roads with those school buses again. Hullett Central Public School will begin its first-term offering assistance to the people affected by the tornado that hit Goderich. They are inviting the community to be part of that endeavour. In talking with the disaster relief leaders in Goderich, they suggest donations of non-perishable food items, new children’s clothing, new bedding and towels, new school supplies Zehrs gift cards and money. Money donations will be used to purchase gift cards for food and household items. Donations from the community will be accepted during the first two weeks of school. Arrangements have been made for delivering the items to Goderich. This seems an easy, accessible way for any of us to help out. By BRENDA RADFORD Call 523-4296 PEOPLE AROUND LONDESBORO NEWS FROM LONDESBORO A slow-speed race Lucas Townsend, right, and Zachary Doerr were among the nearly 20 competitors that descended on the Scott farm during the Junior competition at the Huron County Plowing Match on Aug. 25. The two, who are part of the 4-H Sodbusters, did their best to plow like the pros. (Denny Scott photo) Getting it ready Volunteers and members of the Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Association prepare for the association’s 50th annual reunion at the Blyth Campground. (Vicky Bremner photo) Ben Lobb, MPP for Huron-Bruce announced funding for three local festivals in Huron and Bruce Counties on Aug. 18. “I am pleased that our government is supporting these local festivals. This funding will help generate tourism in Huron-Bruce and play an important role in strengthening the local economy,” said Lobb. The local festivals receiving funding are Celebration of First Nations in Goderich, Bayfield and Blyth, which will receive $3,300. The celebration involves First Nations artists and historical heritage performers from local First Nations in Huron County; the 17th edition of The Canadian Big Band Celebration in Saugeen Shores will receive $9,000. The festival will feature the work of 91 local artists, local artisans and performers of local historical heritage and the eighth annual edition of “Wild for the Arts” in Saugeen Shores will receive $4,100. The event will feature the work of 130 local artists. The Government of Canada created the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage program in September 2007. This program provides Canadians with more opportunities to take part in local activities that present arts and culture and celebrate local history and heritage. Lobb anounces funding